Sick City
Pig Lyrics


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I woke up in a cold sweat
Wriggling and writhing... a man in the net
Take the bit in the teeth... put the gun in the hand
There ain't no judge this is no man's land

It's Sick City
Sick City
Sick City's got seven sins
No place where the conscience wins

Misery may be mother
One beggar can beg from another
Strike with the sword
Stricken with the scabbard
You won't get far climbing the ladder
Gotta take care of necessities
Caring for people's a luxury
Make sure you get what you need
So you threaten with a knife to feed your greed

Sick City's got seven sins
No place where the conscience wins
Sick City's got a sacred secret
Save your breath to cool your broth
Sick city... swollen land
Grease on the palm or a broken arm
Sick City has a special flavour
A brand new way to love thy neighbour
Sick City's got a sacred secret
Your guts get full don't drag your legs




In Sick City you're better off dead
Take the fat with the lean or a hole in your head

Overall Meaning

In "Sick City" by PIG, the singer is describing a city where the streets are treacherous and morals are non-existent. The first verse begins with the singer waking up in a cold sweat, suggesting a nightmare, which is then explained through the imagery of being trapped in a net. The singer then urges the listener to take control of their life, suggesting that there is no justice and no one to rely on in this world. The city is referred to as "Sick City" throughout, establishing a sense of hopelessness and decay.


The second verse suggests a sense of community within this city but one that is based on desperation and survival. The lines "Misery may be mother / One beggar can beg from another" suggest that people within the city are all in similar situations and are forced to rely on each other even if it means begging or stealing. The singer also references climbing the ladder, suggesting that there may be some upward mobility in Sick City, but that it comes at a great cost. The final lines of the verse suggest that people are willing to do whatever it takes to get what they need, even if it means resorting to violence.


The chorus of the song reiterates the bleakness of the city, suggesting that there are seven sins and no conscience in Sick City. The bridge of the song, which describes the "sacred secret" of the city, adds a layer of mystery and intrigue but also raises the stakes, suggesting that those who know the secret are in danger. The final lines of the song, "Take the fat with the lean or a hole in your head" suggests that there is no escaping the brutality of the city.


Overall, "Sick City" paints a vivid picture of a dystopian world where people are forced to rely on each other but where survival depends on ruthless self-preservation.


Line by Line Meaning

I woke up in a cold sweat
I suddenly awoke, feeling scared and anxious


Wriggling and writhing... a man in the net
I was struggling and squirming, feeling trapped and helpless


Take the bit in the teeth... put the gun in the hand
Take control and be aggressive


There ain't no judge this is no man's land
There is no authority or law here


It's Sick City
This place is unhealthy and depraved


Sick City
This place is unhealthy and depraved


Sick City's got seven sins
This place is filled with immoral behavior


No place where the conscience wins
There is no morality or ethics here


Misery may be mother
Suffering can be a source of motivation


One beggar can beg from another
People in need can turn to each other


Strike with the sword
Be aggressive and decisive


Stricken with the scabbard
Experience negative consequences from attacking with a weapon


You won't get far climbing the ladder
Pursuing power or status may not lead to success


Gotta take care of necessities
Must prioritize basic needs


Caring for people's a luxury
Taking care of others is not always possible or practical


Make sure you get what you need
Ensure your survival and well-being


So you threaten with a knife to feed your greed
Resort to violence to satisfy personal desires


Sick City's got a sacred secret
This place has a hidden and mysterious element


Save your breath to cool your broth
Don't waste your energy on things that won't help you


Sick City... swollen land
This place is bloated and diseased


Grease on the palm or a broken arm
Accept bribes or suffer consequences


Sick City has a special flavour
This place has a unique and unpleasant character


A brand new way to love thy neighbour
Resorting to unethical behavior towards others


Your guts get full don't drag your legs
Don't become complacent or lazy


In Sick City you're better off dead
This place is so bad that death is preferable


Take the fat with the lean or a hole in your head
Accept the good and the bad, or face the consequences




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