A la pêche
Flying Pop's Lyrics
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It's worn and useless thin
The size of the eyes
And the flies in the sky
Make it hard to see to the end
[Chorus:]
My body's a zombie for you
Oooh (3x)
Oooh (3x)
My body's a zombie for you
The smell of my breath
From the blood in your neck
(Oooh)
Oh I hold my soul
From the lands unknown
So I can play the strings of your death
My body's a zombie for you
Oooh (3x)
My body's a zombie for you
Oooh (3x)
My body's a zombie for you
Oooh (3x)
My body's a zombie for you
I'm a Z-O-M-B-I-E, Zombie (18x)
The Flying Pops' song "A la pêche" is an eerie and unsettling piece, characterized by its haunting melody and cryptic lyrics. The song opens with the lines "I can't fit in this skin, it's worn and useless thin", which immediately sets a tone of discomfort and unease. The metaphor of someone feeling trapped inside their own skin is a common one, and it suggests a feeling of being stuck or stagnant. This is further emphasized by the next line of the song, "the size of the eyes and the flies in the sky make it hard to see to the end", which adds to the sense of confusion and disorientation.
The chorus of the song is the most memorable part, with the repeated refrain of "My body's a zombie for you". This line is both disturbing and intriguing, raising questions about the nature of the relationship between the singer and the listener. The imagery in the chorus is dark and macabre, with references to blood, death, and the undead. The lines "the smell of my breath from the blood in your neck" and "so I can play the strings of your death" are particularly haunting, and suggest a predatory or sinister aspect to the singer's desires.
Overall, the lyrics to "A la pêche" are open to interpretation and leave a lot of room for the listener's imagination to fill in the gaps. The song's mysterious and unsettling atmosphere is what makes it so memorable and captivating.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't fit in this skin*
The singer feels uncomfortable with their current existence and desires to be someone else.
It's worn and useless thin
Their current identity or body has become worn out and pointless.
The size of the eyes
The singer is unable to see the big picture due to their limited perspective.
And the flies in the sky
Distractions and annoyances are hindering the artist's focus and progress.
Make it hard to see to the end
The distractions and limitations are making it difficult for the artist to reach their goals.
My body's a zombie for you
The singer is willing to sacrifice their own well-being for the object of their affection.
The smell of my breath
The singer desires to be close to and intimately connected with the other person.
From the blood in your neck
The artist desires to metaphorically or literally drink the other person's life force or essence.
Oh I hold my soul
The artist is willing to give up their own identity and values for the other person.
From the lands unknown
The artist is willing to explore uncharted territories or take risks for the other person.
So I can play the strings of your death
The singer is willing to manipulate or control the other person for their own gain.
I'm a Z-O-M-B-I-E, Zombie (18x)
The artist is highlighting their own willingness to be taken advantage of and their lack of autonomy or free will.
Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.