The Butcher
Klangstof Lyrics
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You said I'm the only one
Blue water on the earth
Faces made of dirt
And insects in our head
The planet turns around
Discovering the sound
Of your open door
Come and peek over the surface
It′s hard to believe you now
They were too slow to get you
Now we're all burning down
Yeah, I'm the only living dream
You said I′m the only one
Now make yourself in ark
Get lost before it′s dark
There are saviours in our heads
The planet turns around
Discovering the sound
Of your open door
Come and peek over the surface
It's hard to believe you now
Run or I′ll cut you to pieces
The butcher is ready now
The song "The Butcher" by Klangstof is a surreal, dreamlike meditation on the themes of isolation, environmental degradation, and violence. The lyrics create an eerie, otherworldly atmosphere, with the repeated references to being "the only living thing" and faces "made of dirt." The singer addresses an unknown "you" who seems to be in denial about the severity of the planet's problems, encouraging them to "peek over the surface" and see the reality of the situation. However, the song takes a darker turn with the haunting declaration that "the butcher is ready now," suggesting that violence or destruction may be inevitable. The lyrics are ambiguous and open to interpretation, but they create a powerful sense of unease and melancholy.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is a commentary on the current state of the environment and humanity's role in destroying it. The references to blue water and insects in our head evoke images of polluted waters and contaminated environments, while the suggestion to "make yourself an ark" before it's too late implies a sense of urgency about climate change. The repeated phrase "the only living thing" may refer to the idea that humans have become disconnected from nature and are killing off other forms of life. The reference to a butcher at the end of the song may suggest that this destruction is intentional, or that it is a consequence of our own violent tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the only living thing
The singer feels alone, as if no other living beings exist.
You said I'm the only one
Someone told the singer that they are the only one, however, it is unclear what is meant by this.
Blue water on the earth
This line describes the presence of water on Earth, which is predominantly blue in color.
Faces made of dirt
The artist suggests that humans are made of dirt, perhaps indicating a connection to the earth.
And insects in our head
This line could be interpreted in a few ways, perhaps that humans have traumatic experiences or dangerous thoughts that stay with them like insects in their head.
The planet turns around
This line refers to the movement of the earth as it orbits around the sun.
Discovering the sound
The earth is personified as discovering sound, perhaps indicating that the singer is listening for something specific.
Of your open door
It is unclear whose door is being referred to, or what the open door signifies.
Come and peek over the surface
The artist is beckoning the listener to explore beyond the surface, to go deeper.
It's hard to believe you now
The artist has lost trust in someone or something, and is now skeptical.
They were too slow to get you
This line is unclear, but suggests that someone may have missed an opportunity or failed to act quickly enough.
Now we're all burning down
This line suggests chaos, with everyone burning down or possibly being destroyed.
Yeah, I'm the only living dream
The singer is again emphasizing their isolation and aloneness, referring to themselves as a dream that is alive.
Now make yourself in ark
This line could be interpreted in a few ways, but possibly refers to building or assembling something as a means of protection or preservation.
Get lost before it's dark
The singer is warning someone to leave before it is too late, before darkness sets in.
There are saviours in our heads
The word saviours here MAY refer to either some personal ideologies or potential to change situations which people create in their own heads trying to cope with something.
Run or I'll cut you to pieces
This is a direct threat. The person is being asked to run or face the consequences of being cut into pieces.
The butcher is ready now
This line reinforces the threatening tone, as the butcher is now prepared to carry out their harmful intentions.
Writer(s): Koen Van De Wardt
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.