Under the Lemon Demon name, Neil has released seven full length albums and two EPs. Neil is also known for being the creator of a genre of Flash animation called "Animutation" which is characterized by unpredictable montages of pop-culture images set to music, often in a language foreign to the intended viewers. He is also known from his YouTube channel, 'NeilCicierega', most famous for his Potter Puppet Pals series.
What's in the Toaster?
Lemon Demon Lyrics
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You can see it but it's bathed in ambiguous red light.
At what point does bread become toast?
Should you hit the lever? It's been a while.
No. In the end, you just have to trust the machine.
The song "What's in the Toaster?" by Lemon Demon is a quirky and lighthearted take on the stress of decision-making. The lyrics describe the hesitancy that comes with waiting for bread to become toast in a toaster oven. The red light that obscures the view of the bread is used as a metaphor for the uncertainty that accompanies decision-making. The singer questions where the line is drawn between bread and toast and whether it's time to hit the lever or not. The fear of making the wrong decision is implied in the lyrics, as the singer ultimately concludes that one must trust the machine and let it run its course.
The song can be interpreted in a number of ways, but ultimately it may speak to the struggle of making decisions and the anxiety that comes with it. The song's upbeat tempo and playful lyrics make this weighty topic seem manageable and even humorous. The toaster is used as a symbol for the arbitrary nature of decision-making, and the listener is reminded that sometimes it's best to let things unfold on their own, without trying to exert too much control.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know if it's bread or toast.
The appliance's contents are unclear, and it is unclear whether it is still being cooked or not.
You can see it but it's bathed in ambiguous red light.
The unclear contents are visible, but the lighting only makes it harder to identify what it could be.
At what point does bread become toast?
There is an unclear border between 'bread' and 'toast' that is difficult to define.
Should you hit the lever? It's been a while.
It has been a considerable amount of time since the appliance was last used, and there is indecision on whether or not it should be used now.
No. In the end, you just have to trust the machine.
Despite the lack of clarity, it is necessary to have faith in the appliance as it is the only way to determine the outcome of its contents.
Contributed by Lauren D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rebbekahcannons9805
Combine this with Jack Stauber's Bread and you have a whole heap of existential questioning to do.
@amtrakfan9125
rebbekah cannons Hey! Another Jack fan.
@Zulf85
And the vocaloid classic "Creepy Toast" as the incomprehensible sequel
@rikk5196
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@RayliaStiles
Thank you I needed a companion for meditative thought. Music is my guide so I appreciate it. ☆♡☆♡☆
@official_hats
Favorite song produced by Neil honestly
@explodamite2
I like Lemon Demon (song) ngl
@Maddie-qc1ui
this makes me feel like im going to die in 3 days
@inactive3597
same
@esquilo_atomico
same