Maggot
Idle Sons Lyrics
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I live within
One taste of violence
One taste of skin
It could be none
It could be none other
It could be none
I'm alive and I'm doing just fine
I'll admit, I was losing my mind
I'm alive and I'm doing just fine
As for you,
You're the one standing naked this time
My name is violence
I live in sin
I feed off the innocence of my own kin
It could be none
It could be none other
It could be none
It could be none other
I'm alive and I'm doing just fine
I'll admit, I was losing my mind
I'm alive and I'm doing just fine
As for you,
You're the one standing naked this time
You're so sorry now
You're world's upside down
You're so sorry now
So sorry
My name is silence
I live within
One taste of violence
One taste of skin
I'm alive and I'm doing just fine
I'll admit, I was losing my mind
I'm alive and I'm doing just fine
I'll admit, I was losing my mind
I'm alive and I'm doing just fine
As for you,
You're the one standing naked this time
The song "Maggot" by Idle Sons tells the story of two contrasting characters - Silence and Violence. Silence is described as a nameless entity that lives within, fueled by the taste of violence and skin. On the other hand, Violence is depicted as living in sin, feeding off the innocence of its own kin. These two characters seem to be intertwined, with different sides of the same coin. While Silence may symbolize the emptiness and lack of expression, Violence could represent an individual's dark side or inclination towards aggression.
The chorus of the song seems to suggest that the two characters are one and the same, interchangeable and inseparable. "It could be none other," is repeated several times, indicating that there may be more to this narrative than what meets the eye. The persona in the song notes that he was losing his mind, but, overall, he appears to be doing fine, while someone else, likely the listener, is the one standing naked, having been exposed for their actions or thoughts.
Overall, "Maggot" is a song that challenges the listener's perception of violence and silence, showing how the two can intertwine and lead to unexpected outcomes. Through its lyrics and tone, the song asks us to reflect on our own actions and narratives, even our darker impulses.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is silence
I am quiet and unseen
I live within
I exist deeply within myself
One taste of violence
A single experience of brutality
One taste of skin
The sensation of flesh
It could be none
Possibly nothing else
It could be none other
Definitely nothing else
I'm alive and I'm doing just fine
I am alive and well
I'll admit, I was losing my mind
I acknowledge that I was losing sanity
As for you,
You're the one standing naked this time
You are vulnerable and exposed
My name is violence
I am forceful and aggressive
I live in sin
I indulge in wrongdoing
I feed off the innocence of my own kin
I consume the purity of those closest to me
You're so sorry now
You express regret at this point
You're world's upside down
Your life is turned around
So sorry
Apologies
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Joshua Lingor
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