Hamstrung On The Highway
PIG Lyrics


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*See the long thin shadow of the reaper
See the long thin shadow of the rope
I feel the finger of hunger
I feel the blade upon this throat

Shut the door upon my face
Stoke the boiler of this pain
Put the fuel upon this flame
I'll get a grip
I'll get a gun
Get a gun
I'll get a gun
Get a gun

Put the muzzle to my head
In the dark the dirt the din
Cut the carcass suck it in
I'll get a grip
I'll get a gun
Get a gun
I'll get a gun
Get a gun

**Give me something to believe
This hope is braking and is sunk
I'll dive into this long disease
The captain of this ship drunk

The the lions share of shame
Born to bear the brunt of blame
Filthy is my middle name
I'll get a grip
I'll get a gun
Get a gun
I'll get a gun
Get a gun

Get a gun
Get a gun
Get a gun
Get a gun

*Repeat
**Repeat





I'll get a gun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to PIG's "Hamstrung On The Highway" are dark and speak to feelings of desperation and hopelessness. The first verse sets the scene, describing a long thin shadow that could be interpreted as death or the noose waiting for the singer. This sense of impending doom is reinforced by references to hunger and blades pressed against the throat. The second verse speaks to feelings of rejection and pain, offering up a sense of powerlessness in the face of it. However, the chorus introduces a new element: the idea of getting a gun. This is repeated several times in the lyrics, highlighting the sense of desperation that the singer feels. The final verse also refers to shame and a sense of being tainted, before again mentioning the gun as a source of potential release from these feelings.


Overall, the song seems to be about the feeling of being stuck, trapped, or hemmed in, with no clear way out. It addresses the sense of hopelessness that can come from feeling like you have no control over your own life or your own fate. The lyrics suggest that for some people, the only way to get a sense of control over their situation is through violence or self-harm. This is a deeply disturbing sentiment and underscores just how dire the singer's situation is.


Line by Line Meaning

See the long thin shadow of the reaper
The singer feels that their life is in danger and that death is imminent.


See the long thin shadow of the rope
The singer feels trapped and constricted by outside forces.


I feel the finger of hunger
The singer is hungry and desperate for sustenance.


I feel the blade upon this throat
The artist feels like they are in a dangerous situation and could be harmed at any moment.


Shut the door upon my face
The artist feels excluded and rejected by society.


Stoke the boiler of this pain
The singer is experiencing intense mental or emotional pain and is feeling overwhelmed.


Put the fuel upon this flame
The singer wants to intensify their emotions or actions in order to cope with their pain.


I'll get a grip
The artist is trying to regain control of their life and emotions.


I'll get a gun
The artist feels that violence or aggression is the only way to cope with their situation.


Put the muzzle to my head
The artist is contemplating suicide as a way to escape their situation.


In the dark the dirt the din
The singer feels that their life is chaotic and unpleasant.


Cut the carcass suck it in
The artist is willing to do whatever it takes to survive or cope with their situation, no matter how unpleasant.


Give me something to believe
The singer is searching for hope or direction in their life.


This hope is braking and is sunk
The singer has lost faith in their ability to improve their situation or find hope.


I'll dive into this long disease
The singer is willing to embrace a destructive or unhealthy lifestyle in order to cope with their pain.


The captain of this ship drunk
The artist feels that they are adrift in life and that their actions are not theirs to control.


The the lions share of shame
The artist feels responsible for a large portion of the negative consequences in their life.


Born to bear the brunt of blame
The singer feels that they are always blamed for the negative things that happen in their life, regardless of whether or not they are at fault.


Filthy is my middle name
The singer feels that they are unclean or unworthy due to their circumstances or actions.


Get a gun
The artist is fixated on violent or aggressive actions as a solution to their problems.




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