Save Dat Mermaid
The Gothsicles Lyrics
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Are you guys ready to save some mermaids?
I said are you guys ready to save some mermaids?
Word
No police or this underwater beast
Gets both beheaded and filleted
I’ve got no idea who this fishy mistress is
Your family’s captured too, but they’ve got less to do
Than this random chick of the sea
You beat me in round one, but this is round two
And you’ll never make it to round three
Unless there’s
A yo-yo strike to take down a gangster
A snake fight, so take up the slingshot
A solo mission with no eskimo accolades
‘Til the way is clear - Save dat mermaid
Can’t find the vine down which I’m ‘sposed to climb
I have a hammer, but only on the inside
Tests of strength and of mind all serve to hide the way
But the goal is clear - Save dat mermaid
No need to be afeared
I’ll rescue you with my scuba gear
And that cool spear-shooting gun
I’m staying overnight at the Radisson
Everyone will cheer
When I rescue you with my scuba gear
You’ll be one rescued-ass mermaid
And I’ll be wearing scuba gear
Word
A yo-yo strike to take down a gangster
A snake fight, so take up the slingshot
A solo mission with no eskimo accolades
‘Til the way is clear - Save dat mermaid
Can’t find the vine down which I’m ‘sposed to climb
I have a hammer, but only on the inside
Tests of strength and of mind all serve to hide the way
But the goal is clear - Save dat mermaid
A yo-yo strike to take down a gangster
A fuckin’ snake, so boomerang the blindspot
A solo mission with no eskimo accolades
‘Til the way is clear - Save dat mermaid
Can’t find the vine down which I’m ‘sposed to climb
Slappin’ old men because it makes me feel fine
Tests of strength and of mind all serve to hide the way
But the goal is clear
That game was fucking hard
The lyrics to The Gothsicles' "Save Dat Mermaid" seem to be a humorous, tongue-in-cheek commentary on the idea of video game missions and the lengths to which players will go to achieve their goals. Specifically, it seems to be referencing the classic 8-bit game "Kid Icarus" and its notoriously difficult gameplay.
The singer of the song is presented as a hero who is setting out to rescue a mermaid from some sort of danger. Throughout the lyrics, there are references to various obstacles that the hero must overcome in order to complete his mission. These include fighting gangsters and snakes, navigating treacherous terrain, and engaging in tests of strength and mental acuity. Despite all of these challenges, however, the singer remains determined to save the mermaid.
However, there are also hints of absurdity and irony throughout the lyrics. For example, the singer mentions staying overnight at a Radisson hotel, which seems out of place in the context of a heroic rescue mission. Additionally, the repeated refrain of "save dat mermaid" takes on a humorous tone as the song progresses.
Overall, it seems that "Save Dat Mermaid" is a lighthearted and playful take on the classic video game hero archetype, poking fun at the genre's conventions and tropes while still celebrating the thrill of adventure and accomplishment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, what's up?
Greeting
Are you guys ready to save some mermaids?
Asking if listeners are ready to participate in mermaid-saving activities
I said are you guys ready to save some mermaids?
