Bite My Tongue
King Khan The Shrines Lyrics
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Bruise and beat they couldn't chain me, no
Shut up all their plans I did
Here I am lost on their grid, oh no
And when the ship hits the
Tell me who you think is the man
The one who would make me stand
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll keep the mouth shut for you
Tired of gag they would have loved me
Sad and blue you would have found me, no
My silence had set you free
Now don't you go and tell on me, oh no
And when the ship hits the
Tell me who you think is the man
The one who would make me stand
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll keep the mouth shut for you
And when the ship hits the
Tell me who you think is the man
The one who would make me stand
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll keep the mouth shut for you
The lyrics of "Bite My Tongue" by King Khan & The Shrines describe a person who refuses to be contained, silenced or controlled by others. The person has been mistreated, bruised and beaten, yet continues to resist the attempts to chain them up. They have remained quiet for the sake of others, but now they are lost and trapped. The ship represents the moment of truth, a turning point where the person must decide who they are and what they stand for.
The person sings about biting their tongue, and keeping their mouth shut for someone else's sake. The implication is that they are willing to sacrifice their own voice for the sake of someone else's well-being, perhaps out of love, loyalty, fear or respect. The line "Tell me who you think is the man" indicates that there is a power struggle at play, and the person is trying to figure out who will have the upper hand when the ship hits. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the person's determination to remain silent, even in the face of adversity.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in many different ways, depending on one's personal context and experiences. It can be seen as a statement of resistance against oppression, a love song, a plea for acceptance or forgiveness, or a declaration of personal strength and integrity. The song's fast-paced, energetic rhythm and soulful horns add to its rebellious, free-spirited tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Chained and bell they can't contain me
I cannot be restrained by physical means
Bruise and beat they couldn't chain me, no
Even physical punishment cannot break me
Shut up all their plans I did
I silenced their scheming
Here I am lost on their grid, oh no
However, I find myself trapped in their system
And when the ship hits the
When the situation becomes difficult
Tell me who you think is the man
Who do you think has the power?
The one who would make me stand
Who could force me to rise up
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I will hold back and keep quiet
I'll keep the mouth shut for you
I will remain silent to protect you
Tired of gag they would have loved me
They would have preferred to keep me silenced
Sad and blue you would have found me, no
But if they succeeded, I would be defeated and miserable
My silence had set you free
My lack of speech allowed you to avoid trouble
Now don't you go and tell on me, oh no
Please, do not betray me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ARISH A. KHAN, SIMON WOJAN
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@slint69
Chained and bell they can't contain me
Bruise and beat they couldn't chain me, no
Shut up all their plans I did
Here I am lost on their grid, oh no
And when the ship hits the
Tell me who you think is the man
The one who would make me stand
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll keep the mouth shut for you
Tired of gag they would have loved me
Sad and blue you would have found me, no
My silence had set you free
Now don't you go and tell on me, oh no
And when the ship hits the
Tell me who you think is the man
The one who would make me stand
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll keep the mouth shut for you
And when the ship hits the
Tell me who you think is the man
The one who would make me stand
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll bite my tongue, I'll bite my tongue
I'll keep the mouth shut for you
@T.K...
How did I miss this for 10 years? I'm so glad King Khan took Jesus down a peg or two. He's been walking around like he's some kind of savior for years now.
@wendyow
Can't wait for the King to tour again!
@jawbrr3436
Montreal's finest!
@youredarkestnightmare
You're such a legend king Khan you & mark sultan
@jp1968chpmn
Wonderful!
@MrReptilianhumanoid
chili sauce falls on guys face: "KRUNNCHH!"
@keithleeuwen877
I LOVE IT !
@MrKuksugar
YESS!
@jans.1051
Rummelsnuff! 💪
@frelkarox
khan is my king.