Hold Tight
Dälek Lyrics

Misunderstood, misguided maniac,
I am often viewed as crazy or irrational due to my unconventional ideas and behavior.

Lacking social skills and will to fit your mold.
I do not conform to societal norms and have no desire to do so.

I told your kind before not to expect the world
I have previously warned those who expect too much from me.

From I who hates the world,
I have a negative view of the world and do not seek to change it.

I'll burn your flag unfurled.
I will not hesitate to express my disdain for national symbols and patriotism.

Propel my anger past rage,
My anger consumes me and has become more intense than simply being angry.

What you thought was phase is the air to my everyday
My unconventional ways of thinking and living are not just a passing phase, but are ingrained in my daily life.

I raise a fist against your rusty cannons
I oppose the outdated and oppressive systems of society with my actions and beliefs.

Abandon my every shred of decency
I am willing to reject traditional standards of morality and behavior to do what I believe is right.

Devise plan to topple politician in vicinity
I contemplate ways to overthrow or undermine local political figures who represent a corrupt system.

Your ideas of liberty, archaic
Your traditional views on freedom and self-determination are out of date or ineffective.

You took freedom and enslaved it.
Your systems of government and society claim to grant freedom, but in reality, they restrict and control people's actions and lives.

I don't portray the role of revolutionary,
I do not seek to overthrow or replace the existing system, but rather to challenge and change it in my own way.

Just slice the jugular of society on a Tuesday
I metaphorically attack and undermine the societal norms and values that I oppose.

While crews play cypher-cypher-freestyle
While other rappers engage in freestyle rap battles, I focus on my own personal expression through writing.

I listen to Miles with inverted smile inking scrolls in exile.
I enjoy listening to the jazz musician Miles Davis while I write alone in isolation and exile from mainstream society.

Infantile attempts by heads at bending necks
People who conform to societal norms and stereotypes are naive and unenlightened.

You pose no threat
Those who conform to society's expectations do not present a challenge or opposition to me.

Behind the ears you still wet
You are still inexperienced and naive.

Hold tight to stereotypes like Newport cigarettes,
You cling to commonly held beliefs or behaviors, regardless of their actual value or merit.

Pitbulls as pets, and bootleg mix cassettes.
You have narrow and stereotypical views of what is cool or desirable, such as owning a specific breed of dog or listening to pirated music.

Expect no friend from this form I took
Do not expect me to be friendly or conform to societal expectations because of my unconventional ways and beliefs.

You mistook me as one of your own
You incorrectly assumed that I would conform to societal norms and behave like everyone else.

I bleed words of the griot onto poems
I use my poetry to speak truth and wisdom to others, like a griot in African storytelling traditions.

Lonely wanderer,
I often feel isolated and alone in my beliefs and way of life.

There's no honor amongst thieves,
People who engage in immoral or criminal behavior cannot trust each other or expect loyalty.

There's more than amongst Mc's
Unlike rappers who engage in competitive battles and seek fame, I value loyalty and truthfulness over success.

Who needs enemies with friends like these
My supposed friends and allies are often not loyal or supportive, and may even betray me.

Quick to deaden pulse for that Maltese mic
Other rappers are willing to kill or harm others for the sake of success and notoriety in the music industry.

Beware the Cannanites performing pagan rites
Watch out for those who follow destructive or dangerous belief systems or practices.

At twilight as last of the embers glow bright
During a time of transition or change, when old ways and habits are fading away and new possibilities are revealed.

One can see the looseness where things were once tight.
As change occurs, old structures and beliefs become more flexible and less restrictive or rigid.

I prefer reciting prose over compositions by Riech.
I value my own unique style of poetry, which differs from the more traditional or mainstream compositions of other poets or artists.

Recite....
I perform my poetry aloud, emphasizing its spoken and rhythmic qualities.

They impolite.....
Other rappers or poets who do not uphold my values or beliefs are disrespectful or morally inferior.

Neophytes.....
Novices or beginners in the art of poetry or rap who have not yet developed a unique style or voice.

So trite.
Their work is unoriginal and uninspired.

I vent my anger on all angles
I express my anger towards all aspects of society and those who uphold oppressive systems or beliefs.

Would strangle angels if they'd let me.
My anger and frustration are so intense that I would even harm or oppose good-natured or innocent beings, if given the opportunity.

Suspect entire populous in attempts to suppress me
I view the entire population as upholding oppressive and restrictive systems, which directly or indirectly suppress my beliefs and actions.

Left empty when all I trusted rusted thin...
I feel disillusioned and betrayed by those who I previously trusted or believed in, as they have failed to uphold their values or have become corrupted over time.

Able to see true layers,
I have a deeper understanding of the world and society, beyond the surface level and common beliefs.

Undefined tongue I spoke to familiar strangers, now seems even stranger
My unique way of speaking or expressing myself is becoming increasingly unfamiliar and strange, even to those who know me well.

Cradled that blue baby in his manger until I grew too weak to utter lies
I once upheld religious or societal beliefs that I now see as untrue or oppressive, but have become too weak or disheartened to continue pretending.

Stomach filled with roaches not butterflies
I am filled with unpleasant or unsettling feelings, rather than the positive or euphoric feelings often associated with traditional love or admiration.

I sever ties with all of you who despise me.
I reject and eliminate connections or relationships with those who oppose or do not support my beliefs and way of life.

Welcome to the truth, undefined reality.
I am inviting others to see and understand the world in the same way as I do, which may be unconventional or difficult to comprehend at first.