Church Pants
Hail Mary Mallon Lyrics


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When the rats rose up and broke their silence
And assembled on the shores of the closest island
With their folk beside them and a rogue defiance
Went 2 by 2 and awoke Poseidon
Leopard print Speedo on the F.D.R. saying "follow that car"
Same maze different shit name sake blanket pocked
49 miners slick pick and pan, thanks a lot
Hook and reel pushing wheels building more storied land
Honest deal daily dose, aching bone, quarry hand
I praise the day porn began
Loser wins a cupie doll, not the father Maury dance
Saddle spin apple sins kings that cry
Ousted by the clergy we're not worthy of the crimson tide
Let it be just beware of prison pride
Proud Mary keep on burning down the house there’s kids inside
Give it time speaking soft send him in
Tell him what he’s here for and appear sure to his next of kin
Set your sails bed of nails elbow back
Trading in the British pound sitting down with Meadow's dad
Kettles black might explode sign the paper
Resuscitate me if the doctors are the kind that cater
Labor party line, primed with wine and wafer...
You’ll get buried in the desert like I’m gator, hater!
Pink bunny slippers on the F.D.R. saying "follow that car"
Moth man morph devoid of a new cocoon
More aches in his joints than joints in his human suit
No cigar, scoop dirt smitty over hook-in-mouth
Foot work itchy for a hoof and snout, do or die intruder bound
Zoomed on the stupefying truancy of
Santa's little helpers watching millie pull her Brooklyn out
Part hex, part dark RX, part kill the headlights when approaching a harpy nest
Ever oscillating Arp noise, operate and charter stone hearts out of gargoyles
Ditto on the guard dogs, ruff!
This is not behavior distorted by the presence of other personage
More a naturally occurring perfect mess
Couriering letters from the burning bridge
Paranormal death-match, check back early-ish
Crack bread, marry a cursed hand
To it's weapon like Slurpee to church pants, I circle the worm can




I'm 21 spud guns burped over Birdland
Whole time swervin' the work van

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hail Mary Mallon's song Church Pants are highly poetic and cryptic, making them challenging to interpret. At its core, the song seems to be a commentary on human impotence and insignificance in the face of larger-than-life forces. The first stanza seems to be describing an uprising of rats, who are able to awaken Poseidon and defy those in power. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the underdogs coming out on top, no matter how seemingly impossible the task. The reference to the Leopard print Speedo and follow that car seem to indicate a chaotic and unpredictable situation.


The second stanza, however, seems to be a commentary on the harsh reality of hard labor work. The miners who work tirelessly to make a living are exploited and taken for granted. This is contrasted with the line "I praise the day porn began" which can be seen as a tongue-in-cheek critique of the way society values entertainment over real labor and hard work. The song then takes a somber turn in the third stanza, as it seems to address issues of inequality and injustice, with the clergy turning their backs on those who need their help the most. The reference to "prison pride" and "buried in the desert like a gator" evokes images of violence and betrayal, hinting at the darker side of society.


Line by Line Meaning

When the rats rose up and broke their silence
The oppressed people finally revolted against their oppressors.


And assembled on the shores of the closest island
They all came together to make their stance known.


With their folk beside them and a rogue defiance
Standing bravely and confidently for what they believe in, no matter the consequences.


Went 2 by 2 and awoke Poseidon
They brought attention to their cause and demanded their voices be heard.


Leopard print Speedo on the F.D.R. saying "follow that car"
An unconventional or absurd approach to a situation, possibly as a form of protest or satire.


Same maze different shit name sake blanket pocked
Even though things may change, there are still underlying problems that remain the same.


49 miners slick pick and pan, thanks a lot
Gratefulness for the hard work of miners.


Hook and reel pushing wheels building more storied land
The greed and destruction that comes with industrialization and capitalism.


Honest deal daily dose, aching bone, quarry hand
The grueling and exhausting work of the working class that are often exploited and undervalued.


I praise the day porn began
A sarcastic or critical comment on a controversial or contentious topic.


Loser wins a cupie doll, not the father Maury dance
The absurd and shallow nature of certain reality TV shows or competitions.


Saddle spin apple sins kings that cry
The corrupt and unjust people in power that often cause harm and destruction.


Ousted by the clergy we're not worthy of the crimson tide
The rejection or exclusion of certain groups of people by those in power or influential positions.


Let it be just beware of prison pride
Warning against the dangers of excessive pride or confidence, especially in a potentially dangerous or harmful situation.


Proud Mary keep on burning down the house there’s kids inside
The desperation and destructive nature of a person or group willing to cause harm or damage, even to innocent parties.


