Atomic Copper Claw
Lemon Demon Lyrics


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You may be friendly looking on the outside,
But I know why you only wear long sleeves.
And I know why you shake with the wrong hand.
Don't try to hide it, ‘cause I do believe that…

You're out to get me, gonna scratch out my eyes
With that atomic copper claw!
Ooh, what a surprise.

I saw it gleaming underneath the fabric.
I saw you reaching under, tightening a screw.
You try to keep it out of sight in the shadows,
Sneaking me that evil little glance that you do.

Oh!
You're out to get me, gonna scratch out my eyes
With that atomic copper claw!
Ooh, what a surprise.

Are you the grisly result of some unauthorized
Genetics lab experiment gone wrong? (Gone wrong.)
Was there an accident, resulting in the radioactive
Instrument for which I wrote this song?

I know you're planning on assassinating me with just
A couple well placed slashes to the head.
But nonetheless I figure, why not ask some questions now?
I won't be asking many when I'm dead.

You may be friendly looking on the outside,
But I know why you only wear long sleeves.
And I know why you shake with the wrong hand.
Don't try to hide it, ‘cause I do believe that…

You're out to get me, gonna scratch out my eyes
With that atomic copper claw!
Ooh, what a surprise.

Go ahead, take a shred, kill me dead
With that atomic copper claw!
Yeah, that's what I said.
(Okay.)

Atomic copper claw…
Atomic copper claw…
Atomic copper claw…

You still deny it's even there.
All you return me is a stare.
If you're so sure of yourself, why don't show me your hand?
I know your secret and there's no point lying, don't you understand?
Yes, I am well aware. I know it's there.

Atomic copper claw!
Atomic copper claw!
Atomic copper claw!

Yeah!
You're out to get me, gonna scratch out my eyes




With that atomic copper claw!
That atomic copper claw.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Atomic Copper Claw" are a paranoid fantasy about a person who perceives danger around every corner. The song starts by questioning the appearance of an ostensibly friendly person who only wears long sleeves and shakes with the wrong hand. The singer expresses suspicion that this person is concealing something sinister- an "atomic copper claw" designed to literally scratch out their eyes. Despite the killer's attempts to keep the weapon concealed, the singer claims to have seen it gleaming underneath their clothing, and accuses them of sneaking evil glances. The song then pivots to a series of questions about the killer's origins- were they the result of unauthorized genetic experimentation or a radiation accident? The singer concludes that the killer is planning to assassinate them with a few well-placed slashes to the head, but still asks why they don't just confess if they're so sure of themselves. In the end, the singer resigns themselves to fate, and tells the killer to "Go ahead, take a shred, kill me dead with that atomic copper claw", though the song concludes ambiguously with repeated cries of the instrument's name.


The song is almost certainly meant to be humorous- its central concept is absurd, and the singer's over-the-top paranoia is played for laughs. It also has an exaggerated, cartoony quality, both musically and lyrically. Ultimately, the song can be interpreted however the listener likes- as a commentary on conspiracy theories, as a riff on action movies, or just as a goofy power ballad about a weaponized claw.


Line by Line Meaning

You may be friendly looking on the outside,
Despite your welcoming appearance, I suspect something more sinister lurking beneath the surface.


But I know why you only wear long sleeves.
Your tendency to always cover up your arms belies a darker truth.


And I know why you shake with the wrong hand.
Your awkwardness in social interactions suggests an ulterior motive.


Don't try to hide it, ‘cause I do believe that…
I am convinced that you are hiding something.


You're out to get me, gonna scratch out my eyes
I am convinced that you have a malicious intent towards me, intending to harm or even worse.


With that atomic copper claw!
I believe you possess a dangerous weapon capable of causing great harm, known as the atomic copper claw.


Ooh, what a surprise.
I find it both unexpected and disturbing to have discovered these things about you.


I saw it gleaming underneath the fabric.
I caught a glimpse of the atomic copper claw concealed beneath your clothing.


I saw you reaching under, tightening a screw.
I observed you manipulating the weapon, indicating your familiarity and potential skill with it.


You try to keep it out of sight in the shadows,
You are deliberately trying to conceal the atomic copper claw from others.


Sneaking me that evil little glance that you do.
You have given me a menacing look that suggests malevolence on your part.


Are you the grisly result of some unauthorized
I wonder if your origins are disturbing and unlawful.


Genetics lab experiment gone wrong? (Gone wrong.)
Could you be the unintended outcome of a genetic experiment that malfunctioned?


Was there an accident, resulting in the radioactive
Perhaps the atomic copper claw was created as a result of a radiation-related event.


Instrument for which I wrote this song?
I may have written this song solely based upon the existence of the atomic copper claw.


I know you're planning on assassinating me with just
I believe you intend to commit murder by utilizing the atomic copper claw in a specific manner.


A couple well placed slashes to the head.
I think that you plan to attack me by using the weapon's sharp blades to make precise cuts to my cranium.


But nonetheless I figure, why not ask some questions now?
Even though I am in serious danger, perhaps it would do me well to learn more about your motivations and objectives.


I won't be asking many when I'm dead.
If I allow you to kill me, I will no longer have the ability to seek answers to my questions.


Go ahead, take a shred, kill me dead
You may proceed with carrying out your plan to murder me.


Yeah, that's what I said.
I am resigned to my fate and will not resist any longer.


You still deny it's even there.
Despite my observations, you are disputing the existence of the atomic copper claw.


All you return me is a stare.
You refuse to engage in conversation regarding the topic and instead say nothing.


If you're so sure of yourself, why don't show me your hand?
If you are adamant that I am wrong, why not reveal the truth by showing me your hand?


I know your secret and there's no point lying, don't you understand?
I am confident that I have deciphered the truth, so it is pointless for you to continue denying the facts.


Yes, I am well aware. I know it's there.
I am fully cognizant of the existence of the atomic copper claw in your possession.


Atomic copper claw!
The weapon in question, which I find to be an extremely dangerous tool.


You're out to get me, gonna scratch out my eyes
Once again, I reiterate that I believe you intend to cause me serious physical harm.


That atomic copper claw.
The source of your power and threat, which I must avoid at all costs.




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Comments from YouTube:

@cliff573

everyone in this comments section theorizing that the claw is a metaphor for something is so boring. this guys clearly being hunted by evil nuclear cyborg mr krabs and you should respect that

@sodacrush3052

i like thinking that the one with the claw is either dr loboto or vriska but mr krabs is way funnier thank u

@qwertyuiop.lkjhgfdsa

real

@doublepistolandawink

@@sodacrush3052 its actually all three, theyre secretly hunting down everybody in the universe

@tyyytooo

@@sodacrush3052 DR LOBOTO FROM PSYCHONAUTS???????? REAAL????

@sharkfiinn

​@@tyyytooo hi tito :3

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@kaet8333

POV: you're 5 years old and making up reasons for not liking that one neighbour

@NunyaMcBusiness

"Well, you see, uh... he has an Atomic Copper Claw, and, uhh... his, uh.. skin color is incorrect! Yeah, that's right!"

@GeodosDevlog

@@NunyaMcBusiness tf you mean incorrect skin color--

@Kitten_Kadoodle

@@GeodosDevlogthey were racist when they were 5

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