Over 5000 years ago, from the dry stretches of the not-so-fertile crescent … Read Full Bio ↴Over 5000 years ago, from the dry stretches of the not-so-fertile crescent wandered a nomadic, foul smelling people. A robust, well-endowed, and manly tribe, they were united through ancient rituals involving instruments capable of infinite fonkiness and overt sekshul innuendo. The Pharaoh, a mean mother (shutcho' mouth), hated the nomads and their ability to shred like a mofo all up in that biatch. But more than that, he hated the power of their righteous grooving to make drop the tunics of his five luscious teenage daughters. One night, the Pharaoh found the nomads dressed as mummies and creating grooves in an effort to compromise the moral integrity of his five daughters. The angry Pharaoh cursed the nomads (already conveniently dressed as mummies) with a spell so vile, that seeing its name in print here would make your eyes melt and flow freely from their sockets. Already doomed, these nomads fled into the night, at last finding refuge in the abandoned caves of the Unleavened Jews. But when the sun rose the following morning, the Pharoah's curse had taken hold, and these were men no more. For years, scholars of the ancient world wondered what became of this group. Theories citing the Mummies' involvement in historical events from the Siege of Troy to the sacking of Rome, the fall of Pompeii and the sinking of Atlantis were initially scoffed at and dismissed as parlor quackery. However, in 1922, at a dig in the desert south of Tunis, Professor Nigel Quentin Fontenelle Dumblucke IV unearthed the ruins of an ancient discotheque and found a dozen stank-ass fonky mummies still all up in the act of rockin' tha hizouse. From these mummies, Professor Dumblucke learned of the powerful curse that doomed them to wander the earth throughout eternity, seeking the ultimate riff, the one that would allow these souls to finally rest after 5000 years of banging out solid fly grooves. To quote the Professor: "In their desperate quest for immortal peace, they rocked all the ancient empires of Earth on down to the grizound. They rocked Atlantis so hard, y'all, it ain't never been found". And now they're coming to rock your town with a funk so strong, it's gonna make the cats explode, canya diggit?

Eternity
Here Come the Mummies Lyrics

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Eternity She keep me up forever Eternity She's my goo go getter It's so hard It's so long come so far felt so strong

Eternity Eternity It's hurtin me like a tourniquet only wetter It's hurtin me but she tickle me like a feather it's so hard it's so long come so far felt so strong Eternity Eternity so good (x4)

Hanging out, hanging in, hanging on (x4) hanging out by the backstage door hanging in couldn't stand no more hanging on til she yank my cord. hanging out, hanging in, hanging on (x4) hang it up!

Eternity She keep me up forever Eternity But she tickle me like a feather it's so hard it's so long come so far felt so strong Eternity (x2) It's hurtin me (x2) so good (x4) hanging out, hanging in, hanging on (x8) Hang up!

Overall Meaning

The song Eternity by Here Come the Mummies is about a relationship that has lasted a long time and has been through several challenges, but despite all the difficulties, the singer is still in love with his partner. The lyrics convey a sense of both pain and pleasure or love and hate, as they describe how the relationship hurts the singer like a tourniquet but at the same time tickles him like a feather. The line "Eternity, she keep me up forever" indicates that the relationship is an endless cycle of ups and downs, and the singer is unable to break free from it. The chorus "It's so hard, it's so long, come so far, felt so strong" suggests that the relationship has been a bumpy ride but has also been rewarding.

The repetition of lines such as "hanging out, hanging in, hanging on" and "hang up" conveys a tone of frustration and exhaustion with the relationship. The line "hanging out by the backstage door" suggests that the singer may be a musician or performer, and this lifestyle may have contributed to the difficulties in the relationship. The final "hang up" could either mean the singer is ready to end the relationship or wants to let go of his frustrations.

Line by Line Meaning

Eternity She keep me up forever
He is with someone who he believes will keep him energized and excited for eternity

Eternity She's my goo go getter
The person he is with is driven and motivated to get what she wants

It's so hard It's so long come so far felt so strong
Their journey together has not been easy, but they have come a long way and their love is still strong

Eternity Eternity It's hurtin me like a tourniquet only wetter
The intensity of their love is both painful and arousing

It's hurtin me but she tickle me like a feather
Her touch and affection bring joy and pleasure even in the midst of pain

Eternity Eternity so good (x4)
Despite the ups and downs, their love is ultimately a positive force in their lives

Hanging out, hanging in, hanging on (x4) hanging out by the backstage door hanging in couldn't stand no more hanging on til she yank my cord.
He has been loyal and committed to his partner through both the exciting times and the challenging times

hanging out, hanging in, hanging on (x4) hang it up!
Their love is so strong that despite any difficulties they may face, they are committed to each other and will never give up on their relationship

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