Lyrics
Yo
Introduction, a casual greeting or acknowledgment.
She's a shadow walker, moon stalker, Black author
Describing a mysterious and elusive person who navigates in the shadows, highlighting Black identity and authorship.
Librarian, contrarian
Depicting the person as a librarian who challenges mainstream opinions or beliefs.
The state say we dead, we say we not
Defiance against societal declarations of death, asserting resilience and existence.
That's my bitch, I believe my sister
Affirming a strong bond with a female companion, emphasizing sisterhood.
There are no winners
Rejecting the idea of winners, possibly addressing the lack of clear victories in life.
We smokin' positivity like dust, trust
Metaphorically smoking positivity, expressing a coping mechanism or escape.
Angels never fucked with us
Suggesting a lack of divine intervention or protection, feeling abandoned.
Shadowbox the sun down 'til sundown
Engaging in a metaphorical fight against the sun's negativity until sunset.
Lynch town
Reference to historical violence, possibly Lynch town symbolizing racial tension.
Burnin' in the rearview while I'm drivin' with a clear view
Reflecting on the past with clarity while moving forward.
As a socialism sister
Identifying as a socialist and female, exploring the challenges of this identity.
Am I supposed to feel this different?
Questioning the expected emotional impact of social change or progress.
Like my rent's paid? The devil's dead
Feeling a transformative shift, possibly financial stability and overcoming adversity.
Yeah
Reiteration or emphasis on the previous lines.
She is the Wilson to my Cast Away
Comparing a close relationship, finding support and companionship in someone like Wilson in "Cast Away."
Shaggy beard aftershave
Describing physical appearance with a laid-back style, not conforming to societal norms.
Prickle chin, that's okay
Acceptance of unconventional traits or appearances.
Gender is dimension one
Introducing a philosophical perspective on gender as a dimension.
We live in dimension four
Acknowledging the complexity of existence in multiple dimensions.
The floor became an afterthought
Minimizing the importance of the floor, suggesting a detachment from earthly concerns.
My cordless phone a bag of rocks
Symbolic representation of outdated communication technology, implying a reluctance to connect.
I'll call you when I have some pennies
Financial struggles, promising connection when resources allow.
Semi-automatic Benny
Referencing a firearm, possibly as a metaphor for personal struggles.
Butcher been a pressure cooker and a looker
Describing a person as both resilient and attractive.
Yeah, I'm cute and compassionate
Expressing a duality of being both cute and compassionate.
Flakey as a bitch, the witch inside the broom
Describing inner conflict and inconsistency using witch imagery.
Motion sick, driftin' in and out of consciousness like the rappers do
Experiencing a state of confusion or instability, comparing to the behavior of some rappers.
She a rapper too
Revealing another aspect of the person as a rapper, completing the narrative loop.
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