Having come from a very tough childhood and upbringing, he still struggles with mental illness to this day. He discusses his afflictions openly in his lyrics. He’s not afraid to dig into how his current situation and past affects his life. Originally known for his phonk and dark trap style, 8corpses started to branch out into the boom bap genre in late 2020 with his songs Stoned and Diablo.
8corpses has defined himself as an artist that incorporates wordplay, extensive vocabulary, catchy instrumentals and lessons throughout his discography.
Signs
8Corpses Lyrics
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If you′ve been looking for sign
This it
You could die anytime
Live yo' life
Don′t worry bout shit,
Don't trip,
Take this life
Cutty
If you've been looking for sign
This it
You could die anytime
Live yo′ life
Don′t worry bout shit,
Don't trip,
Take this life
And make it, yo bitch
We′re like sitting ducks in a barrel
They wanna keep us all homicidal
Media stirring up the pot of corruption
So that this flawed system continues to function
I'm not the first to say this
And I won′t be the last
But society never ceases to be crass
Self awareness is something hella people lack
Humans always tryin'
Seem more Macho then they really are
So eager to go out and wage war
But something so microscopic
Leavin′ people cowering to the floor
How ironic,
We all need to face it
Actin tough is just human complacences
You are nothing
In the grand scheme of things
Our entire species could be wiped out in a blink
We are just a speck
On a rock orbiting
Cutty
If you've been looking for sign
This it
You could die anytime
Live yo' life
Don′t worry bout shit,
Don′t trip,
Take this life
And make it, yo' bitch
Cutty
If you′ve been looking for sign
This it
You could die anytime
Live yo' life
Don′t worry bout shit,
Don't trip,
Take this life
And make it, yo′ bitch
People can be a discrepancy
They can save their toxicity
In my head theres a cacophony
A colony
It's an impurity
So much anxiety
Get away from my proximity
I Haven't known serenity
In any capacity
Don′t really care
Honestly
I′ve been fidgety
Miserably
Searching for a means of individuality
What's the possibility
Probability
Plausibility
That I have the capability
Of turning around
All this negativity
I′ve been crazy
But I'm not looking for sympathy
Especially In a world where
I′ve lacked esteem and dignity
That's why I try to insight epiphanies
In other bodies
Cutty
If you′ve been looking for sign
This it
You could die anytime
Live yo' life
Don't worry bout shit,
Don′t trip,
Take this life
And make it, yo′ bitch
Cutty
If you've been looking for sign
This it
You could die anytime
Live yo′ life
Don't worry bout shit,
Don′t trip,
Take this life
And make it, yo' bitch
The song "Signs" by 8Corpses is a reflective piece on the uncertainty and fragility of life. The lyrics suggest that life is short and unpredictable, and it encourages listeners to live life to the fullest and not worry about the things that don't matter. The opening lines of the song ("If you've been looking for sign, This it") can be interpreted as a wake-up call to those who have been waiting for a sign to take action in their lives.
The second verse of the song comments on the flaws in society and the human psyche. The media is accused of stirring up "the pot of corruption" to further its own interests, while humans are described as being "so eager to go out and wage war" while being unable to deal with a microscopic virus. The lyrics suggest that humans need to learn self-awareness and get over their macho tendencies to truly survive.
The final verse of the song is a personal reflection on the artist's struggles with anxiety and self-doubt. The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and a desire to find meaning and purpose in life. The artist acknowledges that they have been "crazy" at times but emphasizes that they are not seeking sympathy. Instead, they are trying to inspire others to have their own epiphanies and find their own paths.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've been looking for sign
If you've been seeking a sign to make a change in your life
This it
This is the sign you've been looking for
You could die anytime
Life is unpredictable and anything could happen
Live yo' life
Live your life to the fullest
Don't worry bout shit,
Don't stress about things that are beyond your control
Don't trip,
Don't get caught up in negative thoughts or actions
Take this life
Seize the moment and make the most of your life
And make it, yo' bitch
Take control of your life and make the most of it
We're like sitting ducks in a barrel
We are vulnerable and easy targets in a flawed system
They wanna keep us all homicidal
The system benefits from causing anger and violence
Media stirring up the pot of corruption
The media amplifies negativity which corrupts society
So that this flawed system continues to function
The corrupt system is sustained by this negativity
But society never ceases to be crass
Society consistently shows a lack of sensitivity
Self awareness is something hella people lack
Many people lack self-awareness and introspection
Humans always tryin'
Humans are always striving
Seem more Macho then they really are
People overestimate their strength and toughness
So eager to go out and wage war
People are too quick to resort to violence
But something so microscopic
A tiny, microscopic thing
Leavin' people cowering to the floor
Causing people to fear and hide
How ironic,
It's ironic
We all need to face it
We need to confront this reality
Actin tough is just human complacences
Putting on a tough exterior is just a form of complacency
You are nothing
We are insignificant in the grand scheme of things
In the grand scheme of things
In the larger context of the universe
Our entire species could be wiped out in a blink
Humans are not immune to mass extinction
We are just a speck
We are tiny and insignificant
On a rock orbiting
On a planet orbiting the sun
People can be a discrepancy
People can be inconsistent and not align with their true values
They can save their toxicity
People can hold onto their negativity and spread it to others
In my head theres a cacophony
My mind is chaotic and dissonant
A colony
A group of organisms living together
It's an impurity
It's a flaw or imperfection
So much anxiety
Feeling overwhelmed with worry and stress
Get away from my proximity
Stay away from me
I haven't known serenity
I haven't experienced peace and calmness
In any capacity
In any way
Don't really care
I don't care
Honestly
Truthfully
I've been fidgety
I've been restless and anxious
Miserably
In a state of misery or unhappiness
Searching for a means of individuality
Looking for a way to be unique and stand out
What's the possibility
What is the likelihood
Probability
The likelihood of something happening
Plausibility
The believability of something
That I have the capability
That I am capable
Of turning around
Of changing or improving
All this negativity
All of this negative energy and behavior
I've been crazy
I've been irrational or mentally unstable
But I'm not looking for sympathy
I don't want pity or empathy
Especially In a world where
Especially in a society that
I've lacked esteem and dignity
I've felt insecure and lacking in respect
That's why I try to insight epiphanies
That's why I try to inspire moments of insight
In other bodies
In other people
Cutty
An interlude or break between verses of the song
Writer(s): Eight Corpses
Contributed by Chase R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.