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Imaginary Places
Busdriver Lyrics


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[Busdriver]
I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
and to show you around Imaginary Places
Putting many lumps on my bloody stump
Edible habits so I bit the perfect circle
Die in your sleep with the sky at your feet
I'll shoot you when your happy on the day that you will find peace
How did you do it? I don't know, I'm OK!
Every person I know is a secret sorta agent
'cause I'm accused of lewd conducts
All prove hard to rate the prompts(?)
Any kind of rumor for em, may they rest to put me in a loony bin
A funny farm a coo-coo but they need a villain

I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
There is not a sicker person that can do it better
No need to skip it in my eco system
But in the audience of me being evil Christian
H.M. know how I hate him so
But he charged me for a halo
But I'm on a scavenger hunt for a map with a chunk
of a sky mirror I'll go crazy with a mud pie
I play dead songs on the sill screen
Iron my shirt it is a chill dream
It is on to lead away to the stair well till we gut him in it
straight up from the center finally fair-well

I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
and to give your assault rifle a banana clip
Flow in the dark when I stroll in the park
giving everybody informative pamphlets
No sign of life for as far as I can see
Everybody's just charred meat up in the car seat
"Eat shit and die" to the secret spy
'cause I have this funny feeling that I'm being watched
24-hour surveillance
Money or power or ailments
Why'd they send the medical that he shimmered me the hammer
it was way too much you coulda went and had 200?

I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
Psycho better cause trouble runnin for your soft spot
Late market closed, and the irk on her nose
Turned into a deadly gas flowin through the air ducts
She's had no love for the thought that she was
She doesn't love me 'cause I don't have the right hair cut
I'm miss-understood, I just face it, I'm no good!
But I will not apologize for anything that I say
My name is Mr. Busdriver
This is the producer, Paris
We did not embarrass to admit that we were purchasing a bit
of our own Imaginary Place!!

Kids...if you want to piss off your parents
show interest in the arts..

Kids...if you REALLY want to piss off your parents
buy real estate in an Imaginary Place...oh yes..

OK, OK, alright!
Yea...now...move!

(DJ cuts and scratches)

Guess I gotta do my shout outs now..
(Peace to...)

I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
Paris and Daddy care, they'll also be there too
I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
Unless you get the ?senamums? to her we'll help you
I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
Feel the fellowship announced everyone will help you
I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
Shoulda been an empire Hip-Hop clan too

I'm just here to hold your hand to die
I'm just here to hold your hand when you
Just here to hold your hand..
when you die..

Overall Meaning

Busdriver's song "Imaginary Places" is a complex and surreal exploration of death and the world's hidden agents. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and wordplay that make it significant to any individual who has an active imagination.


The opening lyrics, "I'm just here to hold your hand when you die and to show you around Imaginary Places," set the tone for the song. Busdriver takes on the role of a guide who is there to help people navigate a world that is both real and imaginary. The song then goes on to describe a variety of scenarios that are both dark and absurd.


The lyrics "Putting many lumps on my bloody stump, Edible habits so I bit the perfect circle" provides a glimpse of the surrealism present in this song. Busdriver takes on a persona that is strange and often incomprehensible, but nevertheless, it portrays the eccentricity of his character.


The song also explores themes of paranoia and surveillance with the lyrics, "I have this funny feeling that I'm being watched, 24-hour surveillance." The mention of secret agents and rumors adds to the overall sense of unease and reinforces the idea that one can never know who is watching them.


In summary, "Imaginary Places" is a song full of strange and surreal lyrics about death, paranoia, and secret agents. It is a unique and thought-provoking piece of music that provides insight into the creative mind.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm just here to hold your hand when you die
I am here for you when you pass away, to offer comfort and support


and to show you around Imaginary Places
I can take you on a tour of alternate realities and impossible worlds


Putting many lumps on my bloody stump
Despite losing a limb or suffering a physical setback, I persevere and push forward


Edible habits so I bit the perfect circle
I struggle with controlling my vices, leading to self-destructive behavior


Die in your sleep with the sky at your feet
A peaceful way to pass away, with the beauty of the world around you


I'll shoot you when your happy on the day that you will find peace
Ironically, even on a happy and peaceful day, death may still come unexpectedly


How did you do it? I don't know, I'm OK!
I am unsure how I have survived certain challenges, but I am managing to cope


Every person I know is a secret sorta agent
I feel like everyone in my life is keeping secrets and monitoring me in some way


'cause I'm accused of lewd conducts
I have been unjustly accused of inappropriate behavior


All prove hard to rate the prompts(?),
All the evidence and information presented is difficult to interpret and assign meaning to


