Amazing
Dan-EE Lyrics
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I really cannot relate, shit
I know you stuck in the matrix
Can’t even handle the basics
Dammit, the box is amazing
I cannot fuck, if she basic
All my niggas go off with the savagery
Say you good with the stick, so I gotta see
On the track, I can sing like it’s RnB
My girl is flexi, said she can act and she wanna try dance on a pole
I cannot hate if you tell me the truth and you with other niggas but still on the low
Addicted to cash when I look in my pocket, I put on a suit and I go get some more
Hold up, my nigga, we gotta chat later, the money is calling, I’m taking this call
Dammit, the box is amazing
Bad bitch, she look like she Asian
Broke, always complaining
I really cannot relate shit
I know you stuck in the matrix
Can’t even handle the basics
Dammit, the box is amazing
I cannot fuck if she basic
Yeah mama, I feel like we made it
Come have a look at my payslips, yeah
My life is moving in stages
Loving it, I couldn’t trade it
Watch me pull up in the latest
Imma go cop me the latest
Spotify put me on playlists
Imma pull up on a spaceship
I steal the show like I’m MJ
It’s a thriller, they call me smooth criminal
Don’t get it twisted, my nigga
I make it look easy but this shit is difficult
Lil mama, fuck me like a title race
Bro, I almost came first like Liverpool
She wanna get wet, yeah
I told her pull up, the new crib got a swimming pool
Running it up and I double it
Showing you how you can get to the cake
I’m getting married to money and this is my honeymoon
I’m about to go on a date
I see them losing their morals for money but please
Do not get lost in the race
There's like a high that I get that I cannot explain
Every time I get up on the stage
Fe fi fo fum, when I pull up all the bitch niggas run
Real recognise real, Bruce Lee, yeah, I feel like the one
She asking me questions like this is an interview
Yeah, they hating on me ’cause I do what they couldn’t do
Dammit, the box is amazing
Bad bitch, she look like she Asian
Broke, always complaining
I really cannot relate, shit
I know you stuck in the matrix
Can’t even handle the basics
Dammit, the box is amazing
I cannot fuck if she basic
Yeah mama, I feel like we made it
Come have a look at my payslips, yeah
My life is moving in stages
Loving it, I couldn’t trade it
Watch me pull up in the latest
Imma go cop me the latest
Spotify put me on playlists
Imma pull up on a spaceship
In these lyrics, Dan-EE addresses various themes including success, relationships, and the pursuit of wealth. He starts by expressing his disdain for those who are broke and constantly complain, stating that he cannot relate to their attitude. He believes they are stuck in a metaphorical "matrix" and are unable to handle basic responsibilities. However, he also acknowledges the allure of material possessions, referring to a "box" that is amazing and suggesting that he is drawn to wealth and luxury.
Dan-EE then switches to discussing his relationships and encounters with women. He boasts about his group of friends who exhibit savage behavior and questions if a woman can handle him, hinting at his confidence and assertiveness. He mentions his skills as a singer on a track, comparing himself to RnB artists. He points out that his girlfriend is talented and flexible, capable of acting and even dancing on a pole. He expresses his openness to honesty in relationships, suggesting that he doesn't mind if his partner is involved with other men as long as she is truthful about it. However, he admits his addiction to money, always wanting more and putting on a suit to go earn it. He adds that he needs to prioritize the call of money, indicating his determination to achieve financial success.
Moving on, Dan-EE reflects on his accomplishments and the life he's created. He feels a sense of achievement and invites someone to look at his payslips as evidence of his success. He describes his life as moving in stages and expresses his love for it, implying that he wouldn't trade it for anything. He brags about pulling up in the latest car and being featured on Spotify playlists, which suggests his increasing popularity and recognition. He even fantasizes about pulling up in a spaceship, emphasizing his ambitions and desires for even grander achievements.
Dan-EE then adds some playful wordplay and references. He compares himself to Michael Jackson, stating that he steals the show, just like the legendary performer. He acknowledges that while he makes it look easy, success is actually difficult to attain. He mentions a potential sexual encounter, relating it to a competitive race where he came close to finishing first like the football club Liverpool. He invites a woman to join him in his new home with a swimming pool. He highlights his goal of increasing wealth, doubling his money, and using his success as an example for others to follow. He metaphorically compares his dedication to money to a honeymoon, implying that his commitment is unwavering. Dan-EE closes the lyrics by recognizing the criticism he faces from others and how he surpasses their expectations, causing them to hate him for achieving what they couldn't.
