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Puke It Up
Zombina and the Skeletones Lyrics
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Our cousins have a flick-knife fight
I don't know who started it
It's so retarded
Sometimes I forget
That we're not Romeo and Juliet
Oh oh, we can't be until you
Little throat and puke it up
Puke it up, puke it up
I think you've had just about enough, oh baby
Don't be touchin' other people's stuff
Come on, puke it up, come on, puke it up
Come on, puke it up
Is it so hard?
(Come on baby)
Give it back to me
Just cuz we're in rival gangs
It shouldn't mean that we can't hold hands
Honey, believe me, it was on the TV
You say that you don't understand
But there's nothing to understand
You gotta give me what I'm owed
I know it's in there somewhere
I know it's in there somewhere
I know it's in there
Puke it up, puke it up, puke it up, now now
Puke it up, puke it up, puke it up, now now
Puke it up, puke it up, puke it up, now now
Come on, puke it up, come on, puke it up,
Come on, puke it up, cuz it's my heart
(Come on, baby)
Give it back to me
(Come on, puke it up, puke it up)
Give it back to me
(I think you've had just about enough)
Give it back to me
(Don't be touchin' other people's stuff)
Give it back
Come on, puke it up, come on, puke it up,
Come on, puke it up, cuz it's my heart
(Come on, baby)
Give it back
(Come on, baby)
Give it back
(Come on, baby)
Give it back to me
The song "Puke It Up" by Zombina and the Skeletones is a satirical take on the trope of "star-crossed lovers," where two individuals from rival gangs are unable to be together because of their allegiances. The first verse introduces the violence that surrounds their weekly gatherings, as the cousins engage in flick-knife fights. The chorus then takes on a more humorous tone, with the singer demanding that their love interest "puke it up," and return what they owe to them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is owed their love interest's affection and that vomiting is the only way to cleanse themselves of their allegiances and be together.
The second verse continues the satirical theme, with the singer suggesting that their situation is similar to the story of Romeo and Juliet. However, the line "stick your fingers down your little throat and puke it up" subverts the romantic tone of the reference, and the demand for vomiting underscores the absurdity of the proposition. The bridge highlights the singer's frustration and desperation, that they know their love is in there somewhere, but only by "puke[ing] it up" can they have it.
Overall, "Puke It Up" is a tongue-in-cheek song that uses absurdist humor to make light of the trope of star-crossed lovers. The demand for vomiting is a satirical critique of the idea that allegiances, whether familial, social or societal, can stand in the way of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every Friday night
On a weekly basis, we engage in a certain activity every Friday night.
Our cousins have a flick-knife fight
During this activity, our cousins engage in a violent act of fighting with flick-knives.
I don't know who started it
I am unaware of who initiated this activity.
It's so retarded
This activity is foolish and pointless.
Sometimes I forget
There are times when I ignore the reality of our situation.
That we're not Romeo and Juliet
We cannot pursue a romantic relationship like the characters in Romeo and Juliet due to our circumstances.
Oh oh, we can't be until you
We are unable to progress forward with our relationship until a certain requirement is met.
Stick your fingers down your
You must put your fingers down your throat to complete the requirement.
Little throat and puke it up
The requirement involves inducing vomiting by sticking your fingers down your throat.
Puke it up, puke it up
I am urging you to follow through with the requirement of vomiting.
I think you've had just about enough, oh baby
I believe you have consumed enough and need to vomit to achieve our goal.
Don't be touchin' other people's stuff
While vomiting, it is important to avoid touching other people's belongings.
Come on, puke it up, come on, puke it up
I am encouraging you to complete the requirement and vomit.
Is it so hard?
I am questioning why it is difficult to complete the requirement of vomiting.
(Come on baby)
I am encouraging you to continue with the requirement.
Give it back to me
Once you have completed the requirement, you will give something back to me.
Just cuz we're in rival gangs
Our affiliation with different gangs should not prevent us from pursuing a relationship.
It shouldn't mean that we can't hold hands
Our affiliations should not limit the amount of physical affection we can share.
Honey, believe me, it was on the TV
I am trying to convince you that what we are doing is acceptable because it was shown on television.
You say that you don't understand
You claim to not comprehend our situation.
But there's nothing to understand
There isn't anything complicated about our situation.
You gotta give me what I'm owed
You owe me something that I am requesting.
I know it's in there somewhere
I am aware that what I am requesting is present and accessible.
Puke it up, puke it up, puke it up, now now
I am again urging you to complete the requirement of vomiting.
Come on, puke it up, come on, puke it up,
I am continuously encouraging you to complete the requirement.
cuz it's my heart
What you will be giving me is valuable and important to me.
(Come on, baby)
I continue to urge you to complete the requirement.
Give it back to me
Once you complete the requirement, you will give something to me.
Contributed by Anthony N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.