The Daily Growl
Lambchop Lyrics
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Thought an underrated skill
A hazard to the emotionally challenged
Fibers from a rope
In the roughness of your hand you cope
With cuddles and the gentle revolution
The chicken of the sea
Will hardly fill your restless void
Powered by Intel
The useless crap you sell
Will leave us
More or less annoyed
Down the street you go
Rumors of a one man show
How silly we can be about the future
Parent to the cause
A hustle through and then you pause
To study or to ponder or reflect
It's laid out in a line
That curves and breaks with time
And underscores this fragile nation
But I guess it's right
To love the girls who fight
Off our manly acts of desperation
The first two lines of Lambchop's song, The Daily Growl, express a feeling of unease or discomfort. The lyricist is conveying the physical sensation of a chill, but this could also represent an emotional state of unease. The following line, "a hazard to the emotionally challenged," adds depth to that interpretation, suggesting that the feeling of unease or discomfort is something that individuals who struggle with their emotions might find particularly challenging.
The next verse tells of "fibers from a rope" which "in the roughness of your hand you cope." This line could indicate someone who is dealing with a difficult situation or task, represented by the fibers from a rope, but they are making it through and persevering despite the roughness. The reference to cuddles and a gentle revolution could represent an attempt to soothe oneself in the process.
The song then moves on to comment on the wider world and society, criticizing the tendency towards "guts and gluttony" and the consumption of "chicken of the sea" (a reference to canned tuna). The line "powered by Intel, the useless crap you sell" could be interpreted as reflecting on the excessive focus on technology and consumerism that is often a part of modern life. The final verse contains a message of hope and an assertion that it's important to support women who fight against the negative effects of toxic masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I felt a chill
I had a sudden feeling that something was wrong
Thought an underrated skill
I realize that I possess a skill that does not receive the recognition it deserves
A hazard to the emotionally challenged
It may be dangerous or harmful to those who are emotionally vulnerable
Fibers from a rope
The strands making up a length of rope
In the roughness of your hand you cope
You manage to deal with difficulties despite the harshness of the situation
With cuddles and the gentle revolution
By being kind and providing comfort in small ways, we can make significant changes over time
The guts and gluttony
People's tendencies to act recklessly and excessively
The chicken of the sea
Tuna, a popular seafood
Will hardly fill your restless void
Consuming more or indulging in excess will not ultimately satisfy or fulfill you
Powered by Intel
Making use of a computer brand known for high-performance
The useless crap you sell
The products you offer for sale have little practical value
Will leave us
Consumers will feel
More or less annoyed
Somewhat irritated or unhappy
Down the street you go
You're on your way, moving forward
Rumors of a one man show
There are rumors that someone will be performing a solo act
How silly we can be about the future
It's strange how we tend to worry or obsess about what's yet to come
Parent to the cause
The driving force behind achieving a goal or realizing an idea
A hustle through and then you pause
You work hard toward something, but then take a break to reflect on what you've accomplished so far
To study or to ponder or reflect
To take time to examine or think deeply about a situation or idea
It's laid out in a line
There is a clear path that can be followed
That curves and breaks with time
However, that path is not straight and may change over time
And underscores this fragile nation
It highlights the instability of our society or country
But I guess it's right
I suppose it's appropriate
To love the girls who fight
We should admire and support women who challenge gender norms or societal expectations
Off our manly acts of desperation
These women push back against the actions of men who feel helpless or uncertain
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I love this song so much.
Chris Hayes
The first 4 tracks on Is A Woman are as good as any album I've ever heard, and I've been avidly listening to music for 45 years
Rogerarry Sheldon
lambchop is uniquely themselves. they have so many songs which are like...timeless...they are well-written, composed, executed, produced... it's a really, really cool band that people often don't cling to easily
Niall McEvoy
They certainly are Chris...
Nicolas Sardella
The piano intro is one of the greatest openings of any album ever.
Danny Westwood
There's just something so good about this song.
Alfie302
This is true art, more than music.
T M
Goosebumps all over... everytime
kippenundpfeffi
Fantastic production and athmosphere.
francisco sanchez
Una pasada, es de una belleza grande grande. No encuentro las palabras. Estas cosas nunca pasan de moda.