Song 1
DJ Krush Lyrics


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(Feat. Anticon)

Pedestrian:
There's a little Johnny Walker Lindh in every Meadow Creek middle school
And when the rap tape grows up
Each wave topples at first wind before the self settles in the body

Dose & Why?:
The names of prominent families
Carry no weight in foreign cities
And even the sons of senators
Receive no welcome outside the states
The names of prominent families
Carry no weight in foreign cities
And even the sons of senators
Receive no welcome outside the states

Dose:
We hold these truths to be self-evident
Once a-fuckin-gain we got a dollar model president
Carving his face up for the cover of the next new nickel
Combing every cotton coil of his inner white wig
Curling perfect sers to his own thin lips in the mirror
Working on his contripasto for stone
Oh yah whitey, you got empire guilt

Why? & Dose:
We know John Walker, we know John Booth
Waste our days swatting this single song
At a long line of Yale and bones born old men
We know John Walker, we know John Booth
Waste our days swatting this single song
At a long line of Yale and bones born old men

Alias:
While the widows buy rubber grips to open bottles with
It's dreams with dusty dashboards and chipping paint
At least the animals have something to poison themselves with
Director yelling "Cut!" on riot footage in the background is faint
And at dusk the clanking of fork to plates syncs
Man of the house drowning out the chatter of housewife
To yet another unmanned spyplane crash
Now televangelists have a basis for book sales
And the promise of effective prayers that get results
As well as God's insurance policy for guaranteed divinity
Time to give the fallout shelters a makeover
Grab a pen and pad of paper and Ikea catalogue today

Sole:
No matter what plastic you pray to or sponsorship you kill for
Become a smart happy healthy pet rock if you can eat like us
You'll make great soup and hot new imports for domesticated devils
Don't worry, in thirty years we'll all be Johns and Sarahs

Dose & Why?:
But the names of prominent families
Carry no weight in foreign cities
And even the sons of senators
Receive no welcome outside the states
The names of prominent families
Carry no weight in foreign cities
And even the sons of senators
Receive no welcome outside the states

Why?:
A flag stripes trying to tear free in heavy wind
And seperate themselves from any unified composition
Oh, I heard the two parties split platforms at the turn of the century
But I know I'm American by the coins I carry
And that's fucking scary
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
And even the worn wigged hard news anchors are un-affected
And every psychic and small-time prophet is aloof
We've been injected to the point of immunity
It takes an f load of s to stimulate the
Desencitized tastebuds of the sugar-expecting community
Till we can barely detect the weather man's insincerity
Their tongues are fast and free
Like a child's translucent un-braced teeth
A low relief long horn
On a roughneck's rawhide wallet
(Can I hear that, ah, last tongues are fast, you know)

Dose:
Yeah America, you got it

Passage:
The audio haunting promise provides for even the smallest of sparrows
So long as the ghosts are clean and clearly showing through you
I've been helpful, metal man bides his time
In the sands on Minus Island
Everything is fine, your heart is working properly
All my love and luck on the river Euphrates

Passage & Sole:
Don't take no wooden nickels, kid
There's bikinis selling SUV's in the TV's in teepees
Time to look for Job, the dorks have hit the desert
The carbohydrate kings are back with fanny packs
And daisy-cutters strapping parachutes to Lunchables
To land on the lap of the new batch of bargain hunters
Now we're not saying anything cause we're not supposed to
But like Blockbuster hampster gave the Black Panthers cancer
I know what you're thinking, it's like drinking the ocean
But if you can fall in love in prison you can die a healthy plant

Dose:
He wanted Hammer pants, he joined the Taliban
He sought an absolute truth, the alpha cliché
But he got the omega and bucked
How many more humans will wear gun spit in their guts
Why, you can still smile on the cover of Life magazine
No matter how many bullets you take
Again we use the magnets poorly
Again we use the magnets poorly
Again we use the magnets poorly
Again we use the magnets like shit
What is it with all these men in their fifties
Wanting to win the world over like there's no tomorrow already?
No matter what you do, G. W
There will be no dollar for you
Woe is the billionnaire
Woe is the billionnaire
No matter what you do, G. W
There will be no dollar for you
Woe is the billionnaire





Give him a bomb to suck on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in DJ Krush's song "Song 1" featuring Anticon tackle a range of social issues and reflect on the state of America. The first verse by Pedestrian speaks about the influence of violent rap music on young school students, and how this translates to a self-fulfilling prophecy of violence. The next section features Dose and Why? speaking about the corrupt political system in America, where even the sons of senators are not welcome outside the country. They criticize the dollar model presidency and the self-serving actions of American politicians. Alias's verse reflects on the daily lives of common people and the contrast between their mundane existence and the chaos in the world around them. Sole's verse delves into the idea of consumerism and commercialization, and how it is leading to the erosion of individuality. Passage gives voice to the idea that even the smallest of things have a place in this world, and one should not overlook the beauty in everyday things. Finally, Dose closes the song with a sobering reminder that no matter how much power one has, there are some things one cannot control, and in the end, we are all mortal.


