Coffee
Aesop Rock feat. John Darnielle Lyrics


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[Chorus]
We don't need no walkie-talkies, nope no walkie talkies, we don't need your coughing when offing the morning coffee, no, we don't need no walkie-talkies, nope no walkie-talkies we just want our hermitry to stay and our coffee to go

And the last shall be, first to immerse in the pass out heat, face in the mud where the moxie melt 'til he woke up drowning in tsatke hell, more in a cave with a torch on the wall than a window arrangement of porcelain dolls on a brand new day, saw what he saw, property owners who crawl to the mall, with a bad toupee and a face like he author the law, pace like he mourning a loss, right hand on a can of worms, left full of gold he will trade for turf, I mean thats o.k., you got to answer to you at the end of the volatile day, but a model of mercy and might, no way, marionette who will clap and obey, dude, look, all that noise? call that flight of the water boys, meet and greet and they all slap five, cheek to cheek when they colonize, and a grown ass man shall abide as he wish, walk that path with a dime and a stick, walk that path with a diamond and wine, walk, that path to the firing line, just walk, pay no mind to the new recruit with the play-doh spine, let's be friends from opposite ends, wave to the kid don't hop on the fence, play to the radius far and away, orbit wide don't park in his space, one little martyr who talk in his face make one little weathermen sharpen the blades.

[Chorus]


And the last shall be, first to the curb with the mad cow meat, face in the bars of a regular cell when he woke up high in collectible hell, boom town kid who was taught by the binge that a man who expire with the most shit win, that's warpy American nonsense penned by the rich, not a routine friend in a pinch, still not used to the stench, how it throws off otherwise lucid events, in the case the afraid observe I got a pro-keds box full of layman's terms, it goes hey, peace, pray for the plagued, major relief and capacious rains, but just cuz I don't want to war with you, it don't mean go warm up the barbecue, I'm like pardon you, sawed off limit, my high noon is a quick little minute, I don't wanna spend it sitting with a critic, who simply isn't going to ever really get it, this hq is alive and alone, no driveway no sign of a home, no dial tone, no line for the phone, no world's tiniest violin song, and I might just lie to them all, lie in the morgue with a deep breath hiding and bored, fighting a smile, highly annoyed, when the timing is right I will rise and record, cal for the monster beats and blockhead got animal drums like he's doctor teeth, it goes red light green light 1 2 3, one large coffee, fuck you, peace.





[John Darnielle:]
I crawled down to the basement when the weather got cold, like a lost lamb returning to the fold, and when the outside world recedes from view, it's just a year's supply of make-up and memories of you, 1967 colt 45, holding back the vampires, keeping me alive, there's an envelope with some cash in it out by the front door, this is what they make you take the medication for.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Coffee" by Aesop Rock are intricate and full of symbolism. The song is about the desire for solitude and the rejection of societal norms. The chorus repeats the phrase "we don't need no walkie-talkies" to emphasize the independence and autonomy that the singer of the song seeks. The song includes vivid imagery, such as "face in the mud where the moxie melt 'til he woke up drowning in tsatke hell" and "property owners who crawl to the mall, with a bad toupee and a face like he authored the law." These lines paint pictures of the singer's surroundings and the people he encounters.


The second half of the song includes a spoken-word section by John Darnielle. His lyrics are more introspective and focus on personal struggles, such as mental illness and addiction. He references a '67 Colt 45 and medication, suggesting that he is coping with some form of mental health issue. Overall, the song is a commentary on modern life and the need for individuals to assert their independence and reject societal pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

We don't need no walkie-talkies, nope no walkie talkies, we don't need your coughing when offing the morning coffee, no, we don't need no walkie-talkies, nope no walkie-talkies we just want our hermitry to stay and our coffee to go
We don't need distractions or interference in our peaceful, solitary routine of getting our morning coffee. We just want to be left alone to enjoy our coffee in peace.


