Checkmate
Apathy Lyrics


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I set my moves up strategically, enemy kings are taken easily
Knights move four spaces, in place of bishops east of me
Communicate with pawns on a telepathic frequency
Smash knights with mics in militant mental fights, it seems to be
An everlasting battle on the 64-block geometric metal battlefield
The sword of my rook, will shatter your feeble battle shield
I witness a bishop that'll wield his mystic sword
And slaughter every player who inhabits my chessboard
Knight to Queen's three, I slice through MC's
Seize the rook's towers and the bishop's ministries
Minstrels sing songs and mimic me, but cease to live instantly
Hidden deep within me is a sinister entity
Intentions of tense intent in ten tents
Where kings rest in beds with queens' breasts exposed for sex
To the crease or release tension, tends to tense men
When traitorous defense is fencing kingsmen
I quickly push the whore up from off of me
Trying to understand this battle of psychology
Psychotic, I slice optics of cyclops
In water with warlocks, through Indian corn stalks
Chessboard blocks become blood-red
Blood clots block brains and lock with thoughts of pawns in shock
I shot, crossbows and toss flows across moats
To pierce the archer's armor, armed with arrows
Pole points from elbows, with joints joined with marrow




To maim, the tip of the arrows lit with flame
Checkmate - the death of your king ends the game

Overall Meaning

The song "Checkmate" by Apathy presents a metaphorical representation of a game of chess, emphasizing the strategies and tactics associated with the game. The lyrics highlight the idea of chess as an intellectual and mental battle, where both sides attempt to outwit and outmaneuver each other. Apathy uses the language of chess to describe the rap battles, with lines such as "Smash knights with mics in militant mental fights" and "Minstrels sing songs and mimic me, but cease to live instantly." These lines serve to illustrate the intensity and competitiveness of rap battles, as well as the skill and precision required to succeed in such an arena.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of domination and confidence in Apathy's approach, as he systematically picks apart his opponents' strategies and defeats them. He sets up his moves "strategically," utilizing his knights and pawns to achieve his goals, even communicating through telepathy to ensure his victory. Additionally, the song implies that Apathy considers himself to be a sinister force that cannot be underestimated. He possesses a level of cunning and expertise that enables him to be an unstoppable force on the chessboard.


In conclusion, "Checkmate" is a skillful and metaphorical representation of rap battles through the lens of chess. Apathy uses the game of chess to convey his intellectual superiority as a rapper, brimming with confidence and skill, as well as his own understanding of the multifaceted nature of the game.


Line by Line Meaning

I set my moves up strategically, enemy kings are taken easily
I plan my moves carefully, making it easy for me to capture the enemy kings.


Knights move four spaces, in place of bishops east of me
I move my knights four spaces, instead of bishops to the east of me.


Communicate with pawns on a telepathic frequency
I communicate with my pawns through my mind.


Smash knights with mics in militant mental fights, it seems to be
I defeat knights with the power of my lyrics in mental battles, it appears.


An everlasting battle on the 64-block geometric metal battlefield
The game of chess is a never-ending battle fought on the 64-block chessboard.


The sword of my rook, will shatter your feeble battle shield
The strength of my rook will break through your weak defense.


I witness a bishop that'll wield his mystic sword
I see a bishop who has a magical sword.


And slaughter every player who inhabits my chessboard
And this bishop defeats every opponent on my chessboard.


Knight to Queen's three, I slice through MC's
I move my knight to Queen's three and defeat other MC's.


Seize the rook's towers and the bishop's ministries
I capture the rook's towers and the bishop's important positions.


Minstrels sing songs and mimic me, but cease to live instantly
Other artists copy my style and lyrics, but they are quickly defeated.


Hidden deep within me is a sinister entity
I have a dark side hidden within me.


Intentions of tense intent in ten tents
I have ten different ways to attack with strong intentions.


Where kings rest in beds with queens' breasts exposed for sex
A metaphorical reference to how kings make themselves vulnerable and how queens are exploited.


To the crease or release tension, tends to tense men
Putting pressure on people tends to make them stressed and tense.


When traitorous defense is fencing kingsmen
When someone's defense is unreliable, they can't protect the king.


I quickly push the whore up from off of me
I quickly push my opponent away from me.


Trying to understand this battle of psychology
I'm trying to comprehend the mental warfare taking place.


Psychotic, I slice optics of cyclops
I am so fierce and psychotic that I can cut through the eyes of a cyclops.


In water with warlocks, through Indian corn stalks
I am willing to fight my enemies no matter the situation.


Chessboard blocks become blood-red
The chessboard is visualized as becoming bloody.


Blood clots block brains and lock with thoughts of pawns in shock
The players' minds are affected by the violence that accompanies the game of chess.


I shot, crossbows and toss flows across moats
I use crossbows and powerful lyrics to overcome any obstacles.


To pierce the archer's armor, armed with arrows
I am skilled enough to pierce through the archer's defenses.


Pole points from elbows, with joints joined with marrow
I am so powerful that even my joints are extraordinary weapons.


To maim, the tip of the arrows lit with flame
The arrows I use are meant to injure and are ignited with flames.


Checkmate - the death of your king ends the game
Checkmate means that the enemy king is defeated and the game is over.




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@BrittniGerving-qb9nw

I love everything Apathy does... Such an intelligent, talented dude with a way of putting words together like no one else.

@frankincense3477

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@TheColorfulCube

This is my favorite Apathy song. 

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@wserthmar8908

Это atmosphere self hate bad dub

@hutpel181

Нее, каста- на сука

@wserthmar8908

@hutpel, это не русский рэпер сочинил и тем более не каста, лол, "на ска" вообще не касты песня

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