Too Many Gods
A$AP Rocky & Joey Bada$$ Lyrics

Tell me why we go to war, too many gods
The existence of too many gods with conflicting beliefs is the root cause of war and conflict.

Tell me what we praying for, too many gods
The confusion created by multiple gods, each with its own demands, results in purposeless prayers.

Feel like things will never change, I swear to God
The state of the world, marred by war and chaos, seems intractable, even when pleaded to god.

Sometimes I wonder if God ever prays for me (ooh)
In moments of desperation, people wonder if god ever intervenes on their behalf, given the chaos of society.

It's just too many laws
Too many prohibitions, regulations, and legal procedures make everyday life unnecessarily complex and limit people's freedoms.

Misfits, too many wars
Countless wars are fought in the name of misfit ideologies, with people suffering as collateral damage.

Battle scars, too many spores
The persistence of battle scars and the spread of contagious diseases due to ongoing wars are two major societal weaknesses.

Knight in shining armor, such a pretty whore
People and societies that project an image of righteousness and idealistic values are often merely hiding their vices and flaws behind a mask of glamour.

Strange screams down the corridors
The eerie and perplexing sounds echoing through society's halls reflect the undercurrents of danger and unease that are always present.

Divide, conquer, call it yours
Some people use the strategy of dividing groups, sowing conflict amongst them, and conquering them to gain power and cement their hold on domains

Another false prophet's on the thrones
People follow false prophets, who manipulate ideals, instigate conflicts, and sit on thrones to grab power.

I had a dream I woke up a king in a peasant body
The artist envisions themselves as a king in spirit, even though they lack the trappings of royalty, such as wealth or influence.

Killed my pride, I felt less embodied
By sacrificing their pride and accepting their shortcomings, the singer has begun to feel more alive.

Still inside, writing papers
Despite their inner turmoil, the singer finds solace in writing and expressing their thoughts in the written word.

Flying ravens with a message 'bout me
The singer uses ravens, typically associated with ominous messages, to spread the word about their ideas and beliefs.

On my knees like I'm rectifying
The artist kneels before a higher power or authority to show their reverence and commitment to correcting society's wrongs.

Hand on my heart like I'm testifying
The artist places their hand over their heart as if taking an oath or swearing to the truth of what they are saying.

Want the beef, I go prime on it
The singer seeks out confrontation and is ready to escalate the situation to its most intense level and deliver critical blows.

Fuck a king, I turn God on it
The singer sees themselves as capable of doing something that even a king would find hard to accomplish by having God-like qualities.

Uh, head start
With an expression of confidence and assertiveness, the artist suggests that they have already begun their effort.

Sword so sharp, take his head apart (mm, mm, ayy)
The artist has the weaponry and the sharp skill necessary to ruthlessly and completely take down their enemies.

Ready for war, I grew up with soldiers like Medstar (yeah)
The artist has a background of enduring challenges and hardship and being prepared to face adversities head-on.

Drinking my name in the dirt in my area
The singer has a reputation and energy that people recognize and use as a means of communicating with them.

Playing with fire but I'm not no Dragaeran
The artist is engaging in risky activities, but they are not otherworldly beings that can withstand the extreme heat of a fire.

Tired bulls with me, these ain't no Siberians
The singer has people around them who are fatigued, but they are not from the colder parts of the world where resistance to cold and harsh conditions are needed.

What's a king to a God? Ain't no comparing them
Comparing the power of kings to that of gods is an exercise in futility because the latter possesses immense divine abilities.

Been through the heart of it, living it still
The singer has experienced the toughest challenges and battled through to remain standing, even though those challenges still affect them.

Nobody move or somebody get killed
The situation is extremely tense and prone to violent outbursts, so nobody should make any sudden movements that could result in death.

I got the pole, aim my scope at his head
The artist is carrying a long, pointed object and is laser-focused on their target's head.

Look in his eyes and he knew he was dead
The singer can tell by the look in their target's eyes that they are already preparing themselves for death.

This ain't no Dunleavey but he be said
In an attempt to create an idiom, the singer suggests that the target is about to meet their end.

I pray to God but who pray for the kid?
The artist's prayers are not being answered, and they have begun to wonder if anyone is praying for them.

Life is too short to be living in fear
People should not waste their entire lives taking precautions or avoiding dangerous situations.

'specially when you know winter is here
People should not be complacent in their safety, especially when there are cold and harsh times ahead.