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Purexed
P.O.S. Lyrics


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I'm trying not to slip, been trying not to lose footing
Loose land keeps the pressure on my kicks
But when I fall, I tend to land like a ton of bricks
Stand like a man made of concrete and sediment like

Fuck your skin, nobody needs it theres, bones and muscles and blood
What's realer than fat and tendons?
It's raw, no soft tissue to draw your eyes to it
So far flesh ain't the truest at all, let's rip into it

We're all sick of them missed shots
Passed over like the last man picked, no team, so pissed off
And that's not honesty, that's just soft curves got your world flipped
Got you makin' mixtapes for girls and that's the skin again

Let's blame the skin again
Stretching itself so fluidly over these awkward ligaments
And I didn't shave today, I prolly won't tomorrow and it's safe to say
I'm never gonna shed this extra, yeah

So fuck it, back to the wall
Crush it, laugh at 'em all
Hush, let 'em try to find the beauty in your face
Yeah, something more than a song
Hatin'? Aw come on
Dust, let 'em try to find the beauty in the bassline

Aw, but then them words don't change
We won't sing with what will fade away
Yeah, we do our own damn thing
We don't blink at what tomorrow might bring at all

Aw, but then them words don't change
We won't sing with what will fade away
Yeah, we do our own damn thing
We don't blink at what tomorrow might bring at all

In us we trust, no rush for bucks
No sweat, just enough, them words from love, no hits
I let the track stand like how it was written is how it hit me
Or road cycle kids with the grip to skid fixies
A rouge wild kid with a stroll that let it roll, like whatever

They kick that gingivitis, them rappers got the itis
Catch me bumpin' Isis in a crisis
Instead of watchin' y'all count and lead sheep at the same time
What's the science of that?

I know the... is sweet, but where the movement at?
We in that coma capital
Spotless home team with hands steadily purexed, but never quite clean
Bloody as hell rarely will I ever care for that

I don't know, man
Me and Joe like the real shit

So fuck it, back to the wall
Crush it, laugh at 'em all
Hush, let 'em try to find the beauty in your face
Yeah, something more than a song
Hatin'? Aw come on
Dust, let 'em try to find the beauty in the bassline

Aw, but then them words don't change
We won't sing with what will fade away
Yeah, we do our own damn thing
We don't blink at what tomorrow might bring at all

So fuck it, back to the wall
Crush it, laugh at 'em all
Hush, let 'em try to find the beauty in your face
Yeah, something more than a song
Hatin'? Aw come on
Dust, let 'em try to find the beauty in the bassline

Aw, but then them words don't change
We won't sing with what will fade away
Yeah, we do our own damn thing
We don't blink at what tomorrow might bring at all

Ta da

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of P.O.S.'s song "Purexed" reflect the struggle of staying true to oneself in a world that values surface-level appearances over genuine substance. P.O.S. discusses the pressure of staying afloat in a world of shifting sands and fluid expectations, and the temptation to conform by hiding behind a mask of societal norms. He questions the value placed on skin and external beauty, arguing that what truly matters are the bones, muscles, and blood beneath the surface. He acknowledges the frustration of being overlooked and misunderstood and encourages listeners to stay true to their own path and resist conforming to others' standards.


P.O.S. employs a harsh, stripped-down beat and minimalist instrumentation to create an urgent, abrasive sound that matches the raw honesty of his lyrics. He raps with intensity and conviction, using repetition and layered vocals to build momentum and emphasize key phrases. The chorus, which repeats the lines "back to the wall, crush it, laugh at 'em all, hush, let 'em try to find the beauty in your face," serves as a rallying cry for listeners to embrace their individuality and not shy away from standing out in a world that often seeks conformity.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm trying not to slip, been trying not to lose footing
I'm attempting to maintain balance and stability in my life.


Loose land keeps the pressure on my kicks
Instability makes it challenging to keep moving forward.


But when I fall, I tend to land like a ton of bricks
When I fail, it's often a significant and harsh impact.


Stand like a man made of concrete and sediment like
I remain standing solidly in the face of adversity.


Fuck your skin, nobody needs it theres, bones and muscles and blood
Physical appearance is irrelevant when it comes to true substance.


What's realer than fat and tendons?
The physical components that make up our bodies are what truly matter.


It's raw, no soft tissue to draw your eyes to it
There's nothing superficial about what truly makes us human.


So far flesh ain't the truest at all, let's rip into it
The superficial aspects of ourselves are not what defines us.