Line by Line Meaning
Broke, always complaining
I can't understand your constant complaining about being broke.
I really cannot relate, shit
I can't connect with your struggles because I have a different perspective.
I know you stuck in the matrix
You're trapped in a cycle of negativity and limited thinking.
Can’t even handle the basics
You struggle to handle even the simplest things in life.
Dammit, the box is amazing
Wow, this situation or opportunity is truly incredible.
I cannot fuck, if she basic
I can't engage in a sexual relationship with someone who lacks depth or substance.
All my niggas go off with the savagery
My friends have an intense and fearless approach to life.
Tell the truth, baby girl, can you handle me
Honestly, can you handle my personality and lifestyle?
Say you good with the stick, so I gotta see
You claim to be skilled with something, so I want to witness it for myself.
On the track, I can sing like it’s RnB
When I'm on a music track, I can perform with smoothness and soul like RnB.
My girl is flexi, said she can act and she wanna try dance on a pole
My girlfriend is versatile, she has skills in acting and wants to experiment with pole dancing.
I cannot hate if you tell me the truth and you with other niggas but still on the low
I won't be angry if you're honest about seeing other people but keeping it discreet.
Addicted to cash when I look in my pocket, I put on a suit and I go get some more
I have a strong desire for money, and when I see it in my pocket, I dress up and go earn more.
Hold up, my nigga, we gotta chat later, the money is calling, I’m taking this call
Wait, my friend, we need to talk later because I have a financial opportunity that I must attend to right now.
Yeah mama, I feel like we made it
Hey, mom, I have a sense of accomplishment and success.
Come have a look at my payslips, yeah
Take a look at my income statements, they will impress you.
My life is moving in stages
My life is progressing through different phases.
Loving it, I couldn’t trade it
I love my life so much that I wouldn't exchange it for anything else.
Watch me pull up in the latest
Observe as I arrive in the newest and most fashionable things.
Imma go cop me the latest
I'm going to buy the newest and most trendy items for myself.
Spotify put me on playlists
Spotify has included my music on curated playlists.
Imma pull up on a spaceship
I will arrive in an extravagant and impressive manner, as if in a spaceship.
I steal the show like I’m MJ
I command attention and captivate the audience, just like Michael Jackson did.
It’s a thriller, they call me smooth criminal
My performances are exciting and thrilling, earning me the nickname 'smooth criminal'.
Don’t get it twisted, my nigga
Don't misinterpret my intentions, my friend.
I make it look easy but this shit is difficult
I may make it seem effortless, but this task or situation is actually very challenging.
Lil mama, fuck me like a title race
Hey, young lady, engage in passionate sex with me as if we're in a fiercely competitive race.
Bro, I almost came first like Liverpool
Dude, I nearly achieved victory or success, just like the Liverpool football team.
She wanna get wet, yeah
She desires to become sexually aroused and excited.
I told her pull up, the new crib got a swimming pool
I instructed her to visit my new residence, which features a swimming pool.
Running it up and I double it
I'm making a lot of money and multiplying my earnings.
Showing you how you can get to the cake
I'm demonstrating and teaching you the path to financial success.
I’m getting married to money and this is my honeymoon
I'm fully committed to pursuing wealth, and this is the initial phase of my journey.
I’m about to go on a date
I'm preparing to embark on a romantic outing.
I see them losing their morals for money but please
I notice others compromising their values in pursuit of wealth, but I beg you,
Do not get lost in the race
Don't become consumed and lose your way in the pursuit of material success.
There's like a high that I get that I cannot explain
I experience an indescribable sense of euphoria and elation.
Every time I get up on the stage
Each instance when I perform on stage.
Fe fi fo fum, when I pull up all the bitch niggas run
I have a commanding presence that causes lesser individuals to flee in fear.
Real recognise real, Bruce Lee, yeah, I feel like the one
Authentic people recognize and acknowledge each other, just like Bruce Lee did. I have a strong sense of self-importance.
She asking me questions like this is an interview
She is interrogating me, as if she is conducting an interview.
Yeah, they hating on me ’cause I do what they couldn’t do
Yes, they despise me because I'm capable of accomplishing what they could never achieve.
