M-Body
Voivod/Voïvod Lyrics
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Don't cough
You'll hurt my lung
Make me high and make me numb
Just do it
You won't look dumb
Square into a circle make it fit
Never mind and make sure of it
I'm way over here
I'm with you brother
Ruled by the voice that tells you
To go on and destroy those cells
Kill more 'til you make your way
No buzz day ain't no day
Chop a breathing hole in my vice
No thanks man
I'm feeling nice
A foolish heart forever young
Scrape the build-up off my tongue
Snatch up the stone hold on tight
'Til night is day and day is night
As I talk to me listening the voice
The voice inside is my singing
The lyrics of Voivod/Voïvod's song M-Body seem to be about drug addiction and the destructive path that it can lead one down. The opening lines, "Scrape the build-up off my tongue, don't cough, you'll hurt my lung," indicate that the singer is likely engaging in some form of drug use that has caused a physical reaction within their body. The following lines, "Make me high and make me numb, just do it, you won't look dumb," suggest that the individual is willing to continue using the drug, despite the negative effects it may be having on their health.
The lines, "Ruled by the voice that tells you, to go on and destroy those cells, kill more 'til you make your way, no buzz day ain't no day," further drive home the idea that this is a song about addiction. The "voice" that is mentioned may refer to the individual's inner demons, or the mental pull that addiction can have on a person. It seems as though the singer is aware of the risks they are taking, but they continue down this path regardless, with the final lines of the song reminding the listener that the "voice" inside them is their own singing.
Overall, M-Body seems to be a haunting reminder of the dangers of addiction and the toll it can take on one's health and wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
Scrape the build-up off my tongue
I need to clear my mind and speak freely without hesitation or uncertainty
Don't cough
Please don't interrupt or disrupt my thoughts or speech
You'll hurt my lung
Any interruptions or disruptions will cause me pain and discomfort
Make me high and make me numb
I need to escape reality and feel numb from the pain and sadness of life
Just do it
Please fulfill my request without questioning or delay
You won't look dumb
Don't worry about how it appears or what others may think, just help me feel better
Square into a circle make it fit
I need to make sense of something that is confusing or contradictory
Never mind and make sure of it
Forget about any doubts or concerns and be confident in your decisions
Stuffing one bird into another
Trying to force one thing inside of another that doesn't quite fit or belong
I'm way over here
I feel disconnected and alone, separated from others
I'm with you brother
I may physically be here with you, but mentally I am in a different place
Ruled by the voice that tells you
I am controlled and influenced by my own negative thoughts and self-destructive tendencies
To go on and destroy those cells
My inner voice is urging me to harm myself or others as a way of coping with pain or stress
Kill more 'til you make your way
The only way to feel better or make progress is to continue the destructive behavior, even if it means hurting others
No buzz day ain't no day
Without some kind of escape or relief, life feels empty and pointless
Chop a breathing hole in my vice
I need a way to release the pressure and tension that is suffocating me
No thanks man
I don't need your help, I can handle it on my own
I'm feeling nice
I have found a temporary escape or relief from my pain and sadness
A foolish heart forever young
Despite the pain and hardships of life, there is still a part of me that holds onto hope and innocence
Snatch up the stone hold on tight
Take hold of something solid and real in order to ground yourself and prevent getting lost in your own thoughts
'Til night is day and day is night
In my state of confusion and emotional turmoil, time has lost its meaning and everything feels upside down
As I talk to me listening the voice
I am speaking to myself, trying to make sense of the conflicting thoughts and emotions inside my head
The voice inside is my singing
Despite the chaos and pain, there is still a part of me that expresses itself through music and creativity
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