Any kind of rumor for em, may they rest to put me in a loony bin
Any rumor or false accusation could lead to my institutionalization or stigmatization


A funny farm a coo-coo but they need a villain
Mental institutions may be seen as comedic or absurd, but often unfairly demonize those seeking help


There is not a sicker person that can do it better
Given my struggles and experiences, I am uniquely equipped to handle certain challenges and tasks


No need to skip it in my eco system
In my personal environment and routine, there are no aspects that should be overlooked or avoided


But in the audience of me being evil Christian
To some, my presence and actions may seem fundamentally opposed or hypocritical


H.M. know how I hate him so
There is someone in my life (possibly someone with the initials H.M.) that I strongly dislike


But he charged me for a halo
This person is also capable of exploiting me or taking advantage of my vulnerabilities


But I'm on a scavenger hunt for a map with a chunk
I'm embarking on a quest for knowledge or resources that will help me overcome obstacles


of a sky mirror I'll go crazy with a mud pie
If I were to obtain this rare and elusive object, it would drive me to madness or obsession


I play dead songs on the sill screen
I indulge in morbid or melancholy music or media to cope with my emotions


Iron my shirt it is a chill dream
Simple tasks or routines can bring me a sense of calm or contentment


It is on to lead away to the stair well till we gut him in it
I am working with someone (possibly a producer or collaborator) to craft a specific moment or segment in a creative work


straight up from the center finally fair-well
The culmination of this creative endeavor will mark an ending or closure to a certain phase or concept


and to give your assault rifle a banana clip
In a violent or dangerous situation, I would equip or assist you with resources to defend yourself


Flow in the dark when I stroll in the park
Through creative expression, I can illuminate hidden, secret or shadowed aspects of life


giving everybody informative pamphlets
As an artist or creator, I aim to educate and enlighten through my work


No sign of life for as far as I can see
From my perspective or experience, there is a severe lack of vitality or energy in the world


Everybody's just charred meat up in the car seat
Many people are trapped or dehumanized by their circumstances or environment, reduced to mere flesh or organic matter


"Eat shit and die" to the secret spy
I am hostile or suspicious towards those who may be monitoring, investigating or spying on me


'cause I have this funny feeling that I'm being watched
Despite lacking concrete evidence, I am plagued by paranoia or suspicion that my privacy is being invaded


24-hour surveillance
I feel like I am constantly being monitored or watched, likely by an authority or government entity


Money or power or ailments
These are common motivating factors for those who seek to dominate or oppress others


Why'd they send the medical that he shimmered me the hammer
I am bewildered or frustrated by a recent act or communication, possibly related to medical or legal matters


it was way too much you coulda went and had 200?
This communication or act was excessive, unhelpful or unnecessary in my eyes


Psycho better cause trouble runnin for your soft spot
I am capable of inflicting harm or disruption if provoked, particularly if it concerns something or someone dear to me


Late market closed, and the irk on her nose
An unexpected obstacle or inconvenience arose, causing frustration or difficulty


Turned into a deadly gas flowin through the air ducts
This problem or inconvenience became more dangerous or insidious, spreading through my environment


She's had no love for the thought that she was
I or someone I know may be struggling with self-doubt or insecurity, leading to hostility or negativity towards others


She doesn't love me 'cause I don't have the right hair cut
Someone may be withholding affection or approval because of superficial or arbitrary qualities or factors


I'm miss-understood, I just face it, I'm no good!
I feel like others cannot relate to my experiences or perspective, and I may struggle with self-esteem or worthiness


But I will not apologize for anything that I say
Despite potential controversy or backlash, I stand by my thoughts and expressions


My name is Mr. Busdriver
This is the artist or persona who is speaking and creating this work


This is the producer, Paris
This is the individual or entity responsible for producing and contributing to this work


We did not embarrass to admit that we were purchasing a bit
We are not ashamed to admit that we acquired or used something that may seem unconventional or outlandish


of our own Imaginary Place!!
We are proud of our creativity and our ability to envision and share new realities and visions


Shoulda been an empire Hip-Hop clan too
This artistic or creative endeavor should have been as expansive and influential as a well-known collective or community


Unless you get the ?senamums? to her we'll help you
Despite linguistic confusion, we are committed to supporting and assisting those who need help


Feel the fellowship announced everyone will help you
We value and encourage a sense of community and support, and believe in coming together to assist and uplift each other


I'm just here to hold your hand to die
I am here to offer companionship and comfort during difficult or scary times


Just here to hold your hand..
Again, I am here to provide a supportive presence and connection


when you die..
In particular, I want to offer compassion and care during the process of dying or passing away




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: REGAN FARQUHAR

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