Mr. Punch
Future Bible Heroes Lyrics
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Virus, fire, gryoscope, lear jet, lorry
Choking on a chicken bone lurking in lunch
And you're dead, dead, dead!
But not Mr. Punch
That Mr. Punch, he's a rum one, ain't he?
Strapping as his yapping little wife is dainty
And she's dead, dead, dead
On the crimson floor
(Repeat)
In the real world, all effects are causal
Amble backstage, see the sticks and swozzle
Talk to the Professor of the tricks of his trade
Ask him for his flask, it's only lemonade...
But
Here comes a Crocodile, here comes Clootie
Hear the Beadle wheedle, and the ghost of Judy
Rattling her ribs in rodomontade
They're all dead, dead, dead
In the old arcade
(Repeat)
The lyrics of Mr. Punch by Future Bible Heroes highlight the inevitable yet unpredictable nature of death that can happen to anyone at any time. The opening line "Everybody gets it sometime, sorry" sets the tone for the rest of the song, and the subsequent lines list various causes of death, including a virus, fire, gryoscope, lear jet, lorry, and choking on a chicken bone. However, despite all of these possibilities, Mr. Punch manages to evade death.
The second verse focuses on the character of Mr. Punch, who is described as a "rum one." He is depicted as physically dominating his wife, and the line "Hit her with a big stick, give her what for" suggests that he is abusive. His wife is portrayed as helpless and fragile, and despite Mr. Punch's violence towards her, it is she who ends up dead.
The final verse shifts from the real world to the world of the puppet show, with the singer ambling backstage and observing the tricks and props used to create Mr. Punch's world. However, even in this world of make-believe, death is ever-present. The Crocodile, Clootie, and the ghost of Judy are all dead, despite being figures in a puppet show.
Overall, the song's lyrics serve as a reminder that death is inevitable and can come from unexpected sources, and that even in the world of make-believe, death remains an unyielding reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody gets it sometime, sorry
Death is an inevitable part of life that everyone must experience, unfortunately.
Virus, fire, gryoscope, lear jet, lorry
Death can occur from various factors, including illnesses (virus), accidents (fire, lorry, lear jet), and even unexpected things (gyroscope).
Choking on a chicken bone lurking in lunch
Death can also occur from something as small as choking on a piece of food during a regular meal.
And you're dead, dead, dead!
Once you die, that's it – there's no coming back from the dead.
But not Mr. Punch
Mr. Punch is a fictional character who is able to cheat death and live on despite his violent tendencies.
That Mr. Punch, he's a rum one, ain't he?
Mr. Punch is an unusual and intriguing character due to his ability to escape death and violent nature.
Strapping as his yapping little wife is dainty
Mr. Punch's wife is small and delicate compared to his larger build.
Hit her with a big stick, give her what for
Mr. Punch is abusive and violent towards his wife, often hitting her with a stick.
And she's dead, dead, dead
His actions often result in his wife's death, which he seems unconcerned with.
On the crimson floor
His wife is left lying dead on the red (crimson) floor due to Mr. Punch's violence.
In the real world, all effects are causal
In reality, every cause has an effect, and nothing happens without a reason.
Amble backstage, see the sticks and swozzle
Behind the scenes, there are various props and tools used to create illusions for entertainment purposes.
Talk to the Professor of the tricks of his trade
Speak to the expert who knows how to create these illusions and tricks for entertainment purposes.
Ask him for his flask, it's only lemonade...
Request a drink from the expert, which is only lemonade and not something more potent.
Here comes a Crocodile, here comes Clootie
The show continues with different characters making appearances, such as a crocodile and Clootie (another fictional character).
Hear the Beadle wheedle, and the ghost of Judy
The Beadle (another character) speaks in a high-pitched voice as the ghost of Judy (another character) makes an appearance.
Rattling her ribs in rodomontade
Judy is depicted as making noise and rattling her bones in an exaggerated manner for entertainment purposes.
They're all dead, dead, dead
Despite the characters being fictional, they are all depicted as dead by the end of the show.
In the old arcade
This entertainment takes place in an old-style arcade or theater setting.
Contributed by Maria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.