Eaten by Worms
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Have a laugh
Were friends until the bitter end
So fry our heads

Chasing breathes
Plastic sheets, puddles of sweat
Leave what you left
Pupils spun
Blessed be the setting sun
It’s load of fun

It’s unavoidable
It’s unattainable
It’s uncontrollable
But you know?
But you know

It’s unavailable
It’s irresistible
It’s educational
It’s recreational
It’s confrontational
It’s inescapable
It’s so practical
Yet so magical
It’s unavoidable
It’s unavoidable




It’s unavoidable
But you know

Overall Meaning

The song "Eaten by Worms" by Nothing is a song that deals with themes of friendship, drug use and the inevitability of change. The opening lyrics, "Have a laugh, we're friends until the bitter end, so fry our heads" suggest that these friends are willing to go to great lengths to experience pleasure together, even if it means risking their health or sanity. The use of the phrase "fry our heads" is a nod to drug culture, specifically the use of hallucinogens that can make one feel as though their brain is on fire.


The second verse continues to describe the physical and mental effects of drug use with lines like "chasing breathes, plastic sheets, puddles of sweat" which could be interpreted as the anxiety and paranoia that often accompany drug use. The line "pupils spun, blessed be the setting sun, it's a load of fun" suggests that despite the negative consequences, the friends are still enjoying the experience.


The chorus of the song is repeated three times and describes the many contradictory qualities of the experience, suggesting that it is something that is both irresistible and educational, practical and magical, but ultimately unavoidable. The final line "but you know" is repeated over and over, perhaps suggesting a sense of resignation to the inevitability of this lifestyle or the changes that it brings.


Line by Line Meaning

Have a laugh
Let's have some fun and not take things too seriously.


Were friends until the bitter end
We will stand by each other's side, even through tough times.


So fry our heads
Let's indulge in something that alters our state of mind, perhaps through drugs or alcohol.


Chasing breathes
We are trying to catch our breath, perhaps after engaging in some physical activity or feeling overwhelmed emotionally.


Plastic sheets, puddles of sweat
We are in a grimy, dirty, possibly unsafe environment that is causing us to sweat profusely - hence the need for plastic sheets to protect ourselves.


Leave what you left
Let go of whatever is holding you back or causing you pain, and move forward without regrets.


Pupils spun
Our eyes are dilated or unfocused, possibly due to drug use, exhaustion, or overwhelm.


Blessed be the setting sun
The end of the day or of a particular experience is a relief and brings some comfort.


It’s load of fun
We are enjoying the experience, despite its potential risks or harmful effects.


It’s unavoidable
We cannot escape this experience or its repercussions.


It’s unattainable
There is something we want but cannot have, perhaps due to our circumstances or limitations.


It’s uncontrollable
We are unable to fully control the current situation or our own impulses and reactions.


But you know?
Despite all of this, we are still aware and cognizant of what is happening.


It’s unavailable
Something we need or want is out of reach, either permanently or for the time being.


It’s irresistible
Despite the potential risks, we are drawn to something and cannot resist acting on our impulses.


It’s educational
We are learning from our experiences, even if they are not necessarily positive ones.


It’s recreational
We are engaging in something for fun or leisure, even if it is not entirely healthy or safe.


It’s confrontational
We are facing a difficult or intense situation that challenges us both mentally and physically.


It’s inescapable
We are unable to avoid or escape the current situation, and must confront it head-on.


It’s so practical
Despite its potential dangers, there may be some benefit or practical use to what we are doing or experiencing.


Yet so magical
There is a sense of wonder or enchantment to what we are doing or experiencing, even if it is not entirely rational or logical.


It’s unavoidable
Once again, we cannot escape the consequences or effects of our actions.


It’s unavoidable
And again, we cannot escape the consequences or effects of our actions.


It’s unavoidable
Once more, we cannot escape the consequences or effects of our actions.


But you know
Despite all of this, we still have awareness and knowledge of the situation and our choices.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: DOMENIC PALERMO, BRANDON D. SETTA

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lyrics:eaten by worms

Have a laugh
We're friends until the bitter end
So fry our heads

Chasing breathes
Plastic sheets, puddles of sweat
Leave what you left

Pupils spun
Blessed be the setting sun
It’s load of fun

It’s unavoidable
It’s unattainable
It’s uncontrollable
But you know?
But you know

Have a laugh
We're friends until the bitter end
So fry our heads

It’s unavoidable
It’s unattainable
It’s uncontrollable
But you know?
But you know

It’s unavailable
It’s irresistible
It’s educational
It’s recreational
It’s confrontational
It’s inescapable
It’s so practical
Yet so magical
It’s unavoidable
It’s unavoidable
It’s unavoidable
But you know



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Have a laugh
Were friends until the bitter end
So fry our heads
Chasing breathes
Plastic sheets, puddles of sweat
Leave what you left
Pupils spun
Blessed be the setting sun
It's load of fun
It's unavoidable
It's unattainable
It's uncontrollable
But you know?
But you know
It's unavailable
It's irresistible
It's educational
It's recreational
It's confrontational
It's inescapable
It's so practical
Yet so magical
It's unavoidable
It's unavoidable
It's unavoidable
But you know



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This band is so hard and so soft at the same time! So mind blowing but so epic!

dftns19

Can't believe this is over 5 years old now. It still rules.

david potash

I LOVE the shifting of who's singing on camera. Gives the lyrics during the video are a really cool dynamic

seismicdeathgrip

This would have been the biggest song in the world in 1996.
Still pretty fucking cool 20 years later. Can't wait for the album

Digital Bath

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Yaz dan

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Yaz dan

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