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Insects
Hate Dept. Lyrics
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Pick a cause - check your watch - fuck the risk - strike a match
The stitching in your pocket won't hold - shake a fist
Run a chase - make a list - take a blow to the face
Beg for the scraps - stack em' on - steal a gun
Load it up - no lead? - skip a loop just for fun
So you want to be sicker? - just sick - take your pick
Punch the ballot - know the talk - see a window? - throw a rock
See the ugly ones in - let the insects win
Winks and hideous smiles - when the insects win
So hot to look lost - show the tag - what's it cost?
Suck it in - spit it out - cinch the noose - end the doubt
Go to sleep in your dreams - ask your friends what it means
Find the gaps overlaps who you are in between
Grab like a kid - pack your bags - slam the lid
Take a hit off the smoke - that you already choke
Give it back in a blaze for the justice you crave
Like a dog you just scratch for the answer for everything -
Answer to anything - settle for lies
See the ugly one in - let the insects win
Retching pregnant bride - when the insects win
The lyrics to "Insects" are a commentary on the destructive nature of humanity. The verses describe the various ways in which people act recklessly or selfishly to pursue their own interests, without regard for the consequences or effects on others. The chorus suggests that this behavior ultimately leads to the triumph of "insects," metaphorical representations of the harmful aspects of human nature.
The first verse depicts someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means risking their own safety or harming others. The imagery of spilling gas and lighting a match suggests a disregard for the potential danger and destruction. The second verse references the idea of pursuing sickness or madness as a way of rebelling against a society that values conformity and control. The final verse speaks to the idea of searching for meaning or purpose in life, but ultimately finding only lies and false promises.
The chorus ties together the themes of the song by suggesting that those who act in selfish or destructive ways are ultimately contributing to the triumph of the "ugly" aspects of humanity, represented by insects. The final image of a "retching pregnant bride" suggests the ultimate consequence of this behavior, a world in which even the most sacred and beautiful things are corrupted and twisted.
Line by Line Meaning
Thumb through the coins - spill the gas - take a whiff
Look for spare change, pour gasoline, and inhale its fumes
Pick a cause - check your watch - fuck the risk - strike a match
Choose a reason to ignite opposition, disregard the danger, and light a fire
The stitching in your pocket won't hold - shake a fist
Your possessions won't protect you, so clench your hand in anger
Run a chase - make a list - take a blow to the face
Pursue something relentlessly, compile a record, and endure a physical attack
Beg for the scraps - stack em' on - steal a gun
Ask for the leftovers, add them up, and take a firearm illegally
Load it up - no lead? - skip a loop just for fun
Prepare the gun, and if there is no ammo, skip the empty chamber for fun
So you want to be sicker? - just sick - take your pick
If you desire to become more ill, then choose from a variety of options
Punch the ballot - know the talk - see a window? - throw a rock
Cast your vote, speak the language, and if you spot a window, hurl a stone
See the ugly ones in - let the insects win
Observe the unpleasant individuals and permit the pests to triumph
Winks and hideous smiles - when the insects win
Witness repulsive expressions of joy when bugs emerge victorious
So hot to look lost - show the tag - what's it cost?
Find it fashionable to seem confused, display the label, and inquire about the price
Suck it in - spit it out - cinch the noose - end the doubt
Inhale something, then expel it, tighten the rope, and eliminate uncertainty
Go to sleep in your dreams - ask your friends what it means
Slumber while fantasizing, and then ask your companions to interpret the visions
Find the gaps overlaps who you are in between
Identify the spaces and intersections that define who you are
Grab like a kid - pack your bags - slam the lid
Take things like a child, prepare your luggage, and shut the container forcefully
Take a hit off the smoke - that you already choke
Inhale smoke from something that already suffocates you
Give it back in a blaze for the justice you crave
Retaliate with flames for the righteousness you long for
Like a dog you just scratch for the answer for everything -
Answer to anything - settle for lies
You seek solutions like a dog scratching at fleas, accept any response, and embrace falsehoods
Retching pregnant bride - when the insects win
A nauseated, expectant bride suffers when insects emerge victorious
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.