Captain Caveman
Lightning Bolt Lyrics


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I don't know what you've been told
That streets should be paved with gold
I can't know just what you read
But health is all the wealth I need

Birds and squirrels and bees and trees
All the things that ride the breeze
Money makes the world go round
Drags it down and burns it out

I am the caveman
I am the timebomb
Who's got the gameplan
This is the anthem

Fire fire
Burning higher




Making music
Like a choir

Overall Meaning

In "Captain Caveman" by Lightning Bolt, the lyrics are a commentary on the value and purpose of material wealth. The first verse acknowledges the common belief that having money brings happiness and prosperity. However, the singer asserts that good health is the true measure of wealth. This sentiment is captured in the line "But health is all the wealth I need".


In the second verse, the lyrics highlight a reverence for nature over the pursuit of wealth. The imagery of birds, squirrels, bees, and trees conveys a picture of a harmonious natural world undisturbed by materialistic values. The contrast between this idyllic scene and the destructive power of money is made explicit in the line "Money makes the world go round, Drags it down and burns it out".


The chorus introduces the singer as a "caveman" and "timebomb", suggesting a connection to primal and explosive energies. The repeated line "This is the anthem" positions the song itself as a declaration of this energy, which is further reinforced by the final line "Making music like a choir."


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what you've been told
I am not sure what information you have received


That streets should be paved with gold
It is unrealistic to expect material wealth to be easily attained or readily accessible


I can't know just what you read
I am unable to understand your personal beliefs or the material you have consumed


But health is all the wealth I need
My personal well-being and contentment is more important than any amount of riches


Birds and squirrels and bees and trees
Various living beings and elements of nature


All the things that ride the breeze
Elements of nature that move freely and are subject to natural forces


Money makes the world go round
Material wealth is a powerful motivator and has great influence in society


Drags it down and burns it out
However, reliance on money can also have negative consequences and lead to destruction


I am the caveman
I am a primal force, a survivor in a world that has become increasingly complicated


I am the timebomb
I am a ticking time bomb, unpredictable and potentially explosive


Who's got the gameplan
In this chaotic world, nobody truly has a plan or can predict what will happen


This is the anthem
This song is a powerful statement of our beliefs and values


Fire fire
A symbolic representation of passion, intensity and energy


Burning higher
Growing in intensity and scope


Making music
Creating something beautiful and meaningful


Like a choir
Symbolizing unity and harmony, working together towards a common goal




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