The group's name is derived from FuzzTone, the commercial name of a guitar distortion booster invented in 1964 and whose distinctive sound was popularized in the 1965 hit song by "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by Rolling Stones.
Cellar Dweller
The Fuzztones Lyrics
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from my basement underground
Can't see it but you know it's there
Why can't it be just a nightmare?
It crawls, it drools, it breathes right down your neck
It oozes evil, eats things that are dead
You'd better never close your eyes
Or I'll be there to take your life
Fingers crawlin' up your spine
Voices callin' from behind
You're much too scared to leave your bed
It won't be long until you're dead
You watch the clock tick your life away
The only thing that you can do is pray
Your remaining days are few
Destiny is calling you
I'm the ugly cellar dweller
Every night you lay in fear
Knowing that the end is near
The sound you hear is hunger pains
And all they'll find is your remains
Your heart will start beating much too fast
The next sound you hear will be your last
Now it's time for you to die
Don't forget to say goodbye
I'm the ugly cellar dweller
Chomp Chomp!
The Fuzztones' song "Cellar Dweller" is a chilling and eerie tune that paints a vivid picture of a nightmarish creature that lives in the singer's basement. The song begins with the sound of an ominous growl and describes the terrifying experience of hearing mysterious noises and feeling a presence from the underground. The creature is described as a crawling, drooling, and evil creature that eats things that are dead. The singer warns the listener not to close their eyes, for fear that he will come and take their life. The lyrics evoke a sense of impending doom and the feeling of being completely helpless in the face of an unknown and malevolent force. The song ends with a final call from the creature, signaling the listener's inevitable demise.
The lyrics of "Cellar Dweller" are reminiscent of classic horror movies and tales of supernatural creatures. The song is a terrifying representation of the human fear of the unknown and uncontrollable. The lyrics also give insight into the mind of a disturbed and potentially dangerous individual. The song was first released in 1985 on The Fuzztones' album "Lysergic Emanations" and has since become a cult classic.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark you hear a sound
You perceive a noise while in the absence of light.
from my basement underground
It originates from beneath the lowest level of my house.
Can't see it but you know it's there
You cannot visually observe it, but you are aware of its presence.
Why can't it be just a nightmare?
You question why it cannot simply be a bad dream.
It crawls, it drools, it breathes right down your neck
It moves slowly, saliva dripping from its mouth, and its breath is on your neck.
It oozes evil, eats things that are dead
It exudes malevolence, consuming lifeless objects.
You'd better never close your eyes
It is in your best interest not to shut your eyes.
Or I'll be there to take your life
Otherwise, I will come to deprive you of your existence.
'Cause I'm the ugly cellar dweller
This is because I am the hideous creature dwelling in the basement.
Fingers crawlin' up your spine
Fingers are moving up your backbone.
Voices callin' from behind
Voices are beckoning from your rear.
You're much too scared to leave your bed
You are far too frightened to leave the safety of your bed.
It won't be long until you're dead
Your mortality is not far away.
You watch the clock tick your life away
You observe the clock passing the time you have until your life ends.
The only thing that you can do is pray
Your sole recourse is to offer prayers.
Your remaining days are few
You have little time left to live.
Destiny is calling you
Your fate beckons to you.
I'm the ugly cellar dweller
I am the repulsive creature that inhabits the basement.
Every night you lay in fear
Every night you lie awake in terror.
Knowing that the end is near
Realizing that your demise is rapidly approaching.
The sound you hear is hunger pains
The noise heard is indicative of hunger pangs.
And all they'll find is your remains
All they will discover are your remnants.
Your heart will start beating much too fast
Your heart rate will rapidly increase.
The next sound you hear will be your last
The subsequent noise heard will be the final one before your demise.
Now it's time for you to die
The moment has come for you to pass away.
Don't forget to say goodbye
Do not forget to bid farewell.
I'm the ugly cellar dweller
I am the grotesque being dwelling below the house.
Chomp Chomp!
Sound effect of creature consuming something.
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.