RATS
Pearl Jam Lyrics

They don't eat, don't sleep
They are relentless and always active, never stopping to rest or recharge.

They don't feed, they don't seethe
They do not become angry or resentful despite the harsh conditions they face.

Bare their gums when they moan and squeak
They have an intimidating presence, even when making small noises, showing their teeth to assert dominance.

Lick the dirt off a larger one's feet
They show subservience to those more powerful than them by doing menial tasks like cleaning their betters' feet.

They don't push, don't crowd
They are patient and do not force their way, letting their numbers and perseverance do the work.

Congregate until they're much too loud
They are social creatures, gathering together in large groups while making a lot of noise to show their strength in unity.

Fuck to procreate till they are dead
They reproduce extensively until they die, maintaining and expanding their population.

Drink the blood of their so-called best friend
Picking off their weak and dying kind, they consume their blood to survive, showing their harsh pragmatism.

They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
They fear nothing and face their opponents head-on, showing bravery and stubbornness.

Don't pack themselves together and run as one
They have no need to stick together to protect each other, because their numbers give them enough strength to fend off any danger.

Don't shit where they're not supposed to
They know their limits and have the discipline to control their urges and stay within their territory.

Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare
They respect others' property and do not envy what others have, valuing their own survival above acquiring material things.

They don't scam, don't fight
They have no need for deviousness or conflict, as their straightforward approach and numbers give them a clear advantage.

Don't oppress an equal's given rights
They do not mistreat or bully those who are equally strong as them, showing fairness and respect within their own community.

Starve the poor so they can be well fed
They ruthlessly eliminate the weak and sickly among their own ranks, ensuring that only the strongest survive and are well-fed.

Line their holes with the dead ones' bread, no no
They take advantage of the losses within their own community and utilize the remains for practical purposes, such as lining their dwellings.

They don't compare, rats
They have no need or desire to compare themselves with others, knowing that their own survival depends on their own strength.

Oh
An interjection or exclamation, possibly to emphasize the singer's disgust or contempt for the subjects of the song.

Ben, the two of us need look no more
A sudden and jarring shift from the previous verses, possibly indicating an abrupt disconnect between the subject matter of the song and this line, or a sarcastic nod to the idea of peaceful coexistence between prey and predator.

Ben, the two of us need look no more

Ben, the two of us need look no more

Ben, the two of us need look no more

Ben, the two of us need look no more

Ben, the two of us need look no more