Plump

Overfed Reflections: Distorted Maternal Metaphors
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Lyrics

He shakes his death rattle

Refers to the person experiencing the final stages of life, characterized by the sound of death.

Spittle on his bib

Describes a messy and unclean appearance, with spittle (saliva) on the person's bib.

I don't do the dishes

Expresses a refusal or neglect to perform domestic chores like washing dishes.

I throw them in the crib

Suggests a disregard for conventional responsibilities by throwing dishes into the crib instead of cleaning them.


I've eaten you

Metaphorically claims to have consumed or absorbed another person in some way.

I'm overfed

Indicates being excessively nourished or overwhelmed, possibly in a negative or unhealthy manner.

Your milk's in my mouth, it makes me sick

Describes a repulsion or discomfort associated with the person's milk, suggesting a metaphorical or literal aversion.

I've stumbled here

Implies a sense of disorientation or stumbling in life's journey.


Failed to make it mine

Expresses a failure to possess or control something desired.

They say I'm plump

Refers to being labeled as "plump," possibly commenting on physical appearance or excessiveness.

But I throw up all the time

Reveals a contradiction to the perception of being plump by mentioning frequent vomiting.

I've eaten you, I'm overfed

Reiterates the theme of being overfed and consuming someone or something.


Your milk's in my mouth, it makes me fear

Reiterates the discomfort or fear associated with the mentioned person's milk.

Do you fake it for me like I

Possibly questions the authenticity or sincerity of someone's actions or expressions.

Do you fake it for me like I

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Do you fake it for me like I

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My baby's in her arms

Introduces the presence of a baby in someone's arms.

Crawling up her legs

Describes the baby crawling up the person's legs, depicting a sense of dependence or vulnerability.

Like a liar at a witch trial

Compares the situation to a trial, suggesting judgment or scrutiny, with the person being likened to a liar.

You look good for your age

Compliments the person on looking good considering their age, possibly sarcastic or ironic.


I've eaten you

Reiterates the theme of consuming or absorbing another person.

I'm overfed

Restates the feeling of being overfed and possibly overwhelmed.

Your milk's in my mouth, it makes me sick

Expresses discomfort or sickness associated with the person's milk.

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