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Rudy Mukta's Anthem of Resilience: Battling Fame, Art, and Glass Houses
Lyrics
I pray to the lord everyday
I express my prayers to the Lord daily.
But he turns a deaf ear my way
Despite my prayers, it seems like God ignores me.
Only celebrating mediocrity
There is a tendency to only celebrate average achievements.
Get the numbers, fuck the art, it's sodomy
Emphasizing the pursuit of numbers over artistic value, using strong language.
I shouldn't say that, I guess it's sort of mean
Acknowledging that the previous statement might be perceived as harsh.
I mean I'm not sorry 'bout my honesty
Unapologetic about being honest.
What sells makes mils, pop pills pay bills
Emphasizing the commercial success of what sells, even if it compromises artistic integrity.
You catapulted to the top, now it's all downhill
Commenting on the common trajectory of success leading to a downfall.
But fuck that
Rejecting the negative trajectory described in the previous line.
It's none of my concern
Expressing indifference towards certain matters.
What's that?
Asking for clarification on a previous statement.
They waiting for they turn
Others are patiently waiting for their opportunity.
To throw stones at a wall, sittin on top
Imagery of throwing criticism at someone who is already successful.
Laughing as they pray like religion on my downfall
Observing others reveling in one's potential downfall.
My name's doing rounds, it's a little cool
Acknowledging that one's name is gaining attention.
You look like a fool, I can't entertain
Refusing to entertain those who look foolish.
Cuz my hands are full
Too occupied to engage in meaningless interactions.
One hands got the fat rings
One hand adorned with significant rings.
One hands got the pen
The other hand holds a pen, symbolizing creativity.
Put 'em both together when I pray
Merging the two hands in prayer for patience.
For patience, amen
Reiterating the theme of patience in the face of challenges.
One hands got the fat rings
Similar to lines 18-21, emphasizing the contrast between material success and artistic expression.
One hands got the pen
Repetition of the symbolism of hands with rings and pen.
Put 'em both together when I pray
Reiteration of the act of praying for patience.
For patience, amen
Continuing the theme of patience in the face of challenges.
Cut you off like I cut my hair
Using a metaphor of cutting hair to emphasize the act of distancing from negative influences.
Don't get in the cab if you can't pay the fare
Warning against engaging in situations without being able to handle the consequences.
A whole year or a single day
Expressing indifference towards the duration of time.
Really don't care, really don't fuck with you that way
Not caring about others in a significant way.
All these bitches got a lot to say
Criticizing those who talk negatively about the speaker.
Look me in the eye and say it in my face
Challenging others to confront the speaker directly.
Put some respect on my hand when you're shaking it
Expecting respect when interacting with others.
Cuz that's the closest that you get to ever making it
Asserting that the closest others get to success is through acknowledging the speaker.
People say I blow them away
Claiming to impress and overpower others.
The bodybag is just a blow away I'd say
Using strong imagery to describe overwhelming success.
It's a funeral, murdered brutally
Metaphorically describing the competitive music industry as a funeral.
Tell your friends to write a little eulogy
Suggesting that detractors should prepare for the speaker's success.
Get my name out your mouth
Advising others to stop mentioning the speaker's name.
You thought it was a castle
Revealing the fragility of others' perception of success.
But you're living in a fucking glass house
Highlighting the vulnerability of others compared to the speaker.
I really hope that you're not alone
Expressing concern for the well-being of others.
I fight to win, and I'm coming at it with a bag of stones
Asserting a determination to succeed, using the metaphor of a bag of stones.
One hands got the fat rings
Repetition of the themes of hands with rings and pen, prayer for patience, emphasizing the importance of balance between material success and artistic integrity.
One hands got the pen
-Put 'em both together when I pray
-For patience, amen
-One hands got the fat rings
-One hands got the pen
-Put 'em both together when I pray
-For patience, amen
-One hands got the fat rings
-One hands got the pen
-Put 'em both together when I pray
-For patience, amen
-One hands got the fat rings
-One hands got the pen
-Put 'em both together when I pray
-For patience, amen
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