Midget Saw

Song Meaning

This track paints a grim picture of a pirate's brutal end, focusing on a figure known as "Midget Saw." The opening verse sets a bizarre scene: a short man killing a monkey because it had a "belly full of loot." This immediately establishes a tone of absurd violence and greed, hinting at a world where even small creatures are targets for plunder. The core of the narrative revolves around revenge and a harsh pirate's code. The monkey, despite being killed, seems to inspire a desire for vengeance, as the lyrics state, "The monkey needs his damn revenge!" This sets up the central conflict: the pirate who wronged the monkey, and the "Midget Saw" who enacts a gruesome punishment. The most striking element is the chillingly specific nature of the "Midget Saw's" retribution. The pirate's code dictates that "both your legs must go," and the imagery of "chopped up limbs become shark bait" is visceral. The repeated phrase "Midget Saw" acts as a grim pronouncement, a name synonymous with a specific, violent fate. The pre-chorus explicitly details the method: "Slap that midget with an oar / Remove his legs, with a saw!" What makes these lyrics stick is their unflinching commitment to a grotesque, almost cartoonish, brutality. The contrast between the initial absurd setup and the detailed, violent climax creates a disturbing effect. The lyrics don't shy away from the gore, leaving the listener with a clear, albeit horrifying, image of the consequences of greed and the brutal justice served by the "Midget Saw."