Blood
Buck 65 Ft. Sufjan Stevens & Serengeti Lyrics
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The flight of a one-winged dove
How? How did this happen?
How? How did this happen?
The strength of his arm
My lover caught me off guard
How? Head of a rabbit
For my prayer has always been love
What did I do to deserve this?
With blood on my sleeve
Delilah, avenge my grief
How? God of Elijah
How? God of Elijah
As fire to the sun
Tell me what I have done
How? Heart of a dragon
How? Heart of a dragon
For my prayer has always been love
What did I do to deserve this now?
How did this happen?
The lyrics to Buck 65's "Blood" are poetic and mysterious, with a heavy focus on themes of violence, betrayal, and love. The opening lines, "I'm drawn to the blood, the flight of a one-winged dove," set the stage for the rest of the song. The singer is fixated on violence and the aftermath of it, including the sight of blood and the physical metaphor of a bird with only one wing. The repetition of "How? How did this happen?" underscores the confusion and bewilderment that often accompanies traumatic events.
The second verse is particularly enigmatic, with its lines "The strength of his arm, my lover caught me off guard / How? Head of a rabbit." Here, the singer seems to be grappling with the shock of being betrayed by someone they loved and trusted. The metaphor of the rabbit's head suggests something violent and abrupt, while the phrase "caught me off guard" emphasizes the sense of surprise and disorientation.
The final verse expands on the themes of the previous two, with the singer lamenting their own suffering and asking for divine retribution. The lines "With blood on my sleeve, Delilah, avenge my grief / How? God of Elijah, how? God of Elijah" suggest that the singer has been wronged by a woman named Delilah, and is seeking justice through a reference to the Old Testament prophet Elijah. The final lines, "As fire to the sun, tell me what I have done / How? Heart of a dragon, how? Heart of a dragon," offer a visceral image of destruction and anger, as the singer implores the universe to explain why they are suffering.
Overall, "Blood" is a haunting and evocative song that uses vivid imagery to convey intense emotions. While the lyrics are open to interpretation, their powerful language and poetic structure create a powerful impact.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drawn to the blood
I am fascinated by the sight of blood
The flight of a one-winged dove
I am intrigued by unusual and unexpected things
How? How did this happen?
I wonder how this could have occurred
The strength of his arm
He was physically powerful
My lover caught me off guard
My significant other surprised me unexpectedly
How? Head of a rabbit
I wonder how this oddity could exist
For my prayer has always been love
Love has always been the focus of my prayers
What did I do to deserve this?
Why am I experiencing this misfortune?
With blood on my sleeve
I have blood on my clothing
Delilah, avenge my grief
Delilah, please help me take revenge for my sadness
How? God of Elijah
I wonder how God can support me in this way
As fire to the sun
As inseparable as the sun and fire
Tell me what I have done
Please enlighten me as to what I have done
How? Heart of a dragon
I can't fathom how a dragon's heart could exist
What did I do to deserve this now?
Why am I faced with this misfortune at this moment?
How did this happen?
I am still curious about the cause of this occurrence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Sufjan Stevens
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@greycottun7616
YYou're not bloody swab paradise
You're golden stars licked to stick
A world with frogs and magic tricks
Floating logs and scissor kicks
And lemonade and sweaty sex
Hug me like I gave you checks
You kiss me like the upper crust
Tell me things to make me blush
Champagne bottle
Bon voyage
A souvenir garage
A melody to make me smile
Not that you've been gone a while
A purple medal eighth place
Backlit in a trophy case
Sign that says "For little Ace"
Supportive like an ankle brace
Not bloody cotton swabs and lies
Stolen checks and empty eyes
You're a county fair in July
Canadian field of wild rye
You kiss me like potted plants
Bite me like fire ants
Touch me like an old stamp
Olive oil and seven lamps
Not stolen cash I'll pay you back
Bloody paradise attack
Your Sunday at the puppy track
Time to take the long way back
Sweet as the apple of Peru
The inklings of the Eastern Sioux
Not bloody cotton swabs and lies
Stolen checks and empty eyes
But rather
You are the blood
Flowing through my fingers
[That's what I meant to say
Blood in my fingertips
I couldn't tell you that it's the other way]
All through the soil and up in those trees
[You are the blood that I may see you
That I see you
You're the blood in me
You're on earth though]
Girl you wake me to the smell of butter
Sunlight shone through wooden shutters
Naked sex and cuffed breast
Early morning back to test
Pouring rain and rubber suit
Cotton socks and rubber boots
I sprint across the parking lot
Cause that day we were unprepared
Dried our socks and on the stairs
Sound of rain is rain in gutters
Lightning seven seconds thunder
A mild snack late evening hunger
DVDs and VCRs
Fish tanks and jelly jars
The storm passes the room ours
The summer times and you move
Safety belt in summer cars
Lightning bugs to die in jars
The air conditioner saving grace
Grass stains and flushed face
Refreshing like a glass of milk
Your shaven legs were like silk
You kiss me like a bon voyage
A secret souvenir collage
Overalls and water parks
T-tops and baby sharks
Dragon rolls and frozen juice
Making out in photo booths
A lovely Saturday night alone
Full of films and baking pies
Not cotton swabs and bloody lies
I'll pay you back in plastic eyes
You are the blood
Flowing through my fingers
All through the soil
Through those trees
@frankyd88
This is quality. This represents a chance for Hip Hop heads to finally realise the best music all comes from the alternative artists, in one form or another.
@chironOwlglass
10 years later and I'm still obsessed.
@thefijianwarrior333
init
@theinfideluk
13 years ma man, respect from Scotland wherever you are
@theinfideluk
2022 and still sounds kick fkn ass 🖤🤚
@JaimeSunwoo
this is a gorgeous song.
@AngelCakes__
damn i first listened to this 12 years ago <3
i was 17 ; u ;
@jimmyblaze87
wicked. really nice. Raw & pretty contrasts...mmm
@MrBojengles824
This is everything hip hop was meant to be. Thanks for posting this i spent like two hours trying to find it xD
@Katastrophiies
One of my favourites on the album.