MUDDY
Embracing the Blues: Jamila Woods' Raw Reflections in 'MUDDY'
Lyrics
Motherfuckers won't shut up
Expressing frustration or annoyance with people who won't be quiet.
We been in a war, my God
Reflecting on being in a challenging or difficult situation akin to a war.
Some country shit won't cut it
Rejecting the idea that conventional, rural values are sufficient or appropriate.
He need the blues he could plug in
Desiring a musical genre, specifically blues, as an outlet for emotional expression.
Motherfuckers like him now
Observing that people like him are gaining attention or popularity.
He give 'em something to cry about
Suggesting that he provides something intense or emotionally stirring for others.
Permission to feel again
Seeking permission or acceptance to experience emotions again.
He used to play and everybody said
Recalling a time when he used to play (music), and it was positively acknowledged by everybody.
Everybody said
Repeating the idea that everybody acknowledged his playing positively.
He can shake the fire out (out)
Repetition emphasizing his ability to metaphorically shake out the fire, suggesting overcoming challenges.
He can shake the fire out (out)
-He can shake the fire out (out)
-He can shake the fire out (out)
-He can shake the fire out (out)
-He can shake the fire out (out)
-He can shake the fire out (out)
-He can shake the fire out (out)
-Ohh, ohh
Expressing a vocalization or emotion, possibly indicating a mix of frustration and resilience.
Ohh, ohh
-Oh, you stole my name
Expressing disappointment or frustration with someone who has copied or imitated him.
Now you're just a phony
-You're shootin' for the stars
-I'd rather stay muddy
-They can study my fingers
Highlighting the scrutiny he faces, indicating that others try to understand or imitate him.
They can mirror my pose
-They can talk your good ear off
-On what they think they know, they think they know
-They say now more than ever, I think they forget
Reflecting on the importance of remembering history and acknowledging past achievements.
What our history is
-What we do, what we made
-We can shake the fire out (out)
Repetition of the idea that "we" can shake out the fire, likely referring to overcoming challenges collectively.
We can shake the fire out (out)
-We can shake the fire out (out)
-We can shake the fire out (out)
-They try to shake the fire out (out)
-They can't shake the fire out (out)
-We can shake the fire out (out)
-I bet they'll shake the fire out (out)
-Ohh, ohh
Repetition of vocalizations suggesting uniqueness and the inability of others to imitate him fully.
Ohh, ohh
-Like me (they can't shake the fire out)
-Oh, like me
-Like me (they can't shake the fire out)
-Oh, no
-Like me (they can't shake the fire out)
-Oh, like me
-Like me (they can shake the fire out)
-Oh, oh, not like me
-Hoo, hoo
Concluding with an expressive vocalization, possibly conveying a sense of triumph or individuality.
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