A live DVD titled 'Kentish Town Forum London 1st May 2006' was released on 26th August, 2008.
The original lineup:
Mike Patton - vocals, samples, electronics;
Buzz Osborne - guitar, vocals;
David Scott Stone - guitar, electronics, bass guitar;
Trevor Dunn - bass guitar;
Dale Crover - drums, vocals;
Dave Lombardo - drums.
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The Bit
Fantômas Melvins Big Band Lyrics
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It's not for the size of me
Into my mouth
Nine-hundred and fourteen
Try some force
Try to lead
The foundling die is close determinate
I'm not even sound raid
I'm alive
I got the silver
And I wonder
What will you follow?
When your head is not in order
And I'm stomping your little
How can you laugh
How can you lie awake
Making me drive
Making my heart a
Not too fat
Not to lean
The foundling die, is close excitedly
Raise head and stomp the blood
I'm not even soundly
I'm alive
I got the silver
And I wonder
What will you follow?
When your head is not in order
And I'm stomping your little
The lyrics of Fantômas Melvins Big Band's song, The Bit, are cryptic and enigmatic, making it open to interpretation. The song begins with "This is for cows," which suggests that the song might have something to do with animal cruelty, but the following lyrics make it challenging to grasp its overall meaning. The next lines "It's not for the size of me, Into my mouth, nine hundred and fourteen" creates a sense of discomfort and unease for the listener.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take a more aggressive and violent turn, and phrases like "try some force, try to lead" and "raise head and stomp the blood" depict a savage and brutal image. The vocalist then declares their vitality and strength with the lines "I'm alive, I got the silver" while questioning the listener's motives with "What will you follow when your head is not in order? And I'm stomping your little." The last few lines are somewhat confusing but seem to suggest a sense of balance between the two parties, "Not too fat, not too lean, the foundling die, is close excitedly."
Overall, the song seems to be about control and domination, with an emphasis on violent imagery and themes. It is left to the listener's interpretation to understand the exact meaning and purpose of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for cows
This song is intended for bovines
It's not for the size of me
It is not meant to fit me, but rather the cows
Into my mouth
I am consuming something
Nine-hundred and fourteen
The amount being consumed is 914
Try some force
Apply some strength or effort
Try to lead
Attempt to guide or direct
The foundling die is close determinate
Death is near and inevitable
Raise head and stomp the blood
Lift one's head and crush blood underfoot
I'm not even sound raid
I am not mentally stable or coherent
I'm alive
I am living and current
I got the silver
I possess silver, likely referring to money
And I wonder
I am curious
What will you follow?
What decisions or actions will you take?
When your head is not in order
When you are confused or disorganized
And I'm stomping your little
I am physically harming someone or something small
How can you laugh
How can you find humor in this situation?
How can you lie awake
How can you be awake and not disturbed by this?
Making me drive
Forcing me to act or move
Making my heart a
Causing emotional strain
Not too fat
Not overly plump
Not too lean
Not too thin or malnourished
The foundling die, is close excitedly
Death is near and anticipated
Raise head and stomp the blood
Lift one's head and crush blood underfoot
I'm not even soundly
I am not mentally stable or coherent
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DALE CROVER, ROGER OSBORNE
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Lee Knott
Do ya know what? Sometimes all I need is to hear Mike Patton scream too make me feel alive
bas b
Maybe the best live version I have ever heard.
GhANeC
They drop this song like a block of concrete on your head
Poole Paul
Wow. I just found this video and I don't think I need anything more than this is my life. This has blown my mind away. Simply incredible.
Scott S.
this is a masterpiece!!!
Jason Delvaux
Patton & Buzzo duet... there is hope in the universe. Or no hope. One of the two.
K T
This is the coolest supergroup ever. Monsters.
Vaughn Brown
I was fortunate enough to see las fantomas and the melvins on the same bill. it was epicness many years ago
Jenny MQ
Dave Lombardo rules!!...\m/
jeremy ellison
Lombardo played on this too it’s the big band