Worms
Presets (The) Lyrics
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The ones that crawl in are lean and thin
The ones that crawl out are fat and stout
Your eyes fall in and your teeth fall out
Your brains come tumbling down your snout
Be merry my friends
Be merry
The lyrics of "Worms" by The Presets have a dark, almost macabre tone that stands in contrast to its upbeat electronic rhythm. The first verse talks about how worms crawl in and out of one's body after death or decay, and how they change in shape and size depending on their consumption. The following lines, "Your eyes fall in and your teeth fall out / Your brains come tumbling down your snout" adds to the imagery of the body's disintegration. It's a grim reminder of our own mortality, and the inevitability of death.
However, the last two lines of the song say "Be merry my friends, Be merry." This possibly implies that despite the disturbing imagery of the earlier lines, we must embrace and enjoy life while we can, for we all are going to face the same end.
Line by Line Meaning
The worms crawl in and the worms crawl out
As you decompose, worms will enter and exit your body
The ones that crawl in are lean and thin
The worms entering your body are small and skinny
The ones that crawl out are fat and stout
The worms leaving your body are larger and plump due to feasting on your decaying tissue
Your eyes fall in and your teeth fall out
The decomposition of the body results in sunken eyes and loss of teeth
Your brains come tumbling down your snout
As the body decomposes, the brain deteriorates and may even fall out of the nose
Be merry my friends
Despite the macabre subject matter, the singer encourages his listeners to be happy and celebrate life
Be merry
The singer repeats his message of joy
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: JULIAN HAMILTON, KIMBERLEY MOYES
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