Spider Cider
Man Man Lyrics


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Say goodnight to those bittersweet days
When you could tell someone that you loved 'em
And you wouldnt lose your shame.
And now you gotta bite your tongue
And feel the cold blood running down your face.

Spider Cider
Spider Cider
Spider Cider
Spider Cider

You drink yourself sideways to try to remain.
For a turn at birth you unearth
The beast you'll never tame.
And now you've found someone to hold
Who's gonna leave you empty and alone.

Spider Cider
Spider Cider
Spider Cider
Spider Cider

But you've got the fever, girl,
And I've got the fever.
We've got the fever, girl,
Now we're cursed to the bone.

Spider Cider
Spider Cider
Spider Cider
Spider Cider

You should always run
With a loaded gun in your mouth (repeat)

I'll fight off evil snakes
Break bottles at your wake
Tell the black widow spider on the pillow
I love her, I'll die for you.
When the cops come around,
Questionin` your whereabouts,

Well I will lie, I will lie, I will lie,
I will lie in the dust for you.

You should always run
With a loaded gun in your mouth.

Kiss on the lips.
Oh, these cold, chaotic times!
You cannot run the holy war
So what's the use of trying?
And all the world goes to shit.
You've already lived with years and years of it.

Spider Cider
Spider Cider
Spider Cider
Spider Cider

You've got the fever, girl
And I've got the fever.




We've got the fever, girl,
Now we're cursed to the bone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Man Man's song "Spider Cider" are complex and difficult to interpret. The song seems to be about the pain of love and the struggle to maintain a sense of self-worth in the face of disappointment and betrayal. The opening lines are particularly poignant, as they describe a time when it was easy to express love without fear of shame or rejection. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Spider Cider" four times, is cryptic, giving little indication of its meaning.


The second verse amplifies the sense of loss and betrayal, with images of drinking and trying to "remain." The line "And now you've found someone to hold / Who's gonna leave you empty and alone" captures the heartbreaking experience of loving someone who doesn't reciprocate or who may eventually leave. The third verse is full of violent images, with references to loaded guns, evil snakes, and a black widow spider. The final lines of the song resign the listener to the inevitability of a world in chaos, with the repeated refrain that "We've got the fever, girl, / Now we're cursed to the bone."


Overall, "Spider Cider" is a complex and emotionally charged song, with lyrics that evoke the pain of love and the struggle to find meaning in a world that can be cruel and unpredictable.


Line by Line Meaning

Say goodnight to those bittersweet days When you could tell someone that you loved 'em And you wouldnt lose your shame.
Remember the days when you could easily profess your love to someone without feeling embarrassed or ashamed, and bid farewell to those days as they no longer exist.


And now you gotta bite your tongue And feel the cold blood running down your face.
Nowadays, you have to hold back your words, instead of speaking your mind freely. When you do speak up, it can lead to negative consequences and intense feelings of regret and humiliation.


Spider Cider Spider Cider Spider Cider Spider Cider
Repetition of the product's name (Spider Cider) for emphasis and reinforcement of the same.


You drink yourself sideways to try to remain. For a turn at birth you unearth The beast you'll never tame. And now you've found someone to hold Who's gonna leave you empty and alone.
You consume excessive amounts of alcohol to numb yourself and retain composure. Despite your best efforts, you cannot control your inner demons, and your relationship with someone whom you thought would fill the emptiness leaves you alone and miserable.


But you've got the fever, girl, And I've got the fever. We've got the fever, girl, Now we're cursed to the bone.
You're both suffering intensely from the same affliction, which has become an incurable curse that cannot be lifted.


You should always run With a loaded gun in your mouth (repeat)
Carry a metaphorical weapon of self-protection, as a way to remind yourself to remain vigilant and cautious in this dangerous world.


I'll fight off evil snakes Break bottles at your wake Tell the black widow spider on the pillow I love her, I'll die for you. When the cops come around, Questionin' your whereabouts, Well I will lie, I will lie, I will lie, I will lie in the dust for you.
I am willing to go to any extreme to protect you, even if it means fighting off imaginary snakes or confessing love to a dangerous spider. When the law tries to find you, I will go to great lengths to keep you hidden, including but not limited to lying and taking the blame for your actions.


Kiss on the lips. Oh, these cold, chaotic times! You cannot run the holy war So what's the use of trying? And all the world goes to shit. You've already lived with years and years of it.
A kiss could symbolize an intimate and vulnerable interaction amidst a time of strife and disorder. With wars, chaos, and desolation looming over us, it seems futile to escape them. You've already endured so many years of heartache and devastation, which seems unlikely to change any time soon.




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