Saffron
MF DOOM Lyrics
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Lone masked manhunter, the
World's Greatest Detective
Delivers three agents of a foreign power-"
"-Appreciate all the trouble you went
To you must understand the
Experiments we've been conducting here
Are against our will"
" Ha ha hahahaha, the biggest and boldest
Robbery in the history of New York
And a one man job at that!"
"So, you know who I am"
"Now, how did you figure it out?"
"If you would permit me to light my
Pipe it might become clearer to you"
The lyrics of MF DOOM's song "Saffron" describe the actions of a lone masked manhunter, who is also known as the world's greatest detective. As the darkness gives way to morning, the manhunter delivers three agents of a foreign power, possibly as part of some mission. However, the lyrics take a sudden turn and mention some experiments being conducted against the agents' will. It's unclear if the manhunter was involved in these experiments or if he is just delivering the agents to justice.
The lyrics then jump to a man talking about a big robbery, which he calls the biggest and boldest in the history of New York. He suggests that it was a one man job, indicating that he could be the lone masked manhunter from earlier in the song. The manhunter then reveals his identity to the other man, who is surprised and asks how he figured it out. The manhunter suggests that if he were allowed to light his pipe, he could provide some clarity.
The song's lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation, but it's clear that MF DOOM has created a complex narrative with characters that are shrouded in mystery. The manhunter is particularly interesting since he seems to have multiple identities, including that of a detective and a criminal mastermind. The song creates a sense of tension and intrigue, making it an engaging listen.
Line by Line Meaning
The darkness falls away to morning as a
The night ends, making way for the morning sun.
Lone masked manhunter, the
A solitary vigilante, hidden behind a mask.
World's Greatest Detective
Acknowledging the hero's master abilities of deduction.
Delivers three agents of a foreign power-
The detective hands over foreign spies to the authorities.
-Appreciate all the trouble you went
Grateful for the surveillance the spies did.
To you must understand the
The spies had no choice but to follow orders.
Experiments we've been conducting here
Research that the spies were forced to partake in.
Are against our will"
The spies claim the experiments were not voluntary.
Ha ha hahahaha, the biggest and boldest
A laugh of satisfaction from a man who just performed a grand scheme.
Robbery in the history of New York
The man committed the greatest robbery in the city's history.
And a one man job at that!"
The man boasts of having done it alone.
"So, you know who I am"
The man acknowledges that he is known.
"Now, how did you figure it out?"
The man is curious as to how the detective got to him.
"If you would permit me to light my
If the man is allowed to smoke, his explanation will become clearer.
Pipe it might become clearer to you"
The man thinks smoking his pipe will help clarify his motives.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL DUMILE THOMPSON
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