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ANNIE STORMBORN
After being frantic about the ending, I took a second or two to reflect on the story. It's actually quite beautiful.
I think She and Alice are the same person. The single footprint supports that. Something terrible has happened to her and a part of her has shut down; hence Alice sleeping all of the time. She goes on vacation not just to get a break from the scene of the terrible event, but also to reconcile with the part of her self that has shut down. Her, constantly trying to reach Alice is Her, trying to wake that part of her self up to face the tragedy and also see the beauty that is surounding her, But she falls prey to the darkness. So, she goes out to a party or perhaps a club and drinks her self into a stupor. That is why she wakes up on the deck still fully dressed with a glass of martini next to her heels. Sort of like, if you can't beat them join them type of reaction.
So, the still concious part of her falls into the deep darkness too, hence the black out on the screen.
But a part of her self, a part that she wasn't even aware was there(that is why the voice is male) pulls Her and Alice out of the darkness with all of the questions. So she and Alice both finally wake up. Alice's reponse to her asking her how she feels is a metaphor to say that she is ready to start to reconsile both parts of herself. However, in order to do so, she has to remain away from the scene of the tragedy, therefore, the "No more Phone" rule. At the end, when Alice is kind of falling asleep while standing, that a symbolism for her not being completely ok. Every now and then, she still wants to "go back to sleep" but she keeps on fighting.
And that is my take on the film. If anyone has another view point, please share!
Great job to everyone involved in this project!!
Porsha J.
Nicole beharie is so underrated, she needs more acting roles asap!
ANNIE STORMBORN
After being frantic about the ending, I took a second or two to reflect on the story. It's actually quite beautiful.
I think She and Alice are the same person. The single footprint supports that. Something terrible has happened to her and a part of her has shut down; hence Alice sleeping all of the time. She goes on vacation not just to get a break from the scene of the terrible event, but also to reconcile with the part of her self that has shut down. Her, constantly trying to reach Alice is Her, trying to wake that part of her self up to face the tragedy and also see the beauty that is surounding her, But she falls prey to the darkness. So, she goes out to a party or perhaps a club and drinks her self into a stupor. That is why she wakes up on the deck still fully dressed with a glass of martini next to her heels. Sort of like, if you can't beat them join them type of reaction.
So, the still concious part of her falls into the deep darkness too, hence the black out on the screen.
But a part of her self, a part that she wasn't even aware was there(that is why the voice is male) pulls Her and Alice out of the darkness with all of the questions. So she and Alice both finally wake up. Alice's reponse to her asking her how she feels is a metaphor to say that she is ready to start to reconsile both parts of herself. However, in order to do so, she has to remain away from the scene of the tragedy, therefore, the "No more Phone" rule. At the end, when Alice is kind of falling asleep while standing, that a symbolism for her not being completely ok. Every now and then, she still wants to "go back to sleep" but she keeps on fighting.
And that is my take on the film. If anyone has another view point, please share!
Great job to everyone involved in this project!!
ANNIE STORMBORN
@TheSeKondElement You know, I'm glad I didn't read the poem before watching the film.
Swankk e. Smalls
"The short [is] an interpretation of the poem The Mirror Between Us by Rumi—is a lyrical account of two women vacationing in the Maldives Islands after an earthquake incident left them traumatized."
So it also depends on how you interpret Rumi's poem, which makes this short all the more interesting and awesome.
bluelion85
Excellent film. Obviously left to the viewers interpretation: I believe Nicole Beharie's friend died (as represented by all black and eyes closed @:50) and the earthquake represented her life being shaken up. She needed a vacation after the incident and reflects on how she would enjoy the vacation if her friend was there (her friend actually being there are mental visions/conversations) Footprint @5:35 is a symbol that she's alone + unanswered phone calls. Just my interpretation
Darla Bubbles
I love Nicole Beharie. She ruins my life in the best way possible. LOVE HER!!!! ♥
SouthernGirlBliss
The short—an interpretation of the poem The Mirror Between Us by Rumi—is a lyrical account of two women vacationing in the Maldives Islands after an earthquake incident left them traumatized.
Nona Taylor
Nicole is so beautiful and talented I can watch her in anything.
Tariq BFI
personally felt the underwater cinematography was amazing, however the actual story I felt could have been told better
Luciano Pisl
The filming locations are very beautiful and the actresses are attractive.