Forever
Eternal Echoes: Unveiling Social Commentary in 'Forever'
Lyrics
Good Lord, Jesus Christ, have mercy
Expressing a plea for mercy from Jesus Christ.
He a demon on tracks, you hear them damn verses?
Describing someone as a talented and intense rapper with demonic qualities.
This motherfucker the Devil, he screamin' and cursin'
Characterizing the rapper as a rebellious figure akin to the Devil, using strong language.
I'm pullin' pistols in public, puttin' them on every person
Claiming to openly carry guns in public and threatening individuals.
Rap's Rasputin, I'm pullin' pumps on pompous ass preachers and shootin'
Comparing oneself to Rap's Rasputin, challenging arrogant preachers and resorting to violence.
I'm sittin' on the last pew-pew-pewin'
Describing a rebellious act in a church setting.
One day the poor will eat the affluent
Anticipating a reversal of wealth where the poor will overcome the rich.
Hope you atone for you past doings
Encouraging repentance for past actions.
'Cause one of these Sundays when hunnies hummin' them zombies comin'
Warning of a future confrontation with zombies and profit-seeking preachers.
Approach your preacher for profit, prophet, you owe me somethin'
Demanding compensation from religious figures.
To put it simply, just mix your words and empty 'em
Encouraging straightforward communication and sincerity.
If I ain't hungry then your bread won't tempt me, uh
Expressing a lack of interest in empty gestures when not in need.
So I suggest you help the less and feed their tummy tall
Advocating for helping the less fortunate.
Or one day pointed at your tummy is a Tommy Gun
Warning that ignoring the needy may lead to violence.
Or maybe that's my paranoia that I'm walkin' with
Reflecting on personal paranoia while under the influence of substances.
As I burn this spliff and try locate the mothership
Searching for meaning or connection while intoxicated.
(Ayy) This-this-this the jungle
Repetition emphasizing the jungle theme, possibly symbolizing a challenging or chaotic environment.
(Ayy) This-this-this the jungle, forever
-This-this-this the jungle-ungle forever
-(Ayy) This-this (ayy) this-this-this (ayy)
-This the jungle, jungle, jungle (ayy)
-Jungle, jungle, jungle, forever ever
-Jungle, jungle, jungle, forever ever
-Jungle, jungle, jungle, forever ever
-Ever ever, ever ever, ever ever
-Balderdash, you not gettin' it past rap's Putin
Dismissing something as nonsense or foolishness.
Who ride a horse, bareback, shootin'
Describing a powerful figure with a reckless attitude, possibly a metaphorical leader.
A champ in the land of the stupid
Highlighting success in a foolish or absurd society.
The kind that take the candy out kids' hands and laugh in amusement
Depicting a cruel character finding amusement in the suffering of others.
The damned got a movement
Referring to a rebellious movement or group of people.
They love to redefine what truth is
Criticizing the manipulation of truth by those in power.
I find that little exercise useless
Expressing frustration with redefining the concept of truth.
I'm losin', my last dose of shrooms was a doozy
Revealing a negative impact of drug use on the speaker.
The loosely knit walls of reality don't move me
Asserting an unshakeable stance in the face of distorted reality.
Inhale about a QP
Indicating a significant quantity of drug consumption.
Enough to make a cutter out the cookie
Metaphorically creating a dangerous weapon from the speaker's experiences.
The brothers of the jewels spit rubies
Boasting about the valuable content of the speaker's words.
These planetary gates murder truly
Asserting the destructive power of global influences.
But baby, they all fools and they eat from the hands of those rulin'
Labeling those in power as fools who are controlled by rulers.
(Ayy) This-this-this the jungle
Repetition of the jungle theme, reinforcing a sense of chaos or unpredictability.
(Ayy) This-this-this the jungle, forever
-This-this-this the jungle-ungle forever
-(Ayy) This-this (ayy) this-this-this (ayy)
-This the jungle, jungle, jungle (ayy)
-Jungle, jungle, jungle, forever ever
-Jungle, jungle, jungle, forever ever
-Jungle, jungle, jungle, forever ever
-Ever ever, ever ever, ever ever
-(Jewel walk) Forever ever
Repetition and collaboration mention, possibly emphasizing unity or continuity.
(Jew-jew-jewel walk) Forever ever
-Ever ever, ever ever (Jewel Runners)
-Forever ever (Jewel walk)
-(Jew-jew-jewel walk) Forever
-Killer Mike and
-Killer Mike and, Killer Mike and El-P
-Forever, forever, forever
Final affirmation of the theme of "forever" and collaboration between Killer Mike and El-P.
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