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Rotten World Blues
Eels
Well i went walking
Out yesterday
A man was carrying a sign that says
"the world is gonna end tomorrow"
Hey buddy, got a nickel i can borrow?
This rotten world's gonna chew you up
Swallow you whole and then spit you back out
The sooner you recognize this simple fact
Then this rotten world gives you what you lack
Ol' miss headtrip
She's gettin' down
You don't see her much walking 'round town
Well you could say that she needs a little lovin'
Looking for a light with her head in the oven
This rotten world's gonna chew you up
Swallow you whole and then spit you back out
The sooner you recognize this simple fact
Then this rotten world gives you what you lack
Miss kovaleva
She's lookin' good
Walkin' her ass through the neighborhood
She knows something that you don't know
Something she learned about a long time ago
This rotten world's gonna chew you up
Swallow you whole and then spit you back out
The sooner you recognize this simple fact
Then this rotten world gives you what you lack
This rotten world's gonna chew you up
Swallow you whole and then spit you back out
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Rotten World Blues by Eels is a poignant reflection on the darker aspects of modern life and society. The song conveys a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the world's injustices and the superficiality often found therein. Key themes include societal decay, personal despair, and a longing for greater meaning and authenticity in life. Particularly poignant moments in the song highlight feelings of alienation and the struggle to find hope amidst a perceived grim and 'rotten' world.
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