Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool is a bassist and lead singer, best known for h… Read Full Bio ↴Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool is a bassist and lead singer, best known for his work with the musical group Primus. Born on September 29, 1963, in Richmond, California, Claypool's mastery of the electric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative playing style. Though he cites bass virtuoso Geddy Lee of Rush and the experimental group The Residents as his greatest influences, Claypool is known to use various styles in his playing, Claypool mixes finger-tapping, flamenco-like strumming, and a Larry Graham-like slap technique to develop his own unique style. Claypool has earned respect as one of Rock's premier bass talents and has become an influence on younger bassists in recent years. He has played with other artists such as Tom Waits and Buckethead.and is also a member of the group sausage.

He is a founding member of Primus and formed a trio named Oysterhead with Trey Anastasio and Stewart Copeland.

Bite Out Of Life
Les Claypool Lyrics

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Some say that life's like an apple
I prefer to think of it as pie

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a big ol' juicy bite out of life

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a big ol' juicy bite out of life

I have known a thing or two about
Love and lust and fly fishing for trout
If you feel your days are getting dim
Grab hold of life and sink your teeth right in

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a big ol' juicy bite out of life

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a big ol' juicy bite out of life

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a big ol' juicy bite out of life

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a big ol' juicy bite out of life

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life
He took a bite out of life

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
He took a big ol' juicy bite out of life

Overall Meaning

Les Claypool's song "Bite Out Of Life" is an ode to living life to the fullest, encouraging listeners to grab hold of life and sink their teeth right in. The opening line suggests that some people view life as an apple, where one can take small bites and savor each piece. However, Claypool prefers to view life as a pie, which can be enjoyed in large, juicy bites.

The repeated lines of the chorus, "I knew a boy who took a bite out of life," emphasize the importance of taking action and living boldly. Claypool's description of himself as someone who has known "a thing or two about love and lust and fly fishing for trout" suggests that he has lived a full and varied life, and encourages his listeners to do the same.

Overall, "Bite Out Of Life" is a celebration of the joy and vitality that comes from embracing life's experiences and living boldly.

Line by Line Meaning

Some say that life's like an apple
Some people compare life to an apple

I prefer to think of it as pie
Personally, I believe that life is more like a pie

I knew a boy who took a bite out of life
The singer is referring to a person they knew who fully embraced life

He took a bite out of life
This individual made the most of their experiences

He took a big ol' juicy bite out of life
The person in question fully engaged in life's pleasures and opportunities

I have known a thing or two about
The singer has some knowledge and experience in life

Love and lust and fly fishing for trout
The singer has experienced a range of emotions and activities, including fishing

If you feel your days are getting dim
This is a warning to those who may be losing their sense of purpose or passion

Grab hold of life and sink your teeth right in
The artist suggests that people should fully seize the opportunities presented to them

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