we're all eating each other

Juliet Ivy's song 'we're all eating each other' delves into the existential themes of life, death, and the human condition. The lyrics explore the futility of ego and the lengths to which people go to feel special and important. Ivy suggests that our attempts to validate our fantasies and deny our mortality are ultimately futile. The line 'What's the point of living without dying for an ego?' questions the purpose of life if it is solely driven by self-importance and egoistic pursuits.

The song uses vivid imagery to illustrate the natural cycle of life and death. The metaphor of decomposing into 'daffodils and dandelions' and bees using these flowers to make honey for future generations highlights the interconnectedness of all living things. This imagery serves to remind us that life is transient and that we are all part of a larger, ongoing cycle. The repetition of 'We're all eating each other' underscores the idea that life feeds on life, and that death is an integral part of the natural order.

Ivy also touches on the human tendency to deny our true nature and the randomness of our existence. The lyrics 'We don't know how to accept we're just a product of a chance' and 'less like gods but more like plants' challenge the notion of human exceptionalism. Instead, Ivy suggests that we are more like plants, part of the natural world and subject to its cycles. The song encourages listeners to embrace the inevitability of death and to find meaning in the simple, natural processes of life. By doing so, we can live more authentically and appreciate the beauty of our fleeting existence.