Ridiculoid
Cannibal Ox Lyrics


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Shutup yo, yo, yo, yo
My life's not right [check one]
My life's not right [check two]
My life's not right [check three]
Are you ready?

(You know this was supposed to be for my album tho?)
(Oh whateva)
(Its okay)

When I send a sickness (ease down) dark soldiers
Fallin' in with flying debris
And bad programs of landmines
That remind me of the sexiest of slow jams
I pull a Glock or fiver murder the group by numbers
I was nursed by the biggest of buildings
And had the sonic volcanic cap
That the butcher have attached to his dead mother
Now this material might walk with a twitch and live for the twisted shit
Images of boy scouts getting pistol whipped
Electronic talents fold
The realest television is the one that talks out loud to you
When the plug is corroded out
And they say productivity is up this month but I've lost my passion
Sick of waiting in line for my weekly chocolate ration
Its bad health and industrial sadness
Never helped by tofu franks or sadistic maggots
This addiction is more random
I walk door to door Mormon style spitting my sick tantrums
Because I wasn't born handsome
Now that my life's complete with a capacity to push greatness buttons
With beats that have to be registered
As sex offenders represented to the public
I'll exfoliate your face with the acid inside my stomach
Binge and purge, we live in thirty second blurbs
And if consumers stopped existing we'd forget how to use words
Just fuckin' eat each other til the next ice age occurs
Or at the source awards scratchin' our heads like "what happened??"
If the kids would've disclosed that you all lost if you just ask them
Out to plant life that sits and looks pretty
To attract curious intersection angels when in the city
That's below any self-respecting actress in a German schiester film
Who gobbled doggie dick and human feces
My fingers tap buttons with sanctified awareness
From heart scan to pulse readings
This a voice from a dead dimension without astral projection
The sluggish rugged discuss bunk that hovers
Acme lab rat escape barely breathing through the heating vents
I'll try to come back for my family before the poison feeding commence
But if I should exhaust God's patience on someone better take my place nigga
Tell 'em it's the love that got me this far
And it's in my dreams I see their faces and

Murderers is like handles that clap sandals
Hand sand off tools and I can't stand on two
Amped off booze wheelie with my ankle bruised
On the block silly with a mint ellie
Watch young ladies hop scotch with the pink jellies
That's me trying to wop vetti
With the longness and pot-bellied
Til it's nauseous a raw dog orphan straight out of the orphanage often
Lost in a realm tryin' to find cells
Strapped like a marksman with raps that'll off kids mad hi
Got my mind wrapped in a coffin resurrect thoughts in amorphous
Morph into Aquaman polyin in waters talkin' to dolphins
To get that bilingual spittin' charm tryin' to get it on
And spit a thorn that'll split a form in half studyin' math
Light 'dro Eaton's love mixed with ash
Spit bats that stick to DAT's
Sip snapples and twist off caps when you fuckin' with the sickest cats

Yo
My life's not right [check one]
My life's not right [check two]
My life's not right [check three]
Are you ready???

See I exist
Iron fist
Metal speech
Scientist
Came out the womb of a phoenix expect nothin' less
Then a mature flame velocity's my plane my thought is my train
The galaxy's the body sun is the heart and the black hole's the brain
Heard my verse, ain't nothin' the same.
I leave your mouth open when you're standin'
(The word's the midget) esophagus is the cannon
Cipher unknown the upper hand on overstandin' watch the landin'
Believe it or not I'm walkin' on air
Last of America's heroes here to close the circle
I still remember the days of Coleco
A daily struggle but I hold onto the vision
Hip hop at it's best when it lacked television
And everybody wasn't an emcee
You know where the flows be and if you check the rhyme slowly
You'll find out cats is unseen like Jarobi
And most likely openin' doors with the psyche
If it's a Mikey, they'll eat anything




Starving but hack or crush anything
Not stars from the songs we sing this shit's ridiculoid

Overall Meaning

The first few lines of the song “Ridiculoid” by Cannibal Ox speak about how the artist feels his life is not right. The triple repetition of the line “My life's not right” serves to emphasize the extent of his feelings of despair. In the following section, the artist personifies sickness, comparing it to dark soldiers. He then talks about shooting a Glock or fiver to kill groups, referencing his background in street life. The lyrics are full of dark, visceral images of violence, with the artist mentioning pistol-whipping boy scouts and nursing in the biggest buildings.


