Porkfist
Green River Lyrics


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Porkfist has the biggest hands
Porkfist is the biggest man

Porkfist big grip on all I see
See saw see saw him swingin' at me
Ham hock hack hack keep 'em in line
Grab grab grab all this is mine
The bigger the hand the bigger the man
The fatter the wrists the stronger the grip
The tighter the fist the harder he hits
Porkfist swings at the little pigs

The fatter the wrists the stronger the grip
The tighter the fist the harder he hits
Porkfist swings at the little pigs

I am
I am
I am
I am the biggest beast in this pen!

Porkfist
Porkfist

Porkfist has the biggest hands
Porkfist is the biggest man




Porkfist has the biggest hands
Porkfist is the biggest man

Overall Meaning

The song "Porkfist" by Green River is a hard-hitting grunge track that boasts of the sheer physical strength of its titular character, Porkfist. The song opens with the chorus that repeatedly asserts Porkfist's physical dominance - he has the biggest hands and is the biggest man. The verses depict Porkfist as an imposing figure who lays claim to everything he sees, with lyrics such as "Grab grab grab all this is mine." The lyrics go on to explain that Porkfist's size and strength give him a formidable grip and a hard punch, which he uses to take on his adversaries - "Porkfist swings at the little pigs." This is a metaphorical reference to the little people whom Porkfist sees as easy targets for his strength.


The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on toxic masculinity and the glorification of physical strength and violence. Porkfist represents the embodiment of these traits, with his massive size and overpowering strength. The repeated assertion of his physical attributes serves to emphasize the power dynamic he represents. The song seems to be cautioning against the dangers of a society that rewards and celebrates aggressive behaviors and physical dominance, leading to bullies like Porkfist.


Line by Line Meaning

Porkfist has the biggest hands
This person named 'Porkfist' has unusually large hands.


Porkfist is the biggest man
Based on his large hand size, 'Porkfist' is considered the biggest man around.


Porkfist ----(?) all I see
The rest of the lyrics imply that 'Porkfist' is a dominating force, likely in a violent context.


Grab grab grab all this is mine
'Porkfist' is aggressively claiming ownership of anything within reach.


The bigger the hands the bigger the man
This line emphasizes the perceived importance of large hand size in relation to masculinity and dominance.


The fatter the wrists the stronger the grip
Not only does 'Porkfist' have large hands, but his thick wrists also suggest he has a powerful grip.


The tighter the fist the harder he hits
This lyric implies that 'Porkfist' is capable of inflicting significant damage due to his strong hands and tight fists.


Porkfist swings at the little pigs
The use of the phrase 'little pigs' suggests that 'Porkfist' is targeting smaller, weaker individuals in his violent actions.


I am I am I am I am I am
This repetition of 'I am' seems to suggest a sense of power, confidence, or even arrogance.


The biggest beast in this land
This line reinforces 'Porkfist's' reputation as a dominant, formidable presence in his surroundings.


Porkfist (3x)
This repetition of the name 'Porkfist' further establishes his presence in the song and his perceived dominance.


[REPEAT CHORUS 2x]
The chorus reinforces the theme of 'Porkfist's' dominance based on his physical attributes.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jeff Ament, Ian Fairweather, Sotne Gossard, Mark Mclaughlin, Alex Vincent

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