prjio307 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 It would seem that many people (more than I would have ever expected) on these boards do not understand this line and think it to be poor lyrics because they do not get the reference. I thought I would make a thread and try to clear this up for people since I see the confusion a lot and no one ever seems to explain it for the people who are confused beyond simply saying "it's a Peter Pan reference" which I'm sure is frustrating for people. Basically Captain Hook, the villain of Peter Pan, had his hand eaten off by a crocodile who, during the struggle, also swallowed a clock. So whenever the crocodile is around, his stomach makes an audible ticking sound, which terrifies Hook. As a result, whenever he hears clocks ticking, Hook is paranoid and terrified because he thinks that the crocodile is back to eat the rest of him! It is a metaphor for paranoia that someone is out to get you. I hope this clears things up for those of you who simply thought the line was nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderXyl42 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 That does help actually, lol. Every time I listen to this song I'd think to myself, 'now I KNOW this line means something!' but I could never get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prjio307 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 You're welcome :). Just glad to be of service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderXyl42 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I think this song gets a lot of undeserved hate in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prjio307 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Yeah it really does. It's one of my favorites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I love this song too! :D I hope more people who don't understand the line will see this thread and understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I think this song gets a lot of undeserved hate in general I have not felt the hate. :stunned: IT IS one of the BEST songs on MX. One of which I'd choose to hear live. It is also the most U2-esque CP song ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderXyl42 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I have not felt the hate. :stunned: IT IS one of the BEST songs on MX. One of which I'd choose to hear live. It is also the most U2-esque CP song ever. I've just noticed a lot of people saying things like "I hate MM" and "It doesn't deserve to be on the album" etc. idk maybe these people are just the minority :D Also, I've heard it live, and it was kick-ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermassiveCPnerd Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Wow thanks for posting that! Must admit, I've really been wanting to know what that meant! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermassiveCPnerd Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I love how CP's songs always have so much meaning...they're so deep!! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck kottke Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 There's a double entendre I think, it seems to me to refer to those corrupt power elites and their tendency to use spying, cameras, and internet surveillance to damage citizen's rights, detain people, and do much worse. Egypt's "crocodiles", America's "alligators", all similar in nature. ;)Who Are The 1%? Vote on it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-the-scientist Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Basically Captain Hook, the villain of Peter Pan, had his hand eaten off by a crocodile who, during the struggle, also swallowed a clock. So whenever the crocodile is around, his stomach makes an audible ticking sound, which terrifies Hook. As a result, whenever he hears clocks ticking, Hook is paranoid and terrified because he thinks that the crocodile is back to eat the rest of him! It is a metaphor for paranoia that someone is out to get you. Thanks for the explanation! I was one of the people who just glossed this lyric over as a Peter Pan reference, but now I can understand it more fully in the wider context of the lyrical theme of Major Minus. Funny enough "Hear those crocodiles ticking, they go ticking round the world" is probably the lyric on MX that sticks most in my head for some reason. And I can't believe how anyone can hate on this song, for me it's the best on the album alongside Up In Flames! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderXyl42 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thanks for the explanation! I was one of the people who just glossed this lyric over as a Peter Pan reference, but now I can understand it more fully in the wider context of the lyrical theme of Major Minus. Funny enough "Hear those crocodiles ticking, they go ticking round the world" is probably the lyric on MX that sticks most in my head for some reason. And I can't believe how anyone can hate on this song, for me it's the best on the album alongside Up In Flames! From the hate that I've seen it's mostly complaints about the production and the vocal distortion they used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Waaah it makes sense now, thank you for explaining it! :cheesy: Since I've never watched Peter Pan I had no idea what that lyric meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 It would seem that many people (more than I would have ever expected) on these boards do not understand this line and think it to be poor lyrics because they do not get the reference. I thought I would make a thread and try to clear this up for people since I see the confusion a lot and no one ever seems to explain it for the people who are confused beyond simply saying "it's a Peter Pan reference" which I'm sure is frustrating for people. Basically Captain Hook, the villain of Peter Pan, had his hand eaten off by a crocodile who, during the struggle, also swallowed a clock. So whenever the crocodile is around, his stomach makes an audible ticking sound, which terrifies Hook. As a result, whenever he hears clocks ticking, Hook is paranoid and terrified because he thinks that the crocodile is back to eat the rest of him! It is a metaphor for paranoia that someone is out to get you. I hope this clears things up for those of you who simply thought the line was nonsense. you explain it perfectly!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovechriss Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I've never seen Peter Pan, so thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesterJulia#42 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 It would seem that many people (more than I would have ever expected) on these boards do not understand this line and think it to be poor lyrics because they do not get the reference. I thought I would make a thread and try to clear this up for people since I see the confusion a lot and no one ever seems to explain it for the people who are confused beyond simply saying "it's a Peter Pan reference" which I'm sure is frustrating for people. Basically Captain Hook, the villain of Peter Pan, had his hand eaten off by a crocodile who, during the struggle, also swallowed a clock. So whenever the crocodile is around, his stomach makes an audible ticking sound, which terrifies Hook. As a result, whenever he hears clocks ticking, Hook is paranoid and terrified because he thinks that the crocodile is back to eat the rest of him! It is a metaphor for paranoia that someone is out to get you. I hope this clears things up for those of you who simply thought the line was nonsense. Aah... Thank you:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainystrawberry Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Great explanation!! This is song is so underrated :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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