Servant And Master
Voldemort Lyrics


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Wormtail, Wormtail, little rat
Why do you look so sad?

It was fear that brought you back
Loyalty and brains you lack
Now make sure that I come back
Or you'll be Nagini's snack
Wormtail, Wormtail, little rat
Why do you look so sad?
Worried 'bout your balding head?
Or did your master treat you bad?

Wormtail, Wormtail, little sneak
As a little mouse so meek
Shut your mouth when I speak
Serve me, you nine-fingered freak

Obedience is all there is
Your loyalty is selfishness
All your work is eyeservice
Your devotion cowardice

Wormtail, little rat
You really shouldn't look so sad




Don't you lose your balding head
I'm your master, not so bad

Overall Meaning

In Voldemort's song "Servant and Master," he speaks directly to Wormtail, a loyal follower who lacks intelligence and bravery. Voldemort reminds Wormtail that it was fear that brought him back to his master and warns him to ensure that he comes back to life after he dies or else he will be Nagini's snack. Voldemort mocks Wormtail's balding head and questions whether his master has mistreated him or not. Ultimately, Voldemort's message to Wormtail is clear - obey and serve him without question, or face the consequences. Wormtail's loyalty is seen as selfishness and his devotion viewed as cowardice in the eyes of Voldemort.


Line by Line Meaning

Wormtail, Wormtail, little rat
Voldemort greets his servant, Wormtail, in a mocking tone, emphasizing his low status as a rat


Why do you look so sad?
Voldemort questions Wormtail's emotional state to establish his dominance over him


It was fear that brought you back
Voldemort suggests Wormtail's return was based on fear rather than loyalty, reminding him of his weakness


Loyalty and brains you lack
Voldemort insults Wormtail's intellect and loyalty to further assert his power over him


Now make sure that I come back
Voldemort commands Wormtail to ensure his safe return, reminding him of his duty and dependence on him


Or you'll be Nagini's snack
Voldemort threatens Wormtail with Nagini's deadly bite if he fails to fulfill his duty, reminding him of his potential consequences


Worried 'bout your balding head?
Voldemort taunts Wormtail about his insecurities to maintain his psychological dominance


Or did your master treat you bad?
Voldemort asks a rhetorical question to undermine Wormtail's potential disloyalty, painting himself as the better alternative


Wormtail, Wormtail, little sneak
Voldemort likens Wormtail to a small, cowardly creature as an insult to his personality and character


As a little mouse so meek
Voldemort continues to belittle Wormtail, casting him as a timid, powerless animal he can control


Shut your mouth when I speak
Voldemort silences Wormtail to assert his authority over him, demonstrating his power to humiliate him


Serve me, you nine-fingered freak
Voldemort demands Wormtail's loyalty, insulting him for his physical deformities and lack of worthiness


Obedience is all there is
Voldemort tells Wormtail that his only value is in his obedience, reducing him to a mere tool


Your loyalty is selfishness
Voldemort accuses Wormtail of being loyal only for his own benefit, to reinforce his control over him


All your work is eyeservice
Voldemort suggests that Wormtail only works when he's being watched, calling attention to his low status and lack of autonomy


Your devotion cowardice
Voldemort asserts that Wormtail's devotion to him is a cowardly act, justifying his mistreatment of him


You really shouldn't look so sad
Voldemort continues to taunt Wormtail, implying he has no reason to feel sadness in his service to Voldemort


Don't you lose your balding head
Voldemort repeats his earlier taunt about Wormtail's hair loss, reminding him that he has little else to be proud of


I'm your master, not so bad
Voldemort offers a backhanded compliment to Wormtail, suggesting that he's better off serving him than anyone else




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