Bullfighter
Smart Went Crazy Lyrics
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Is to avoid fighting the bull.
The bullfighter's job
Is to simply step aside
And let anertia take it's due.
That'd be a pretty good job for you...
The bullfighter's job
Is to avoid fighting the bull.
The bullfighter's job
Is to simply step aside
And let anertia take it's due.
Maybe you should apply?
The song "Bullfighter" by Smart Went Crazy can be interpreted as a critique of the societal expectation of men to be aggressive, dominant, and violent. The bullfighter, known for his bravery in facing a bull in the ring, is presented in a different light in this song. The lyrics suggest that the bullfighter's job is not to fight the bull, but to avoid it, to step aside and let inertia take its due. This can be seen as a metaphor for how men are often encouraged to be aggressive and confrontational in their lives, whether it be in their personal relationships or in their careers. The song suggests that maybe it's time for men to step aside from this toxic masculinity and let things take their natural course, which might be a more peaceful and harmonious one.
The repetition of the line "Maybe you should apply?" can be seen as sarcastic, as if the singer is suggesting that maybe men should apply for the job of avoiding conflict and stepping aside, rather than always feeling the need to be the aggressor. The overall message of the song is about finding a new way to approach masculinity that is less violent and more in tune with the natural order of things.
Line by Line Meaning
The bullfighter's job
The occupation of a bullfighter
Is to avoid fighting the bull.
The objective of the bullfighter is to evade combat with the bull.
The bullfighter's job
The occupation of a bullfighter
Is to simply step aside
The bullfighter's main duty is to move out of the way of the bull.
And let anertia take it's due.
The bull will lose momentum or tire itself out, which allows the bullfighter to take advantage of its weakness.
That'd be a pretty good job for you...
A suggestion that the listener could become a bullfighter given their avoidance of conflict.
Maybe you should apply?
A question posed to the listener, suggesting they should consider a career in bullfighting.
The bullfighter's job
The occupation of a bullfighter.
Is to avoid fighting the bull.
The objective of the bullfighter is to evade combat with the bull.
The bullfighter's job
The occupation of a bullfighter.
Is to simply step aside
The bullfighter's main duty is to move out of the way of the bull.
And let anertia take it's due.
The bull will lose momentum or tire itself out, which allows the bullfighter to take advantage of its weakness.
Maybe you should apply?
A question posed to the listener, suggesting they should consider a career in bullfighting.
Contributed by Liliana B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bill Phrady
I read that this is Devin's voice. Anyone know if that's true?