Discover the story of the song > Wave of Mutilation – UK Surf – Pixies

The protagonist says goodbye and drives their car into the ocean, but instead of dying, they sail away on a wave of mutilation. They have had adventures like kissing mermaids and walking on the sand with crustaceans, and they could even find their way to Mariana on the wave of mutilation. The wave of mutilation repeats throughout the song as a symbol of escape and adventure.