Cannibalism
Lads Lyrics
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If you are looking at your boyfriend
Thinking he's so yummy
If you are looking at your girlfriend
Thinking she's good enough to eat
Well think on this don't think too long
Well think on this...
Cannibalism's wrong
Cannibalism's wrong
You have to be strong
V2
If you are starving on an air-plane
'cause you're in economy
And if you have crashed down in the ocean
And you're allergic to sea food
By eating me you could stay strong
And I could learn to hop along
Apart from this
CH2
Cannibalism's wrong
You must fight it don't deny
Cannibalism's wrong
Come on people, can't you see
Cannibalism's wrong
Don't be tempted, you have to be strong
BR
We all know someone, who has had a bite
Taken out of them by, somebody else's spite
It happens every day, but does that make it right
They want their lives to be prolonged
And not be carved up by your tongue
So listen up...
CH3
Cannibalism's wrong
You must fight, it don't deny
Cannibalism's wrong
Come on people, can't you see
Cannibalism's wrong
Don't be tempted, to eat them
Cannibalism's wrong
Don't deny it you must fight
Cannibalism's wrong
Don't eat your best friend's thigh you know why
Cannibalism's wrong
Even if they deserve it, you can't eat them 'cause it's wrong
OUTRO QUATRO
If you do don't eat the skin, it's fattening
In "Cannibalism," Lads brings a playful but meaningful approach to the subject of cannibalism. The song pokes fun at the thought of looking at someone and thinking they are good enough to eat. The first verse comments on how attractive someone may be to the extent where they look "yummy," "good enough to eat," but the chorus reminds listeners that "cannibalism's wrong" and that they must be strong to resist temptation. The second verse refers to being stranded in the wilderness or on an airplane and considering eating someone to survive. However, Lads urges the audience once again, reminding them of the wrongness of cannibalism and that it's essential to have the strength to reject the notion.
The bridge takes a somewhat darker turn, referring to people who have been bitten by someone else out of spite, but then acknowledges that, in any situation, cannibalism is not right. In the outro, Lads advises that, "if you do, don't eat the skin. It's fattening." The light-heartedness of the song effectively communicates the seriousness of the subject of cannibalism, using humor to drive home the message that it is wrong and must be avoided.
Line by Line Meaning
If you are looking at your boyfriend
Thinking he's so yummy
If you are looking at your girlfriend
Thinking she's good enough to eat
Well think on this don't think too long
Well think on this...
The song starts by warning that if you see your partner as delicious, it's a fleeting thought and not worth an action. You should think twice before considering cannibalism.
Cannibalism's wrong
Cannibalism's wrong
You have to be strong
The chorus reiterates that cannibalism is wrong, and you need to be strong enough to resist your primitive urges.
If you are starving on an air-plane
'cause you're in economy
And if you have crashed down in the ocean
And you're allergic to sea food
By eating me you could stay strong
And I could learn to hop along
Apart from this
The second verse describes a hypothetical scenario where you are stranded and starving, and eating another person seems like a viable option. However, the songwriter argues that this is not a choice to make because cannibalism is wrong, even in extreme conditions.
Cannibalism's wrong
You must fight it don't deny
Cannibalism's wrong
Come on people, can't you see
Cannibalism's wrong
Don't be tempted, you have to be strong
The second chorus repeats the message that cannibalism is wrong and that you need to fight off the temptation. It's essential to remain strong and resist regardless of the situation.
We all know someone, who has had a bite
Taken out of them by, somebody else's spite
It happens every day, but does that make it right
They want their lives to be prolonged
And not be carved up by your tongue
So listen up...
The bridge acknowledges that cannibalism occurs as an act of spite, but that doesn't justify it. Every life should be valued and prolonged, not cut short for someone else's satisfaction.
Cannibalism's wrong
You must fight, it don't deny
Cannibalism's wrong
Come on people, can't you see
Cannibalism's wrong
Don't be tempted, to eat them
Cannibalism's wrong
Don't deny it you must fight
Cannibalism's wrong
Don't eat your best friend's thigh you know why
Cannibalism's wrong
Even if they deserve it, you can't eat them 'cause it's wrong
The third chorus reminds listeners that cannibalism is undeniably wrong, and you must fight against all temptations. The song emphasizes that you cannot eat your friends, even if they are deserving of such treatment.
If you do don't eat the skin, it's fattening
The outro is a humorous note, warning that if you do end up succumbing to cannibalistic urges, you should avoid eating the skin as it's not good for your health.
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