Salvation
Unveiling Mythic Revelations in Cannibal Ox's "Salvation
Lyrics
Guy back there called you Jésus
Guy refers to the speaker as Jésus, possibly a misinterpretation of Zeus.
He didn't say Jésus.
Clarification that the reference was to Zeus, not Jésus.
He said, hey, Zeus
The guy pronounced Zeus as Jésus.
My name is Zeus
Confirmation of the speaker's name as Zeus.
Zeus
Repetition of the name Zeus.
Yeah, Zeus! As in, father of Apollo? Mt. Olympus?
Explanation of Zeus as the father of Apollo, emphasizing identity.
Zeus, you got a problem with that?
Defensive response to the reference, challenging if there's an issue.
Fascinated in the discovery of recovering components
Expressing interest in discovering and recovering components.
Of a certainly instants analyzing captivating moments
Reflection on analyzing captivating moments in certain instances.
From going through it, searching for restitution
Search for restitution and finding refuge in a vest that causes destruction.
Find a refuge inside a vest whose design will wreck ruins
Using a vest as a metaphor for a protective barrier with destructive consequences.
Out of a bomb combining resolutions
Reference to a bomb combining resolutions.
Coming in incredibly adaptive, seeing it happen
Observing adaptive occurrences and seeing them happen.
In a set of movements to relaxed and very active
Description of movements, ranging from relaxed to very active.
Sometimes subtle interferes
Recognition of subtle interferences.
Gathering an intermission of images in a savent
Gathering images in a knowledgeable or wise manner during an intermission.
Vicious synonyms in events of diligence
Use of vicious synonyms in events requiring diligence.
With conviction willing, given with precision
Conviction and precision in willingly giving.
I came up on a shitty block
Recollection of growing up in a challenging neighborhood.
Son, you might your snot box rocked over a skully top
Warning about potential consequences if disrespected.
And if she knows something then I want some top
Expressing interest in intimate relations if someone possesses knowledge.
But if she get around, I don't want that box
Preference not to engage if someone has a promiscuous reputation.
I rather watch Ralph McDaniel's
Choosing to watch Ralph McDaniel's instead of certain activities.
And bit your finger if you touch the channel
Protecting the TV channel with a playful threat.
Too hot to hold, too cold to handle
Describing the intensity of the situation, too hot to hold, too cold to handle.
You still half steppin' in your Clerenda sandal
Noting someone's inadequate footwear (Clerenda sandal).
My knowledge of Popeye, I'm strong till the finish
Boasting about knowledge of Popeye and strength until the finish.
And I won't trip myself after I smoke spinach
Commitment not to undermine oneself after consuming marijuana.
I ain't no average rap god
Rejecting the notion of being an average rap god.
Hanging onto my halo just won't fly
Emphasizing the retention of a halo despite challenges.
Lean in so you can feel this
Encouraging closeness for a deeper understanding.
My dragon palm is the realest
Boasting about the authenticity of the speaker's skills.
The pigeon that screams is distinguish
Pointing out the distinctiveness of a screaming pigeon.
The order of the phoenix
Reference to the "order of the phoenix," possibly a metaphorical or symbolic conclusion.
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