Line by Line Meaning

Shutup yo, yo, yo, yo
Quiet down, be silent


My life's not right [check one]
My life is not going well, not in order


My life's not right [check two]
My life is not going well, not in order


My life's not right [check three]
My life is not going well, not in order


Are you ready?
Are you prepared?


When I send a sickness (ease down) dark soldiers
When I spread a contagious illness, affecting troubled individuals


Fallin' in with flying debris
Getting caught up in chaotic situations


And bad programs of landmines
Dangerous situations that are difficult to avoid


That remind me of the sexiest of slow jams
Evoking memories of seductive and mesmerizing music


I pull a Glock or fiver murder the group by numbers
I use a gun or knife to kill the group systematically


I was nursed by the biggest of buildings
I was raised in a massive urban environment


And had the sonic volcanic cap
And possessed explosive and powerful abilities


That the butcher have attached to his dead mother
Similar to the weapon used by a ruthless killer


Now this material might walk with a twitch and live for the twisted shit
Now this individual may exhibit unusual behavior and enjoy unconventional things


Images of boy scouts getting pistol whipped
Visuals of innocent individuals being violently attacked


Electronic talents fold
Artificial skills become obsolete or irrelevant


The realest television is the one that talks out loud to you
The most authentic form of entertainment speaks to you directly


When the plug is corroded out
When the connection or source becomes damaged


And they say productivity is up this month but I've lost my passion
Despite society's increasing productivity, I no longer have the drive or enthusiasm


Sick of waiting in line for my weekly chocolate ration
Tired of enduring monotonous and limited rewards or pleasures


Its bad health and industrial sadness
It represents societal decline and unhappiness


Never helped by tofu franks or sadistic maggots
Not aided by artificial or unpleasant remedies


This addiction is more random
This obsession or compulsion occurs without a clear pattern


I walk door to door Mormon style spitting my sick tantrums
I go from place to place expressing my uncontrollable outbursts


Because I wasn't born handsome
Because I do not possess natural physical attractiveness


Now that my life's complete with a capacity to push greatness buttons
Now that I have achieved fulfillment and possess the ability to achieve success


With beats that have to be registered
With rhythms and sounds that are distinctive and noteworthy


As sex offenders represented to the public
Eliciting discomfort and offense to society, akin to sex offenders


I'll exfoliate your face with the acid inside my stomach
I will metaphorically burn and strip away your superficiality with my harsh words


Binge and purge, we live in thirty second blurbs
Engage in excess and then eliminate in short bursts, our lives are fast-paced and fragmented


And if consumers stopped existing we'd forget how to use words
If individuals consumed less, we would lose the ability to effectively communicate


Just fuckin' eat each other til the next ice age occurs
Engage in ruthless competition and destruction until the next catastrophic event


Or at the source awards scratchin' our heads like "what happened??"
Or at prestigious events, confused and bewildered by the outcome


If the kids would've disclosed that you all lost if you just ask them
If the youth had revealed the truth, it would be evident that everyone has failed


Out to plant life that sits and looks pretty
Seeking superficial beauty in nature that appears passive


To attract curious intersection angels when in the city
To capture the attention of unique and unexpected entities in urban environments


That's below any self-respecting actress in a German schiester film
That is deemed inappropriate or degrading, even by low standards


Who gobbled doggie dick and human feces
Who consumed disgusting and repulsive things


My fingers tap buttons with sanctified awareness
My fingers skillfully press buttons with a sense of holiness and understanding


From heart scan to pulse readings
From analyzing emotions to physical indicators of life


This a voice from a dead dimension without astral projection
This is a message from a lost realm, disconnected from the spirit world


The sluggish rugged discuss bunk that hovers
The slow and tough conversation that is meaningless and lingers


Acme lab rat escape barely breathing through the heating vents
Escaping like a laboratory rodent, struggling to survive through narrow openings


I'll try to come back for my family before the poison feeding commence
I will attempt to return to protect my loved ones before they are harmed or influenced


But if I should exhaust God's patience on someone better take my place nigga
But if I test the limits of divine patience, someone else should step up


Tell 'em it's the love that got me this far
Inform them that it is my passion and dedication that have brought me this level of success


And it's in my dreams I see their faces and
And in my dreams, I envision the faces of those who support me


Murderers is like handles that clap sandals
Killers are akin to tools or instruments that bring chaos and violence


