Band features:
Ben Shapiro - drums
Bradley Banks - bass
Vanessa Hayes - backing vocals
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Sharkish Sea
Scary Mansion Lyrics
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Legs don't need nothing to swim
Not even a body
A skinny man on a hover board
He will surely agree
He will surely agree
It's a better way to die
Mouthfuls of eel will
Make them stronger, still
The thoughts of you will
Become stronger, still
My thoughts of you will
Become stronger, still
My thoughts of you will
Make them stronger still
Little thoughts of you will
Make them stronger, still
The first stanza of Scary Mansion's Sharkish Sea is about giving oneself to a dangerous situation, represented by a "sharkish sea". The singer is willing to take the risk, even with no physical support from legs, or even a body. The mention of a "skinny man on a hover board" seems to suggest that the singer sees someone else willingly taking on a dangerous challenge, and they are willing to do the same as well. The repetition of "He will surely agree" adds a sense of determination and conviction to the singer's choice.
The second stanza shifts to a reflection on death, and the singer seems to suggest that dying by taking a risk is a better way to go than some other means. The mention of "cooking wine" and "mouthfuls of eel" seems to imply a sense of indulgence or decadence, perhaps even to the point of excess or recklessness. The repetition of the line "Make them stronger, still" seems to suggest that even in the face of danger, thoughts of the person addressed in the final stanza - "you" - will become more powerful and compel the singer to take action. Overall, the lyrics seem to be about taking risks and facing danger, even if it may not be the safest option.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw me to a sharkish sea
I want to be thrown into a dangerous situation.
Legs don't need nothing to swim
I don't need any help to survive this dangerous situation.
Not even a body
Even if I don't have a physical body, I can survive.
A skinny man on a hover board
Someone who is weak and uses technology to survive agrees with my desire to be thrown into danger.
He will surely agree
He definitely agrees with my sentiment.
It's a better way to die
Facing danger is a more exhilarating way to live and die.
Still cooking wine and
Even while facing danger, I will still find pleasure in small things, like cooking wine.
Mouthfuls of eel will
Even eating eel in a dangerous situation can make me stronger.
Make them stronger, still
These little things will only fortify my mind and body.
The thoughts of you will
Thoughts of someone I care about will also strengthen me in this experience.
Become stronger, still
These thoughts will only make me stronger.
My thoughts of you will
Thinking of someone I care about will give me even more strength.
Little thoughts of you will
Even small thoughts of someone I care about will be powerful.
Make them stronger, still
These little thoughts will only fortify me even more.
Contributed by Wyatt P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.