Kill The Messenger
Aesop Rock Lyrics


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Hey stupid, you're listening to Bazooka tooth, dental cannons, molar pistols; s*** like that.
This is Murs, motherf***er, this is Aesop Rock, Ace Rizzle.
Ya know what I'm saying?
Check it out, like, Living Legends, Def Jux, if you don't know, now you're informed.
Be better prepared for the next time this type of s*** goes down.
'Cause when it's happening and you're unaware you look like a complete a**hole.
(Fastest motherf***er touching down on kick drums)?
Every leader dead and its making you upset.
La da de dah da da, La da de da da da dow dom
Set, set, set
Every hero dead and its making you forget.
Get, get, get.
La da de dah da da, La da de da da da dow dom.

I'm in and out a pig channel serrated by hand feeders.
Army of vicious kidney patrol yam peelers.
They sleep in barns and whisper looney conspiracy secrets.
Increasing payroll to end is blind, while A-W-O-L went the leaders.
The only mammal officially banned from food chain
For finishing for over twenty-five consecutive years on top is aggravating,
Alarmingly, the pulse don't bump right,
And he's up nights bumping over crunk and bug bites.
Who luck like this evening. Stay electric mud blood jockey in for the footing.
My last supper starts with a vinaigrette over pickled muppet hearts
While sheep tucked deep in the wood chipper.
For the shepherd was a milk carton in scissors.
Clammy hands make henna run on risky Jenga tugs. They're all sweating,
Hell I'm sweatin' too, just ain't nobody sweatin' you!
(Holmes!)
The muck went abacus on labor persperator official biz when auditioning demos by which to live.
No whammies, stop.
Triple six game never chose me.
Trickery gets hokey.
Pick up stix and ponies.
You've got mail champ: blow me.
Just a trooper with a question mark machine needy
pointed at the heavens like bee gee on some "where the hells my freebie?"
To clamp war stupid.
No land lords or super.
No hands.
Water no ice cubes Rubik, no plans.
No motor movement no dance, no pyrotechnics to enhance.
No chance
Too many grown men calling in sick over cramps
I weigh in heavy on the jaded bitter subtracting the frontal gimmick
I want to solve world hunger and f*** a pinup
I want to find a twenty-first century carbon crutch worthy of pedestal placement
And s***ty path walking to touch.

(Fastest motherf***er touching down on kick drums)?

Every leader dead and its making you upset.
La da de dah da da, La da de da da da dow dom
Set, set, set
Every hero dead and its making you forget.
Get, get, get.
La da de dah da da, La da de da da da dow dom.

Ain't no time to sit and lift stones
So it's left to the dogs to find their way home
And you grew up in a similar generation alone
With fist full of humanoid models along the road
With a frank? In your ancient
F*** if I can find a flesh and bone tour guide to etch me through the makeshift
Every little footprints dated and ancient
Now I'ma step through this motherf***er impatient





For the first time in a long line of dog fights
Little La**ie will not be returning home tonight

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Aesop Rock's "Kill the Messenger" serve as an introduction to the artist himself, as well as several other notable names in the underground hip-hop scene. Aesop Rock delivers a message to his listeners that they need to be more aware and informed about current events, so they don't end up looking foolish when discussing them. The lyrics also touch upon a theme of disillusionment, as every leader and hero seems to be dead or dying, causing people to forget the importance of these figures.


The song's verses contain an assortment of surreal and abstract imagery, such as a "pig channel serrated by hand feeders" and an "army of vicious kidney patrol yam peelers." These phrases paint a picture of a dystopian world where things are not as they seem. The song's chorus repeats the lines "Every leader dead and it's making you upset" and "Every hero dead and it's making you forget," highlighting the idea that people have become numb to the deaths of important figures and they are no longer valued.


The final lines of the song mention "Little La**ie," who will not be returning home tonight, suggesting that someone innocent has been caught up in the chaos and violence of this world. The song ends on this ominous note, leaving listeners with a sense of unease and a call to action to be more aware and informed about the state of the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey stupid, you're listening to Bazooka tooth, dental cannons, molar pistols; s*** like that.
This is a musical piece crafted by Aesop Rock which comprises Bazooka tooth, dental cannons, molar pistols, and other similar weapons. This is designed for people who are into this darkness-laced kind of music to enjoy and appreciate.


This is Murs, motherf***er, this is Aesop Rock, Ace Rizzle.
The song collaborators, Aesop Rock and Murs, are introducing themselves to the audience. They want the listeners to know that they are doing this incredible music together.


