Fever
Razorback Lyrics


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Fever too tired to fight
For whatever you’ve been you ain’t been tonight
Silence on the left of me, violence to the right
Somewhere in the middle there’s no end in sight

And I feel as though I’ve gone and lost my mind
And I’m thinkin’ that maybe I might oblige
But the saltine tears assaulting my eyes
Tell me not tonight

Fever telling me so, I’ve had so many
I don’t wanna know
Fever tearin’ my soul
I’ve been to these places that
I don’t wanna go

Why does this strange place seem so familiar?
Why does the teacher have a big smile on his face?
On his table sour apples like lemons
Teacher, tell us. What is our lesson?

And I’ve seen it all before, take you once and then some more
But I never took enough to really hurt nobody
And I’ll take you one, have you once and maybe some
Let me tell you, I just want to feed my body now.

Why does her face, it seem so familiar?
Why does the teacher have a big smile on his face?




Spread in front of me so young so naive
You are the goddess Jezebel, the goddess Jezebel.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Razorback's song "Fever" appear to be describing a state of intense anxiety or panic, perhaps brought on by a substance-induced altered state of mind. The first verse sets a scene of confusion and conflict, with the singer feeling too exhausted to fight but surrounded by silence and violence at the same time. The repeated line of "Somewhere in the middle there's no end in sight" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a disorienting and overwhelming experience.


The second verse takes on a more surreal and hallucinatory quality, with the singer questioning the familiarity of their surroundings and the strange behavior of those around them. The image of sour apples on the teacher's table transforms the classroom into an unsettling and threatening environment, with the "lesson" being something ominous and unknown.


Throughout the song, the repeated mention of "fever" seems to represent both a physical and metaphorical state of distress. It's unclear exactly what has led the singer to this point, but there is a sense of desperation and an urge to satisfy a primal need ("Let me tell you, I just want to feed my body now"). Overall, "Fever" seems to capture the disorienting and frightening experience of being out of control and at the mercy of one's own instincts.


Line by Line Meaning

Fever too tired to fight
Experiencing a state of weakness and exhaustion due to the fever and unable to resist anymore.


For whatever you’ve been you ain’t been tonight
The current situation is not what is expected based on previous behavior or experiences.


Silence on the left of me, violence to the right
Feeling surrounded by conflicting emotions, thoughts or situations - one of absolute stillness and the other of aggression.


Somewhere in the middle there’s no end in sight
Finding oneself between two contrasting states with no clear resolution or direction in sight.


And I feel as though I’ve gone and lost my mind
Feeling disoriented and struggling to maintain a sense of control over one’s thoughts.


And I’m thinkin’ that maybe I might oblige
Contemplating giving in to the source of the fever, whatever that may be.


But the saltine tears assaulting my eyes
Crying profusely while trying to hold back the tears, feeling like the eyes are being attacked with salt.


Tell me not tonight
Hoping that the source of the fever will not come calling tonight.


Fever telling me so, I’ve had so many
Having experienced fevers before and recognizing the signs and symptoms of it.


I don’t wanna know
Not wanting to dwell on the cause of the fever or investigate further.


Fever tearin’ my soul
The fever causing great distress and discomfort on a deeper level.


I’ve been to these places that
Having experienced similar situations or states before.


I don’t wanna go
Not wanting to experience this again, or not wanting to delve deeper into those situations or states.


Why does this strange place seem so familiar?
Feeling a sense of déjà vu or recognizing similarities to previous experiences in the current situation.


Why does the teacher have a big smile on his face?
Questioning the intentions or motive behind someone’s actions or expressions, specifically the teacher's.


On his table sour apples like lemons
Observing something that appears off or not quite right, like the teacher having the wrong type of fruit on his table.


Teacher, tell us. What is our lesson?
Questioning the teacher's role in the situation and the lesson that is intended to be taught.


And I’ve seen it all before, take you once and then some more
Having lived through the same experiences or patterns before, and knowing that it's likely to continue.


But I never took enough to really hurt nobody
Not wanting to cause harm or hurt someone else in the process of satisfying one’s own desires or needs.


And I’ll take you one, have you once and maybe some
Having a desire or impulse to indulge in something or someone, even if it's just for a short period of time.


Let me tell you, I just want to feed my body now.
Expressing a primal desire to satisfy the body’s needs, whether it’s physical or emotional.


Why does her face, it seem so familiar?
Noticing something about someone that is striking a chord of familiarity, but not knowing why.


Spread in front of me so young so naive
Seeing someone who appears to be inexperienced or unaware of the potential consequences of their actions.


You are the goddess Jezebel, the goddess Jezebel.
Addressing someone with the same name as a historically notorious female figure who is known for her seductive and manipulative qualities.




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