And the last shall be, first to immerse in the pass out heat, face in the mud where the moxie melt 'til he woke up drowning in tsatke hell, more in a cave with a torch on the wall than a window arrangement of porcelain dolls on a brand new day, saw what he saw, property owners who crawl to the mall, with a bad toupee and a face like he author the law, pace like he mourning a loss, right hand on a can of worms, left full of gold he will trade for turf, I mean thats o.k., you got to answer to you at the end of the volatile day, but a model of mercy and might, no way, marionette who will clap and obey
The person who seems least likely to succeed may actually be the first to withstand extreme conditions and emerge victorious. In a world full of materialistic people driven by self-interest, one must be true to themselves regardless of how others perceive them. Being a merciful and powerful leader is not possible if one is always controlled by others like a puppet.


dude, look, all that noise? call that flight of the water boys, meet and greet and they all slap five, cheek to cheek when they colonize, and a grown ass man shall abide as he wish, walk that path with a dime and a stick, walk that path with a diamond and wine, walk, that path to the firing line, just walk, pay no mind to the new recruit with the play-doh spine
The chaos and commotion caused by people clamoring for power or attention is like a flock of birds flapping their wings. They may be friendly towards each other, but they are still only interested in colonizing and occupying space. As individuals, we must choose our own path and not be swayed by those with weak wills or lack of conviction.


let's be friends from opposite ends, wave to the kid don't hop on the fence, play to the radius far and away, orbit wide don't park in his space, one little martyr who talk in his face make one little weathermen sharpen the blades.
We should make an effort to be friends with people who are different from us, instead of creating divisions or conflicts. Be kind to others and do not try to invade their personal space. However, if someone is being aggressive or confrontational, they may be creating potential for retaliation or violence.


And the last shall be, first to the curb with the mad cow meat, face in the bars of a regular cell when he woke up high in collectible hell, boom town kid who was taught by the binge that a man who expire with the most shit win, that's warpy American nonsense penned by the rich, not a routine friend in a pinch, still not used to the stench, how it throws off otherwise lucid events, in the case the afraid observe I got a pro-keds box full of layman's terms, it goes hey, peace, pray for the plagued, major relief and capacious rains, but just cuz I don't want to war with you, it don't mean go warm up the barbecue, I'm like pardon you, sawed off limit, my high noon is a quick little minute, I don't wanna spend it sitting with a critic, who simply isn't going to ever really get it, this hq is alive and alone, no driveway no sign of a home, no dial tone, no line for the phone, no world's tiniest violin song, and I might just lie to them all, lie in the morgue with a deep breath hiding and bored, fighting a smile, highly annoyed, when the timing is right I will rise and record, cal for the monster beats and blockhead got animal drums like he's doctor teeth, it goes red light green light 1 2 3, one large coffee, fuck you, peace.
Those who are seen as the weakest or poorest may actually have the strength to endure hardships and outlast those who accumulate the most material wealth. American culture's obsession with consumerism and material possessions is nonsensical and perpetuated by the rich. Don't rely on people who are not true friends to help you out in difficult situations. Don't let negative situations affect your clarity of mind or ability to make rational decisions. Have empathy for those who are suffering and hope for relief. Don't mistake a desire for peace as a sign of weakness. Focus on making the most of your limited time on this earth, and don't waste it with people who don't understand or appreciate what you do.


I crawled down to the basement when the weather got cold, like a lost lamb returning to the fold, and when the outside world recedes from view, it's just a year's supply of make-up and memories of you, 1967 colt 45, holding back the vampires, keeping me alive, there's an envelope with some cash in it out by the front door, this is what they make you take the medication for.
When life gets tough or isolating, we may feel like retreating to familiar or comforting places. Memories of loved ones or possessions can provide a sense of security. Material possessions, such as a weapon, can also provide protection from threats. Society may try to force us to conform or take medication to deal with our struggles, but ultimately it is up to us to decide how we cope with our difficulties.




