Maggot Brain

"This song is definitely about war, specifically the Vietnam war. Even without listening to the lyrics, I can somehow feel that it is about the sad meaning of war - that's what makes this song so special to me.

"For ya'll knocked her up" means it was everyone's fault, not just specific individuals.

"I have tasted the maggots..." means the narrator has been in war and has seen it all. He is not offended that he had to kill. He knew that it was either the enemy or him - "for I knew I had to rise above it all or drown in my own shit."

Incredible song."