Magma
Fatso Jetson Lyrics


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Slack down pretty head
Crucify her to a bed
Black jack on my way
Rather go to hell to pay
Oh, ho
Oh, ho

I will never sleep again
Patience is a-wearing thin
?
Hail Mary in the sand
Oh, ho
Oh, ho

?
Smokin' down the Texas tar
River flowin' underground
Sleepin' with the hellhounds
Oh
Oh

Magma gonna carry me
Burn into the open sea
Then we're gonna turn to stone
Magma gonna take me home
Oh

Magma gonna carry me
Burn into the open sea




Now we're gonna turn to stone
Magma gonna take me home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fatso Jetson's song "Magma" are full of dark and intriguing imagery. At first glance, it appears to be a song about a man with a rebellious streak who is headed down a dangerous path. He is willing to go to great lengths to escape the mundane, even if that means making a deal with the devil. The line "Slack down pretty head, crucify her to a bed" suggests that he is willing to take advantage of those around him to get what he wants.


However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that there is more going on beneath the surface. "Hail Mary in the sand" is a reference to the Catholic prayer, suggesting that the man is not entirely devoid of spirituality. The line "Smokin' down the Texas tar" could be interpreted in a number of ways, but it seems to suggest a desire to escape from reality through drugs. The river flowing underground and the reference to sleeping with hellhounds could also be interpreted as metaphors for dangerous or wild behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Slack down pretty head
Let your guard down and relax, girl


Crucify her to a bed
Tie her down and take control


Black jack on my way
Taking risks and following my instincts


Rather go to hell to pay
Prepared to face the consequences of my actions


Oh, ho
Vocal expression of satisfaction and excitement


I will never sleep again
My mind is racing and I cannot rest


Patience is a-wearing thin
My tolerance for waiting is running out


?
Line missing, unable to provide meaning


Hail Mary in the sand
A prayer for help and guidance in difficult times


Oh, ho
Vocal expression of satisfaction and excitement


?
Line missing, unable to provide meaning


Smokin' down the Texas tar
Driving fast and recklessly


River flowin' underground
Life and experiences continue to move forward


Sleepin' with the hellhounds
Living dangerously and taking risks


Oh
Vocal expression of satisfaction and excitement


Oh
Vocal expression of satisfaction and excitement


Magma gonna carry me
The power and force of the earth will take me away


Burn into the open sea
Consumed by the intensity of the experience


Then we're gonna turn to stone
The transformation after being exposed to this experience


Magma gonna take me home
The journey will ultimately bring me to a place of comfort and familiarity


Oh
Vocal expression of satisfaction and excitement


Magma gonna carry me
The power and force of the earth will take me away


Burn into the open sea
Consumed by the intensity of the experience


Now we're gonna turn to stone
The transformation after being exposed to this experience


Magma gonna take me home
The journey will ultimately bring me to a place of comfort and familiarity




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Kyuss World

Damn right there's zero dislikes!
FJ kicks a ton of ass in a van, on the street, stage, or out in the middle of the desert!

ramiro fauno martinez

Wow !! The guy is the godfather of desert rock, he is old, like most of us, but he is rockin harder than ever !! Legend !!

BabylonMister

Damn i remember listening to these guys years ago on the desert session cassette tapes! Fatso Jetson still KICK ASS! One of the originals indeed!

Carlitos Padilla

This is really good. kinda sabbath-ie , super blues but not stale blues. I love this.

The Sonic Void

Doesn't get much cooler than this.

Vodka Broad Whorizons

I continue to come back to this, cos it is SO rad, and perfect in every way! :-)

Floating in Futility

Knowing I will develop such a tremor as well over time, it feels good to see Mario still keeps on rocking like hell!

neptune sundial

Mario Lalli. A living legend !

Matt Cook

Rad! One of the all-time best!

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Love my Coachella Valley locals.

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