Gnomes On My Back
Eiffel Lyrics

Gnomes on my back
I am burdened with imaginary creatures who affect my behavior and thoughts.

I got Gnomes on my back
The problem of having these gnomes is persistent and impacting my life consistently.

I got many me
There are multiple versions or aspects of myself, perhaps in conflict with one another.

If dick is the world
If masculinity and sexual dominance are the driving force in society,

And world is a freak
And society is chaotic and abnormal in its behaviors and values,

You know freaks love strange spots
It's no surprise that those who do not fit into a traditional mold seek out unusual experiences and lifestyles.

That’s why I got
This is part of why I have these gnomes on my back - I'm seeking something different and countercultural.

Sirloin steak, blood in your face
A violent or unsettling image, perhaps describing a wild or aggressive behavior.

Poor integrist’s Aunty
A disparaging phrase, potentially referring to an overly religious or conservative family member.

Whaooo the whaooo
This nonsensical phrase is difficult to interpret with certainty, but it may be an expression of excitement or emotion.

Fun is mine
I am enjoying myself and my unconventional lifestyle.

For the dead pack of hounds
Perhaps a metaphor for those who cannot adapt to changing social norms or who cannot break free from tradition.

Of this progressive society
I am part of a society that is evolving and changing, and perhaps challenging old ways of being and thinking.

Sickly sperm
A gross image, potentially referring to infertility, impotence, or other sexual problems.

Damaged germ
This line may refer to physical or emotional damage, perhaps as a result of past trauma or poor choices.

Where’s the napalm’s boom ?
This is a reference to the destructive power of napalm, and perhaps a critique of war and violence more broadly.

Where’s the poupoum tchack ?
This phrase is difficult to interpret, but it may be a nonsensical reference to sound, music, or rhythm.

And Elves on the rack
Like the gnomes on my back, I am also burdened with imaginary creatures (in this case elves) that affect my behavior and thinking.

No! I’m not a fool!
I am not naive or easily fooled by the conventions of society.

Why d’you insinuate that ?
I am pushing back against an accusation or implication that I am foolish or ignorant.

Cause I cut off my genitals in the swiming pool ?
This is a shocking and graphic image, but may be meant metaphorically (or simply for shock value) rather than literally.

Or paint the White House black ?
Another shocking and subversive image, perhaps meant to suggest a desire to overthrow conventional power structures.