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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]
Possum
Shrug Lyrics
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I pick the lock sing "Glory, glory, hallelujah"
Songs I've never sung are underneath my kitchen floor
Stick around and let the charge go slashing through 'ya
You never know who's watching
You never know who's waiting
You never know
You never know
All I know is I'm not up for anything today
So be it
Wrap the blanket 'round my feet
Let me sleep here in the street
I'm playing possum now
I'm playing possum now
I'm playing possum now
Words I've never said are crissing-crossing through my brain
Stretching out like some sedated superhighway
Songs I've never sung are sitting broken in the rain
I messed it up you know at least I've done it my way
You never know who's watching
You never know who's waiting
You never know
You never know
You never know, no
And all I know is I'm not up for anything today
Wrap the blanket 'round my feet
Let me sleep here in the street
I'm playing possum now
I'm playing possum now
I'm playing possum now
Traps I've never set are sitting all around my feet
Excuse me if I do not kiss your lily ass
I'm playing possum now
I'm playing possum now
I'm playing possum now
I'm playing possum now
The lyrics in "Possum" by Shrug have a sense of being trapped and not being able to express oneself. The first verse talks about the "words I've never said" and "songs I've never sung" as if they are knocking at the door or hiding underneath the floor. This could represent thoughts and feelings that the singer has repressed, unable to let them out. However, the next line "Stick around and let the charge go slashing through 'ya" seems to suggest that the singer wants to let them out, to release this pent-up energy. But at the same time, the repeated lyric "You never know who's watching, you never know who's waiting" highlights the singer's fear of being judged or watched.
In the chorus, the singer repeats that they are "not up for anything today," signifying a sense of defeat or exhaustion, followed by the phrase "so be it." This could be interpreted as the singer finally accepting their current state and choosing not to fight against it. They then talk about wrapping themselves in a blanket and playing possum, which means to feign sleep or death to avoid danger, further underlining the sense of being trapped.
The second verse continues with the theme of unspoken words, describing them as "crissing-crossing through my brain," but this time they are "stretching out like some sedated superhighway." This could represent the pressure and weight of these unexpressed thoughts, weighing heavily on the singer's mind. The line "I messed it up you know at least I've done it my way" suggests a sense of regret or failure, but also an unwillingness to conform to societal expectations.
In the final verse, the singer references traps around their feet and dismisses the idea of kissing someone's ass, indicating a sense of rebelliousness and not wanting to be controlled by others. Overall, the lyrics in "Possum" convey a sense of being trapped and unable to express oneself fully, possibly due to societal pressures or personal fears.
Line by Line Meaning
Words I've never said are knocking on my bedroom door
Unspoken thoughts and ideas are persistently demanding my attention
I pick the lock sing "Glory, glory, hallelujah"
I take matters into my own hands, ignoring the possible consequences and praising my own actions
Songs I've never sung are underneath my kitchen floor
Deep-seated emotions and desires that I have yet to convey or express are being suppressed
Stick around and let the charge go slashing through 'ya
Stay close and witness the effects of my actions, even if they may be negative or hurtful
You never know who's watching
The possibility of being observed and judged by unknown individuals is constantly present
You never know who's waiting
Someone, whether it be a friend or a foe, may be anticipating my next move
All I know is I'm not up for anything today
I currently lack the motivation to take on any new challenges or tasks
Wrap the blanket 'round my feet
Let me sleep here in the street
I'm playing possum now
I am feigning indifference or powerlessness, choosing to rest instead of dealing with my problems directly
Words I've never said are crissing-crossing through my brain
My unspoken thoughts are constantly swirling and crossing paths in my mind
Stretching out like some sedated superhighway
These thoughts seem endless and overwhelming, taking over my mind and leaving me feeling numb
Songs I've never sung are sitting broken in the rain
My desire to express certain emotions or experiences has become hindered or restrained
I messed it up you know at least I've done it my way
Although I may have made mistakes or missteps, I am content with having taken my own path or approach
Traps I've never set are sitting all around my feet
Potential dangers or obstacles surround me, and I must navigate through them carefully
Excuse me if I do not kiss your lily ass
I refuse to flatter or ingratiate myself with others, even if it may lead to negative consequences
I'm playing possum now
I am pretending to be powerless or asleep, either to avoid confrontation or to wait for the right moment to act
Contributed by Madison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.