little home
jack kevorkian and the suicide machines Lyrics

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White picket fence and yeah that's me
I've got a nice mowed lawn and a family
I make a little money, got a dog with a bone
'Cause I have a little mind and a nice little home

The milkman's here, wonder what he'll bring
The kids and beaver cleaver on the tire swing
The wife's in the kitchen cookin' a roast

I like my little mind and my little home

Eat the rich and kill the poor, that's good for me
I've got a rusted yellow bucket and a case of V.D
I've got no money and I have no home
So step the fuck back and just leave me alone

The purple hearts here, wonder what they'll bring
The wife's in the bedroom having a fling
I think I'll drop it all

And head to the coast
I used to have a little mind and a nice little house

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Home" by Jack Kevorkian and the Suicide Machines portrays a stark contrast between two different lifestyles. The first verse describes the stereotypical American Dream - a white picket fence, nice lawn, family, and a simple life. The singer seems content with their little mind and nice little home. However, the second verse takes a darker turn as the singer expresses their frustration with their poverty and lack of stability. They suggest eating the rich and killing the poor, and mention having a case of V.D. They no longer have a little mind or a nice little home, and they decide to leave everything behind and head to the coast.

The lyrics can be interpreted in a few different ways. Some may see it as a critique of American society and the idea of the American Dream. The first verse represents the ideal that many aspire to, but it is ultimately unfulfilling. The second verse shows the reality of poverty and how it can lead to desperation and a desire for drastic change.

Others may see the song as a comment on the complexity of human nature. The singer seems to have contradictory desires and emotions - they are content with their little home, but also express anger and frustration. The mention of the Purple Heart and the wife having a fling adds to this complexity - the singer is not simply a victim of their circumstance, but an active participant in their own life.

Overall, "Little Home" is a thought-provoking song that challenges listeners to consider the complexities of life and society.

Line by Line Meaning

White picket fence and yeah that's me
I am the stereotype of the American Dream, with a perfect front yard and family.

I've got a nice mowed lawn and a family
I have provided a picture-perfect family environment for myself.

I make a little money, got a dog with a bone
I have a simple job and a pet that I provide for.

'Cause I have a little mind and a nice little home
I am content with where I am in life, even if it is not considered grand.

The milkman's here, wonder what he'll bring
I lead a predictable life and adhere to traditional routines, like the milkman's deliveries.

The kids and beaver cleaver on the tire swing
My children enjoy wholesome activities, like playing outside.

The wife's in the kitchen cookin' a roast
My wife fulfills her expected traditional gender role by cooking dinner for the family.

I like my little mind and my little home
I have found comfort and fulfillment in my simple life and home environment.

Eat the rich and kill the poor, that's good for me
I am indifferent to the struggles of others and only concerned with my own well-being.

I've got a rusted yellow bucket and a case of V.D
I am living a rough and impoverished life, struggling with my personal health.

I've got no money and I have no home
I have lost everything and have nowhere to turn.

So step the fuck back and just leave me alone
I am bitter and resentful, and want to be left isolated in my own misery.

The purple hearts here, wonder what they'll bring
I am jaded and cynical, and expect nothing good from others, like the charity of the Purple Heart organization.

The wife's in the bedroom having a fling
My traditional ideal of marriage has crumbled and my wife has betrayed me with infidelity.

I think I'll drop it all
I want to abandon my life and start anew elsewhere.

And head to the coast
I have a desire to escape and start fresh by the beach, where I hope to find solace.

I used to have a little mind and a nice little house
I have come to realize that my previous contentment with my simple life was not true happiness, and I am now seeking something more substantial and fulfilling.

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