MEMENTO MORI
Memento Mori: Unveiling Life's Sinister Tapestry
Lyrics
They wanna see me dead in the dirt like a zombie
Expressing a desire for the speaker's demise, likening it to a zombie in the dirt.
Picture me running till my body drop hit concrete
Imagining the speaker running until exhaustion, emphasizing a relentless pursuit until collapse.
She got her head on my chest, can't hear a heart beat
Describing physical closeness, but highlighting emotional distance, suggesting a lack of connection.
Since I can read deceit on your lips, so you must be
Perceiving deception from someone, indicated by reading deceit on their lips.
Burning in a river of fire when the Lord speaks
Evoking a vivid image of divine punishment with references to fire and the Lord speaking.
Devil creeping on you, you're tripping when the floor creaks
Creating a tense atmosphere with the presence of the devil and floor creaks, hinting at paranoia.
Murderous techniques, mama gave birth to a killer
Describing the speaker's origin, attributing birth to a killer, possibly exploring themes of violence.
The blood of Christ, I'm so obsessive with liquor
Expressing an obsessive relationship with liquor and drawing a symbolic connection to the blood of Christ.
Thanks to Adam and Eve, I eat the fruits of my labor
Acknowledging the consequences of Adam and Eve's actions and embracing the results of personal efforts.
Till I'm dead in my grave, I'm only known as a sinner
Defining the speaker's identity primarily as a sinner until death.
Demons stop and they wave, and so I never considered
Ignoring demons' greetings, suggesting a refusal to entertain negative influences.
Another shadowy figure, just treating me like a nigga
Addressing a shadowy figure treating the speaker unfairly based on race.
I was runt of the litter, I looked myself in the mirror
Reflecting on a challenging past, considering oneself as the runt of the litter.
Saw a God staring back at me, then he turned to a shimmer
Experiencing a transformative moment, recognizing divinity within oneself.
And so I prayed before dinner, asked the Lord to deliver me
Engaging in prayer, seeking deliverance from worldly temptations symbolized by "titties with glitter."
From these titties with glitter, I treat this world as a casualty
Viewing the world as a casualty, implying a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Life in reverse like you was Benjamin Button
Describing a life in reverse, invoking the imagery of Benjamin Button, suggesting unusual life experiences.
I mean, I fell from the sky and then I hit the ground running
Recalling a rapid descent to the ground after falling from the sky, indicating a sudden entry into the world.
Who put the nails in my coffin, got spirits pushing and shoving
Pondering the forces that led to the speaker's predicament, referring to spirits and their influence.
To get a taste of what I got in the oven
Describing the intensity of desire or ambition, using the metaphor of what's "in the oven."
Don't kick the bucket, you wonder why all of a sudden
Advising against death, questioning the sudden nature of events and the consequences of one's actions.
Got the knife in your stomach, no discussion a nigga seeing red
Portraying a violent scene with a knife in the stomach, emphasizing conflict and danger.
I'm pulling strings like a puppet, so while I chill at the summit
Asserting control over circumstances, likening the speaker to a puppeteer pulling strings.
I'll be thinking about what my granny said
Reflecting on the wisdom of the speaker's grandmother while contemplating life.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart
Quoting a biblical verse (Proverbs 3:5-6) emphasizing trust in the Lord.
And lean not on your own understanding
Encouraging reliance on divine guidance rather than personal understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him
Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the divine in all aspects of life.
And he shall direct thy path
Promising divine direction for those who acknowledge and trust in the Lord.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Referencing the specific biblical verses that reinforce the theme of trusting in the Lord.
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