Now that I think about it, Lord of the Flies very much seems to be the basis of this song, Take these lyrics:
"And turning all against one
Is an art that's hard to teach
Another clever word
Sets off an unsuspecting herd
And as you step back in the line
A mob jumps to their feet"
Jack turned all of the boys against Ralph over the course of the book. One clever word that helped him gain his "herd" would be "beast", something he promised to protect them from. Also, consider this:
"There's someone in your way
And now someone is gonna pay
If you can't get what you want
Well it's all because of me"
Obviously, the song is narrated by Ralph. Ralph realizes here that Jack considers him the catalyst of their problems and he wants to kill him.
Oh, and obviously, "Hit 'em right between the eyes" refers to Piggy and "No more alibis, Lord of the Flies" is about as specific as you'll get.
I didn't actually like the song too much before, but now that I know this, it is much more interesting for me.
I definitely agree with you. I'm thinking that the chorus where it says, "Dance, fucker, dance, he never had a chance," is referring to the part where Jack kills Simon, since they were dancing during that scene (or something like that. It's been two years since I've read the book, so my memory on the plot are a little rusty.)
I definitely agree with you. I'm thinking that the chorus where it says, "Dance, fucker, dance, he never had a chance," is referring to the part where Jack kills Simon, since they were dancing during that scene (or something like that. It's been two years since I've read the book, so my memory on the plot are a little rusty.)
I also thought the song was so much cooler after hearing that it was referring to Lord of the Flies, thanks to reading bananaz's post.
I also thought the song was so much cooler after hearing that it was referring to Lord of the Flies, thanks to reading bananaz's post.
And the lyrics definitely say "Lord of the Flies." If you listen closely,...
And the lyrics definitely say "Lord of the Flies." If you listen closely, you'll probably hear it. I didn't notice it either until I read bananaz's post.
Yep, they were dancing. And Simon was even calling out about the man on the hill and doing the best he could to escape he just... "never had a chance"
Yep, they were dancing. And Simon was even calling out about the man on the hill and doing the best he could to escape he just... "never had a chance"
Yes, it's definitely Lord of the Flies.
Yes, it's definitely Lord of the Flies.
"See the lighting in you eyes, see 'em running for their lifes." Other than the fact that it's plural, it seems like it could be in part an obvious reference to just after Piggy is hit and Ralph starts running literally for his life, and Jack had lightning in his eyes. Also when Ralph was running and everything was burning....
"See the lighting in you eyes, see 'em running for their lifes." Other than the fact that it's plural, it seems like it could be in part an obvious reference to just after Piggy is hit and Ralph starts running literally for his life, and Jack had lightning in his eyes. Also when Ralph was running and everything was burning.
I'm a little late to the party but eh, that's may take on it.
haha yeah, when i first heard the song i though hmm, this sounds alot like a book iv read.then when it said the actual 'lord of the flies' line, i was like yeah its definately about the book. i get what you said and i totally agree, makes the song much more interesting :)x
haha yeah, when i first heard the song i though hmm, this sounds alot like a book iv read.then when it said the actual 'lord of the flies' line, i was like yeah its definately about the book. i get what you said and i totally agree, makes the song much more interesting :)x
Yes finally ive found people that actually understand this song. i try to explain it all the time. This song is totally directed towards lord of the flies and it definatley doesnt say mow them down like flies either.
Yes finally ive found people that actually understand this song. i try to explain it all the time. This song is totally directed towards lord of the flies and it definatley doesnt say mow them down like flies either.
Now that I think about it, Lord of the Flies very much seems to be the basis of this song, Take these lyrics:
"And turning all against one Is an art that's hard to teach
Another clever word Sets off an unsuspecting herd And as you step back in the line A mob jumps to their feet"
Jack turned all of the boys against Ralph over the course of the book. One clever word that helped him gain his "herd" would be "beast", something he promised to protect them from. Also, consider this:
"There's someone in your way And now someone is gonna pay If you can't get what you want Well it's all because of me"
Obviously, the song is narrated by Ralph. Ralph realizes here that Jack considers him the catalyst of their problems and he wants to kill him.
Oh, and obviously, "Hit 'em right between the eyes" refers to Piggy and "No more alibis, Lord of the Flies" is about as specific as you'll get.
I didn't actually like the song too much before, but now that I know this, it is much more interesting for me.
Absolutely ^_^ I completely agree with Kmanner. I'm glad I'm not the only one that got this.
Absolutely ^_^ I completely agree with Kmanner. I'm glad I'm not the only one that got this.
Absolutely ^_^ I completely agree with Kmanner. I'm glad I'm not the only one that got this.
Absolutely ^_^ I completely agree with Kmanner. I'm glad I'm not the only one that got this.
It's not Lord of the Flies though, the lyric is 'Mow them down like flies'.
It's not Lord of the Flies though, the lyric is 'Mow them down like flies'.
I definitely agree with you. I'm thinking that the chorus where it says, "Dance, fucker, dance, he never had a chance," is referring to the part where Jack kills Simon, since they were dancing during that scene (or something like that. It's been two years since I've read the book, so my memory on the plot are a little rusty.)
I definitely agree with you. I'm thinking that the chorus where it says, "Dance, fucker, dance, he never had a chance," is referring to the part where Jack kills Simon, since they were dancing during that scene (or something like that. It's been two years since I've read the book, so my memory on the plot are a little rusty.)
I also thought the song was so much cooler after hearing that it was referring to Lord of the Flies, thanks to reading bananaz's post.
I also thought the song was so much cooler after hearing that it was referring to Lord of the Flies, thanks to reading bananaz's post.
And the lyrics definitely say "Lord of the Flies." If you listen closely,...
And the lyrics definitely say "Lord of the Flies." If you listen closely, you'll probably hear it. I didn't notice it either until I read bananaz's post.
Yep, they were dancing. And Simon was even calling out about the man on the hill and doing the best he could to escape he just... "never had a chance"
Yep, they were dancing. And Simon was even calling out about the man on the hill and doing the best he could to escape he just... "never had a chance"
Yes, it's definitely Lord of the Flies.
Yes, it's definitely Lord of the Flies.
"See the lighting in you eyes, see 'em running for their lifes." Other than the fact that it's plural, it seems like it could be in part an obvious reference to just after Piggy is hit and Ralph starts running literally for his life, and Jack had lightning in his eyes. Also when Ralph was running and everything was burning....
"See the lighting in you eyes, see 'em running for their lifes." Other than the fact that it's plural, it seems like it could be in part an obvious reference to just after Piggy is hit and Ralph starts running literally for his life, and Jack had lightning in his eyes. Also when Ralph was running and everything was burning.
I'm a little late to the party but eh, that's may take on it.
haha yeah, when i first heard the song i though hmm, this sounds alot like a book iv read.then when it said the actual 'lord of the flies' line, i was like yeah its definately about the book. i get what you said and i totally agree, makes the song much more interesting :)x
haha yeah, when i first heard the song i though hmm, this sounds alot like a book iv read.then when it said the actual 'lord of the flies' line, i was like yeah its definately about the book. i get what you said and i totally agree, makes the song much more interesting :)x
Yes finally ive found people that actually understand this song. i try to explain it all the time. This song is totally directed towards lord of the flies and it definatley doesnt say mow them down like flies either.
Yes finally ive found people that actually understand this song. i try to explain it all the time. This song is totally directed towards lord of the flies and it definatley doesnt say mow them down like flies either.