02. Deaf as a Bat
The Jesus Lizard Lyrics


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Utter gibbersih, except for sad sack kack arelya
Sounds like:

My baby jump off the ceiling, take a look at yourself goin' into that
I know where bevs and venchetta (baby sends antenna)
Stick out the arm and the needle
I'm an old ?? (wap-bop) feelin
?? (Snowing), it got got it got it I got you
Looking at you, sit down atop bop the footstool
Seeing into the midnight, (in the) middle of the day
Sit down (back) right over here, sit down a goddamn minute
Sitting on the wa-wall ?? (we're) ready
Not ready to say you are, sitting here in pure mania
I can't expect ?? (ta sing) this into ya
Sad sack kack arelya 'cause I know you're ?? (wrong)
Now you say ya can't find my needle,
stuck it into somehow my ?? (cookie slow)




Sweet girl ooh wah ooh wah ooh wah yah babe,
wah wah wah yah yah ooh ooh ooh ooh

Overall Meaning

The Jesus Lizard's song Deaf As a Bat is known for its chaotic, nonsensical lyrics. The opening line "Utter gibberish, except for sad sack kack arelya" sets the tone for the rest of the song. Lead singer David Yow's vocal delivery is frenzied and raw, adding to the disorienting effect of the lyrics.


Throughout the song, there are references to jumping off a ceiling, needles, and midnight in the middle of the day. The lines "Stick out the arm and the needle/I'm an old ?? (wap-bop) feelin" suggest drug use, while the line "my baby sends antenna" could be interpreted as a reference to a partner participating in the drug use.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Sad sack kack arelya," which has no clear meaning. This could be interpreted as a nonsense phrase that adds to the overall confusion of the song.


Overall, while the lyrics of Deaf As a Bat may be incomprehensible at first listen, they add to the frenetic energy of the song and capture The Jesus Lizard's signature sound and style.


Line by Line Meaning

Utter gibberish, except for sad sack kack arelya
These lyrics are mostly nonsensical, with the exception of the phrase 'sad sack kack arelya.'


My baby jump off the ceiling, take a look at yourself goin' into that
My significant other is acting irrationally, and they need to take a good look at themselves and their behavior.


I know where bevs and venchetta (baby sends antenna)
I understand the situation and can anticipate potential consequences, as if I have a sixth sense.


Stick out the arm and the needle
I'm ready to inject, indicating a drug addiction.


I'm an old ?? (wap-bop) feelin
I have a nostalgic feeling, but it's unclear what that feeling is or what it's associated with.


?? (Snowing), it got got it got it I got you
Something is happening and I understand what's going on, possibly referring to a drug deal or other illicit activity.


Looking at you, sit down atop bop the footstool
I'm observing you, but it's unclear what action you should take next.


Seeing into the midnight, (in the) middle of the day
I have a clear view of what's happening, even if it seems dark or unclear to others.


Sit down (back) right over here, sit down a goddamn minute
Take a moment to stop and reflect, possibly in response to someone else's frazzled state of mind.


Sitting on the wa-wall ?? (we're) ready
Awaiting further instructions or waiting to spring into action.


Not ready to say you are, sitting here in pure mania
Unable or unwilling to admit to feeling frenzied, but one is clearly experiencing an episode or flashback.


I can't expect ?? (ta sing) this into ya
I can't communicate or explain this clearly enough for you to understand.


Sad sack kack arelya 'cause I know you're ?? (wrong)
I'm feeling frustrated, and I know you're making a mistake or doing something wrong.


Now you say ya can't find my needle,
You're claiming that you can't locate my drug paraphernalia.


Stuck it into somehow my ?? (cookie slow)
I've stashed it somewhere and you're unable to find it, possibly in a baked good.


Sweet girl ooh wah ooh wah ooh wah yah babe, wah wah wah yah yah ooh ooh ooh ooh
A nonsensical, repetitive phrase possibly used to indicate frustration or impatience.




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