The Beast
The Popes Lyrics
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You can hear some wicked music as the devil (treats?) the mix
And if you dare to venture where the Tennessee waters flow
On a mattress in the corner, you'll find the legend from Mayo
Aside the piles of dishes, and the charred remains of priests
Underneath the bedclothes, between the mouldy sheets
Lies the mother of all pluckers, the high priest of freaks
The legend on the mattress, is the man they call "The Beast."
The Popes's song "The Beast" narrates a chilling tale about a man referred to as 'the Beast.' The song takes place in the ominous setting of Rosie's Pub, where at night, eerie music can be heard coming from a room with the number '666' on it. The lyrics then suggest that for those courageous enough to follow the music, they will find themselves at the banks of Tennessee waters. Among the charred remains of priests and piles of dishes, a mattress on which 'the Beast' rests can be found. The man is described as the 'high priest of freaks' and the 'mother of all pluckers.' The lyrics paint a vividly haunting image of 'the Beast' - a man who is feared and revered in equal measure.
The song speaks to themes of fear, power, and control. 'The Beast' is a character who holds a great deal of influence over the people in Rosie's Pub, particularly in the room with the number '666' on it. He is described as having an almost supernatural or mystical ability, referring to him as 'high priest' and 'mother of all pluckers.' The reference to 'pluckers' suggests that he may be a musician, but the lyrics leave much to the imagination, leaving listeners to interpret and understand the character of 'the Beast' in their own way. Ultimately, the song leaves us with a sense of unease - a reminder of the often-unseen forces that can hold sway over our lives and communities.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night in Rosie's Pub in a room marked 666
In the late hours of the night, there's a place called Rosie's Pub, and inside there's a room marked with the infamous '666' associated with the devil.
You can hear some wicked music as the devil (treats?) the mix
The music being played in the room is wicked, as if the devil himself is mixing the tracks.
And if you dare to venture where the Tennessee waters flow
If you're brave enough to venture to where the Tennessee waters flow, you might find yourself at Rosie's Pub.
On a mattress in the corner, you'll find the legend from Mayo
In one corner of the room, there's a mattress where the infamous legend from Mayo can be found.
Aside the piles of dishes, and the charred remains of priests
Nearby the piles of dishes and the blackened remains of priests, there's something else present in the room.
Underneath the bedclothes, between the mouldy sheets
Beneath the bedclothes and between the moldy sheets on the mattress, something lurks.
Lies the mother of all pluckers, the high priest of freaks
On the mattress lies the ultimate master of playing music, known as the high priest of freaks.
The legend on the mattress, is the man they call "The Beast."
The person on the mattress is the infamous man known as 'The Beast,' who is known for his unparalleled skills playing music.
Contributed by Max M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.