Hand sand off tools and I can't stand on two
Hand off tools and I cannot maintain balance or stability


Amped off booze wheelie with my ankle bruised
Excited from alcohol, performing stunts on a bike with a bruised ankle


On the block silly with a mint ellie
Being foolish or senseless on the neighborhood, with a fresh car


Watch young ladies hop scotch with the pink jellies
Observe girls playing hopscotch wearing pink jelly shoes


That's me trying to wop vetti
Describing oneself trying to dance to fast-paced music


With the longness and pot-bellied
With a long physique and a protruding stomach


Til it's nauseous a raw dog orphan straight out of the orphanage often
To the point of feeling disgusted, a raw and uncultivated individual with a disadvantaged upbringing


Lost in a realm tryin' to find cells
Confused in a state of searching for meaning or understanding


Strapped like a marksman with raps that'll off kids mad hi
Equipped like a skilled shooter with lyrics that will impress and inspire the youth


Got my mind wrapped in a coffin resurrect thoughts in amorphous
Feeling trapped and confined mentally, but reviving thoughts without a defined shape


Morph into Aquaman polyin in waters talkin' to dolphins
Transform into Aquaman, diving into waters and engaging in conversations with dolphins


To get that bilingual spittin' charm tryin' to get it on
To possess the ability to rap in multiple languages with a captivating charm, striving for success


And spit a thorn that'll split a form in half studyin' math
And deliver words that will disrupt and divide, emphasizing the importance of education


Light 'dro Eaton's love mixed with ash
Indulging in marijuana combined with the residual effects of burnt paper


Spit bats that stick to DAT's
Rap verses that adhere and cling to digital audio tapes


Sip snapples and twist off caps when you fuckin' with the sickest cats
Enjoy Snapple drinks, casually opening and closing bottles while engaging with the most talented individuals


See I exist
Acknowledge my existence


Iron fist
A metaphorical grip of power and control


Metal speech
Using words that are strong, unbreakable and influential


Scientist
A person who experiments and discovers


Came out the womb of a phoenix expect nothin' less
Born from a symbol of rebirth and regeneration, anticipate greatness


Then a mature flame velocity's my plane my thought is my train
Comparable to a rapidly-moving fire, my thoughts propel me forward


The galaxy's the body sun is the heart and the black hole's the brain
The entire universe is like a living organism, the sun acts as its center and the black hole as its mind


Heard my verse, ain't nothin' the same.
After listening to my verse, everything changes


I leave your mouth open when you're standin'
I astonish and leave you speechless


(The word's the midget) esophagus is the cannon
(The power of my) words is immense and impactful


Cipher unknown the upper hand on overstandin' watch the landin'
Unfamiliar with the situation, but having the advantage in understanding, witnessing the outcome


Believe it or not I'm walkin' on air
Surprisingly, I am defying gravity and walking above ground


Last of America's heroes here to close the circle
One of the few remaining heroic figures in the country, completing a cycle or fulfilling a purpose


I still remember the days of Coleco
I still have vivid memories of the past, referencing the ColecoVision gaming system


A daily struggle but I hold onto the vision
Despite the challenges faced each day, I maintain my focus and aspiration


Hip hop at it's best when it lacked television
Hip hop was most authentic and influential when it was not heavily influenced by television


And everybody wasn't an emcee
And not everyone claimed to be a rapper


You know where the flows be and if you check the rhyme slowly
You know where the impressive rap skills are, and if you carefully analyze the lyrics


You'll find out cats is unseen like Jarobi
You will discover that individuals are rarely seen or recognized, similar to the rapper Jarobi


And most likely openin' doors with the psyche
And probably unlocking opportunities with their mental state


If it's a Mikey, they'll eat anything
If it is beneficial or advantageous, they will take any opportunity


Starving but hack or crush anything
Hungry for success, willing to overcome or destroy any obstacles


Not stars from the songs we sing this shit's ridiculoid
Not famous solely from the music we create, this situation is absurdly ludicrous


Yo
Hey


My life's not right [check one]
My life is not going well, not in order


My life's not right [check two]
My life is not going well, not in order


My life's not right [check three]
My life is not going well, not in order


Are you ready???
Are you prepared?




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That seamless transition from El-p to vordul mega is perfect

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Every time I listen to this track I'm reminded why this is my favourite album of all time from any genre.

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