Territory
Reclaiming Time and Facing the Inevitable with Grave Heist's 'Territory'
Lyrics
Time is not our friend
Time is not on our side, working against us.
We lose it time and time again
We repeatedly lose time, facing setbacks.
And I'm like them and I pretend
The speaker identifies with others and pretends, possibly putting on a facade.
That we won't face a bitter end
An acknowledgment that a difficult or unfortunate conclusion is inevitable.
I'd trade my soul to hear you speak
The speaker expresses a willingness to sacrifice deeply for genuine communication.
Like you're not fake, like you're not weak
Desire for authenticity, seeking communication free from deceit and weakness.
I ride this wave of casualties
Riding a wave of casualties, possibly dealing with the aftermath of challenges.
My mind's not made its half asleep
The speaker's mind is in a state of partial wakefulness, not fully engaged or decided.
Grave Heist!
Introduction of the band or a strong statement ("Grave Heist!").
Hudson Valley, New York mother fucker!
Geographical shoutout to Hudson Valley, New York.
Let's get it!
A call to action or excitement ("Let's get it!").
Move!
Command to move, possibly intensifying the energy of the song.
Put an end to it all
A desire or call to put an end to something significant.
we are not the same
Emphasizing differences from others.
I choose to fight the game
The speaker chooses to confront challenges or obstacles.
Can't break the heat
A warning or acknowledgment of the intensity of the situation.
Stay away from the street
Advising to avoid danger or conflict.
We all gotta eat
Highlighting the necessity of survival ("We all gotta eat").
I'm not the one you thought
The speaker is not what others expected, and they don't care.
would give a shit, but I'm over it
Expressing indifference or moving past a situation that once mattered.
This shit won't last a New York minute
Suggesting that the current situation won't last long in the fast-paced environment of New York.
I'll be my life that you'll regret it!
Confident prediction that the other party will regret their actions.
Territory!
A declaration of territory, asserting control or dominance.
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