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Beat the Horse
Pomplamoose Lyrics
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Shaking fists at this debate. Woe is me. Woe is thee.
It's all for show so please bake me cookies.
The stage lights glow and we stare like rookies.
Take your cause and pass it around.
Take one down and pass it around.
I'm not fair and you're not sound.
Take your turn in beating the horse.
Take him down now take him down.
Gee I hope we're not off course.
Take him down now take him down.
Don't you like what's on TV? It's not free.
We'll agree to disagree. Woe is me. Woe is thee.
It's all for show. So please call this number.
You'll never know. And you'll always wonder.
The lyrics of Pomplamoose's "Beat the Horse" can be interpreted as a commentary on the superficiality of modern society and the way that people often argue or take action without truly understanding the issues they are fighting for. The opening lines "Don't you like what's on your plate? It's not free / Shaking fists at this debate. Woe is me. Woe is thee" allude to the idea that people often take for granted the things that they have in front of them, while simultaneously feeling frustrated by the problems they see around them. The next couplet "It's all for show so please bake me cookies / The stage lights glow and we stare like rookies" expands on this idea, referencing the way that people often participate in performative protests or activism without really understanding the issues at hand.
The chorus of the song ("Take your cause and pass it around...") can be seen as a call to action, encouraging individuals to take ownership of their beliefs and advocate for them in a more meaningful way. The second verse ("Don't you like what's on TV? It's not free...") further reinforces the idea that people are often too passive in their engagement with important issues, instead relying on superficial media coverage to inform their opinions. The final couplet of the song ("You'll never know. And you'll always wonder.") can be seen as a poetic conclusion to the themes explored throughout the song, suggesting that in a world where so much is uncertain, it is important to take agency and ownership over the things that matter to us most.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you like what's on your plate? It's not free.
Are you satisfied with what you have or do you desire more? Nothing comes without a price.
Shaking fists at this debate. Woe is me. Woe is thee.
Getting frustrated and upset about situations that are out of individual control can be emotionally and mentally exhausting.
It's all for show so please bake me cookies.
Most of the things people do or say are for an audience or to impress others, but sometimes they can enjoy simple pleasures like homemade cookies.
The stage lights glow and we stare like rookies.
Being overwhelmed by the attention and spectacle of the show can cause people to act like beginners with wonder and amazement.
Take your cause and pass it around.
Share your ideas and beliefs with others to spread awareness and make a difference.
Take one down and pass it around.
Take one step towards your goal, and keep moving forward by giving what you have to offer to those around you.
I'm not fair and you're not sound.
No one is perfect, and everyone has their own biases and flaws which may shape their perspectives and opinions.
Pass it around now you're not sound.
Sharing opinions with others who may disagree and challenging their views can lead to a better understanding and a more rounded decision.
Take your turn in beating the horse.
Everyone has their own burden or problem that they need to face, though at times it may seem insurmountable.
Take him down now take him down.
It is important to face challenges head-on and tackle them with all the effort and determination one can muster.
Gee I hope we're not off course.
Sometimes, despite one's best efforts, things still don't seem to be going as planned, which can be disheartening and nerve-wracking.
Don't you like what's on TV? It's not free.
Why watch bad programming that does not enrich you with knowledge or self-awareness. There is always a cost to what looks cheap and flashy on the surface.
We'll agree to disagree. Woe is me. Woe is thee.
It's okay to disagree with someone's opinion, but it should not escalate to a point where both parties feel hurt and defeated. Arguments can be emotionally draining.
It's all for show. So please call this number.
A lot of things that are marketed to individuals are just for show or glamor, with no real purpose or useful results. So don't give in to marketing gimmicks.
You'll never know. And you'll always wonder.
Not knowing or being unsure about something can be frustrating, but sometimes it's better to embrace the mystery and enjoy the ride of the unknown.
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EXOcontralto
Her vioce is wonderful
Clarinetboy82
Ten years later, and still one of my favorite originals of yours. :)
trashcan69
"It's all for show, so bake me cookies."
Potential senior quote.
Shooting Paradox
Did You Do It?
En el nido (Nest)
bake me curry
Po Boy
i know they've progressed in their videos and music.. but i really miss this era of pomplamoose. could you guys do another videosong like this just for nostalgia?
Karen Herrera
tottaly
Levente Krisztián Büte
5 years later and... Pomplamoose is melted into Scary Pockets. Seriously, you can't tell the difference anymore. :(
Khorzho
What's worse is how Jack has become some sort of megalomaniac corporate baron overseer of people's income and established himself as a demagogue of acceptability and a lord of censorship with Patreon. Sad how success will lay bear the soul's darkest corners.
Joel is Elijah
True that I just told them the same the old stuff is the best. It's why I am here not that the new stuff is bad it's just what got us here.