CYANIDE
Daniel Caesar Lyrics
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Inside di ting them call Sweet Melody
Whappen gyal yuh come in felon yuh'know ee?
Inside di ting them call DC, ah dem gyal please
A max out the diesel, oyy!
Ayy, my girl, put down di man dem weh a talk nuthin' 'bout fee
You done know my lovin' is free
Lead out, lead out, the the th- international Daniel Cae- Cae- Cae-
I love dominantly
You make me weak, make me thirsty for release
Wan', come compliment me
Then become my enemy
Cop a flight to Paris, low key
It's you baby girl I'm trying to breed, please
Baby, try to understand me
I'm not a monster, I'm just a man with needs
I take flights when I learn it's time to go
Tryna take time back crossing timing zones
Come press your lips 'pon me
LSD got me feelin' empathy
Wan fi' alter the mind chemically
'Cause we suffer endlessly
Could be Kamikaze, only time will tell
Even though I'm godly, might end up in Hell
Sweet melody, wine up yuh body pon mi
Yuh lovin' baby girl, you know mi need it, need it
Let me fight for it, mi achieve it, 'chieve it
Sweet melody, wine up yuh body pon mi
Yuh lovin' baby girl, you know mi need it, need it
Let me fight for it, mi achieve it, 'chieve it
Feel my love drip over your skin
Rich dark chocolate, sweet melanin
Forevermore you gon' be my kin
Whatever Jah has binded, let no man enter in
You give me your love, it's unrequited
The thought of you gets me excited
I guess I'll come to your crib, uninvited
A few of your favorite vices, girl I know you like it
Girl, you came through like (lightning)
You light up my life, you're like (lightning)
Danny be good? That's (unlikely, likely)
But Jah be comin' down, yeah
He turned my life around, yeah
Sweet melody, wine up yuh body 'pon mi
Yuh lovin' baby girl, you know mi need it, need it
Let me fight for it, mi achieve it, 'chieve it
Sweet melody, wine up yuh body 'pon mi
Yuh lovin' baby girl, you know mi need it, need it
Let me fight for it, mi achieve it, 'chieve it
Feel my love drip over your skin
Rich dark chocolate, sweet melanin
Forevermore you gon' be my kin
Whatever Jah has binded, let no man enter in
The song "CYANIDE" by Daniel Caesar is about a romantic relationship where he desires dominance over his partner. Initially, he talks about "inside di ting" which is a reference to his heart bringing up Sweet Melody, who he desires. He tells her that she shouldn't pay attention to other men who speak badly about him because his love is free. Daniel Caesar reveals his dominant nature when he sings that he loves dominantly and feels weak and thirsty for release in the presence of his partner.
However, while he desires to have control over his partner, he also professes his love and devotion to her. He talks about the need for empathy and understanding of his needs, and how he tries to alter his mind chemically for the sake of their suffering. The final stanza talks about how their relationship is bound by the powers of the universe, and he will not let anyone enter into it.
Overall, "CYANIDE" by Daniel Caesar is a song about the complexities of a romantic relationship, the power dynamics at play, and the desire for love and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing agreement or approval
Inside di ting them call Sweet Melody
Referring to the moment of making love
Whappen gyal yuh come in felon yuh'know ee?
Asking the girl why she's looking so good today
Inside di ting them call DC, ah dem gyal please
Referring to himself in the third person and how he pleases the women
A max out the diesel, oyy!
Describing how he's feeling explosive like diesel fuel
Ayy, my girl, put down di man dem weh a talk nuthin' 'bout fee
Urging the girl to leave the men who don't value her
You done know my lovin' is free
Explaining that his love is unconditional
Lead out, lead out, the the th- international Daniel Cae- Cae- Cae-
Proudly calling out his name and international status
I love dominantly
Confessing to his dominant nature in a relationship
You make me weak, make me thirsty for release
Describing how the girl makes him feel and craves intimacy
Wan', come compliment me
Asking the girl to validate and praise him
Then become my enemy
Warning the girl that if she turns against him, he will retaliate
Cop a flight to Paris, low key
Mentioning a possible trip to Paris with the girl
It's you baby girl I'm trying to breed, please
Stating his intention to have a child with the girl, asking for her consent
Baby, try to understand me
Asking the girl to empathize and comprehend his feelings
I'm not a monster, I'm just a man with needs
Defending himself against accusations and noting that he has desires like anyone else
I take flights when I learn it's time to go
Describing his habit of leaving when things are too intense or difficult
Tryna take time back crossing timing zones
Referencing his desire to relive his past experiences and the complexity of his emotions
Come press your lips 'pon me
Asking the girl to kiss him
LSD got me feelin' empathy
Referring to the psychedelic drug and how it makes him feel more compassionate and understanding
Wan fi' alter the mind chemically
Expressing his desire to experiment with drugs and its effects on his mental state
'Cause we suffer endlessly
Reflecting on the frequent pain and hardships of life
Could be Kamikaze, only time will tell
Admitting that he may be taking a risky, self-destructive approach to life and relationships
Even though I'm godly, might end up in Hell
Despite considering himself superior to others, realizing that he may still face negative consequences
Sweet melody, wine up yuh body pon mi
Returning to the theme of intimacy and lovemaking
Yuh lovin' baby girl, you know mi need it, need it
Expressing his desire for the girl's love and validation
Let me fight for it, mi achieve it, 'chieve it
Asking the girl to put up a challenge, giving him a goal to achieve her love
Feel my love drip over your skin
Describing the physical sensation and passion he feels for the girl
Rich dark chocolate, sweet melanin
Complimenting the girl's skin tone and physical features
Forevermore you gon' be my kin
Promising a long-lasting and intimate connection
Whatever Jah has binded, let no man enter in
Referencing God and the idea that their love is meant to be, and no one should interfere
You give me your love, it's unrequited
Reflecting on the lack of mutual love in the relationship
The thought of you gets me excited
Admitting how the girl's presence and thought arouses him
I guess I'll come to your crib, uninvited
Acknowledging his impulsivity and tendency toward unhealthy behavior
A few of your favorite vices, girl I know you like it
Recognizing the girl's vices and flaws, and how they connect them
Girl, you came through like (lightning)
Comparing the girl's appearance to a flash of lightning and how it energizes him
You light up my life, you're like (lightning)
Reiterating his comparison and emphasizing the girl's importance
Danny be good? That's (unlikely, likely)
Making a pun on his name and admitting his likelihood of not being perfect
But Jah be comin' down, yeah
Reminding himself that God will judge him and his actions
He turned my life around, yeah
Acknowledging the positive influence God has had on his life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashton Dumar Simmonds, Beesly Tommy Paxton, Jason Harrow, Jordan DC Evans, Matthew Burnett, Matthew Sean Leon, Robert L. King, Thomas Gregory Jackson
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