We're all sick of them missed shots
We're all tired of missed opportunities and rejections.


Passed over like the last man picked, no team, so pissed off
Being ignored or overlooked, we become frustrated and angry.


And that's not honesty, that's just soft curves got your world flipped
Focusing only on physical appearance isn't honest, it just distorts our perception of reality.


Let's blame the skin again
We tend to blame physical appearance instead of looking deeper.


Stretching itself so fluidly over these awkward ligaments
Physical appearance can often be awkward or uncomfortable.


And I didn't shave today, I prolly won't tomorrow and it's safe to say
I'm not concerned with superficial aspects like grooming or appearance.


I'm never gonna shed this extra, yeah
I'm not going to try to change myself to fit conventional standards of appearance.


So fuck it, back to the wall
In the face of adversity, I will not give up.


Crush it, laugh at 'em all
I will succeed and take pleasure in proving doubters wrong.


Hush, let 'em try to find the beauty in your face
Instead of worrying about physical beauty, encourage others to appreciate inner qualities.


Yeah, something more than a song
I strive to create and express something with deeper meaning than just music.


Hatin'? Aw come on
Disliking or criticizing me won't affect my self-confidence.


Dust, let 'em try to find the beauty in the bassline
Even the less noticeable details can have beauty and significance.


Aw, but then them words don't change
Mere words won't make a difference or have a lasting impact.


We won't sing with what will fade away
We won't focus solely on superficial qualities or trends that will inevitably disappear.


Yeah, we do our own damn thing
We will stay true to ourselves and create our own paths in life.


We don't blink at what tomorrow might bring at all
We don't fear the unknown or unpredictable future.


In us we trust, no rush for bucks
We value personal integrity and authenticity over financial gain.


No sweat, just enough, them words from love, no hits
We put in enough effort to create something meaningful without sacrificing authenticity or personal values.


I let the track stand like how it was written is how it hit me
I let the music take its natural course without trying to force it into a certain direction.


Or road cycle kids with the grip to skid fixies
I relate to those with a rebellious, nonconformist outlook on life.


A rouge wild kid with a stroll that let it roll, like whatever
I am a free spirit who doesn't adhere to conventional expectations or rules.


They kick that gingivitis, them rappers got the itis
Other musicians and artists may focus too much on superficial aspects or trends.


Catch me bumpin' Isis in a crisis
I find comfort and inspiration in certain types of music.


Instead of watchin' y'all count and lead sheep at the same time
I refuse to blindly follow the crowd or be part of a trend.


What's the science of that?
What's the reasoning behind following the crowd without question?


I know the... is sweet, but where the movement at?
Appealing to popular preferences may be easy, but where's the substance and innovation?


We in that coma capital
Society may often feel stagnant or complacent.


Spotless home team with hands steadily purexed, but never quite clean
Appearances can be deceiving, and even those who appear perfect may have flaws or impurities.


Bloody as hell rarely will I ever care for that
I am not concerned with superficial wounds of the past.


Me and Joe like the real shit
My collaborator and I are dedicated to creating and pursuing what is truly authentic and meaningful.




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Comments from YouTube:

@josherskine7820

15 years ago I went to vans warped tour in California, we were in front of the stage waiting with about only 50 other people, as p.o.s came out he said he was gunna give us the best show ever and he really did, he came out into the crowd with a box and stood in the middle of us all and performed and I will never forget that day thank you Mr p.o.s you forever changed my life πŸ‘πŸΌ

@LampreyKisses

That's lucky! The only warped tour I went to, I just wanted to see Millencolin and turns out they decided to skip that particular day :( also got my nose broke, but that's unrelated.

@keithdick3720

Can't put my finger on it exactly, but the tranquility in the melodies together with that snare roll in the chorus is so, so intense. After all these years it's still the one song that brings a feeling of catharsis, to me at least! If you're reading this, blessed day to you! <3

@create_consume

What an era.. glad I rediscovered this.

@OliveWhisperingEye

β€œBeauty in the Baseline” πŸ–€πŸ’―

@awwsnapson

Easily one of the most beautiful hip hop tracks ever written.

@MissAstroSpook

still the shit i'll never forget seeing him live during the Never Better tour !

@soliloquylove2115

I haven't checked in for some years, but I love this damn song.

@joebravo2228

Pure Flame rocked it in high school nice to hear again!

@josh0g

I've been to a lot of great shows in my life, but last night P.O.S. was down on the floor moshing with everyone and singing the chorus to this right in my face. That was something truly special.

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