Gaza was an American metalcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Forme… Read Full Bio ↴Gaza was an American metalcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Formed in 2004, they were signed to Black Market Activities and released one extended play and three full-length albums. They are known for their complex and heavy sound, as well as their outspoken anti-religious and political views.

Discography:
2004: East EP
2006: I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die
2009: He Is Never Coming Back
2012: No Absolutes in Human Suffering

Calf
Gaza Lyrics

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I have never seen a dog with crooked teeth.
I've got a mouth full of retard.
I love you all for the same reasons I could not shoot crippled horses.
Come end this.
Let's breed the calf.
Breed the red calf

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are from the song "Calf" by Gaza. The song begins with paradoxical imagery with the line, "I have never seen a dog with crooked teeth," which is then followed by the contrasting, self-deprecating line, "I've got a mouth full of retard." This could be interpreted as the singer's realization of their own flaws and insecurities. The next line, "I love you all for the same reasons I could not shoot crippled horses," further emphasizes this vulnerability and compassion towards others.

The final lines, "Come end this. Let's breed the calf. Breed the red calf," add to the overall unsettling tone of the song. The idea of breeding a calf juxtaposed with the imperative of "end[ing] this" creates a sense of darkness and despair. This could be interpreted as a ruminative contemplation on life and death, the value and meaning of existence, and one's own relationship with mortality.

Line by Line Meaning

I have never seen a dog with crooked teeth.
I lack experience in witnessing dogs with misaligned teeth.

I've got a mouth full of retard.
My speech impediment causes me difficulty in expressing my thoughts.

I love you all for the same reasons I could not shoot crippled horses.
I cherish and value each of you equally, just as I would never harm an animal in pain.

Come end this.
I implore you to cease and bring an end to this situation.

Let's breed the calf.
We should start a new beginning and create something of value and significance.

Breed the red calf.
Create something unique, unusual and symbolic.

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