Mr Ulysses
Momus Lyrics

Porcupine razor
Comparing a razor to the sharp quills of a porcupine.

Palatine Mill
Referring to a mill that grinds bones and produces bone meal, which is used as a fertilizer or animal feed additive.

Garbage on a laser
Describing the act of burning trash with a laser, which is a futuristic way of disposing rubbish.

Monkey on the hill
Figuratively comparing oneself to a monkey that is playful and carefree, enjoying the view of the surrounding scenery from a hill.

Dive me through the bottom
Asking someone to take them deep into their subconscious or past traumas.

Climb me through the chill
Asking someone to help them overcome their fears or anxieties by pushing them to their limits.

Got a gabardine sausage
Referring to a type of wool fabric and sausage, which may represent the pleasures of life or material possessions.

Platinum pill
Symbolizing a way to attain wealth and success, likely through unethical means.

Get a new lover
Encouraging someone who is dissatisfied with their current partner to move on and find a better match.

Spiritual lie
Referring to false claims made by religious leaders or preachers, which mislead people into believing that they can attain spiritual enlightenment.

Shining on cable
Describing the phenomenon of someone gaining fame and popularity through media exposure, especially on TV.

Cussing all the time
Portraying someone as having a vulgar or aggressive personality, marked by a tendency to use swear words excessively.

Stink brown cupboard
Depicting a dirty or neglected cabinet that is filled with unpleasant or rotten odors.

Guinea pig's eye
Comparing an eye to that of a small rodent, either because it looks similar or because guinea pigs are often used in medical experiments.

A skinny old lover
Referring to a former or current partner who is old and unattractive, but has some redeeming qualities that keep the relationship going.

Porcupine pie
Imagining a dish made of porcupine meat, which would be both difficult to prepare and unappetizing to most people.

It's raining on a Sunday
Depicting a melancholic or gloomy mood, where bad weather symbolizes a sense of despair or hopelessness.

I've been shooting on the job
Admitting to misconduct or breaking rules while at work, which may involve gambling, drinking, or cheating.

I'll be dying on a Monday
Suggesting that one has a short and miserable life, where each day is full of suffering and hardship.

See me jumping like a hog
Comparing oneself to a pig, which is not seen as an admirable animal due to its dirty and lazy behavior.

Big jewel dagger
Describing a weapon that is both elegant and deadly, which may symbolize one's ambition or desire for power.

Soft black foam
Depicting a mysterious and dark substance, which may represent a secret or hidden knowledge that is yet to be revealed.

See me building for the future
Showing a sense of optimism and ambition, where one is actively working towards achieving long-term goals or plans.

See me saving for the dawn
Preparing for a brighter future, where one is making sacrifices or investments in order to secure a better life for themselves or their loved ones.

Your papa was a sailor
Speculating about someone's family background or lineage, where being a sailor implies a life of adventure and travel.

Your mama was a tramp
Suggesting that someone's mother was promiscuous or immoral, which may reflect on the person's own character or reputation.

Your sister was Ophelia
Referencing a character from Shakespeare's play Hamlet, who is known for her tragic fate and mental instability.

Your brother ran a bank
Implying that someone's sibling was successful in a lucrative field, possibly banking, finance, or entrepreneurship.

Calling on a woman
Trying to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with a woman, typically by using flattery or persuasion.

Saying it's been a long time
Acknowledging that one has not seen or talked to the woman in a while, which may indicate a sense of nostalgia or regret.

Take off your clothes, Lord
Using religious or submissive language as a way to seduce someone or assert dominance over them.

Lay down on the bed
Inviting someone to engage in sexual activity or relax in a comfortable environment.

Answer all my prayers
Expecting absolute obedience or compliance from someone, often with an underlying threat or promise of reward.

I've been riding on a tiger
Admitting to engaging in dangerous or risky behavior, where one is trying to maintain control over a wild and unpredictable situation.

Only go the way
Suggesting that one should pursue their personal goals or wants, regardless of others' opinions or expectations.

Old pale fire
Describing something that used to be exciting or powerful, but has faded away or died out, like a fire that has turned into embers.

Squealing like a hog
Portraying someone as being cowardly or weak, like a pig that is being slaughtered or hunted.