His music combines deadpan, emotional lyrics with melodic, heavily auto-tuned vocals and icy, ethereal beats.
Bladee’s discography includes three albums (Eversince/Red Light/333), four mixtapes (Gluee/Working on Dying/Icedancer/EXETER), three EPs (Rip Bladee/AvP/Sunset in Silver City), two full collaborative projects with Drain Gang (D&G/Trash Island), and a variety of non-album singles.
Desire is a Trap
Bladee Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And I'm the head of the fountain
Come to think about it, I can't wrap my head around it
Liquid nitrogen around us, flowing like a river downward
Stayin' stiff and rigid under pressure, crush you into powder
Pick petals from your flowers, oh, you love me, oh, you love me not
Now there's only one way down a tower, even if your hair is long
I claw my way towards the top and let it fall down to the bottom
Wash, wash, wash, wash the pain away
Three, three, three, three stars on the shield, okay
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walkin' with the faith
Drip drop, rain won't stop on a sunny day
Wash, wash, wash, wash the pain away
Three, three, three, three stars on the shield, okay
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walkin' under faith
Drip drop, rain won't stop on a sunny day
Uphill, easy, the diamond top
We draw the line and then we cross
We hold the light, it opens up
Prepare the way, the trust in us
The void to face be bold enough
The faith corrupts, then self-destructs
I take that path, I make that jump
To drop below, to take me up
Show me the virtue of the way
Show me virtue, all the way
Show me the virtue of the way
Bladee and Ecco2k's "Desire is a Trap" is an introspective song exploring the consequences of chasing desires. The first verse describes the feeling of being on top of the world ("Now I'm on the head of the arrow"), but also feeling conflicted and confused ("Come to think about it, I can't wrap my head around it"). The use of liquid nitrogen as a metaphor for freezing emotions adds a sense of emotional detachment and numbness. The line "Pick petals from your flowers, oh, you love me, oh, you love me not" represents the indecisiveness and unpredictability of love and relationships. The chorus repeats the phrase "wash the pain away" as a mantra to cope with the difficulty of dealing with desires and the aftermath of their pursuit. The second verse seems to encourage taking risks ("To drop below, to take me up") and facing the unknown ("The void to face be bold enough"), but also warns of the potential danger of losing oneself in the process of chasing desires ("The faith corrupts, then self-destructs").
Overall, "Desire is a Trap" is a contemplative piece that touches on themes of existentialism, anxiety, and coping mechanisms. The lyrics use elemental and abstract imagery to convey complex emotions and ideas, while the beat and melody add a dreamy and ethereal layer to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I'm on the head of the arrow
I'm in control and leading the way
And I'm the head of the fountain
I'm the source of abundance and creativity
Come to think about it, I can't wrap my head around it
I'm amazed by my own success and can't comprehend it
Liquid nitrogen around us, flowing like a river downward
The environment is cold and unforgiving, and we're moving towards failure
Stayin' stiff and rigid under pressure, crush you into powder
I remain strong and unbreakable even in difficult circumstances, so I can defeat my enemies
Pick petals from your flowers, oh, you love me, oh, you love me not
I'm unsure if people love me for who I am or for what I can offer them
Now there's only one way down a tower, even if your hair is long
There's only one way to fall, regardless of how prepared you think you are for it
I claw my way towards the top and let it fall down to the bottom
I work hard to achieve my goals, only to watch them crumble and disappear
Every day I swallow pain, but I still taste it
I endure hardship and suffering every day, but still feel the effects of it
Wash, wash, wash, wash the pain away
I try to forget the pain and cope with it through repetition and ritual
Three, three, three, three stars on the shield, okay
I have protection and power from my past achievements, but it's not enough
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walkin' with the faith
I move forward with hope and belief, even when it's difficult
Drip drop, rain won't stop on a sunny day
Even when things seem good, there's still chaos and turmoil around the corner
Uphill, easy, the diamond top
Reaching the top is difficult, but the reward is priceless
We draw the line and then we cross
We set boundaries for ourselves, but then challenge and break them
We hold the light, it opens up
We have the power to illuminate and reveal hidden truths
Prepare the way, the trust in us
We have the ability and responsibility to pave a path to success and trust others to follow
The void to face be bold enough
We must be brave enough to confront the unknown and face our fears
The faith corrupts, then self-destructs
Blind faith can be dangerous and lead to destruction
I take that path, I make that jump
I choose to take risks and follow my own path, regardless of the consequences
To drop below, to take me up
Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom in order to climb higher
Show me the virtue of the way
I seek guidance and enlightenment to help me navigate through life
Show me virtue, all the way
I strive to embody virtuous qualities in all aspects of my life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Reichwald, Zak Arogundade, Ludwig T. W. Rosenberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@saskilla1945
This album inspired me to go to the nearby woods and talk to trees, collect berries, and mushrooms
@basedghostpurrp144
What did you talk to the trees about?
@eyefetisheyezlesbians9074
@@basedghostpurrp144 prolly asked if it listens to bladee
@meowraiu2
Lil uzi verts nose bridge piercing is a legendary member tbh. Love the support u show Drain
@lymphhh
this album inspired me to touch grass
@kyara.h8500
I died bruh that shits so funny
@markmental6665
when bladee comes in at 0:40 i cant help but smile (:
@worryhappy_
bladee's part is like listening to an angel
@yungsquill6119
so ur saying eccos part is listening to a god
@worryhappy_
@@yungsquill6119 exactly