Minus

Beck's 'Minus': Unveiling the Dystopian Symphony of Urban Decay
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Lyrics

The last survivor of a boiled crap

The narrator is the last survivor of a challenging and unpleasant situation, likened to a boiled mess.

Another casualty with the casual frown

Another individual is mentioned as a casualty, displaying a nonchalant expression of sadness or disappointment.

The janitor vandals they bark in your face

The janitor vandals, possibly symbolic of societal disruptions, confront the listener aggressively.

Juveniles with the piles and paste

Youth with physical discomforts (piles) and adhesive substances (paste) are referenced, suggesting a troubled environment.


It's a sensation

A sensation, possibly referring to an intense experience or emotion, is highlighted.

A bankrupt corpse

A bankrupt corpse signifies a lifeless or defeated state within the context of the lyrics.

In the garbage classes

Refers to social classes residing in garbage, implying a degraded or undesirable existence.

With the crutches of frogs

The image of crutches made of frogs may represent reliance on unconventional or unreliable support systems.


Don't be confused when the fuse is up

Cautioning against confusion when faced with a critical situation (fuse being up).

And you're taking a leak into your brother's cup

Describes a disrespectful act of urinating into a relative's cup, potentially emphasizing familial dysfunction.

When the cup is filled you can run and be killed

Once the cup is full, there is a risk of danger or harm, possibly due to the accumulation of negative actions.

In the billion miles of the muscles that build

References the vastness and strength of muscles, suggesting endurance in the face of challenges.


Radiation

Evokes the idea of exposure to radiation, possibly symbolizing the impact of external forces.

Feeling the force

The narrator is feeling a powerful force, possibly alluding to a sense of empowerment or influence.

Karaoke

References karaoke, a form of entertainment, possibly indicating a superficial or artificial aspect of life.

Vomiting morons

Mentions vomiting morons, possibly criticizing societal behavior or expressing disdain for ignorance.


The scalps of zero hair on the call

Describes individuals with no hair, possibly symbolizing a lack of identity or uniqueness.

Rubbing in a blind man's running mall

Depicts a blind man running in a mall, suggesting chaos or confusion in a seemingly ordinary situation.

With the canker sores and the robot pants

References physical ailments (canker sores) and robotic elements, possibly commenting on dehumanization.

Throwing imbeciles on the window sills

Suggests the callous act of throwing foolish individuals out of a window, possibly metaphorical for societal rejection.


It's a sensation

Reiterates the earlier sensation, emphasizing a recurring intense experience or emotion.

A bankrupt corpse

Repeats the image of a bankrupt corpse, reinforcing the theme of defeat or lifelessness.

In the garbage classes

Repeats the concept of garbage classes, highlighting societal degradation or marginalization.

With the crutches of frogs

Reiterates the reliance on frog crutches, underscoring the theme of unconventional or inadequate support.

Frogs! Frogs! Frogs!

The repeated mention of frogs adds emphasis, possibly symbolizing a recurring theme or element in the narrator's experience.

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