Pulled Apart By Horses are a 4 piece post-hardcore band from Leeds, England… Read Full Bio ↴Pulled Apart By Horses are a 4 piece post-hardcore band from Leeds, England. It could either be a sick torture method or, according to the Observer, "the best live band in Britain". The band began in Feb 2008, momentum built quickly and they grabbed the attention of Radio 1's Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq, the NME, Artrocker and many of Britain's indie labels. Since then their amp-melting blend of rock riffs and alt-noise has seen them climb to the top of the Leeds musical pile and establish themselves as one of the most essential new acts in Britain.

Meat Balloon
Pulled Apart By Horses Lyrics

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You said you'd say what you say is not good anyway
You try so hard but you just can't blow it away
Yeah, [?] whatever
Yeah, [?] whatever
Awesome, radical
Awesome, totally bodacious
Awesome, radical
Awesome

[?]
[?] we tried so hard before
Yeah, [?] whatever
Yeah, [?] whatever
Awesome, radical
Awesome, totally bodacious
Awesome, radical
Awesome, totally bodacious
Awesome, radical
Awesome, totally bodacious
Awesome, radical
We are so macho
We are so so so
We bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul
We are so macho
We are mind control
We bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul
We are so macho
We are so so so
We bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul
We are so macho
We are mind control
We bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul
We are so macho
We are so so so
We bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul
We are so macho
We are mind control
We bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul
We are so macho
We are so so so
We are so macho
We are mind control
We are so macho
We are so so so
We bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul
We are so macho

We are mind control
We bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pulled Apart By Horses' song "Meat Balloon" are full of energy and attitude, capturing the band's punk rock sound. The opening lines suggest a frustration with someone who is not living up to expectations, saying "you said you'd say what you say is not good anyway." The following line, "you try so hard but you just can't blow it away," adds to this sense of frustration and impatience.

The rest of the song is a repetition of the phrase "awesome, radical, totally bodacious," which adds to the punk rock vibe of the lyrics. The repetition of this phrase, along with the strong guitar riffs and pounding drums, creates a feeling of power and excitement. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take on a more sinister tone, with lines like "we bend dimensions with intentions to destroy your soul" and "we are mind control." This shift in tone adds to the intensity of the song and underscores the idea of the band as a force to be reckoned with.

Line by Line Meaning

You said you'd say what you say is not good anyway
You promised to speak honestly even if it's not good news

You try so hard but you just can't blow it away
You put in effort but can't make the problem disappear

Yeah, [?] whatever
Expressing indifference or dismissiveness

Awesome, radical
Expressing enthusiasm or approval

Awesome, totally bodacious
Expressing extreme enthusiasm or approval

Awesome, radical
Expressing enthusiasm or approval

Awesome
Expressing enthusiasm or approval

[?]
Unknown or unclear meaning without context

[?] we tried so hard before
We put in effort before but didn't succeed

Yeah, [?] whatever
Expressing indifference or dismissiveness

Awesome, radical
Expressing enthusiasm or approval

Awesome, totally bodacious
Expressing extreme enthusiasm or approval

Awesome, radical
Expressing enthusiasm or approval

Awesome, totally bodacious
Expressing extreme enthusiasm or approval

Awesome, radical
Expressing enthusiasm or approval

Awesome, totally bodacious
Expressing extreme enthusiasm or approval

Awesome, radical
Expressing enthusiasm or approval