Limb By Limb

I think the key to this song is not to think overmuch on the lyrics,
although I appreciate the creativity of the communism approach. To me, limb
by limb is about the band jamming out, throwing themselves over the edge
and going out into their own directions "limb-by-limb" without letting the
bottom fall out, and coming back together to make something cohesive out of
the experience. Thats the 'feel' I have always gotten from that song at
shows. I won't even try to go lyric for lyric with it, the rest of you guys
are far too good .

I agree (to some extent) about the communism content. THink about the problems
contained in a communist society: Never want my hand cut off; tactics to scare
dissenters away from defecting, etc.
                                                    Never want a hacking
cough; poor medical treatment and facilities for the common people in a
communist society
                                                    Never turn my brain to
mush; the ability of the communist machine to kill all independant thought
processes, or the ability think rationally, or on ones' own
                                                    LEft is where I always
turn, communists are said to be left wing radicals (or is it right wing)
either way it works
                                                     Always take the best
parts back, the actions of a communist government promising something and
never providing it or pulling the plug after a short and often times
unsuccessful try.

I could go on but I forget many of the words (an early 420). Anyways enjoy and
please feel frre to criticize me

--stoney (aka nathan bennett)



I feel that Limb by Limb is about communism in China.  i know this is wierd
but what the hell.  I am not listening to it right now but from memory.  They
do talk about the chinese wall.  they also talk about land reform, a key
ingredient in chinese communism.  "limb by limb" reminds me of piece by piece,
everyone coming together to make a whole, the essence of communism.  i am not
a commie but am very well versed in political science and listening to this
song made me feel this way.

Thanks,
craig