The Fun Machine Took A Shit And Died
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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Do you wanna take aim at each other?
Scratch the itch? Give the finger?
'Cause we don't care
Anyway
Got knives,
In your back's where we keep 'em
And your never gonna reach 'em
Now that sounds fair
Oh, this is bound to be good
You can't, but you thought that you could
How you like your position?
You ain't Robert Mitchum
You say you give and you give
Why don't you just give in?
Tra la la
Young, dumb, drinkin semen
Small pond kind of dreamin'
If you don't like the raft,
Why don't you take a swim?
Ooh, this is bound to be good
You can't, but you thought that you could
Ooh, how can you win?
Against yourself again
The lyrics of Queens of the Stone Age's song 'The Fun Machine Took a Shit & Died' talks about the nihilistic and hedonistic culture that has seeped into modern society. At the start of the song, the singer talks about guns and knives, relating them to fighting, which shows a competitive and hostile nature of society. The lyrics also state that "we don't care," which reflects the idea of apathy and lack of empathy towards others.
The lyrics of the song then shift to questioning the listener's position, saying how they are not as strong as they think they are, and how they should just "give in." The term "Tra la la" is used here, which adds to the mocking and sarcastic tone of the song. The next verse refers to the idea of being stuck in a small town but having big dreams, which again reflect a sense of disillusionment with society. The lyrics then end with the singer asking how one can win against themselves, which portrays the struggle of individuality in a world that values conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
Got guns
Do you have the power or ability to control a situation?
Do you wanna take aim at each other?
Do you want to engage in a conflict with one another?
Scratch the itch? Give the finger?
Do you want to provoke or irritate each other?
'Cause we don't care
Because we are indifferent to the outcome.
Anyway
Regardless, no matter what we say or do next.
Got knives,
Do you have hidden ways to hurt or harm others?
Have you seen 'em?
Do you realize the potential danger or threat?
In your back's where we keep 'em
We hide our malicious intentions and actions behind your back.
And your never gonna reach 'em
You will never see what we are capable of doing.
Now that sounds fair
This seems like a just and equal exchange, from our perspective.
Oh, this is bound to be good
This is going to be interesting or exciting.
You can't, but you thought that you could
You do not have the means or ability to succeed despite believing so.
How you like your position?
Do you enjoy being in a vulnerable or powerless position?
You ain't Robert Mitchum
You are not a powerful or influential individual.
You say you give and you give
You claim to be generous or selfless towards others.
Why don't you just give in?
Why don't you surrender and accept your fate?
Tra la la
Expressions of indifference, disinterest or disdain.
Young, dumb, drinkin semen
Naive, foolish, and inexperienced in life pleasures.
Small pond kind of dreamin'
Having limited aspirations or ambitions in life.
If you don't like the raft,
If you are not satisfied with your current position or situation,
Why don't you take a swim?
Why don't you take some risks and explore new possibilities?
Ooh, how can you win?
How can you emerge victorious or successful?
Against yourself again
Despite the odds, you are your own worst enemy.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME
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