Shit For Brains
P.I.G Lyrics


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Take a walk on the why side,
A fast ride, through anarchistic eyes
Take a look at the real world,
The wheels turn, on sugar-coated lies

Reality is a fist fuck,
A kiss first, a rat infested ride
Last laugh on the last laugh,
Who laughs last, before the well runs dry

Take a look at the real world
Take a look at the real world
Waking up to the rat race,
The fast pace, consumer friendly smiles

Everything at the right price,
For each vice, 1-800 DIAL
Serving only to please you,
Appease you, remedy the void

Obsessed with the obscene,
Enough green, whatever gets you high
Take a look at the real world
Take a look at the real world

Fight the norm, fuck the rules
Feed the brain, fight the fools
Burn the book, ban the bomb
Fight the right, right the wrong

All the sticks, all the stones
All the clowns, all the clones
All the blood, all the bones,
Food for your brain

I pledge allegiance to no flag,
A blood rag, on every body bag
I'm not wearing a price tag,
A toe tag, for anybody's rag

I bow down to no man,
No bigger plan, no predetermined program
Mine is my own load,
My own road, my way is what I am

Take a look at the real world
Take a look at the real world
Fight the norm, fuck the rules
Feed the brain, fight the fools

Burn the book, ban the bomb
Fight the right, right the wrong
All the sticks, all the stones
All the clowns, all the clones





All the blood, all the bones,
Food for your brain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Shit For Brains" by P.I.G present a scathing critique of society, encouraging listeners to "take a look at the real world" and see through the "sugar-coated lies" perpetuated by consumerism and capitalism. The verses describe the harsh reality of living in a rat infested world that is obsessed with materialism and the obscene. The chorus urges listeners to "fight the norm, fuck the rules," and to feed their brains with knowledge and critical thinking, rather than succumbing to the vices that are served up to them for a price.


The song is a call to arms against conformity and complacency, and a demand for individuals to take control of their own lives and make their own way in the world. The lyrics encourage listeners to reject the symbols of nationalism (pledging allegiance to a flag) and to embrace their own individuality, stating that "mine is my own load, my own road, my way is what I am."


Overall, "Shit For Brains" is a powerful anthem for anyone who feels disillusioned with the state of the world and wants to challenge the status quo.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a walk on the why side,
Explore the deeper meaning of things through a different perspective.


A fast ride, through anarchistic eyes
Experience the thrill of rebellion and chaos through a different lens.


Take a look at the real world,
Observe the harsh realities of life that society tries to sugarcoat.


The wheels turn, on sugar-coated lies
The world operates on lies and deceit that are disguised as appealing and harmless.


Reality is a fist fuck,
The truth is painful and violent.


A kiss first, a rat infested ride
Initially sweet, but ultimately contaminated and dangerous.


Last laugh on the last laugh,
It's ironic that what we find funny or enjoyable now will ultimately lead to our destruction and suffering.


Who laughs last, before the well runs dry
Who will be the last to enjoy the spoils before everything is depleted or ruined?


Waking up to the rat race,
Realizing that life is a constant competition where everyone is trying to get ahead.


The fast pace, consumer friendly smiles
Everything is designed for quick consumption and easy satisfaction, with a constant facade of friendliness.


For each vice, 1-800 DIAL
There is a readily available solution to anything that can fulfill our negative desires.


Serving only to please you,
Businesses and society exist solely to cater to our immediate wants and needs.


Appease you, remedy the void
To pacify us and fill the empty spaces within us with material things.


Obsessed with the obscene,
We are consumed with things that are excessive and vulgar.


Enough green, whatever gets you high
Money is the key to fulfilling our wildest and often immoral desires.


Fight the norm, fuck the rules
Defy expectations and reject the limitations that society has placed on us.


Feed the brain, fight the fools
Nourish our minds with knowledge and understanding, and resist the ignorant and foolish.


Burn the book, ban the bomb
Destroy the status quo and the tools of oppression and violence.


Fight the right, right the wrong
Oppose those who seek to maintain the current unjust systems, and create a better society.


All the sticks, all the stones
All the weapons used to carry out acts of violence and oppression.


All the clowns, all the clones
All those who follow the rules and conform to society's expectations, even if it means surrendering their individuality.


All the blood, all the bones,
All the sacrifices that people have made to maintain these unjust systems.


Food for your brain
Material for thought and reflection on the current state of society and our role in it.


I pledge allegiance to no flag,
I do not align myself with any country or its government.


A blood rag, on every body bag
There is blood on the hands of every person who contributes to war and violence.


I'm not wearing a price tag,
I refuse to be valued or defined by superficial things like money or possessions.


A toe tag, for anybody's rag
Even the wealthiest and most powerful will one day die and have to answer for their actions.


I bow down to no man,
I do not submit or defer to anyone, regardless of their status or power.


No bigger plan, no predetermined program
I am not following a predetermined path or agenda set by someone else.


Mine is my own load,
I will bear the consequences of my actions and choices, and not rely on anyone else for support or guidance.


My own road, my way is what I am
I will create my own path and identity, and not be dictated by external expectations or influences.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: BRIAN JOHN BARRY, EDWIN GEORGE DEEN STRATTON, GLEN MARIO DIANI, MASSIMO FIOCCO

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Comments from YouTube:

rotten

Such a catchy song!!

Vinnie Vipermaid

CLASSICK! RAYMOND WATTS IS GOD

Jason Lee

Play this doing 10mph in the cemetery at night.

Dan

Lot of lyrical crossover with KMFDM in this song :D

JersyDvl

he recycles alot of his lyrics in quite a few songs

Wesley Mitchell

ragerancher


that's how you want your surgeon to feel

Chawklet Studios

He told me that he originally wrote some songs on wdykd? for this album

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