He has also done some music for some Taika Waititi films and suchlike.
Chopped Liver
Samuel Flynn Scott Lyrics
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I fill him with poison
But he aint never gonna leave
And the rats they are racing
So I'll stay at home and watch TV
The bar she's calling with the utmost subtlety
Saying "Come along and bring your lung
And fill it with tobacco of the finest quality
Don't stay at home and watch TV"
Oh but bar you know I'd love to come and test your sup (?)
But you caught me short
With one half empty cup
Empty cup
Then I hear my lady
She says "Come and sit with me"
And I am want to thinking
How lucky can I be?
And I don't need no music
Or shallow revelry
As long as I'm here with my lovely
The song "Chopped Liver" by Samuel Flynn Scott is about the singer's inner turmoil, as well as his simultaneous dependence on and abuse of his own self. The chopped liver represents the singer's self, and he acknowledges that he fills himself with poison, yet the self remains loyal and won't leave him. The rats symbolize the singer's inner demons that are constantly nagging him, trying to bring him down, and urging him to give up. So, he decides to stay at home and watch TV, avoiding the bar and all its temptations.
However, the bar tries to lure him with its exquisite tobacco quality, but he is unable to go due to his own shortcomings, as he possesses an empty cup. The singer's lady comes to his rescue, calling out to him to come and sit with her, and he can't believe his luck. He realizes that he does not need music or a shallow party; all he needs is his lady's company. The song reflects on self-worth, self-harm, and the importance of having someone who believes in us through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
My chopped liver is in love with me
I have a partner who is so devoted to me that they are like chopped liver, always there for me but not necessarily getting the attention they deserve.
I fill him with poison
I am not always kind to my partner and sometimes I give them toxic behavior or words.
But he aint never gonna leave
Despite my mistreatment, my partner will always stay with me no matter what.
And the rats they are racing
My problems and worries are always following me, gnawing at my feet and causing me stress.
To nibble at my feet
My concerns and anxieties are always present and never fully go away, causing me constant stress and worry.
So I'll stay at home and watch TV
To escape from my problems, I choose to isolate myself at home and indulge in unproductive activities rather than facing my fears.
The bar she's calling with the utmost subtlety
Despite my self-imposed isolation, the temptation to socialize and drink at a bar is always present and subtly calling me.
Saying "Come along and bring your lung
The bar is enticing me to come and smoke, suggesting that it will give me pleasure and relaxation.
And fill it with tobacco of the finest quality
The bar promises to provide me with the best quality tobacco that will satisfy me and give me pleasure.
Don't stay at home and watch TV"
The bar is encouraging me to break out of my routine and come socialize with others at the bar instead of staying alone at home.
Oh but bar you know I'd love to come and test your sup (?)
Although I am tempted by the bar's invitation, I cannot fully commit due to my own personal issues and limitations.
But you caught me short
I am caught off guard and unprepared for the bar's invitation, and I cannot accept it at this time.
With one half empty cup
My own emotional state is fragile and I am not mentally prepared to socialize with others.
Then I hear my lady
I am reminded of my supportive partner who is always there for me no matter what.
She says "Come and sit with me"
My partner wants to spend time with me and provide me with emotional support, reminding me of the importance of connection and companionship.
And I am want to thinking
I realize how lucky I am to have such a loving partner in my life, and I am grateful for their presence.
How lucky can I be?
My partner's love and support makes me feel incredibly fortunate and grateful.
And I don't need no music
I do not need external sources of entertainment or distractions to be happy and content, as long as I have my partner by my side.
Or shallow revelry
I do not need to engage in superficial or meaningless activities to feel fulfilled, as my partner's love is enough for me.
As long as I'm here with my lovely
Being with my partner is the most important thing to me, and their love and support brings me true happiness and contentment.
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.