HOG LEG
The Melvins Lyrics


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Like Stee Moanin' Ludlow
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
Spins nice like a compass pointing North.





Overall Meaning

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




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