Ya know what I'm saying? Check it out, like, Living Legends, Def Jux, if you don't know, now you're informed.
The two rappers from different worlds are coming together to make great music. They are appealing to their audience to appreciate and focus on their music as they have already informed them by mentioning their record labels.


Be better prepared for the next time this type of s*** goes down. 'Cause when it's happening and you're unaware you look like a complete a**hole.
Aesop Rock is warning the listeners to be ready and well-grounded in their faith for upcoming situations in life. If they are not prepared or have no direction, they will appear foolish in front of others.


(Fastest motherf***er touching down on kick drums)?
Aesop Rock is boasting about his incredible talent in music, referring to himself as the fastest motherf***er touching down on kick drums.


Every leader dead and its making you upset. La da de dah da da, La da de da da da dow dom Set, set, set. Every hero dead and its making you forget. Get, get, get. La da de dah da da, La da de da da da dow dom.
The society has become too decadent and disorganized, leaders are dying, and it's causing unrest. This is a call to action to set things straight and not forget the fallen heroes while remembering to stay true to oneself.


I'm in and out a pig channel serrated by hand feeders. Army of vicious kidney patrol yam peelers. They sleep in barns and whisper looney conspiracy secrets. Increasing payroll to end is blind, while A-W-O-L went the leaders. The only mammal officially banned from food chain For finishing for over twenty-five consecutive years on top is aggravating, Alarmingly, the pulse don't bump right, And he's up nights bumping over crunk and bug bites. Who luck like this evening. Stay electric mud blood jockey in for the footing. My last supper starts with a vinaigrette over pickled muppet hearts While sheep tucked deep in the wood chipper. For the shepherd was a milk carton in scissors. Clammy hands make henna run on risky Jenga tugs. They're all sweating, Hell, I'm sweatin' too, just ain't nobody sweatin' you! (Holmes!) The muck went abacus on labor persperator official biz when auditioning demos by which to live. No whammies, stop. Triple six game never chose me. Trickery gets hokey. Pick up stix and ponies. You've got mail champ: blow me. Just a trooper with a question mark machine needy pointed at the heavens like bee gee on some 'where the hell's my freebie?' To clamp war stupid. No land lords or super. No hands. Water no ice cubes Rubik, no plans. No motor movement no dance, no pyrotechnics to enhance. No chance Too many grown men calling in sick over cramps I weigh in heavy on the jaded bitter subtracting the frontal gimmick I want to solve world hunger and f*** a pinup I want to find a twenty-first-century carbon crutch worthy of pedestal placement And s***ty path walking to touch.
Aesop Rock talks about his journey towards self-discovery and the corrupt world around him. He highlights the disgust and issues plaguing society, with leaders failing to execute their duties as they should while others try to maintain momentum while battling sickness. He, however, tries to stay in control of his life and not let anyone dim his light. He wants to use his music to teach, impact and ultimately, leave a long-standing legacy in the industry.


Ain't no time to sit and lift stones So it's left to the dogs to find their way home And you grew up in a similar generation alone With a fist full of humanoid models along the road With a frank? In your ancient F*** if I can find a flesh and bone tour guide to etch me through the makeshift Every little footprints dated and ancient Now I'ma step through this motherf***er impatient
Life is too short to be idle and waste time, so one has to get going to find their way home. Aesop Rock stresses the importance of being able to stand alone and not wait for others to carve the path for you. In his own life, he has seen that the times move quickly, and you cannot risk missing the good opportunities. He's stepping forward with a sense of urgency and hope.


For the first time in a long line of dogfights little La**ie will not be returning home tonight
In this final line, Aesop Rock painfully highlights the loss of another soul. A dogfight has resulted in someone's dog not making it home, an issue that has likely happened many times before. It is a sad reminder of how brutal and callous humanity can be.




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Comments from YouTube:

royGbiv

You should really do some more of these. Awesome stuff

Bazooka Tooth

Wow, someone actually mixed these two?? My day has been made

Gabe Miniaci

Gives me chills every time. So fucking good.

Braxton Hawkins

best out of the three, IMO. all of them rock. good work.

Zach Sepeda

Man Aesop is the fucking man and badass for mixing these two together nice job

ord

omg man. I cant believe i only just discovered this <3

Rizgn

So well done

1337Gray

Nice man! I like it

Kuba Sepetowski

Thats some good shit bro

Jester Logic

Whaaaat 2012?!!!! This is sooooo goodhowd i notsee it??

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