Phantom Maggot
The Lillingtons Lyrics


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Phantom maggot got his look straight out of a comic book,
Phantom maggot's right on time always fighting maggot crime,
He puts maggot villains in their place disappears without a trace,
Now there's nothing more to see Phantom maggot saved the day,

You always laugh when you walk by oh yeah,
Someday he'll be a phantom fly yeah,
Someday he'll be a phantom fly-y-y oh yeah,
Someday he'll be a phantom fly-y-y oh yeah,
Someday he'll be a phantom fly-y-y oh yeah,
Someday he'll be a phantom fly-y-y...





And he'll show all you maggots what he's really made of...

Overall Meaning

The Lillingtons's song "Phantom Maggot" contains lyrics that depict the story of Phantom maggot, a fictional character who got his look straight out of a comic book. This superhero-like character is always fighting "maggot crime" and puts maggot villains in their place. In the end, Phantom Maggot saves the day and disappears without a trace. The chorus talks about how people laugh when they walk by Phantom Maggot, but someday he will be a "phantom fly" and show all the maggot villains what he's really made of.


The lyrics of "Phantom Maggot" can be interpreted in different ways, but one possible explanation is that they reflect the idea of outsiders and their struggles. Phantom Maggot is different from other people, and they laugh at him when he walks by. But he is not discouraged, and continues fighting against "maggot crime" without caring about people's opinions. In this sense, Phantom Maggot becomes a symbol of those who are marginalized and struggle to be accepted. The idea of a "phantom fly" also suggests the possibility of transformation and growth, as if Phantom Maggot is evolving into a more powerful and confident version of himself.


Line by Line Meaning

Phantom maggot got his look straight out of a comic book
The appearance of Phantom maggot is highly inspired by comic book illustrations


Phantom maggot's right on time always fighting maggot crime
Phantom maggot is always punctual and fights against crimes related to maggots


He puts maggot villains in their place disappears without a trace
Phantom maggot apprehends maggot villains and disappears without leaving any clues


Now there's nothing more to see Phantom maggot saved the day
Phantom maggot has successfully saved the day and there is nothing left to witness


You always laugh when you walk by oh yeah
People mock Phantom maggot when he passes by


Someday he'll be a phantom fly yeah
Phantom maggot aspires to become a flying hero someday


Someday he'll be a phantom fly-y-y oh yeah
Phantom maggot reiterates his desire to become a flying hero


And he'll show all you maggots what he's really made of...
Phantom maggot intends to prove his worth to all the people who had ridiculed him




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