Cannibals
Transit Method Lyrics
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I'm on my way to seek a savage colony
Some would call them man-eaters
The cannibals could be our saviors
The Cannibals are hungry
We will feed them with our foes
Clones are so abundant
The Cannibals are hungry
Let them feast on man-made bones
The odds are set against us
We cannot afford to lose
We sail, we swim
Remote island
We come in peace
They stare, they scream
We fear not
We march in ropes
We've lost all hope
Bound to a spit
The flames are lit
We fear not
Drawn up to roast so they can eat us alive
This is my chance to negotiate
How would you like an endless supply of food for life?
Take this technology and become the richest men alive
Cannibals are hungry
We will end the famine
Deal is signed in our blood
It cannot be broken
Cannibals are hungry
We will end the famine
The opening verse of Transit Method's "Cannibals" sets the scene for a narrative of exploration and desperation, as a group of adventurers seek out a tribe known for their cannibalistic practices. The lyrics suggest that this may be a last resort for the explorers, as they consider the possibility that the "man-eaters" may in fact be their "saviors." The following verses depict a tense negotiation between the explorers and the cannibals, with the former offering up their enemies as food and attempting to strike a deal that will guarantee their safety.
The song contains a strong critique of capitalism and the exploitation of resources, as the explorers offer up their fellow humans as meat to secure a technology that could make them rich beyond measure. The desperation of the explorers and the all-consuming hunger of the cannibals is contrasted with the indifference of the remote island and its inhabitants, who "stare" and "scream" but otherwise do not interfere in the unfolding events.
Overall, "Cannibals" is a haunting and evocative depiction of the lengths we might go to survive in a hostile world, and the ethical compromises we might make in that struggle. The song combines elements of folk storytelling, rock music, and social commentary to create a powerful and resonant narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish me well
I am embarking on a dangerous mission and need good fortune.
I'm on my way to seek a savage colony
I am traveling to find a group of people who are known for their brutality and savagery.
Some would call them man-eaters
These people are rumored to consume human flesh.
The cannibals could be our saviors
Although feared by most, the cannibals might be a solution to our problems.
The Cannibals are hungry
The people we came to meet are in need of nourishment.
We will feed them with our foes
We will offer them the bodies of our enemies to satisfy their hunger.
Clones are so abundant
We have created so many identical beings that we can no longer dispose of them all.
Bodies we cannot dispose
We have too many bodies to dispose of properly and are offering them as food instead.
Let them feast on man-made bones
We will offer the cannibals the remains of our own kind to eat.
The odds are set against us
Our chances of success are low, but we have no other option.
We sail, we swim
We are traveling across water to reach our destination.
Remote island
We are headed to a far-off island.
We come in peace
We intend to negotiate and seek cooperation with the islanders.
They stare, they scream
The islanders are surprised and frightened by our arrival.
We fear not
Despite their fear and hostility, we are undaunted.
We march in ropes
We have been captured and are being led in captivity by the islanders.
We've lost all hope
We have given up on escaping or being rescued.
Bound to a spit
We are being prepared for cooking and consumption.
The flames are lit
The cooking fire has been started.
Drawn up to roast so they can eat us alive
We are being slowly roasted while still alive to satisfy the islanders' need for food.
This is my chance to negotiate
Despite our dire situation, I see an opportunity to make a deal that benefits us.
How would you like an endless supply of food for life?
I offer the islanders a deal: we will provide a continuous stream of food in exchange for our safety.
Take this technology and become the richest men alive
In addition to the food, I offer them advanced technology that will make them wealthy.
We will end the famine
Through our agreement, we will be able to alleviate the islanders' hunger.
Deal is signed in our blood
We have made an agreement with the islanders that is sealed by our blood.
It cannot be broken
The agreement is binding and cannot be voided or undone.
Cannibals are hungry
The islanders remain in need of nourishment.
We will end the famine
Our agreement will continue to provide a solution to the islanders' food shortage.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matt LoCoco, Mike LoCoco, Danny Cruz Borja, Jr
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