POP 1
Tomahawk Lyrics

Something's wrong today
The singer feels that there is something off or not right about the current day.

I cross the barricade
The singer is breaking past barriers or obstacles that are in their way.

The police lines evaporate
The police are no longer stopping or blocking the singer's path.

What will I do with all this empty space
The artist is questioning how they will fill the void or emptiness that is ahead of them.

Seas part for my parade?
The artist feels as though they are being given special treatment or attention, as if a path is being cleared for them to have a parade.

Traffic stops to give me the right of way
The singer is noticing that others are stopping what they are doing to let the singer go ahead of them.

How will I fill all this empty space
The singer is continuing to question what they will do to fill the emptiness or void that is ahead of them.

Just hold my breath and dive in
The artist is expressing that they are ready to take on the challenge or obstacle ahead of them, even if they have to dive in headfirst.

This beat could win me a Grammy
The artist believes that the musical beat they are creating could win them a Grammy award.

The hole is so big and the gap is so wide
There is a large gap or void that the artist is trying to fill or overcome.

Now you're humpin' me
The singer is experiencing some kind of physical contact or intimacy with another person.

With hip-hop beats every night
The artist is using hip-hop beats in their music on a regular basis.

Put a cloud up over all I've done
The singer feels as though their achievements are being overshadowed or clouded by something else.

And now I'm coming back
The singer is returning to try and overcome the obstacle or gap that is ahead of them.

Hit the ball before they're gonna forget
The singer is referring to taking action before others forget about them or their work.

No matter who I am
The artist is noting that their status or identity does not matter.

And see how low I can go
The artist is willing to see how low they can go in order to overcome the obstacle or gap ahead of them.

In the hole all alone
The singer is feeling trapped or isolated in the void that is ahead of them.

I want a sympathy vote
The singer is expressing a desire for empathy or compassion from others.

I'll take a promenade
The artist will take a relaxed stroll or walk in order to clear their mind and overcome the obstacle.

I'll take the scenic route
The artist will try a different, perhaps more enjoyable or pleasant, approach in order to overcome the obstacle.

And I can't put a band aid over the ?
The artist is unable to mask or cover up the issue or problem that is ahead of them.

No matter who I am, I fucking am, just can't
The singer is acknowledging that they cannot escape who they are, no matter how they feel.

Because I'm over remembering her and her romeo
The artist is no longer dwelling on a past love and their romantic partner.

Voices and memories, like wind in dried grass
The singer is haunted by memories and voices that come and go like the wind in dry grass.

What will I do with all this broken glass
The singer is questioning how they will handle or cope with the broken pieces or aftermath of the obstacle they are trying to overcome.

7 years of good luck
The singer is referring to the traditional belief that breaking a mirror results in seven years of bad luck, but they are looking at the positive side and talking about seven years of good luck.