And hey there little sexy pig, you made it with a man And now you've got a little kid with hooves instead of hands.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Banhart sings whimsically about a relationship and a child with unusual traits.
- In plain terms
- You made a baby with hooves after being with me.
- What can you take from it?
- Artistic expression can use absurd imagery for meaning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does this song represent?
- How do artists use metaphor?
Another view
The meaning is obscure and open to interpretation.
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