Civilized Worm

sweet, first comment. Im not sure exactly what this song means, i think its about him going to a certain place and not finding his place there, and he's weak, so he waits to go back home, fuckin awsome song

Try this:

We move on Man, I would like to gamble I came with my poor four eyes Crawling, weakling wanting My favorite come and lie here

Under my bed, A demon cut my fingers (Or deep under my fingers?)

With all my hands and needs in times of winding We Knight. . . It's only when we civilize that worm For vagrant times we need it What secret of your knowing Is there beginning?

Fine chance to be a Believer Believe it His widow's missed his growing cold. . .cold. . .cold Set sail and hide your handywork And lies You're going home.

Wait Wait Wait Wait

Fine chance to be a believer Believe it This widow's nest is growing cold. . cold. . .cold. . . Set sail and hide your handywork And lies You're going home

Wait Wait Wait Wait

Fine chance to be a believer Believe it His Widow's missed his growing cold. . .cold. . .cold. . . Set Sail and hide your handywork And lies You're going home

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I think it's about war, accusing a retreating, defeated side asking them if they feel guilt for throwing away it's people's lives on a hopeless cause.

I think the title is a reference to "The Conqueror Worm" by Edgar Allen Poe. In it, the hero of a divine play is decided to be the title creature, that destroys humanity (and the mimes who act out the play).

We try to "Civilize that worm," try to make the destruction of humanity seem civilized.

Pretty dark stuff, I think that "A Senile Animal" is one of the Melvins' angriest albums. A good one two. Great double drum solo at the end of this particular one too.

I feel it's about touring, constantly being on the road and how going home seems alien. Referring to someone's "widow" because their significant other is left at home and seen only then. And how they have to change their habits and get right in the last few days of the tour to re-learn how to behave.

Great title! Would be good as a band name..