Gondii
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Human being domesticated
Gondii's in the amygdala
Human being contaminated
Living-murdered feline worshiper

What it feels like
Is it feels like
It's dreamlike

Can't get a message to my brain
I can't control myself
Can't get a message to my brain
I can't control myself anymore

What it feels like
Is it feels like
It's dreamlike, woo

Human being manipulated
Gondii drizzles serotonin
Human being lubricated
Drowning in oxytocin, woo

Can't get a message to my brain
I can't control myself
Can't get a message to my brain
I can't control myself anymore

I've got a cyst inside my head
I can't control myself
Can't get a message to my brain
I can't control myself anymore

So am I the bird or am I the worm?




Do I have free will? Do I have free thought? Woo

Am I the chicken or am I the egg?
Have I liberty? Have I my wings?

You shouldn't fight it or deny it
Just breathe in and embrace it
Symbiotic Gondii choir
Sings a song of fuzzy minds

So am I the dog or am I the cat?
No, it's neither one
I am the rat, woo

Can't get a message to my brain
I can't control myself
Can't get a message to my brain
I can't control myself anymore

I've got a cyst inside my head
I can't control myself
Can't get a message to my brain
I can't control myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Gondii" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard delve into the concept of human manipulation and the influence of a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The song starts by acknowledging the domestication of human beings and how the presence of this parasite affects the amygdala, a part of the brain associated with emotions and fear. It suggests that humans are contaminated and controlled by this parasite, which is known to be commonly transmitted through infected cats.


The lyrics reflect a sense of detachment and loss of control as the singer describes the inability to communicate with their own brain and the consequent loss of self-control. It seems like they are in a dreamlike state, where their thoughts and actions are manipulated by the parasite. The song further explores the effects of Toxoplasma gondii on human brain chemistry, as it releases hormones like serotonin and oxytocin, which can heavily influence emotions and behavior.


Through the use of metaphors, the song questions the essence of free will and the nature of human identity. The singer ponders whether they are the bird or the worm, the chicken or the egg, implying a struggle to define their autonomy. In the end, they proclaim themselves as the rat, suggesting a sense of powerlessness and being controlled like a laboratory experiment.


Overall, "Gondii" reflects on the potential manipulation of human behavior by parasites like Toxoplasma gondii and raises existential questions about the nature of consciousness and free will.


Line by Line Meaning

Human being domesticated
Humanity has been tamed and subdued


Gondii's in the amygdala
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii resides in the amygdala of the brain


Human being contaminated
Humanity has been infected


Living-murdered feline worshiper
Existing as a victim of the parasite, worshiping and serving cats who are its carriers


What it feels like
The subjective experience of this situation is


Is it feels like
It can be described as


It's dreamlike
Having a surreal or fantastical quality


Can't get a message to my brain
Unable to convey information to my mind


I can't control myself
I have lost control over my actions or behavior


Can't get a message to my brain
Unable to communicate with my brain


I can't control myself anymore
I have completely lost the ability to control myself


Human being manipulated
Humanity is being influenced and controlled


Gondii drizzles serotonin
The parasite releases serotonin in the brain


Human being lubricated
Humanity is made more compliant and docile


Drowning in oxytocin, woo
Overwhelmed by feelings of affection and bonding


I've got a cyst inside my head
There is a cyst present within my brain


So am I the bird or am I the worm?
Am I the prey or the predator?


Do I have free will? Do I have free thought? Woo
Am I able to make independent choices or think without influence?


Am I the chicken or am I the egg?
Am I the cause or the result?


Have I liberty? Have I my wings?
Do I possess freedom and the ability to soar?


You shouldn't fight it or deny it
One should not resist or reject it


Just breathe in and embrace it
Instead, one should accept and welcome it


Symbiotic Gondii choir
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii and its effects working together in harmony


Sings a song of fuzzy minds
Creates a melody that represents unclear or distorted thinking


So am I the dog or am I the cat? No, it's neither one
Am I the predator or the prey? No, I am neither


I am the rat, woo
I am the vulnerable and manipulated individual




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stuart Mackenzie

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions