Pedestal
Rising Above Illusions: Yugen Blakrok's Pedestal Unveiled
Lyrics
Every pedestal crumbles and decays like all matter does
Every pedestal symbolizing success eventually deteriorates, mirroring the transient nature of all things.
When expectation is a prison with nowhere to run
Expectations, like a prison, offer no escape; the speaker rejects being confined.
I refuse to be fettered up, cold as a hired gun
The speaker refuses to be constrained, maintaining independence and warmth amid a detached, professional demeanor.
Blaze in the morning like a rising sun
The speaker shines brightly and powerfully, akin to a rising sun in the morning.
Whether or not I fit the existing image, it's all nines and sixes
The speaker questions societal norms, wondering who defines the standard for success.
Who defines your blueprint of what success is?
A challenge to societal expectations, urging self-definition of success.
This is alchemy in practice, elemental, galactic
Describing the speaker's art as transformative, drawing on elemental and galactic influences.
Tracing these puzzle pieces from jigsaw to jurassic
The speaker connects fragments of understanding from the past to the present, creating a bigger picture.
Connecting dots 'til heads explode, rhyme in colour-code
The speaker thrives on making connections, turning thoughts into explosive, colorful rhymes.
Spit kaleidoscope, psychedelic flow
The speaker's rap style is dynamic, vivid, and psychedelic.
The crowd's faceless, I'm third round with a crane-kick
The audience is faceless; the speaker is martial arts adept, emphasizing basic yet effective skills.
That's basic, I'm phasing, aiming at a point 'til time and space rip
The speaker is focused, aiming at a specific point, possibly transcending conventional notions of time and space.
So pardon my vernacular
The speaker apologizes for their language use, possibly acknowledging a distinctive and unconventional vocabulary.
The mysteries of science form a large part of my character
Science plays a significant role in shaping the speaker's character, with mysteries contributing to their persona.
Hypnotize with written styles, shining on scavengers
The speaker captivates with their writing style, shining a light on valuable aspects amid a sea of scavengers.
Hit jugular, bloodclots call me Count Blakula
The speaker metaphorically strikes at the essential parts, likening themselves to a vampire count.
Build me up, don't break me down
A repetitive plea to be built up rather than broken down, emphasizing resilience against external forces.
Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Don't break me down
-Build me up, don't break me down
-Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Don't break me down
-I've seen them around the way, they claim they're unfazed
The speaker observes others claiming resilience but failing in truthful conversation when needed.
When it's time to speak truth, they just fail to conversate
The comfort of denial hinders progress and is identified as a significant societal issue.
The comfort of denial is the bane of our existence
Wealth cannot buy an escape from the systemic problems facing society.
And money can buy a lot but not an exit from this system
No clear conclusion to life's challenges; people are unwilling to listen to genuine expressions.
There's no ending to the mission, no ears willing to listen
Communication is futile when addressing the deaf; heartfelt admissions go unheard.
You're just singing to the deaf, your most heartfelt admissions
A metaphor for an endless pursuit, with no acknowledgment or understanding from others.
This rat-race has no finish lines, only souls diminish
The competitive nature of life depletes souls rather than reaching a victorious end.
Enemies within, they just can't quit competing
Internal conflicts persist, fostering a constant state of competition.
Make you a slave to the feeling
Emotional enslavement, making one a slave to their feelings.
This game's got a lotta chains to break
Various challenges must be overcome before breaking societal barriers.
Before you blast through glass ceilings
Breaking through societal limitations requires effort, echoing the struggles of breaking glass ceilings.
I seen 'em, Kaptin, oh my Kaptin, I believed him
Reference to Kaptin suggests a mentor figure; belief in someone who ultimately proves untrustworthy.
Circle small like nanobots, cliques I never joined, I had to beat em
Avoiding cliques and defeating them, showcasing independence and perseverance.
Knowing if I loosened my grip, I'd watch reality slip
The speaker acknowledges the fragility of their grasp on reality, emphasizing the need for control.
Out of my hands, I'd rather burn my own spaceship
Choosing destruction (burning spaceship) over losing control of one's destiny.
Float belly up when the stern dips
Metaphorical transformation, surrendering to the inevitable when faced with powerful forces.
Morph from a rock into dust when that wave hits
Acknowledging vulnerability to overwhelming forces and inevitable transformation.
So you could build me up, not break me down
Repeated plea for support and encouragement, emphasizing the importance of constructive influence.
Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Don't break me down
-Build me up, don't break me down
-Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Don't break me down
-Build me up, don't break me down
Final repetition, reinforcing the desire for positive reinforcement rather than criticism.
Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Said you could build me up, not break me down
-Don't break me down
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