King Missile is a band that has been led in various incarnations by poet/si… Read Full Bio ↴King Missile is a band that has been led in various incarnations by poet/singer John S. Hall since 1986. Their work, in the group's current configuration, is a type of Performance Art Rock with John S. Hall's spoken word. In their first inception, as King Missile(Dog Fly Religion), the band's sound was a neo-pyschedelic blend of Dada influenced music and occasional spoken word as well as conventional singing. Their music became more accessible with the departure of Dogbowl and the notable addition of former Bongwater guitarist Dave Rick . The group is probably best known for the 1993 radio hit Detachable Penis. They'd achieved a cult following via college radio with their 1986 song "Jesus Was Way Cool". They were an anchor band for the legendary independent label Shimmy Disc. Now known as King Missile III (pronounced "the third"), the group released its ninth album, Royal Lunch, in 2004.

King Missile III 1998 - present

* John S. Hall - vocals: singing and spoken word
* Sasha Forte - bass, violin, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
* Bradford Reed - pencilina, drums, percussion, synthesizer, backing vocals

Pain Series : Hammer Thumb
King Missile Lyrics

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Okay, and the next one is called "Hammer Thumb."

Ow! Jesus fuck motherfucking fuck fuck. Son of a fuck bastard.
Shit. I hit my fucking fucking thumb with the fucking motherfucking fuckhammer.
Scumbag piss goddamn fuck. Ow!

Overall Meaning

The song "Hammer Thumb" by King Missile portrays the agony of accidentally hitting one's thumb with a hammer. The lyrics use vulgar language to express the intense pain felt in the moment. The repetition of "fuck" and "motherfucking" emphasizes the severity of the situation and the pain endured. The use of "scumbag" and "piss goddamn" suggest frustration over the circumstances and the inability to control them.

The lyrics also suggest a lack of control over one's language in moments of extreme pain. The use of curse words is a way to vent and release emotions. The repetition of the word "ow" emphasizes the physical pain experienced, while the use of "Jesus" suggests a desire for divine intervention to alleviate the suffering.

Overall, "Hammer Thumb" is a humorous and relatable portrayal of a common injury that is often overlooked. The use of vulgar language and repetition emphasizes the severity of the pain and the frustration that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Ow! Jesus fuck motherfucking fuck fuck. Son of a fuck bastard.
Ouch! This hurts so much that profanity is the only way to express my agony and frustration.

Shit. I hit my fucking fucking thumb with the fucking motherfucking fuckhammer.
Darn it! I accidentally hit my thumb really hard with a hammer, which caused intense pain.

Scumbag piss goddamn fuck. Ow!
This sucks so much that I'm resorting to insults and curses, and the pain is still overwhelming.

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