Mike and Andrew went on to form Amateur Party after KTMWQ's breakup. Jeremy played drums in Jai Alai Savant. Andrew had formerly played guitar in DisSucks, and also played bass in Limp Wrist.
Pigeon English
Kill the Man Who Questions Lyrics
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In the song "Pigeon English" by Kill the Man Who Questions, the lyrics speak to the idea that appearances can be deceiving. The first few lines seem to suggest that those who work behind desks and counters may seem complacent and dumb, but in reality, they have a fire burning within them. The line "You tremble when we show the slightest passion" suggests that those in power may feel threatened by the passion and drive of those they deem lesser than themselves. However, the lyrics also convey that those who seem complacent have not forgotten who those in power truly are and what they have done. The song warns that those in power should not be fooled by the compromises made by those seen as subordinate.
The chorus of the song is where the title comes in. The lyrics "We speak pigeon english" suggest that those speaking are not speaking in the language of power or authority. Instead, they are speaking in a kind of code, a language that cannot be understood by those in power. This "pigeon english" is a symbol of resistance, a way of speaking without being understood or identified by those in power. The song suggests that this resistance will not be silenced and will ultimately tear down the world of those in power.
Overall, the song "Pigeon English" speaks to the idea that those who seem powerless are not as powerless as they seem. Through their passion, resistance, and persistent use of coded language, those in power will ultimately be brought down.
Line by Line Meaning
Although at times it might look like we're kept busy,
Despite appearing busy in our jobs,
Although behind desks and counters we might seem like we're the dumb, complacent.
Despite appearing uneducated and indifferent due to our jobs as desk workers.
Behind desks and counters or whatever for some 40 hours.
Spending 40 hours each week sitting at desks or counters.
You tremble when we show the slightest passion.
You are frightened by our smallest expression of emotion.
You want control but we won't sit down.
You desire to have power over us, but we refuse to submit.
You think it's for sale, but we're not fucking buying.
You believe we can be bought, but we reject this notion entirely.
We take what's given and we make it our own.
We take what is offered and personalize it to ourselves.
We speak pigeon english.
We communicate in a crude, makeshift language.
Don't Let Our Compromises Fool You.
Our willingness to compromise should not deceive you.
We haven't forgotten Who you Are.
We still know who you are.
We Haven't forgotten What You've Done.
We still remember what you have done.
We're Going to Tear Your World Apart!
We will destroy your world completely.
Inside, I think you know that something's brewing,
Deep down, I believe you sense that something is developing.
and in a language you could never hope to speak.
Expressed through a dialect that you can never comprehend.
It's in a form of pigeon english that this threat is spoken.
Communicating this threat through a primitive variant of the English language.
So listen up, this is the voice that will destroy you.
Pay attention, as this is the voice that will bring about your downfall.
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.