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2) Shrug (OH) is a typical Dayton band. You can't be a rock and roll hero there unless you pass your SAT.
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3) Shrug are a post-punk/indie rock band from Middlesbrough.
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4) Shrug (DK) is a black metal band from Copenhagen. Sole member is CCsquele (Guldsjakal, Jesum Christum, Kamp, Slaegt)[br]
Bottom Feeder
Shrug Lyrics
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Bottom feeder
Perfect the frosting
Permit me to lick the beater
Bottom feeder
Bottom feeder
Our recipe's the same
But your ingredients are sweeter
Your biggest fan
At your right hand
Your master plan
My also-ran
Bottom feeder
Bottom feeder
You vaccinate against
My second-hand mosquito
Bottom feeder
Bottom feeder
I'm at a loss and out of breath
And following the leader
Your biggest fan
At your right hand
Your master plan
My also-ran
Slave sucker second fiddle fool
Slave sucker second fiddle fool
Slave sucker second fiddle fool
Condescending my love to you
So come on
Put Jesus on the guest list
I'm golden here tonight
And everything's all right
So come on
I'm shrugging off the sickness
You're swimming out of sight
And everything's all right
Bottom feeder
Bottom feeder
You flaunt your razor blade
I'm still a secret bleeder
In the song Bottom Feeder by Shrug, the lyrics explore themes of power dynamics, idolization, and insecurity. The singer is in a position of subservience to another individual, referred to as the "bottom feeder." Despite being aware of the other person's manipulative and harmful behavior, the singer is nevertheless drawn to them and is willing to endure mistreatment for the chance to be close to them. The chorus repeats the phrase "bottom feeder," which can be interpreted as a dehumanizing label for the other person but also as a reference to their willingness to take advantage of others' vulnerability.
The lyrics in the second verse suggest that the singer's relationship with the "bottom feeder" is part of a larger social dynamic in which they occupy a lower rank. The line "I'm at a loss and out of breath / And following the leader" implies a sense of powerlessness and lack of agency. However, the singer is also aware of their own complicity in this dynamic, as they refer to themselves as a "slave sucker second fiddle fool." The singer's desire for the "bottom feeder" is further complicated by their condescending attitude towards them, which the line "condescending my love to you" suggests.
Line by Line Meaning
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
Perfect the frosting
You have mastered the art of making people feel comfortable around you.
Permit me to lick the beater
Allow me to benefit from your skills and experience.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
Our recipe's the same
We are both using the same techniques to achieve our goals.
But your ingredients are sweeter
Your resources are more abundant or of a better quality than mine.
Your biggest fan
I admire your success and accomplishments.
At your right hand
I am always ready to assist you in any way possible.
Your master plan
I am aware of your strategies and objectives.
My also-ran
I am your unsuccessful rival or competitor.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
You vaccinate against
You protect yourself against the negative consequences of your actions.
My second-hand mosquito
I am an insignificant annoyance or hindrance to you.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
I'm at a loss and out of breath
I am overwhelmed and struggling to keep up with you.
And following the leader
I am blindly following your lead.
Slave sucker second fiddle fool
I am a subservient and foolish person in relation to you.
Slave sucker second fiddle fool
I am a subservient and foolish person in relation to you.
Slave sucker second fiddle fool
I am a subservient and foolish person in relation to you.
Condescending my love to you
I express my admiration towards you in a patronizing and belittling way.
So come on
Encouraging someone to continue with their behavior.
Put Jesus on the guest list
Inviting a higher power or authority to attend an event in order to gain favor or protection.
I'm golden here tonight
I am experiencing success or good fortune at this moment.
And everything's all right
All aspects of my life are going well at the moment.
So come on
Encouraging someone to continue with their behavior.
I'm shrugging off the sickness
I am ignoring or suppressing my negative feelings or emotions.
You're swimming out of sight
You are achieving a higher level of success than I am.
And everything's all right
All aspects of my life are going well at the moment.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
Bottom feeder
The person being referred to is a bottom feeder.
You flaunt your razor blade
You are showing off your ability to cause harm or damage to others.
I'm still a secret bleeder
I am still vulnerable and suffering in private.
Contributed by Ruby V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.