09. Superman On Ice
13 & God Lyrics

There...where...somewhere between motivated and cold
You exist in a state between being motivated and being indifferent, uncertain of what path to take.

Believing your good friends down to the bile in their beautymarks...
Your friends are so close to you that you trust even the unpleasant parts of them, and they helped you rediscover yourself.

They who found you counting back toward yourself
Your friends helped you to regain your sense of self and to recover from whatever led you astray.

So haven't dreamt and heavily armed
You are equipped to face whatever challenges come your way, even if you are sleepless and exhausted.

Yet another blues thief told in however and oneday...
A blues story is being told, one of many and one that speaks to the raw emotions of life, but it is not just one thing or one day that defines it.

More vague and normal alliance of all those with high levels of work
In this busy world, many people work hard, but often there is not much that distinguishes their accomplishments or routines.

In their blood and clock in their wake
The work ethic is ingrained in their personalities and governs their daily routines.

Up early shaving damp breakfast skulls with fresh lady's leg razor
Each day they go through the motions of preparing themselves for the day and maintaining their personal hygiene and appearance.

So that the oneday the moon might hold a half million nice size...
They work hard so that someday they might achieve a significant goal.

Hoods easy, and plenty fast restaurants
The world contains many casual eateries where one can easily go to find food, among other options for convenience and comfort.

And laid low into creature
You are a product of biological reproduction, and the natural processes of life created you.

Then cast out in the one cold of all names,
Still, you experience the callousness and harshness of the world, which could be described as a sort of coldness towards individuals.

This song is about disavowed sperm
The song explores the idea of unwanted pregnancy and the implications of that in terms of how people view their identity and their place in the world.

And the mining of human concern
The song explores the idea of how societal issues might affect individuals, and how individuals might try to find a way to fit in and find relevance in the larger world.

Many cells split, many men died in 1998
The lyrics touch on a historical event and how it affected people's lives and the process of being born.

The year of my strong, fair rap collection
The year of the event covered in the previous line is also the year that the songwriter created a collection of musical works with significant meaning to them.

Depressed and kept from quite some cold ago,
You have been dealing with a sense of sadness or despair that may go back a long time.

And they look brave, dangerous, man made
Despite this, you have managed to make a mark on the world, and it is one that might be perceived as being powerful or threatening.

You borrowed the camera from why
You obtained a device for capturing images, but the reasons or circumstances of how you obtained it are unclear.

And set it up over by the printer and horsehead
You placed the camera in a location where it can capture images of mundane objects and details of the environment around you.

Obsessed with your pressing record
You are consumed with the urge to document and record aspects of your life and experiences.

To indulge in the shadows of both here and immortal
Through your documentation, you are seeking a way to preserve your experiences and memories beyond your own lifespan.

Is it god to name things from thin air
There is a sense of power and authority that comes with naming things, but it is also a mystery where that ability comes from.

To have the wind blow a few hundred dollar bills into your wallet
Living a life of luxury where money comes easily is almost like a miracle, a gift that may have come from some higher power or chance occurrence.

To have 100 cc's liquid luck supplement
Other times, people seek out shortcuts and ways to enhance their lives, using products and substances that promise to boost their success rate.

Dug into your blood by needle point and distant star
These substances get into your system, and there is something eerie and mysterious about how they came to be and how you acquired them.

Are you busy losing yourself
The pursuit of success and happiness can sometimes come at the cost of losing your sense of self and your deeper values and beliefs.

In the quiet cell of abandoned old Oakland
Alone in a quiet, forgotten corner of the world, you are feeling lost and uncertain.

Pants undone, stole eye starting to water
Physical discomfort and insecurity are adding to your sense of unease and anxiety.

Nailing a sign that speaks fear to a bank at the man made lake
You are trying to express your fears and worries in a way that will grab attention and cause people to take notice of the issue.

Will you now resort to black umbrellas in the sight blanching sun
It is unclear what you will do next, and whether you will turn to something like an umbrella for comfort or protection even in situations where it is not necessary or appropriate.

Or stay indoors taking the pill to your face...
Alternatively, you might retreat inward, trying to cope with your struggles and challenges through medication or other internal mechanisms.

Striking that lightning on nothing
You are trying to find a way to create something meaningful or significant, but it is difficult to do so without some sort of inspiration or guidance.

Attempting to teach yourself the art of cloning at home
You are engaging in ambitious and complex pursuits, trying to acquire new skills and abilities that might help you advance in life.

In a smock killing single cell sheep for straight weeks
Your approach may be intensive and unrelenting, with you working hard and pushing yourself for long periods of time without a break.

'til you give it all up for photoshop and using your teeth
You might eventually change your strategy or tactics, instead turning to more accessible methods like digital editing software or something that does not require as much effort.

Here you are a bag of milk to do tricks
Despite whatever accomplishments or successes you may have achieved, you are still somewhat powerless and subject to the whims of other forces in the world.

And not as a function of pennies
Your value and worth is not simply determined by how much money you can make or how productive you can be in the eyes of society.

And how you've dreamt
You have imagined or envisioned a different kind of life or future for yourself, one that might look significantly different from where you are now.

Nosdam's skull been predatored
The skull of an individual has been consumed or taken by someone else, perhaps as a symbol of the violent and destructive nature of the world.

Given a split at the hairline
The skull has been damaged or shattered in some way, a sign of the fragility and mortality of human existence.

And hinged with a lid
The skull has been contained or repurposed, implying a sense of control or possession over the former owner.

And in it placed
Something significant or valuable has been put inside the skull or attached to it, potentially making it a meaningful artifact or symbol.

The single hard marble of art
What has been put inside the skull is something with intrinsic value and meaning, like a work of art or a masterpiece.

And it is there it is kept
This symbol or artifact is preserved, ensuring that it will last and endure beyond the moment in time when it was created.