Lyric discussion by Kingofstilport 

Cover art for Locust lyrics by Machine Head

Demmel explained the meaning behind the song, writing that it's purely metaphorical and not about the biblical Locusts. “Nothing Biblical about people coming into your life and harvesting everything from you before upping and flying away after they drain you of all they can.” It's much more about a leeching, malicious person exploiting someone for their own personal gain, rather than a literal swarm of locusts attacking a civilization.

Song Meaning
Negative
Subjective
Anger
Exploitation
Betrayal
Manipulation
Metaphor
Relationships