Story Behind The Song
Cannibal is based upon a one-sided relationship. The cannibalistic lyrics were used to dramatise and exaggerate the situation.
Song Description
A major sonic contrast between bliss and anger; while telling the story of unrequited love in a relationship. The visual imagery of cannibalism was used in order to show where each person stands in the relationship. The 'victim' (the vocalist) eventually realises his worth and escapes being the underdog.
Song Length |
4:17 |
Genre |
Electronic - Electronica, Pop - Alternative |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Heartbreaking, Blissful |
Subject |
Life, General |
Similar Artists |
Trent Reznor, Moby |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
Verse 1
I thought you loved me
But I was wrong
I thought you loved me
But I was wrong, dead wrong 'cause...
You want to eat me
Take control of me
Use and abuse this love
That was deep in me
How could you lie to me?
Chorus
You ripped my bones and tore my heart
You shook my whole dream world apart
You left my soul, bleeding so
I didn't know where I should go
Left me here, in the dark and cold
Like a damn, stupid, motherfreaking rag doll
You were nothing but a damn, stupid, spineless cannibal
Spineless... Cannibal
Spineless... Cannibal
Verse 2
You ate me
Every piece that you lacked
You consumed of me
Bit by bit
And bone by bone
Grinding my muscles
And drinking my blood
Was I, was I; nothing, nothing to you?
Where are we now?
I'm so confused
This isn't my home...
Nor my comfort zone...
Surrounded by blood
Gas chamber; common ground
Suffocating! Suffocating! I... I can't breathe!
Chorus
You ripped my bones and tore my heart
You shook my whole dream world apart
You left my soul, bleeding so
I didn't know where I should go
Left me here, in the dark and cold
Like a damn, stupid, motherfreaking rag doll
You were nothing but a damn, stupid, spineless cannibal
Spineless... Cannibal
Spineless... Cannibal
Verse 3
Choking, grieving, yearning, tossing
Making me bleed my eyes in the morning
Loathing, hating, softly breaking
Never will I feel like this any more!
Took my all, but now I'm stronger
Got my backbone back; that you lack
You'll never get another one
Quite like this
'cause now it's my time to go
Chorus
You ripped my bones and tore my heart
You shook my whole dream world apart
You left my soul, bleeding so
I didn't know where I should go
Left me here, in the dark and cold
Like a damn, stupid, motherfreaking rag doll
You were nothing but a damn, stupid, spineless cannibal
Spineless... Cannibal
Spineless... Cannibal