Lyrics
They starved us, called us Marvin
Expressing a sense of deprivation and being referred to as "Marvin."
Oh, woah
Emotional expression, possibly emphasizing a feeling of distress or frustration.
Woah, woah
Repetition for emphasis on the emotional tone or significance of the situation.
They really starved us
Reiteration of the hardship of starvation, continuing the theme from line 1.
I remember when they called me Marvin
Recollection of being called "Marvin" during difficult times.
Now I want the throne, it's like nostalgia
Expressing a desire for recognition and success, likening it to a nostalgic feeling.
Give me what I own, I want it all now
Asserting the right to what is deserved or owned and a strong desire to attain it.
Till the kingdom come, I'm on the go
Commitment to pursuing goals until a significant event occurs, possibly referring to success.
We the chosen people and it's known
Identification with a chosen group, acknowledging a recognized status.
Took from our wealth and gave us loans
Highlighting an injustice of having wealth taken and replaced with loans.
The people rising up, we in the zone now
Indication of a collective uprising and a sense of empowerment.
Till the kingdom come, we on the go
Reiteration of determination and movement toward a significant event.
He gave me the truth now
Receiving or discovering a truth that is significant and transformative.
Now I'm back in the booth now, uh
Return to a creative or expressive space, possibly referring to music.
I'm spitting the truth now
Commitment to speaking the truth with conviction and authenticity.
Like I'm missing a tooth now, got to show them
Using metaphorical language to convey a strong commitment to truth-telling.
Everybody want our culture
Recognition that others desire and appropriate elements of one's culture.
Everybody on their vulture, uh
Reference to opportunistic behavior, possibly metaphorical as "vultures" symbolizing exploitation.
Got to get it like I'm posed to
Emphasis on achieving goals in a manner consistent with expectations or norms.
Got to get it like I'm posed to
Repetition for emphasis on the necessity of achieving goals.
Praising The Most High cuz He gave me the truth
Expressing gratitude or acknowledgment for receiving a significant truth from a higher power.
Most High cuz He's setting us free
Attributing freedom to a higher power, possibly the Most High.
Everybody trying to get a little sum of Yasharahla
Recognition that others seek a portion of what the speaker's group possesses.
Cuz they know we the peace
Identification with a peaceful identity, possibly in contrast to others' perceptions.
Israel, yeah we Yasharahla
Claiming an identity associated with peace and emphasizing it.
Got to rise up, we got to stand up
Call to action, urging collective action and standing up for a cause.
They chasing immortality but don't keep the commandments so
Observation that others seek immortality without adhering to moral principles.
We keep the commandments cuz we wanna live forever, uh
Commitment to moral principles as a path to achieving eternal life.
Ain't that really our purpose
Reflection on the purpose of existence, suggesting a desire for a meaningful and lasting life.
To gracefully live forever in peace
Expressing the desire for eternal peace and harmony.
They said the law was done but I have to disagree
Disagreement with the notion that laws are obsolete, possibly referencing religious or moral laws.
Look at all we've done while in our captivity
Recognition of achievements despite being in a challenging situation.
They really starved us
Reiteration of the theme of starvation, emphasizing its impact.
I remember when they called me Marvin
Recollection of being called "Marvin" during a difficult period.
Now I want the throne, it's like nostalgia
Desire for recognition and success, repeating the nostalgic sentiment.
Give me what I own, I want it all now
Assertion of the right to ownership and a strong desire to attain it, echoing earlier lines.
Till the kingdom come, I'm on the go
Reiteration of commitment to goals until a significant event occurs.
We the chosen people and it's known
Identification with a chosen group, reinforcing a recognized status.
Took from our wealth and gave us loans
Highlighting an injustice of having wealth taken and replaced with loans, mirroring earlier lines.
The people rising up, we in the zone now
Expression of collective empowerment and being in a positive state.
Till the kingdom come, we on the go
Reiteration of determination and movement toward a significant event, echoing earlier lines.
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