Big Bottom

In the greater context of the film in which this song appears, a great amount of meaning can be derived from this song. Primarily we see a woman constantly compared to objects and having her assets commented on. As the film itself is a satire, the song, too, is (obviously) meant to be satirical.

I would like, however, to mention the symbolism at the end of the first verse. I think these two objects are expressive of the nature of love, both sexual and romantic. A flesh tuxedo could be considered a very disturbing thing, just as a pink torpedo could be an absurd thing. Love can be quite disturbing and often quite scary, just as it can be absurd. Love also causes people to perform in scary and absurd ways.

(This analysis was previously written for a lit class, so forgive me for sounding so trite.)

This song is so freakin' funny on more than one level. The lyrics are funny period. But what makes this song ridiculously funny his the fact that Spinal Tap is not trying to be funny they are trying to be clever and sexual. This song so hilariously parodies so many bands that tried to use clever sexual euphemisms and metaphors. The first time I heard the words "How could I leave this behind" I laughed till I couldn't breathe. Spinal Tap is just plain fun. Now all we need is a Spinal Tap type of movie to parody the horrible modern rock of today. It's sad that a semi-fictional band like Spinal Tap is more entertaining than most of todays bands.

Yeah i agree with kmk this song is just what it is a song about asses and sex.

how did you all unravel the deep hidden meaning behind this song???

This song is a disturbing meditation on the misery and existential dread of modern life and relationships. The "big bottom" refers to the dark pit of depression which pushes one toward severe mental illness ("drives me out of my mind"). The singer asks mournfully how it he can leave behind his misery.

The singer observes that the modern consumerist, hedonist media tells us that creature comforts (big cushions) will provide happiness while we toil (sweet pushing). We are told that we are dying (in deep quicksand) if we can't over-consume (a loose waistband)...or so he has read.

He describes his life's object (his "baby") as an stifling, bloody suit (a "flesh tuxedo") and imagines destroying it with explosives to get some relief from its horror.

The second verse is probably just about sex, though. Yes, we know what you mean.

A metallic send-up of "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen.

This one goes to ELEVEN!!! Great Bass

I think "Almighty" reads a little to into things. It's fucking Spinal Tap. It's about fucking big girls. No hidden meanings. Not ever song has to have some deep and powerful meaning. Some shit is just for fun.

What an anthem!

Buttsex.