Belly of the Beast
Gazelle Twin Lyrics

The lyrics of "Belly of the Beast" by Gazelle Twin describe the feeling of being trapped and powerless in a dark and threatening environment, represented by the metaphor of the "beast". However, instead of surrendering to fear and defeat, the singer seems to adopt a rebellious and confrontational attitude, challenging her captors by promising to beat them at their own game. The repetition of the phrase "I'll beat them all at their own game" reinforces this determination, while the subsequent lines reveal the methods she is willing to use: "Bite the hands and the fingers that feed", "Suck the teats and the nipples that feed". These lines suggest a willingness to use even the most intimate and vulnerable parts of the beast's body against it, turning the tables on those who thought they had the upper hand.

The second part of the song continues this theme of defiance, as the singer declares that she will take what she wants "like milk from a baby". This image conveys a sense of easy victory and domination, as if the beast and its captors were no match for her. However, the final repetition of the phrase "I'm stuck in the belly of the beast" suggests that this bravado may be a facade, and that the singer is still a prisoner of the dark forces she is trying to confront. The final lines fade out with a haunting and dissonant melody, leaving the listener with the impression of an unresolved conflict between the singer and her oppressors.