Repeating the question to emphasize importance
Word
Affirmative slang term
No police or this underwater beast
Neither law enforcement nor a sea creature
Gets both beheaded and filleted
Will suffer a violent fate
I’ve got no idea who this fishy mistress is
Unfamiliarity with the mermaid in question
But such is the trap I’ve laid
The scenario has been set up to capture the mermaid
Your family’s captured too, but they’ve got less to do
The mermaid's family has been captured but won't be as heavily involved
Than this random chick of the sea
The mermaid is the main priority
You beat me in round one, but this is round two
Reference to past conflict between the singer and someone else
And you’ll never make it to round three
The singer expects to come out on top of this conflict
A yo-yo strike to take down a gangster
Using a yo-yo to defeat an opponent
A snake fight, so take up the slingshot
Using a slingshot to fight a snake
A solo mission with no eskimo accolades
Completing a difficult task alone with no recognition
‘Til the way is clear - Save dat mermaid
Continuing to work towards mermaid rescue
Can’t find the vine down which I’m ‘sposed to climb
Difficulty in finding a path to follow
I have a hammer, but only on the inside
Feeling unprepared or ineffective despite having some tools
Tests of strength and of mind all serve to hide the way
Challenges are preventing the singer from reaching the mermaid
But the goal is clear - Save dat mermaid
Despite obstacles, the ultimate purpose is still to rescue the mermaid
No need to be afeared
No reason to feel scared or anxious
I’ll rescue you with my scuba gear
The singer will use their equipment to achieve the rescue
And that cool spear-shooting gun
An additional weapon to aid in the rescue
I’m staying overnight at the Radisson
The singer is staying in a nearby hotel
Everyone will cheer
Others will celebrate the successful rescue
When I rescue you with my scuba gear
Reiterating the plan to use scuba gear in the rescue effort
You’ll be one rescued-ass mermaid
After the rescue, the mermaid will be safely returned
And I’ll be wearing scuba gear
The singer will have accomplished the rescue while wearing scuba gear
A fuckin’ snake, so boomerang the blindspot
Using a boomerang to defeat a dangerous snake
Slappin’ old men because it makes me feel fine
Inappropriate or nonsensical activity
That game was fucking hard
Expression of the difficulty of the task at hand
Contributed by Gianna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@13RedCorpse
Hey, what's up?
Are you guys ready to save some mermaids?
I said are you guys ready to save some mermaids?
Word
No police or this underwater beast
Gets both beheaded and filleted
I’ve got no idea who this fishy mistress is
But such is the trap I’ve laid
Your family’s captured too, but they’ve got less to do
Than this random chick of the sea
You beat me in round one, but this is round two
And you’ll never make it to round three
Unless there’s
A yo-yo strike to take down a gangster
A snake fight, so take up the slingshot
A solo mission with no eskimo accolades
‘Til the way is clear - Save dat mermaid
Can’t find the vine down which I’m ‘sposed to climb
I have a hammer, but only on the inside
Tests of strength and of mind all serve to hide the way
But the goal is clear - Save dat mermaid
No need to be afeared
I’ll rescue you with my scuba gear
And that cool spear-shooting gun
I’m staying overnight at the Radisson
Everyone will cheer
When I rescue you with my scuba gear
You’ll be one rescued-ass mermaid
And I’ll be wearing scuba gear
Word
A yo-yo strike to take down a gangster
A snake fight, so take up the slingshot
A solo mission with no eskimo accolades
‘Til the way is clear - Save dat mermaid
Can’t find the vine down which I’m ‘sposed to climb
I have a hammer, but only on the inside
Tests of strength and of mind all serve to hide the way
But the goal is clear - Save dat mermaid
A yo-yo strike to take down a gangster
A fuckin’ snake, so boomerang the blindspot
A solo mission with no eskimo accolades
‘Til the way is clear - Save dat mermaid
Can’t find the vine down which I’m ‘sposed to climb
Slappin’ old men because it makes me feel fine
Tests of strength and of mind all serve to hide the way
But the goal is clear
That game was fucking hard
@ToxicAtom
Hidden gem of a band
@thecrowcook
this song defines like 5 years of my early gaming life. i saved dat mermaid at least a hundred times even had maps drawn out with locations for everything and what warp door led where ect.
That game was hard. Thanks for the memories
@TheWaste0Time
Easily one of the greatest surprises in a VERY long time. Great game, great memories, and one HELL of a good song giving me a sense of nostalgia and making me laugh at the same time.
@joelcaron8291
Whoa!! The lyrics match the images... Whoa!! A complete multi-media expérience!
@JayDubayu316
That game was fucking hard
@ArkThePieKing
This is honestly one of my all time favorite songs, I constantly come back to this.
@Klonny
"You beat me in round one/but this is round two/and you'll never make it to round three" Fuckin' nice.
@IIXxx_juliet_xxXII
He Klonny- you gotta klonopin? Because I could sure use one after watching this seizure inducing nonsense 😂🤣🤯
@rowerewolf
I vaguely remember borrowing this game from a friend and beating it with the help of extensive maps in Nintendo Power. Yes, that game was hard.
@TheEdgeofNine
This is one of those songs you can't just play once. It's too fucking awesome. Especially after the first listen, it easily calls for four more, at least.