Do You Want to Fight Me?
Venus Hum Lyrics


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Do you want to fight me
With your one good leg?
And do you think you can beat me?
Why don't you wait until you get out of bed?

Well you're throwing frantic punches at the rate of snow
If you'd break in half then you could let it go
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible, don't break

So you want to fight me
With your one good eye?
And do you think you can beat me?
Hm, well come on, come on

Well you're holding back the candy like a one year old
If you'd break in half then you could let it go
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible, don't break

Something wicked this way comes
Is it God's or is it yours?
It's a bit uncomfortable
Oh, don't kill the messenger

Well you're throwing frantic punches at the rate of snow
If you'd break in half then you could let it go
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible
Don't break my heart

So you wanna fight me?




Well, you said you want to fight me?
Come on, come on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Venus Hum's song "Do You Want to Fight Me?" are cryptic and may not be easily interpreted from first reading. However, upon closer examination, the song seems to be addressing an individual who is physically impaired in some way, perhaps due to age or illness, who is attempting to challenge the singer to a fight. The lyrics describe this person's frailty and inability to cause any real harm, and the singer seems to be both amused and somewhat sympathetic towards them, hoping that they do not get hurt in the process. The lines "Something wicked this way comes, Is it God's or is it yours?" suggest that there may be deeper issues at play, perhaps related to mortality or one's sense of purpose in life.


The song seems to be exploring themes of vulnerability and strength, as well as the way in which our bodies can betray us as we age. The playful tone of the lyrics adds a layer of irony to the situation, as the singer is clearly not taking the challenger seriously, yet there is still a sense of compassion there. The repetition of the line "You're a bit combustible, don't break" emphasizes the fragility of the situation and the importance of being gentle with ourselves and others.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you want to fight me
Are you interested in physical combat with me?


With your one good leg?
Despite having one functional leg?


And do you think you can beat me?
Do you believe you have the ability to defeat me?


Why don't you wait until you get out of bed?
Perhaps you could rest and recover before considering a fight?


Well you're throwing frantic punches at the rate of snow
You're flailing aimlessly with frequent and uncontrolled strikes


If you'd break in half then you could let it go
Perhaps it would be easier to calm down if you were to break into two pieces


You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
A metaphorical description of being trapped and chaotic within a confined space


You're a bit combustible, don't break
You seem volatile and explosive, try not to lose control


So you want to fight me
You are still keen on engaging in physical conflict with me?


With your one good eye?
Despite having only one functioning eye?


Hm, well come on, come on
Alright, let's do this then


You're holding back the candy like a one year old
You're being hesitant and childish in your actions


Something wicked this way comes
Potentially ominous circumstances are approaching


Is it God's or is it yours?
Is this situation divinely ordained or of your own making?


It's a bit uncomfortable
This may be a slightly uneasy or unpleasant experience


Oh, don't kill the messenger
Please do not blame or harm me for simply delivering the message


Don't break my heart
Please do not disappoint or hurt me emotionally


So you wanna fight me?
Are you still interested in physical altercation with me?


Well, you said you want to fight me?
You previously indicated that you desired to engage with me in combat


Come on, come on
Let's get to it then




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@VampKiller

lyrics:
Do you want to fight me
With your one good leg?
And do you think you can beat me?
Why don't you wait until you get out of bed?
And you're throwing out your punches at the rate of snow
If you break in half then you could let it flow
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible don't break
So you want to fight me
With your one good eye?
And do you think you can beat me?
Hm, well come on, come on
Now you're holding back the candy like a one-year-old
If you break in half then you could let it flow
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible don't break
Something wicked this way comes
Is it God's or is it yours?
It's a bit uncomfortable
Oh, don't kill the messenger
When you're throwing out your punches at the rate of snow
If you break in half then you could let it flow
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible don't break my heart
So you wanna fight me?
Well, you said you want to fight me?
Oh, come on, come on



All comments from YouTube:

@KoderKat

man this is a very hard song to find when the only lyric you remember is "something wicked this way comes"

@yourdailymodder

I only remembered the melody, it took a while but here i am :D

@kingkintaro969

Facts lmao i kept getting recommended the movie from the sixties

@betterleftsaid3688

😅 oh no

@ruffysmom1850

Shakespeare

@drskelebone

That Gideon vibe. :)

@VampKiller

lyrics:
Do you want to fight me
With your one good leg?
And do you think you can beat me?
Why don't you wait until you get out of bed?
And you're throwing out your punches at the rate of snow
If you break in half then you could let it flow
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible don't break
So you want to fight me
With your one good eye?
And do you think you can beat me?
Hm, well come on, come on
Now you're holding back the candy like a one-year-old
If you break in half then you could let it flow
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible don't break
Something wicked this way comes
Is it God's or is it yours?
It's a bit uncomfortable
Oh, don't kill the messenger
When you're throwing out your punches at the rate of snow
If you break in half then you could let it flow
You're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible don't break my heart
So you wanna fight me?
Well, you said you want to fight me?
Oh, come on, come on

@eineinmeier

Thanks for bringing up some venus hum-backstock, discovering finally just a few awesome gems like that one.

@rsbohn

Such bass!

@chaosopher23

March's list for stuff to buy! First heard of VH when I saw you do I Feel Love with Blue Man Group, and I was stuck ever since.

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