Prince
Crosses / Team Sleep / Deftones Lyrics
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Get your brain on the prize then dive inside,
The mindset of a killer with your mind out of phase.
It's a game that we like. We crave yet nobody wins.
Any way you decide, you try but you die,
The mindset of a killer,
With your gaze you paint the room blood red
With tears pouring from the stage.
And you cant stop now row by row almost out.
Covered in black and gold no one cares and no one knows.
My gift to the world outside.
It's OK, I'm all right
Now open your empty hands
'cause here comes the fun here comes the end.
Click erase the device, give thanks, then clear out the room.
Blow kisses, wave them goodbye, goodnight.
Mindset of a killer, with your gaze,
You paint the room blood red with tears pour from the stage.
And you cant stop now row by row almost out.
Covered in black and gold no one cares and no one knows.
My gift to the world outside.
It's OK, I'm all right
Now open your empty hands
'cause here comes the fun here comes the end.
The lyrics of "Prince" by Crosses/Team Sleep/Deftones describe and explore the mindset of a killer. The singer of the song relates to this kind, their design and devotion to wave, possibly referring to their ability to manipulate people and situations to serve their own agenda. The lyrics suggest that there is a certain fascination with the game of killing, though nobody truly wins. The killer's mindset is described as being out of phase, possibly indicating a detachment from reality and morality.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "And you can't stop now, row by row almost out" and "Covered in black and gold no one cares and no one knows". These lines could be interpreted as a commentary on the anonymity of victims and the lack of attention and care given to them by society. The killer's gift to the world outside is described, though the meaning of this line is somewhat ambiguous.
The second verse continues to explore the killer's mindset, describing their ability to paint the room blood red with their gaze and tears pouring from the stage. The final stanza describes the end of the game, with the killer clicking erase on the device, giving thanks and clearing out the room. The final lines of the song, "Now open your empty hands, 'cause here comes the fun, here comes the end" could be seen as a chilling reminder that the end of the killer's game means destruction and chaos for others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Prince" are dark and ominous, painting a vivid picture of the mindset of a killer.
Line by Line Meaning
I relate to your kind, your design, your devotion to wave.
I understand and connect with those who share a love for music and its power to create waves of emotion and energy.
Get your brain on the prize then dive inside,
Focus your mind on what you want to achieve, then fully immerse yourself in the experience.
The mindset of a killer with your mind out of phase.
Adopt the mentality of a determined and ruthless competitor, even if it means being out of sync with others.
It's a game that we like. We crave yet nobody wins.
We are drawn to the thrill of competition, but ultimately, there are no true winners in the game of life.
Any way you decide, you try but you die,
No matter how you approach life, you will inevitably face challenges and ultimately meet your end.
The mindset of a killer,
The attitude of a fierce and determined competitor.
With your gaze you paint the room blood red
Your intensity and focus can create an intense and almost violent atmosphere.
With tears pouring from the stage.
Despite the intense emotions and energy of the performance, there is a vulnerability and sadness present as well.
And you can't stop now row by row almost out.
Despite being exhausted and near the end, you have to keep going and giving your all.
Covered in black and gold no one cares and no one knows.
Despite your efforts, it is possible to go unnoticed and underappreciated, but you must persevere nonetheless.
My gift to the world outside.
The music and art created is a contribution and offering to the greater world beyond the performance.
It's OK, I'm all right
Despite the intensity and emotions present, everything is okay and under control.
Now open your empty hands
Let go of any attachments or expectations and be open to what comes next.
'cause here comes the fun here comes the end.
The end of the performance represents both the conclusion of the intense experience and the excitement and anticipation of what is to come.
Click erase the device, give thanks, then clear out the room.
After giving everything in the performance, it is time to let go and move forward with gratitude for the experience.
Blow kisses, wave them goodbye, goodnight.
The act of saying goodbye to the audience and the experience with gratitude and positivity.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABE CUNNINGHAM, ABRAN CUNNINGHAM, CHINO MORENO, CHINO CAMILO MORENO, FRANK DELGADO, FRANK MIRELEZ DELGADO, SERGIO VEGA, STEPHEN CARPENTER
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sbraypaynt
Deftones on shuffle got me like:
https://youtu.be/vYTK9N9ibks
MO JO
The scariest thing is when you're a bit distracted while driving and suddenly you look in front.. everyones going zero and you're not far away at all
John Doe
I rear ended a dude that way lol. Messed with my radio when traffic sped up, and in 3-4 seconds everyone was on their brakes again
MO JO
@John Doe if it was AM radio you deserve it lol! One time i was too tired to break.. i rearended the guy, gave him just a kiss. It was all going so slow in my head. I waited until he realized and he looked at the rear view mirror and gave me this look of pure shock and disgust. Poor guy😂
Lenny Doorknob
@MO JO if you aren't paying attention to your surroundings while driving you deserve it no matter what
MO JO
@Lenny Doorknob agreed. Being wreckless is not cool
KM
Damn this one hits close to home for a lot of us I’m guessing
aya Escobar
lol yea no shit though i am reluctant to admit doing such things lol
Corner of Discussion
Missed opportunity with "Passenger", where the Chorus literally opens with "Drive Faster!" lol.
sbraypaynt
You right