Keep Up
Dark Lotus Lyrics


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Keep up [x8]

[Shaggy 2 Dope:]
Drippin blood, droolin necks
Hangin' upside down tied ankles and wrists
No evidence no forensics left
Chase me all ya want there's only one judge after my death
Sure as fuck ain't you or your gavels
I'm packin my bags for my Canadian travels
I pull that rope and fire open slit curtains
I'll be welcomed through that mother fucker for certain

[Monoxide Child:]
My eyes are closed hypnotized by professionals
Searchin' for mental confessionals
Twist and curled inside lookin' for answers
To why I've become such a cancer
I keep the answer in a place so hard to find
That the only way you can enter is manipulating my mind
Many have tried they get chased there and died
And it happens every time our words collide

[Chorus:]
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me
Keep up [x8]
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me

[Jamie Madrox:]
I'm runnin' through the fire like I'm made of asbestos
They think I'm turnin' evil 'cause I'm past repentance
I'm livin' like a convict without no sins
I'm hot like the Human Torch without no question
Catch up if you can, if you can't stand the heat
'Cause it's comin' out the kitchen givin' burns 3rd degree
Get you ace bandages and alo vera for the barbeque
The closer to the Lotus and fire becomes a part of you

[Violent J:]
Keep up, walk with me through flames
Top that and take a stroll in black rain
I stepped into the mirror and I offed my reflection
'Cause I'm a one of a kind, no exceptions
Follow me and see the world we roam
Through an Opaque prism or not and stay a clone
We bloom, 5 pedals of the Lotus plant
Keep up, unless you can't

[Chorus:]
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me
Keep up [x8]
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me

[Blaze Ya Dead Homie:]
I move with such force
Unabided by a cross
Cross dimensional gateways just for sport
Jump into a mind bend once I am inside
Destroy clearer life and balances intertwined
The pain forever lingers on like a stain
Or the stench of my last friend lost to the row again
Goin' to the next victim without a sign
You can search your whole life for someone you'll never find

[All members:]
Follow us keep up
As we wind and turn and spiral on
Under and above water
Unphased by all elements
Ice, fire, earth, and air
Our final location, the underground
Deep, deep underground
We plant our seeds for tomorrow's resurrection
Of the never ending DARK LOTUS

[Chorus x2]

Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me
Keep up [x8]
Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me




Running through the fire
Daring you to follow me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Keep Up" by Dark Lotus speak of the group's journey and their unwavering determination to persevere against all obstacles, even when it means running through fire. The song is a mixture of different styles and personalities, each member sharing their unique perspective on the challenges they face as they journey through life. Shaggy 2 Dope talks about being chased while Monoxide Child discusses his inner turmoil, Jamie Madrox talks about his past while Violent J speaks of being unique and unapologetic. Blaze Ya Dead Homie discusses the pain and destruction that lies within him.


The chorus is a call to keep up with the group through all the different terrains in life, whether it is fire, water or the underground. The song is a testament to the unity and strength of the group, who all move forward despite their individual struggles. The lyrics encourage the listener to keep up with the group and to stay strong through all obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Drippin blood, droolin necks
I have committed murder and am covered in blood and saliva.


Hangin' upside down tied ankles and wrists
I have tortured and killed my victims in a gruesome way, tying them up and hanging them upside down.


No evidence no forensics left
I am careful not to leave any evidence behind that could incriminate me.


Chase me all ya want there's only one judge after my death
I am not afraid of the law because I believe that there is only one true judge in the afterlife.


Sure as fuck ain't you or your gavels
I reject the authority of human judges and their court system.


I'm packin my bags for my Canadian travels
I am planning to flee to Canada to escape prosecution for my crimes.


I pull that rope and fire open slit curtains
I am confident that I will be welcomed into the afterlife because I have killed without remorse.


My eyes are closed hypnotized by professionals
I am lost and confused, seeking answers from mental health professionals.


Searchin' for mental confessionals
I am seeking a mental outlet or confession for the dark thoughts inside my mind.


Twist and curled inside lookin' for answers
I am struggling within myself to find answers to the questions that plague me.


To why I've become such a cancer
I am questioning why I have become such a toxic and destructive force in my own life and the lives of others.


I keep the answer in a place so hard to find
I am hiding the answer to my problems from everyone, including myself.


That the only way you can enter is manipulating my mind
The only way to find the answer is to get inside my head and manipulate my thoughts and emotions.


Many have tried they get chased there and died
Others who have tried to enter my mind have been met with resistance and have paid the ultimate price.


And it happens every time our words collide
Whenever someone tries to talk to me about my problems, we end up in a conflict.


I'm runnin' through the fire like I'm made of asbestos
I am taking risks and living dangerously, feeling invincible to the dangers around me.


They think I'm turnin' evil 'cause I'm past repentance
Others perceive me as evil because I am no longer repentant for my wrongdoings.


I'm livin' like a convict without no sins
I am living my life with the freedom of a prisoner, without feeling guilty for my actions.


I'm hot like the Human Torch without no question
I am powerful and confident, feeling unstoppable like a superhero.


Catch up if you can, if you can't stand the heat
I am daring others to follow me, knowing that not everyone can handle the danger and risk that I thrive on.


'Cause it's comin' out the kitchen givin' burns 3rd degree
I am causing harm and destruction to those who try to follow me, leaving them with severe burns as a warning.


Get you ace bandages and alo vera for the barbeque
I am cruelly suggesting that my victims will need medical attention for their burns, as if they were just cooked on a barbecue.


The closer to the Lotus and fire becomes a part of you
As people get closer to me and my way of life, they also become exposed to and involved with the danger and destruction that I bring.


Keep up, walk with me through flames
I am calling for others to join me in my reckless and dangerous lifestyle, daring them to walk with me through the fires of hell.


Top that and take a stroll in black rain
I am challenging others to outdo my dangerous actions and take a walk through a deadly, toxic rainstorm.


I stepped into the mirror and I offed my reflection
I am so unhappy with myself that I would rather destroy my own reflection than face the reality of who I am.


'Cause I'm a one of a kind, no exceptions
I am unique and special, and I refuse to conform to anyone else's expectations or rules.


Follow me and see the world we roam
I am inviting others to join me in my reckless lifestyle and experience the world in the dangerous way that I do.


Through an Opaque prism or not and stay a clone
I am suggesting that people can either come with me and see the world with a new perspective, or stay where they are and remain a boring and lifeless copy of everyone else.


We bloom, 5 pedals of the Lotus plant
As a group of like-minded individuals, we grow and thrive together like a beautiful lotus flower.


Deep, deep underground
We hide away from society and the law, deep underground where no one can find us.


We plant our seeds for tomorrow's resurrection
As a group, we are creating something new and meaningful that we hope will grow and flourish in the future, even beyond our own lives.


Of the never ending DARK LOTUS
We are the never-ending darkness that will always exist, both literally underground and as a symbol of the dangerous and immoral lifestyle we embody.




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