HOG LEG
The Melvins Lyrics
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Rap a tee take a man and send my own
Just then my harr harr
Take a send and tell it take no dess
Hog Leg-and hog
Force fed and maybe stand up stairs
She's maybe my one choice
The lyrics of The Melvins' song HOG LEG are difficult to interpret as they appear to be a collection of random phrases that are catchy but lack meaning. One possible interpretation could be that the song is about a man who is reminiscing about his past experiences and trying to make sense of his life. The reference to Stee Moanin' Ludlow could be a nod to Woody Guthrie's song "Ludlow Massacre," which was about an attack on striking coal miners in Colorado in the early 1900s. The line "Rap a tee take a man and send my own" could be a reference to taking control of one's life and making your own decisions, while "harr harr" could be a sound of laughter or a nonsensical phrase used to fill in the lyrics. "Take a send and tell it take no dess" is perhaps the most confusing line, as it is difficult to determine its meaning. The chorus of "Hog Leg-and hog" could refer to a carnal desire or lust for something or someone.
The second verse continues with the theme of desire, as the singer mentions being force-fed and standing upstairs, which could imply a desire to indulge in excess or to be in a position of power. The mention of "She's maybe my one choice" could refer to a love interest or an object of desire, and the line "Spins nice like a compass pointing North" could suggest that this desire is unchanging and constant, like the direction of North on a compass. Overall, the lyrics of HOG LEG are open to interpretation and may have a deeper meaning that is not immediately apparent.
Line by Line Meaning
Like Stee Moanin' Ludlow
Similar to a mournful Stee Ludlow, I am feeling sad and low
Rap a tee take a man and send my own
I will quickly commandeer and send away any person who tries to interfere with me
Just then my harr harr
Right at that moment, I burst into uncontrollable laughter
Take a send and tell it take no dess
I will send a message and specify that no dessert should be included
Hog Leg-and hog
A large and powerful gun, like a hog leg, that can take down anything
Force fed and maybe stand up stairs
Feed me with immense power and I may even be able to ascend stairs effortlessly
She's maybe my one choice
Out of all my options, she may be the best one for me
Spins nice like a compass pointing North.
She moves in a pleasing and steady way, like a compass always pointing towards the North
Contributed by James K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.