The Song of McGillicudie the Pusillanimous
Egg Lyrics


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Where should I go what should I do
now that I know can't get away from you
Everyone has something to
hide from themselves now it's too
late to go back go right on
I feel so alone
I feel so alone
What do I say where do I look
Isn't it great now
everything's gone black
Perfectly safe feel quite well
Why don't you just go to hell
Back where you came from
Where you came from

What do I say where do I look
Isn't it great now
now everything's gone black
Perfectly safe feel quite well
Why don't you just go to hell




Back where you came from
Where you came from

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Egg's song "The Song Of McGillicudie The Pusillanimous" express a sense of entrapment and isolation. The singer feels unable to escape from someone or something that is causing them discomfort, and they are left feeling alone and uncertain. They express frustration at the fact that everyone has something to hide and that it is too late to go back, suggesting that the situation is irreversible.


The repetition of the lines "What do I say where do I look / Isn't it great now / everything's gone black / Perfectly safe feel quite well / Why don't you just go to hell / Back where you came from / Where you came from" creates a sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer seems resigned to their fate and unable to find a solution to their problem. The final line "Where you came from" reinforces the idea that the singer is trapped and unable to escape.


Overall, the lyrics to "The Song Of McGillicudie The Pusillanimous" convey a sense of desperation and futility. The singer is unable to find a way out of their situation and feels alone and isolated. The repetition of certain lines emphasizes their sense of helplessness and adds to the overall feeling of despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Where should I go what should I do
I don't know what to do or where to go


now that I know can't get away from you
I am stuck with you and can't escape


Everyone has something to
Everyone has their own secrets that they hide from others


hide from themselves now it's too
People keep their secrets even from themselves


late to go back go right on
It's too late to turn back now, I must keep going


I feel so alone
I am feeling very lonely


What do I say where do I look
I am at a loss for words and don't know where to turn my gaze


Isn't it great now
Sarcasm, nothing is great


everything's gone black
I am in complete darkness, unsure of what's happening


Perfectly safe feel quite well
I am pretending to be safe and well, but I am not


Why don't you just go to hell
I am angry and upset, and want you to leave me alone


Back where you came from
I want you to leave and go back to where you came from




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