Give it time speaking soft send him in
Approaching a situation or conflict with patience, understanding, and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful resolution.


Tell him what he’s here for and appear sure to his next of kin
Being clear and upfront with intentions and actions to avoid confusion or misunderstandings.


Set your sails bed of nails elbow back
The determination and perseverance required to overcome obstacles and challenges in life.


Trading in the British pound sitting down with Meadow's dad
The corrupt and unethical nature of certain individuals or institutions that prioritize profit over morality or ethics.


Kettles black might explode sign the paper
Warning against the potential dangers or consequences of committing an unethical or immoral act.


Resuscitate me if the doctors are the kind that cater
The lack of trust or confidence in certain individuals or groups, especially those in positions of power or authority.


Labor party line, primed with wine and wafer...
The politicization and manipulation of religion for personal gain or ambition.


You’ll get buried in the desert like I’m gator, hater!
A threat or warning against those who pose a potential danger or threat.


Pink bunny slippers on the F.D.R. saying "follow that car"
An unconventional or absurd approach to a situation, possibly as a form of protest or satire.


Moth man morph devoid of a new cocoon
The fear or uncertainty that comes with change or new situations.


More aches in his joints than joints in his human suit
The struggle and challenge of being human and facing physical or emotional pain and discomfort.


No cigar, scoop dirt smitty over hook-in-mouth
Failing to achieve success or reaching a goal, despite one's efforts or hard work.


Foot work itchy for a hoof and snout, do or die intruder bound
The need or drive to succeed, regardless of the challenges or obstacles encountered.


Zoomed on the stupefying truancy of
The attention and focus on a particular issue or problem that needs to be addressed or resolved.


Santa's little helpers watching millie pull her Brooklyn out
The sense of community or support that comes from helping others in need, even in small ways.


Part hex, part dark RX, part kill the headlights when approaching a harpy nest
The danger or risk that comes with defying or challenging those in positions of power or influence.


Ever oscillating Arp noise, operate and charter stone hearts out of gargoyles
The struggle and challenge of finding meaning or purpose in life, especially in a chaotic or uncertain world.


Ditto on the guard dogs, ruff!
The enforcement and protection of those in positions of power or authority.


This is not behavior distorted by the presence of other personage
The authenticity and genuineness of one's behavior or actions, regardless of who may be watching or influencing them.


More a naturally occurring perfect mess
The unpredictable and chaotic nature of life, despite one's desire for control or order.


Couriering letters from the burning bridge
The chaos and destruction that comes with conflict or confrontation, resulting in damage or harm.


Paranormal death-match, check back early-ish
An absurd or unconventional approach to a situation, potentially as a form of humor or satire.


Crack bread, marry a cursed hand
The desperation or willingness to engage in destructive or harmful behaviors or relationships.


To it's weapon like Slurpee to church pants, I circle the worm can
The attachment or obsession with material possessions or trivial things, or the futility of trying to cling onto something that is ultimately meaningless or insignificant.


I'm 21 spud guns burped over Birdland
The nostalgia or reminiscence of one's youth or past experiences.


Whole time swervin' the work van
Enduring the challenges and difficulties of work or life, even if it means taking unconventional or difficult paths to achieve success.




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Comments from YouTube:

Abe Froman

Man I love hearing Rob Sonic. Him and ace kill it.

IrishCrutch

i just learned this on the drums! so much fun.

TheEMFB

the more i listen to it the more i like it

Nelson Hernandez

MEGATRON APPROVED!!!!🤘🤘🤘

Jay Butler

Aes kills it every time. Im more partial to Rob's solo stuff.

Beunibster

I think they fit together like lube and tuesdays!

Patrick West

I think it's more of a revolt thing. Here's the beginning part: "When the rats rose up and they broke their silence And assembled on the shores of their closest island With their folks beside them In a Rouge defiance When two by two and a road beside it"

LaDestitute

Actually, it's a reference to The Pied Piper of Hamelin, who was hired by rat-infested towns to lead the vermin to their deaths in the nearest large body of water

postrock

When the rats rose up and broke their silence And assembled on the shores of the closest island With their folk beside them and a rogue defiance went 2 by 2 and awoke Poseidon thats the official lyrics from aesop. Lyrics are in the description.

4some2joe0

son's math problem was 2X2X2X2 and song got hooked on the brain, problem was I couldn't find the name of song for about 2 weeks since I thought it was Aes only. then remembered Rob and HMM sparked the lightbulb. things are better now

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