Paper Machete
Paper Machete

Queens of the Stone Age - Paper Machete Lyrics

Dive into the gritty world of deception and betrayal, where facades are as fragile as paper machetes. This song is a raw portrayal of an individual's struggle with dishonesty in their relationships. The protagonist feels cornered by society's expectations and… Read more

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Paper Machete Lyrics

They're out to get you aren't they?
The kids, the man, the chicks, the breaks
They don't care what you think anymore
It doesn't matter anyway
Joan of Arc, victim, perpetrator
Just a paper machete

The truth is just a piece of clay
You sculpt, you change, you hide then you erase
You think you're brave? All the plans you made
Behind my back and from far away?
Truth is, face to face, you're a coward
Sharp as a paper machete

Now I know you'd use anything, anyone
To make yourself look clean
In sickness, no vows mean anything
So long cruelty
So long, too late
So long, my love is dead

Is there nothing you cannot replace?
You speak lioness and damsel in distress so fluently
Does your every single relation end in pain and misery?

You're a paper machete
You're a paper machete

Writer(s): Dean Fertita, Jon Theodore, Joshua Homme, Michael Shuman, Troy Van Leeuwen
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Paper Machete?

Dive into the gritty world of deception and betrayal, where facades are as fragile as paper machetes. This song is a raw portrayal of an individual's struggle with dishonesty in their relationships. The protagonist feels cornered by society's expectations and false personas, symbolized by 'the kids, the man, the chicks,' who no longer value authenticity. The term 'paper machete' is a clever metaphor for these deceptive tactics that are sharp but ultimately weak and easily torn apart. It also points to individuals who portray themselves as victims or heroes - 'Joan of Arc,' but their reality is far from it. The track ends on a note of bitter acceptance - love can die under such circumstances, leaving behind only emptiness and regret. #Deception #FragileFacades

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