We Butter the Bread with Butter is a German metalcore (formerly deathcore) … Read Full Bio ↴We Butter the Bread with Butter is a German metalcore (formerly deathcore) band from Lübben (Brandenburg), Germany. Founded in 2007, the founding member Marcel Neumann was originally the guitarist in Martin Kesici's band. The band creates a very unique form of deathcore that incorporates electronic and symphonic elements. Almost all of the songs by the duo are covers of German nursery rhymes. They claim to draw influence from Waking The Cadaver, Annotations of an Autopsy and Job For A Cowboy.

Band members:
Tobias "Tobi" Schultka — vocals (2007-2010) (2019-present)
Marcel "Marci" Neumann — guitar (2007-present)
Can Özgünsür - drums (2010-present)
Axel Goldmann - bass guitar (2015-present)

Former:
Kenneth Iain Duncan - rhythm guitar (2010-2012)
Maximilian Pauly Saux - bass guitar (2010-2015)
Paul Bartzsch - vocals (2010-2019)

Discography:
2008: Das Monster aus dem Schrank
2010: Der Tag An Dem Die Welt Unterging
2012: Projekt Herz EP
2013: Goldkinder
2015: Wieder geil!
2021: Das Album

I Shot The Sheriff
We Butter the Bread With Butter Lyrics

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I Shot The Sheriff
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(but not the deputaty)

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I Shot The Sheriff
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Overall Meaning

The song "I Shot The Sheriff" by We Butter the Bread With Butter is a cover of Bob Marley's hit song. The lyrics speak of the singer shooting the sheriff but not the deputy. The song is mostly comprised of nonsensical syllables and sounds, with occasional English phrases thrown in.

One possible interpretation of the song is that it is a commentary on law enforcement and the justice system. The singer may feel that the police are corrupt or unjust, and therefore takes justice into their own hands. However, they may only target the figurehead of the system (i.e. the sheriff) and not the actual perpetrators of injustice (i.e. the deputy). This could suggest a sense of futility or helplessness in the face of systemic problems.

Another possible interpretation is that the song is simply a fun, energetic cover of a classic song. The nonsensical sounds and syllables add to the playful, punk rock vibe of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

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Jip Jip Jip Jappijaaaa
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wö dö dö oh
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jö di öh
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jö di dö dö oi
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Au
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Breeee Weeeee
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bree bree bree bree bree bree bree bree
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I Shot The Sheriff
Protagonist admits to shooting the titular character

(but not the deputaty)
Specifies that the artist did not shoot the deputy

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