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[Chorus:]
We don't need no walkie-talkies
Nope, no walkie-talkies
We don't need your coughing when offing the morning coffee, no
We don't need no walkie-talkies
Nope, no walkie-talkies
We just want our hermitry to stay and our coffee to go

[Verse 1: Aesop Rock]
And the last shall be...
First to immerse in the pass-out heat
Face in the mud where the moxie melt
Till he woke up drowning in Tchotchke hell
More in a cave with a torch on the wall
Than a window arrangement of porcelain dolls
On a brand new day, saw what he saw:
Property owners who crawl to the mall
With a bad toupee and a face like he authored a law;
Pace like he mourning a loss
Right hand on a can of worms
Left full of gold he will trade for turf
I mean, that's okay
You got to answer to you at the end of the volatile day
But a model of mercy and might? No way!
Marionette who will clap and obey!
Dude, look... all that noise?
Call that flight of the water boys
Meet and greet and they all slap five
Cheek to cheek when they colonize
And a grown ass man shall abide as he wish
Walk that path with a dime and a stick
Walk that path with a diamond and wine
Walk that path to the firing line
Just walk... (walk...)
Pay no mind to the new recruit with the Play-Doh spine
Let's be friends from opposite ends
Wave to the kid, don't hop on the fence
Play to the radius far and away
Orbit wide, don't park in his space
One little martyr who talk in his face
Make one little Weathermen sharpen the blades

[Chorus:]
We don't need no walkie-talkies
Nope, no walkie-talkies
We don't need your coughing when offing the morning coffee, no
We don't need no walkie-talkies
Nope, no walkie-talkies
We just want our hermitry to stay and our coffee to go

[Verse 2: Aesop Rock]
And the last shall be...
First to the curb with the mad cow meat
Face in the bars of a regular cell
When he woke up high in collectible hell
Boom town kid who was taught by the binge
That a man who expire with the most shit win
That's warpy American nonsense penned by the rich
Not a routine friend in a pinch
Still not used to the stench
How it throws off, otherwise, lucid events
In the case the afraid observe
I got a Pro-Keds box full of layman's terms
It goes, "Hey! Peace! Pray for the plagued!
Major relief and capacious rains."
But just 'cause I don't want to war with you
It don't mean go warm up the barbecue
I'm like, "Pardon you! "
Sawed off limit
My high noon is a quick little minute
I don't wanna spend it sitting with a critic
Who simply isn't going to ever really get it
This HQ is alive and alone
No driveway no sign of a home
No dial tone, no line for the phone
No "World's Tiniest Violin Song."
And I might just lie to them all
Lie in the morgue with a deep breath hiding and bored;
Fighting a smile, highly annoyed
When the timing is right I will rise and record
Call for the monster beats
And Blockhead got animal drums, like he's Doctor Teeth
It goes red light, green light, one, two, three
One large coffee, fuck you, peace

[Bridge:]
T-A-K-E-N-O-P-R-I-S-O-N-E-R-S
T-A-K-E-N-O-P-R-I-S-O-N-E-R-S
T-A-K-E-N-O-P-R-I-S-O-N-E-R-S
T-A-K-E-N-O-P-R-I-S-O-N-E-R-S
T-A-K-E-N-O-P-R-I-S-O-N-E-R-S

[Verse 3: John Danielle]
I crawled down to the basement when the weather got cold
Like a lost lamb returning to the fold
And when the outside world recedes from view
It's just a year's supply of make-up and memories of you
Nineteen sixty-seven, colt forty-five
Holding back the vampires, keeping me alive
There's an envelope with some cash in it out by the front door
This is what they make you take the medication for



All comments from YouTube:

@BillySotherden

I go around my life now murmuring, "we don't need no walkie talkies, no, no walkie talkies" over and over.

@fscked2

This is what they make you take the medication for 

@BillySotherden

I already took it all. Please send more.

@paolagutierrez7044

+fscked2 I see what you did there lol.

@BuddhaCombo

I don't know maybe get a kitten.

@Fucku5927

I give this comment thread an A+

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@LordSprakIV

John Darnielle is the last person I expected to be featured in a rap song but its glorious. This entire song is wonderful, but the fact that it features him is what made me really pay attention to it and I'm so glad that I did

@jasonfreischlag6132

I love The Mountain Goats. I liked Aesop Rock but didn't consider myself a huge fan. This song came on my Eyedea and Abilities pandora station and I thought to myself "That sounds like John Darnielle...Nah, no way..."

@SutekhChroma

Listen 2 Aesop Rock.

@lorriemattson2234

I was surprised to find out that was a male...now I find out he's mountain goats?!

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