shore line poison
Skinny Puppy Lyrics


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Trials administer tidal oil that suffocating
Base the fire gold pouring mercury life
Given river deformed in amongst patient
Building raise an urgent call reformation
Strike the picking miners claw kick my ass
Waste the given gift the natural cure
In the age of reason gone bad morning in
Between the cold stone ashes fall upon the

Wretched chosen ones 100 megatons evaporate
Those chosen vaporize case in point and
Deserving it vaccinate all stranger than whispering
Crushed velvet corpse grind awaiting
Underneath mask unneeded decisions come
From one side of the brain insolent dented




Fibers optic looks the world of growth
Fleeting image ghost destruction t.v.screen

Overall Meaning

The song "Shoreline Poison" by Skinny Puppy is a commentary on the destructive impact of humankind's actions on the environment. The lyrics describe the various ways in which we have polluted and poisoned the earth, and how this is leading us towards our own destruction. The line "Trials administer tidal oil that suffocating" speaks to the many oil spills and the resulting damage they have caused to the oceans, including the suffocation of marine life. The line "Base the fire gold pouring mercury life" refers to the practice of using mercury to extract gold from ore, which is highly toxic and has led to serious environmental and health problems.


The lyrics also touch on the theme of greed and the destructive impact it can have on society. The lines "Waste the given gift the natural cure" and "Strike the picking miners claw kick my ass" describe how we have exploited natural resources without regard for the long-term consequences. The song suggests that we have reached a point where urgent action is needed to address the damage that has already been done, and to prevent further harm. The line "Building raise an urgent call reformation" calls for a fundamental change in how we approach environmental issues.


Overall, "Shoreline Poison" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of human activity on the environment. It urges listeners to consider the impact of their actions, and to work towards a more sustainable future.


Line by Line Meaning

Trials administer tidal oil that suffocating
The trials are administering a poisonous substance that is suffocating.


Base the fire gold pouring mercury life
The foundation of the fire is liquid gold pouring into a life of mercury, creating something dangerous.


Given river deformed in amongst patient
There is a river that has been deformed and it is causing problems amongst patients.


Building raise an urgent call reformation
The building is creating a sense of urgency and a call for change.


Strike the picking miners claw kick my ass
The picking miners claw is striking and causing harm.


Waste the given gift the natural cure
The gift of a natural cure is being wasted.


In the age of reason gone bad morning in
Reason has fallen and things are getting worse.


Between the cold stone ashes fall upon the
Ashes are falling upon the cold stone.


Wretched chosen ones 100 megatons evaporate
The chosen ones are wretched and 100 megatons are being evaporated.


Those chosen vaporize case in point and
Those chosen to be vaporized are a clear example.


Deserving it vaccinate all stranger than whispering
Everyone deserves to be vaccinated, even those who are stranger than whispers.


Crushed velvet corpse grind awaiting
There is a crushed velvet corpse awaiting something.


Underneath mask unneeded decisions come
Unnecessary decisions are being made underneath a mask.


From one side of the brain insolent dented
One side of the brain is showing insensitivity and damage.


Fibers optic looks the world of growth
The fiber optic is looking at the world of growth.


Fleeting image ghost destruction t.v.screen
The fleeting image of a ghost is causing destruction on a TV screen.




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