Salambo
Pig Lyrics


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One barren furrow to plough
It hurts and then how
Well I got the time
But I ain't got the temper
Soak me in sweat
The sin the glitter
Your secret is senseless
The noose is a necklace
Salambo
Salambo
Salambo
P I G
PIG

Get up do the walking
This dead man is talking
Syphilis will sing
For the misery you bring
Like the drug like the rush
This hem thus you touch
Fantastic bombastic
The devil in plastic
Salambo
Salambo
Salambo
P I G
PIG
P I G
PIG

With a fistful of luck
You'll kneel and say suck
Add a taste of the money
You're a fly in the honey
Your settlement a sellout
So duly deny
Your loss is your need
You bleed where you please
Salambo
Salambo
Salambo
Salambo
Salambo
P I G
PIG




P I G
PIG

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of PIG's song Salambo are cryptic and obscure, but they seem to revolve around the themes of power, corruption, and sexual desire. The song is filled with gritty and unnerving imagery, portraying a world where people are willing to do anything to gain power and wealth, even if it means sacrificing their own dignity and morality. The opening verses talk about a barren furrow that hurts and the singer's lack of patience. The phrase "soak me in sweat" could be a reference to the physical and emotional toll of trying to gain power and control. The lyrics also suggest that the idea of power and control is ultimately meaningless and senseless in the grand scheme of things. The "noose is a necklace" is a powerful metaphor, highlighting the self-destructive nature of those who are consumed by their own desire for power.


The middle verses of the song evoke a sense of despair and hopelessness, as the singer laments the misery and suffering that is inflicted upon them. The use of syphilis as a metaphor for the singer's pain and misery is especially poignant, as the disease was often associated with social and moral degradation in the early 20th century. The chorus of the song repeats the name "Salambo," which is likely a reference to the novel by Gustave Flaubert. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Salambo whose beauty and seduction ultimately lead to her downfall. The repetition of the name suggests that the singer is similarly doomed by their own desires and moral corruption.


Line by Line Meaning

One barren furrow to plough
Trying to achieve something that seems impossible and unrewarding.


It hurts and then how
The pain of failing despite putting in the effort.


Well I got the time
Plenty of time to waste on something insignificant.


But I ain't got the temper
Lacking the patience and perseverance to see it through.


Soak me in sweat
Drowning in hard work with no reward.


The sin the glitter
The allure and temptation of something forbidden or scandalous.


Your secret is senseless
The secret is not worth keeping or sharing.


The noose is a necklace
The burden of a mistake or bad decision worn like an accessory.


Salambo
The name of a mysterious and alluring woman, symbolizing temptation and danger.


P I G
The name of the band performing the song.


Get up do the walking
Taking action and making progress towards a goal.


This dead man is talking
Despite feeling defeated, still pushing forward and speaking up.


Syphilis will sing
The consequences of bad decisions or moral decay will be heard loud and clear.


For the misery you bring
Blaming others for the negative consequences of one's own actions.


Like the drug like the rush
The addictive excitement of living on the edge or indulging in something dangerous.


This hem thus you touch
The familiar yet dangerous territory that one keeps returning to.


Fantastic bombastic
Exaggerated and flashy, yet ultimately empty and meaningless.


The devil in plastic
The superficial and fake nature of temptation and danger.


With a fistful of luck
Depending solely on chance rather than hard work or skill.


You'll kneel and say suck
Desperately submitting to someone or something for personal gain.


Add a taste of the money
The seductive power and influence of wealth.


You're a fly in the honey
Easily ensnared and trapped by temptation and greed.


Your settlement a sellout
Sacrificing one's own values or principles for personal gain.


So duly deny
Refusing to acknowledge the truth or consequences of one's actions.


Your loss is your need
The self-destructive and addictive nature of indulging in temptation and danger.


You bleed where you please
The inevitable pain and suffering caused by bad decisions and selfish actions.


Salambo
Repeated as a haunting reminder of the seductive and dangerous nature of temptation and indulgence.


P I G
Repeated as a bold reminder of the band behind this provocative and introspective song.


P I G
Repeated as a final expression of the band's identity and creative vision.




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