Slung
Foetus Lyrics


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Book a trip to Bucharest
Why you lifting up your dress
I been speared to the core
More is less - less is more
I got no idea what's runnin' thru that view
Well I admit I was obsessed
By that magical caress
Of that girl who commands
Everybody else's hands
But I'm now not the man
She's in someone else's van
She ain't worth one thin dime
I was a ladder for her to climb
I got speared to the bony core
It should be against the law
All o' my brothers listen to me
You don't wanna get T.B.
She made up an alibi
Then sucked all my emotions dry

Yeah it tears me apart
Stuck a dagger into my heart
And the tears just trickle down
From this stupid loser clown
I'm surprised that I'm alive
I don't feel a helluva lot inside
I got so so much to hate
Check your ego at the gate

Why am I so paralyzed
By the majesty of thighs
It takes so long to realize
You're being fed a thousand lies
Every time a seagull cries
Yet another brain cell dies
Don't you try to wear me down
You ain't wearing any crown

You know it's tearin' me apart
Stuck a dagger into my heart
And the tears just trickle down
From this stupid loser clown
I'm surprised that I'm alive
I don't feel a helluva lot inside
I got so so much to hate
Check your ego at the gate

(Well-a well-a well-a)
What I had it ain't no more 'cos
I done thrown her out the door
That deceit that I feel
Makes me cross myself and kneel
I don't pray to the Lord
Just self-flagellate some more
She said I pass out on the floor
At least I ain't no junkie whore
Am I strong? - Listen bud
I got radioactive blood
Sure I get into some strife
But at least I made myself a life
I admit I was obsessed
By that magical caress
Of that girl who commands
Everybody else's hands
But I'm now not the man
She's in someone else's van
All o' my brothers listen to me
You don't wanna get T.B.

Y'know it's tearin' me apart
Stuck a dagger into my heart
And the tears just trickle down
From this stupid loser clown
I'm surprised that I'm alive
I don't feel a helluva lot inside
Am I strong? - Listen, bud
I got radioactive blood
Why am I so paralyzed
By the majesty of thighs
Every time a seagull cries
I feel another brain cell die
Takes so long to realize
You're being fed a thousand lies
I'm surprised - I took a dive
But I insist I stay alive
I was paralyzed
I was paralyzed
I WAS PARALYZED





Slung

Overall Meaning

in 2-3 long paragraphs:


Foetus's song "Slung" is an emotional rollercoaster of a song that describes the singer's obsession with a girl who he admits to being addicted to her magical caress. The lyrics alternately convey his sense of inferiority, betrayal, and hurt as he tries to make sense of the dynamics of his relationship with her. The song begins with the singer urging his brothers to avoid the girl who is not worth a dime and tells them a warning that they don't want to get T.B. He then continues to describe how he has been speared to the core, and he got no idea what's going through her view, but he was obsessed with her magical caress.


The second verse explores the singer's struggle to move on from the girl who had sucked all his emotions dry while tearing him apart by sticking a dagger in his heart. He also expresses his surprise about surviving the heartbreak, although he doesn't feel much inside. The singer then talks about his addiction's physical effects, like being paralyzed by the majesty of her thighs and the seagulls' cries, watching his brain cells die with every emotional blow she delivers.


Ultimately, the singer takes his future into his hands and throws her out the door, acknowledging that she was deceitful, making him cross himself and kneel in despair, having to self-flagellate himself even though he doesn't pray to the Lord. As he concludes the song, he acknowledges that he was once paralyzed by her but affirms his strength that he has radioactive blood, and he gets into strife but has made himself a life, insisting on staying alive despite the setbacks.


