Birds of a Feather
Kind of Like Spitting Lyrics

The opening line of "By the nape of my neck you can hand me down, to forge a little more in the quiet that we found" establishes the tone and theme of the song. The lyrics speak to the idea of being reliant on a partner in a relationship, albeit not in a healthy way. The metaphor of 'handing me down by the nape of my neck' implies a control that the singer in the song is willing to submit to in exchange for a semblance of peace during their time together. The idea of forging something 'in the quiet that we found' suggests that this relationship is founded on their mutual desire for tranquility.

The next line, "So just to say anything, you say that you love me," points to the idea that these two characters have little to say to each other, and therefore rely on empty declarations of affection as a way to fill the silence. The line "Only so much time you can waste on me, there's only so much time you can waste on me" suggests that despite the evident incompatibility, these two people are staying together out of fear of being alone.

The next few lines talk to the singer's struggle with faith and his belief in God punishing him for his lack thereof. The lines "And sometimes I believe in God punishing for lack of faith, so just to say anything I say that I love you too" suggest that the singer's declaration of love is rooted in fear rather than genuine emotion. The final lines of "You feel fat and I feel ugly. Together we don't like anybody. I feel sick 'cause I know you're gonna run, but I can't blame you" further point to the idea that the relationship is toxic, and both parties are aware of it but unwilling to do anything about it.