In the wake of this set-back, McMahon went on a years-long hiatus from music. Prick reemerged in 2002 with The Wreckard, independently released by McMahon over the Internet, and featuring many songs once slated for the second, canceled Nothing Records album.
Wet Cat
Prick Lyrics
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She's a faker
Meaner than a wet cat
She's an incubator
You cut me up
Threw the pieces in the dumb waiter
That was old stuff
We are cattle, battle scared
A bronze medal of our fighting arms
You cry out like the devil
I send you to the queen of pain
When she criticized and sent you back
Our fate was sealed with that dispatch
My tired head said the other cheek
Disappeared
The meanest that I caught
You mean to say that I'm shallow
You think your parents went in through his head
Well, pardon me man you were in her
Not like today
You mean to say that I'm shallow
You think his parents went in through his head
Well, pardon me man you were in her space
Not like today
You can't make her
She's a faker
Meaner than a wet cat
She's an incubator
How long did you be deist this goal
You mean to say that I'm shallow
You think your parents went in through his
Pardon me man you were in her space
Not like today
You tyrants should have known
He caused a forward plan
It takes the greatest speaker
And where boys wont go
April town and she'll still show
The way you all will see it as I am
Feed me the queen of pain!
You can't hate her, she's a faker
How long
You mean to say that I'm shallow
You think your parents went in through his head
Well, pardon me man you were in her space
You mean to say that I'm shallow
You think your parents went in through his head
Well, pardon me man you were in her space
Not like today
You can't make her
She's a faker
Meaner than a wet cat
She's an incubator
The lyrics of Prick's song "Wet Cat" are a combination of seemingly random phrases and images that may be difficult to interpret. However, upon closer inspection, there are several themes that emerge. The singer is expressing his frustration with a woman who he cannot control or make do what he wants. He describes her as a "faker" and "meaner than a wet cat," which suggests that she is not genuine and has a sharp, defensive personality. The metaphor of a wet cat implies that she is unpredictable and can lash out at any moment.
The second verse introduces several new images, including references to pain and violence. The lines "You cry out like the devil / I send you to the queen of pain" suggest that the woman is experiencing some kind of torment or torture, and the singer is complicit in this suffering. However, when the woman "criticized and sent you back," the singer's "fate was sealed," implying that he was punished for his cruel behavior. The final lines of the verse, "My tired head said the other cheek / Disappeared," suggest that the singer has learned from his mistakes and retreated from the situation.
The final verse of the song returns to the theme of control and power dynamics, with the woman being described as an "incubator" and the man accusing her of being shallow. However, the meaning of the lyrics remains somewhat ambiguous, and it is up to the listener to interpret the images and phrases in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't make her
You cannot change who she is, no matter how hard you try
She's a faker
She pretends to be something she's not, deceiving others around her
Meaner than a wet cat
She is vicious and cruel, capable of causing harm to those around her
She's an incubator
She possesses the ability to foster the growth and development of something, but it may not necessarily be good
You cut me up
You hurt me deeply, to the point where I am broken
Threw the pieces in the dumb waiter
You discarded and disrespected me, treating me like trash
That was old stuff
That kind of behavior is outdated and unacceptable
You'll believe me now
You will finally understand the truth and see things from my perspective
We are cattle, battle scared
We are treated as mere objects, damaged and traumatized by what we have experienced
A bronze medal of our fighting arms
Our scars and wounds are badges of honor, proof of what we have endured
You cry out like the devil
You express your pain and anger in a loud and intense manner
I send you to the queen of pain
I am referring you to someone who is equally cruel and ruthless
When she criticized and sent you back
After she found fault with you and returned you to me, our fate was sealed
Our fate was sealed with that dispatch
Our destiny was decided from that point forward, with no chance of changing it
My tired head said the other cheek
I am tired of fighting back and taking revenge, so I will turn the other cheek and walk away
Disappeared
I vanished from the situation, removing myself from the conflict
The meanest that I caught
The worst thing I ever experienced
You mean to say that I'm shallow
You accuse me of being superficial and lacking depth
You think your parents went in through his head
You believe that your upbringing has influenced your way of thinking and acting
Well, pardon me man you were in her space
I apologize for intruding on her territory or personal life
Not like today
Things are different now and the situation has changed
How long did you be deist this goal
What was your motivation for pursuing this goal and how long did it take to achieve?
You tyrants should have known
Those in power and control should have foreseen this outcome
He caused a forward plan
He set in motion a plan for the future, with a specific goal in mind
It takes the greatest speaker
Only the most persuasive and convincing speaker can accomplish this task
And where boys wont go
In a place or situation that is considered too dangerous for young men to venture
April town and she'll still show
She will continue to be present and make herself known, no matter where she is or what she is doing
The way you all will see it as I am
You all will soon realize that I am right and have been all along
Feed me the queen of pain!
I am willing to endure any amount of suffering and torture, as long as it helps me achieve my desired outcome
You can't hate her, she's a faker
It is difficult to despise someone who is pretending to be someone else
How long
For how much longer do we have to endure this situation?
Contributed by Arianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Altus Noumena
One of the best albums of all time. Completely unique and sincere.
Jared Wheeler
I just got this album and I think it's one of the most amazing things I've ever heard. The 10 year hunt for it was well worth the effort.
Quentin
When I heard of this album, I forgot then when I mailed in my money order or what to get it from his company or what it was, took forever to get to my house. I had kinda angrily wrote it off. But soon after it was in my hands I realized it was one of those albums that were completely worth the wait.
Francis Robitaille
Best song of all time!!!! This band is amazing!!
S 6
Kevin just keeps getting better and better
Noah Nipperus
Thank you for this! Y'all ever get into "Tobaxxo" from "Black Moth Super Rainbow"?
Tracy Jones
Couldn't agree more!
Jonathan Huntzinger
Does anyone know what Kevin McMahon has been up to for the last 10+ years?
mark1138
Its what you took from