Cow Evil
squidbillys Lyrics
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the place between this shady sands and dust
I realise
that you must leave it fast
i'm not afraid
the bones in dunes would say you more if they're here
I will go in
a geek without fear
and the only question I could find was
WHY?
Why all chaps always find the rest in the rocks?
I walked it through
a ruined city left for many years
no means of life
still I see the tears
then I see
a little graveyard full of bodyparts
and on the hill
you saw and went for nuts!
On the hill I saw some
COWS
They quickly came up to me ready to blow up!
In the first paragraph, the singer describes arriving at a desolate and unsettling location, specifically a place between sandy and dusty areas. They realize that it is necessary to leave this place quickly, but they claim to not be afraid. The mention of "bones in dunes" suggests that there is some sort of eerie presence or history in this location. The singer refers to themselves as a "geek without fear," possibly indicating that they have a sense of curiosity and adventure despite the eerie atmosphere.
The second paragraph introduces a question that the singer ponders: why do people always seem to find solace or peace in rocky surroundings? This question suggests a contrast between the desolation and potential danger of the sandy and dusty area from the first paragraph and the sense of comfort and security that people seem to find in rocky landscapes. The question remains unanswered, leaving room for interpretation and further contemplation.
The third paragraph takes the reader on a journey through a ruined city that has been abandoned for many years. Despite the absence of signs of life, the singer notices tears, indicating that there was once emotional significance to this place. They then come across a small graveyard filled with body parts, which intensifies the unsettling and morbid atmosphere of the song. At this point, the singer mentions that someone else, possibly the listener or someone else they encountered, noticed the graveyard and went for "nuts," suggesting they had an unusual or extreme reaction.
The fourth and final paragraph introduces an unexpected element: cows. The singer sees cows on a hill, and it becomes apparent that these cows are not ordinary. They quickly approach the singer, appearing ready to explode. This bizarre and surreal image adds to the overall strangeness and unpredictability of the song. The sudden shift from discussing graveyards to unpredictable cows creates a sense of unease and leaves the listener wondering about the significance and metaphorical interpretation of these elements in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to spot
I have arrived at this particular location
the place between this shady sands and dust
the area that lies amidst these uncertain and dusty surroundings
I realise
I have come to understand
that you must leave it fast
that you should promptly depart from here
i'm not afraid
there is no fear in me
the bones in dunes would say you more if they're here
the skeletal remains within the sand would reveal further information if they were present
I will go in
I will enter into
a geek without fear
a person who is not fearful despite their peculiar interests
and the only question I could find was WHY?
and the singular inquiry that came to my mind was 'why?'
Why all chaps always find the rest in the rocks?
Why do individuals consistently seek solace among the rocky formations?
I walked it through
I traversed through it
a ruined city left for many years
a city that has been abandoned for numerous years, now in a state of disrepair
no means of life
devoid of any signs of life
still I see the tears
yet I perceive the presence of sorrow
then I see
subsequently, I observe
a little graveyard full of bodyparts
a small burial ground containing dismembered remains
and on the hill
and upon the elevated slope
you saw and went for nuts!
you witnessed this and quickly became excited!
On the hill I saw some COWS
On the hilltop, I witnessed several cows
They quickly came up to me ready to blow up!
They swiftly approached me, prepared to explode!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ilya Ivanchenkov, Pavel Kovalev, Vladimir Stoforandov
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