Overall, the lyrics of "Song 1" are a critique of American society and the powerful people who hold the reins, and they encourage listeners to rethink their actions and take steps towards building a better world. The verses are thought-provoking and challenging, and the message is as relevant today as it was when the song was first released.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a little Johnny Walker Lindh in every Meadow Creek middle school
Even in the seemingly innocent young people, there may be a potential for radicalization and extremist ideologies.


Each wave topples at first wind before the self settles in the body
Every person struggles with adapting to change and new experiences before finding stability within themselves.


The names of prominent families Carry no weight in foreign cities And even the sons of senators Receive no welcome outside the states
In other countries, family status and political connections hold no significance, as everyone is equal in the eyes of foreign citizens.


We hold these truths to be self-evident Once a-fuckin-gain we got a dollar model president Carving his face up for the cover of the next new nickel Combing every cotton coil of his inner white wig Curling perfect sers to his own thin lips in the mirror Working on his contripasto for stone Oh yah whitey, you got empire guilt
America's current political leader is focusing on his looks and image rather than properly governing and making positive change, which is shameful for the nation.


We know John Walker, we know John Booth Waste our days swatting this single song At a long line of Yale and bones born old men
Society is too distracted by petty issues and drama rather than holding the wealthy and powerful accountable for their actions and misdeeds.


While the widows buy rubber grips to open bottles with It's dreams with dusty dashboards and chipping paint At least the animals have something to poison themselves with Director yelling "Cut!" on riot footage in the background is faint And at dusk the clanking of fork to plates syncs Man of the house drowning out the chatter of housewife To yet another unmanned spyplane crash Now televangelists have a basis for book sales And the promise of effective prayers that get results As well as God's insurance policy for guaranteed divinity Time to give the fallout shelters a makeover Grab a pen and pad of paper and Ikea catalogue today
Amidst the chaos and turmoil of society, certain individuals and industries are benefiting from disaster and tragedy, while common people try to find comfort and stability in everyday tasks and mundane activities.


No matter what plastic you pray to or sponsorship you kill for Become a smart happy healthy pet rock if you can eat like us You'll make great soup and hot new imports for domesticated devils Don't worry, in thirty years we'll all be Johns and Sarahs But the names of prominent families
Regardless of one's personal beliefs or motives, conforming to societal standards and expectations is necessary for survival and success.


A flag stripes trying to tear free in heavy wind And seperate themselves from any unified composition Oh, I heard the two parties split platforms at the turn of the century But I know I'm American by the coins I carry And that's fucking scary
Political division and polarization are causing America to lose its sense of unity and identity, which is concerning.


And every psychic and small-time prophet is aloof We've been injected to the point of immunity It takes an f load of s to stimulate the Desencitized tastebuds of the sugar-expecting community Till we can barely detect the weather man's insincerity
Modern society has become numb to deception and false promises, making it difficult to distinguish genuine messages from scams or lies.


Their tongues are fast and free Like a child's translucent un-braced teeth A low relief long horn On a roughneck's rawhide wallet
Some people speak and act without thinking, like children, which can lead to negative consequences and consequences.


The audio haunting promise provides for even the smallest of sparrows So long as the ghosts are clean and clearly showing through you I've been helpful, metal man bides his time In the sands on Minus Island Everything is fine, your heart is working properly All my love and luck on the river Euphrates
Through clear communication and honest intentions, anyone can find success and happiness, even in unlikely or challenging circumstances.


Don't take no wooden nickels, kid There's bikinis selling SUV's in the TV's in teepees Time to look for Job, the dorks have hit the desert The carbohydrate kings are back with fanny packs And daisy-cutters strapping parachutes to Lunchables To land on the lap of the new batch of bargain hunters Now we're not saying anything cause we're not supposed to But like Blockbuster hampster gave the Black Panthers cancer I know what you're thinking, it's like drinking the ocean But if you can fall in love in prison you can die a healthy plant He wanted Hammer pants, he joined the Taliban He sought an absolute truth, the alpha cliché But he got the omega and bucked How many more humans will wear gun spit in their guts Why, you can still smile on the cover of Life magazine No matter how many bullets you take Again we use the magnets poorly Again we use the magnets like shit What is it with all these men in their fifties Wanting to win the world over like there's no tomorrow already? No matter what you do, G. W There will be no dollar for you Woe is the billionnaire Give him a bomb to suck on
The world is chaotic and confusing, where even seemingly foolish or paradoxical actions may lead to success or failure. Meanwhile, the privileged and wealthy continue to exploit and benefit from society, while others suffer and are forgotten.




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