Chumming the Oceans Lyrics

Lyric discussion by johnx 

Cover art for Chumming the Oceans lyrics by Archers of Loaf

My understanding is that "chumming" the waters is throwing a bunch of cut up baitfish into the sea to attract a frenzy of sharks.

It seems like this song is alluding to the decline of mankind. But then, I think most songs by intelligent artists these days are about the decline of mankind.

Song Meaning