Lyric discussion by mixitup 

Cover art for The Sheep Song lyrics by Dresden Dolls, The

the "...cutting by numbers is kinder..." etc. is a bit like Bad Habit. maybe i'm the only on e that thinks that, but i love it. i love both songs. amazing. as to the meaning, i have no flipping idea. the raising a sheep from a lamb idea works, but i think i agree more with the 'last bit of hope' idea. don't ask me why. 'Cancerous Adversary', you're right, it reminds me of a creepy lulaby too. man its amazing.