N.O.
Lambchop Lyrics
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No party in my head
I want to take a bottle
From the barroom to my bed
I want to know the flavor
Feel the stinging on my tongue
See the scattered dumbness
Of another evening left undone
This is not poetry
This is depravity
This is an outrage
This is unsavory
I am escaping
My home trappings
It takes an old man
To bend a sapling
Do not wait
Do not ponder
What goes on here
Goes on up yonder
Ghastly mask
Shape undone
A human pile
Of hair and come
This wicked man
Has become unwise
A silhouette
Between her thighs
We are now going
We are not growing
Anymore, anymore
Wipe your mouth
The bottle's empty
Urinate upon the tree
Into the lake
You threw the house key
Your mistake
Their morality
Sleeps with the fishes
Dirty dishes
There lays the vessel
On its side
Sleeps with the fishes
Dirty dishes
There lays the vessel
On its side
In Lambchop's song N.O., the singer is explicit about where they are not. They are not in New Orleans, which is known for its wild party atmosphere. Instead, the singer is in their own head, searching for something to take away the boredom of another unfulfilled evening. They want to feel alive, to taste something strong and feel its burn on their tongue. The singer acknowledges that what they are seeking is not poetry or anything profound, but rather, it is something depraved and unsavory, an outrage. It is a form of escape from the monotony and restrictions of their daily life. The singer uses vivid and shocking imagery, describing the grotesque appearance of someone under a ghastly mask and a pile of human hair and semen. The language is visceral and blunt, conveying the desperation of the singer's desires.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more disillusioned with their current state. They describe themselves as a tree that is being bent by an old man, unable to grow or change. The singer seems to be trapped in a cycle of emptiness and futility, unable to find any meaning in their existence. They urge the listener not to wait or ponder on their situation, as their fate is already sealed. The imagery becomes even darker as the singer talks about a wicked man who has become unwise, and a silhouette between someone's thighs. The final stanza is almost a warning or a call to action, telling listeners to wipe their mouths, empty their bottles, and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not New Orleans
This is not the place where fun and festivities thrive, despite being in a city resembling New Orleans.
No party in my head
Not feeling any emotional highs or enthusiasm, although surrounded by boisterous atmosphere.
I want to take a bottle
I desire the pleasure of intoxication and wish to bring a bottle of alcohol from the bar to my bed.
From the barroom to my bed
I want to indulge in the company of alcohol in the safety and comfort of my own bed.
I want to know the flavor
I long to taste the unique essence of different types of alcohol.
Feel the stinging on my tongue
I desire to experience the burning sensation of alcoholic beverages on my taste buds.
See the scattered dumbness
I want to witness the uncontrollable and foolish behavior that often accompanies heavy drinking.
Of another evening left undone
Referring to another night of missed opportunities and uneventful existence.
This is not poetry
This is not a work of artistic expression or lyrical beauty.
This is depravity
This is a work that deals with moral corruption and degradation.
This is an outrage
This is an expression of anger and discontent towards something that is unacceptable.
This is unsavory
This is an unpleasant or distasteful work of art.
I am escaping
I am leaving the comfort and security of my home environment.
My home trappings
Referring to the limitations and responsibilities that come with home ownership or family life.
It takes an old man
It takes someone with more life experience and wisdom to teach a younger person.
To bend a sapling
To shape and guide a young person is much easier for someone who has the expertise and knowledge of how to do so.
Do not wait
Don't hesitate or delay taking action.
Do not ponder
Don't spend too much time thinking and analyzing the situation, act upon it.
What goes on here
Refers to the unpleasantness or immorality of the situation at hand.
Goes on up yonder
It is a widespread or common occurrence, beyond the immediate situation.
Ghastly mask
An appearance or facade that hides something grotesque or unpleasant.
Shape undone
A physical manifestation of something losing its form or structure.
A human pile
A grotesque or undesirable collection of human beings.
Of hair and come
The presence of bodily fluids adds an additional layer of disgust to what is being described.
This wicked man
A person who has behaved immorally and without regard for others.
Has become unwise
This person is no longer making wise decisions or behaving in a rational manner.
A silhouette
The outline of a person, often used to imply that the individual is anonymous or not fully visible.
Between her thighs
Referring to sexual intercourse between the wicked man and another person.
We are now going
Referring to a specific moment of time when a decision was made to leave a situation or place.
We are not growing
Referring to a moment of stagnation and a lack of personal growth or development.
Anymore, anymore
Emphasizes the finality of the situation and the inability to change what has occurred.
Wipe your mouth
A physical instruction to clean oneself after indulging in alcohol or something unpleasant.
The bottle's empty
There is no more alcohol left to drink.
Urinate upon the tree
Describing an act of public urination or lack of respect for the natural environment.
Into the lake
Where the urine is being dumped or released.
You threw the house key
A careless action that has resulted in being unable to enter one's own home.
Your mistake
Emphasis on an error in judgment or lack of responsibility to one's own well-being.
Their morality
Referring to the ethical standards of society or those around the individual.
Sleeps with the fishes
Dead and buried, often with an implication of violent death or retribution.
Dirty dishes
A metaphor for the consequences of one's actions that need to be cleaned up or resolved.
There lays the vessel
A reference to a container or a person's body after death.
On its side
Positioned in a way that suggests damage, distress, or a lack of control.
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Ant B
Really a remarkable song, especially when you have a fuller sense of Lambchop's catalogue. And no, not poetry.
seda gökdemir
This is not New Orleans
No party in my head
I want to take a bottle
From the barroom to my bed
I want to know the flavor
Feel the stinging on my tongue
See the scattered dumbness
Of another evening left undone
This is not poetry
This is depravity
This is an outrage
This is unsavory
I am escaping
My home trappings
It takes an old man
To bend a sapling
Do not wait
Do not ponder
What goes on here
Goes on up yonder
Ghastly mask
Shape undone
A human pile
Of hair and come
This wicked man
Has become unwise
A silhouette
Between her thighs
We are now going
We are not growing
Anymore, anymore
Wipe your mouth
The bottle's empty
Urinate upon the tree
Into the lake
You threw the house key
Your mistake
Their morality
Sleeps with the fishes
Dirty dishes
There lays the vessel
On its side
Sleeps with the fishes
Dirty dishes
There lays the vessel
On its side
JØhann gØsselet
superbe ;)
fixiedan
sounds decent.