Line by Line Meaning

Book a trip to Bucharest
Planning to travel to Bucharest, Romania


Why you lifting up your dress
Asking why the person is lifting up their dress


I been speared to the core
Feeling deeply hurt and affected by something


More is less - less is more
The idea that having too much or too little of something can be detrimental, and moderation is key


I got no idea what's runnin' thru that view
Not understanding or knowing what someone else is thinking or feeling


Well I admit I was obsessed
Acknowledging that one was obsessed with something or someone


By that magical caress
Referring to a touch or action that was enchanting or captivating


Of that girl who commands
Referring to a girl who has a strong influence or control over others


Everybody else's hands
Referring to the fact that others follow her lead or are influenced by her actions


But I'm now not the man
Acknowledging that one has changed from the person they once were


She's in someone else's van
Referring to the fact that the girl is now with someone else


She ain't worth one thin dime
Expressing that the girl is not valuable or worthy


I was a ladder for her to climb
Feeling used or taken advantage of by someone else


It should be against the law
Feeling that something is very wrong or unfair


All o' my brothers listen to me
Addressing a group of people and asking for their attention


You don't wanna get T.B.
Warning others to avoid catching tuberculosis


She made up an alibi
Referring to the fact that the girl created an excuse to avoid responsibility


Then sucked all my emotions dry
Feeling emotionally drained or depleted by someone else


Yeah it tears me apart
Expressing deep emotional pain and hurt


Stuck a dagger into my heart
Feeling like someone has deeply hurt or betrayed them


And the tears just trickle down
Crying softly or quietly


From this stupid loser clown
Referring to oneself as a foolish or unsuccessful person


I'm surprised that I'm alive
Feeling as though they have survived something very difficult or painful


I don't feel a helluva lot inside
Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected


I got so so much to hate
Feeling a lot of anger or resentment towards something or someone


Check your ego at the gate
Advice to let go of one's pride or self-importance in order to move forward


Why am I so paralyzed
Questioning why one is feeling so stuck or unsure


By the majesty of thighs
Being greatly influenced or distracted by someone's physical appearance


It takes so long to realize
Expressing regret that it took a long time to understand something


You're being fed a thousand lies
Feeling deceived or misled by someone or something


Every time a seagull cries
Using a metaphor to express a feeling of deep sadness or loss


Yet another brain cell dies
Metaphorically expressing the idea that something is mentally exhausting or damaging


Don't you try to wear me down
Refusing to be intimidated, manipulated, or discouraged by someone else


You ain't wearing any crown
Asserting that someone else does not have power or control over the situation


What I had it ain't no more 'cos
Acknowledging that something that was once there is now gone


I done thrown her out the door
Referring to the fact that the person has ended a relationship or situation


That deceit that I feel
Feeling betrayed or lied to by someone else


Makes me cross myself and kneel
Feeling the need to pray or seek some kind of spiritual guidance


I don't pray to the Lord
Expressing a lack of religious belief or connection


Just self-flagellate some more
Putting oneself down or feeling guilty about something


She said I pass out on the floor
Referring to something that someone else said or did


At least I ain't no junkie whore
Comparing oneself to someone who may be perceived as worse or more disreputable


Am I strong? - Listen bud
Questioning one's own strength or ability to overcome something


I got radioactive blood
Using a metaphor to express feeling different or unique


Sure I get into some strife
Acknowledging that one experiences difficult or challenging situations


But at least I made myself a life
Feeling proud or satisfied with one's accomplishments or choices


I insist I stay alive
Vowing to persevere or survive despite challenges


I was paralyzed
Feeling stuck or unable to move forward


I WAS PARALYZED
Emphasizing the feeling of being paralyzed or stuck




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Comments from YouTube:

Kristine Kearney Bradshaw

I think this and "Your Salvation" are my Absolute Favorite Foetus Songs. Yep. Thank You for your talent Jim! Yay!

HisboiLRoi

Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa meet industrial.

ROZZ SYNTHCLAIR

stylish

lorgbendos

I clicked on this expecting the niche soundcloud subgenre titled "slung." Where are the vocal chops? Where is the love philter? Where is the phaser? Why does the entire song stay at one speed?

Aris Marriner

HEY um no more fans that's odd

Armorhunterash2112

4:18 Boo boo Baba Dee Dee! Boo boo Baba Dee De.... oops wrong song

decago

where are the vocal chops

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