black mirror

Embracing Shadows: Noname's Poetic Commentary
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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Symbolic representation of outdated communication technology, implying a reluctance to connect.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.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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