Caesar told the FADER through email:
"[It] sets the stage for what I have to say, and the story Iβm going to tell,β he explained. "I live in the real world, Iβve lost my faith, Iβm trying to find my way. I actually wrote the first version of this song years ago while I was still in high school, and kind of put it aside. It took on new meaning for me this time around and I was able to finish it.
Taxes are an inevitability no matter what form of society you live in. Truthfully, any of the definitions of taxes could fit with this theme as they are all sure to happen. The ones that most fit with this song is the following:
a strain or heavy demand; to confront (someone) with a fault or wrongdoing.
Death is brought into the song, of course as being the first (if not only) guarantee in life. In addition, death is involved as:
The aftermath of all of the taxes throughout Danielβs life; being taxed by God for not repenting.
Death and Taxes is also an idiom made famous by Benjamin Franklin:
"Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
But was first said by Daniel Defoe in "The Political History of the Devil":
"Things as certain as Death and Taxes, can be more firmly believed."
Note that the book about the Devilβs role in history, which goes along with the religious theme of the album.
Death & Taxes
Daniel Caesar Lyrics
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God rest my soul, but show me out
Surely my sins have found me out
Spit on my grave, but kiss my mouth
Surely we'll live to see the day
When all of our problems, they fade away
It's funny how heaven and hell are the same
Come walk with me, I don't play those games
I live in the real world, I've lost my faith
Surely we'll live to see the day
When all of our problems, they fade away
Only two things in this life that are sure
Of that I'm sure
Only two things in this life that are sure
Of that I'm sure
Only two things in this life that are sure
Of that I'm sure
Surely my sins have found me out
Only two things in this life that are sure,
Of that I'm sure
Death and taxes
Death and
Taxes
The lyrics of Daniel Caesar's song Death & Taxes are open to interpretation, but they seem to explore the inevitability of death and facing the consequences of one's actions. The opening lines, "Surely my sins have found me out / God rest my soul, but show me out," suggests that the singer is reckoning with their past actions and perhaps feeling guilty about them. They are aware of the consequences of their actions and hope for some kind of redemption or forgiveness.
As the song progresses, Caesar seems to be reflecting on the impermanence of life and the hope for change. He sings, "Surely we'll live to see the day / When all of our problems, they fade away," expressing a desire for a better future where the troubles of the present are resolved. However, he also acknowledges the duality of life, the balance between good and bad, light and dark, heaven and hell. He says, "It's funny how heaven and hell are the same" and invites someone to "walk with me" and see the reality of the world.
The repetition of "Only two things in this life that are sure / Of that I'm sure / Death and taxes," reinforces the theme of inevitability and the certainty that everyone will face their own mortality and accountability for their actions. The final lines of the song, "Death and Taxes / Death and Taxes," emphasize the finality of our time on earth and the importance of living our lives with purpose and integrity.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashton Simmonds, Ian Kenneth William Culley, Jordan D C Evans, Matthew Raymond Burnett, Tommy Paxton Beesley
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A poem Iβll never publish:
They were seemingly perfect for each other
Both hungry for knowledge and power
finding each other so familiar and alike yet still intrigued by the small differences they shared
The bond that welded them together was just short of perfect
But things arenβt meant to be perfect
The connection they had simply faded
And the bond that was once so strong diminished just as quickly as it formed
@ngengo.o
Lyrics ;-)
[Verse 1]
Surely my sins have found me out
God rest my soul, but show me out
Surely my sins have found me out
Spit on my grave, but kiss my mouth
[Chorus]
Surely we'll live to see the day
When all of our problems, they fade away
[Verse 2]
I see your heart break and I feel your pain
It's funny how heaven and hell are the same
Come walk with me, I don't play those games
I live in the real world, I've lost my faith
[Chorus]
Surely we'll live to see the day
When all of our problems, they fade away
[Bridge]
Only two things in this life that are sure, of that I'm sure
Only two things in this life that are sure, of that I'm sure
Only two things in this life that are sure, of that I'm sure
@mohussain6734
Surely my sins have found me out
God rest my soul, but show me out
Surely my sins have found me out
Spit on my grave, but kiss my mouth
Surely we'll live to see the day
When all of our problems, they fade away
I see your heart break and I feel your pain
It's funny how heaven and hell are the same
Come walk with me, I don't play those games
I live in the real world, I've lost my faith
Surely we'll live to see the day
When all of our problems, they fade away
Only two things in this life that are sure, of that I'm sure
Only two things in this life that are sure, of that I'm sure
Only two things in this life that are sure, of that I'm sure
Surely my sins have found me out
Only two things in this life that are sure, of that Iβm sure
Death and taxes
Death and taxes
@KayaBea
I love all of y'all for having great taste in music
@biancahills5382
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@diananyenga7940
Melanin B. We love you too
@user-up5oh1uo9d
Love you too :) β€
@arielj.j.k.966
factss! everyone here is dope for that <3
@adrianguev1294
Daniel always puts me in the mood to be in a Strong Relationship..
@craigsteele4232
Hard to find good music like this now n days this mans got talent
@marlenerodriguez8959
craig steele very true. which is why I listen to a lot of oldies and old school rap. when I heard one of his songs for the first time I honestly thought it was probably a singer from back then.
@andreww5574
Michael Kiwanuka, Khalid, Lianne La Havas, Benjamin Clementine, Leon Bridges... there's some good music out there
@aladdinabu710
craig steele Eh, this was in my suggestions while listening to Childish Gambino