Haffi Fall Down
Rise and Fall: A Poetic Warning Against Power and Greed
Lyrics
The man on top there, him haffi fall down
The person currently in a position of power or success will eventually face a downfall.
For how him got there, him haffi fall down
Regardless of how they achieved their position, their fall is inevitable.
Him nah wan stop there, him want it all now
They are relentless in their pursuit of everything they desire at present.
But sooner or later even body-guards’ll let their guards down
Even those protecting or supporting them will eventually become vulnerable.
The man on top there, him haffi fall down
Reiterating the inevitable downfall of the person in power.
For how him got there, him haffi fall down
Highlighting the certainty of their eventual decline, regardless of their path to success.
Him nah wan stop there, him want it all now
They are determined to continue striving for everything they want right now.
But sooner or later even body-guards’ll let their guards down
Even those protecting them will eventually lower their guard.
No need to worry man you’ll always get by. It’s just your people on the streets who’ll have to suffer yeah. You never go hungry and you sleep well every night. It’s just your people who can’t afford a supper
Assurance that the person will continue to do well, but their actions negatively impact others, particularly those on the streets who suffer.
And there’s one reserved for your head. One to bore through your brain til ya dead, so you don’t wake up tomorrow to cause more pain and suffering to spread. The last gift you’ll get’s made of led and it goin fly out a barrel
There's a grim consequence awaiting the person—violence and death that will put an end to their ability to cause further suffering.
The man on top there, him haffi fall down
Reiteration of the inevitable fall of the powerful individual.
For how him got there, him haffi fall down
Regardless of the means used to attain power, a downfall is certain.
Him nah wan stop there, him want it all now
Expresses the relentless pursuit of their desires by the person in power.
But sooner or later even body-guards
The inevitability that even their protectors or allies will abandon them.
They’ll run away, they’ll run away, they’ll run away, they’ll run away
Emphasizes the eventual flight or desertion of those protecting the powerful individual.
You’re only in it for your best interest. Pretending that you care when really you couldn’t care less. You’re spreading sufferation from behind a desk, and one thing is for sure these people can’t go take no more
Accusation that the person in power is self-serving, pretending to care while causing suffering from a position of authority.
And there’s one reserved for your head. One to bore through your brain til ya dead, so you don’t wake up tomorrow to cause more pain and suffering to spread. The last gift you’ll get’s made of led and it goin fly out a barrel
Reiterating the violent fate awaiting the powerful person, preventing them from causing more harm.
The man on top there, him haffi fall down
Repetition highlighting the inevitable downfall of the powerful figure.
For how him got there, him haffi fall down
Reiterating that regardless of how they reached the top, they will fall.
Him nah wan stop there, him want it all now
Emphasizes the relentless pursuit of desires by the individual in power.
But sooner or later even body-guards
Assumes that even their protectors will eventually abandon them.
They’ll run away, they’ll run away, they’ll run away, they’ll run away
Repetition emphasizing the desertion of those protecting the powerful figure.
Embrace the taste you’re in the place to be. They’re gonna turn it to waste you just wait and see. The same things you take oh so sacredly to them are worth just as much as dust. You can’t tell me that bombing is the right solution. That’s like trying to save our ozone by causing more pollution, like using gasoline to try and out a fire, that’s like trying to fix a flat by flattening another tire. It sounds silly I know but y’all look silly to me, like a bunch of little kids acting ridiculously. Do something about your 40 million illiterate and I mean that literally you got more problems in Little Italy, Sadam was just Little League
Challenges the person in power, questioning their actions and suggesting that their values are meaningless and destructive.
The man on top there, him haffi fall down
Reiteration of the inevitable downfall of the powerful individual.
For how him got there, him haffi fall down
Regardless of their methods, they will face a fall from their position of power.
Him nah wan stop there, him want it all now
Expresses their relentless pursuit of their desires.
But sooner or later even body-guards’ll let their guards down
Even those protecting them will eventually become vulnerable.
The man on top there, him haffi fall down
Reiteration of the inevitable downfall of the person in power.
For how him got there, him haffi fall down
Regardless of how they got there, their fall is certain.
Him nah wan stop there, him want it all now
Expresses their relentless pursuit of their desires.
But sooner or later even body-guards
Even those protecting them will eventually become vulnerable.
They’ll run away, they’ll run away, they’ll run away, they’ll run away
Repetition emphasizing the inevitable desertion of their protectors.
They’ll run away, they’ll run away, they’ll run away, they’ll run away
Further emphasis on the abandonment or fleeing of those protecting the person in power.
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