Back to '88
Dead Celebrity Status Lyrics


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I could make a earth shake, I'm your worst mistake,
between skinny dipping and Camp Crystal Lake.
I feel like Rob Zombie, my thoughts are morbid,
like I slept in his house of a thousand corpses.
Put on a page, could shatter a giant's ribcage,
crush you and anyone that listen's to rage,
a vision of rage, it's like swimming with great whites.
slain mics, step up and feel the break tight.
I always like to show some decency,
but music always brings out the beast in me.
It's an animalistic misfit, so why risk it?
cause this shit will leave a large imprint.
It's an instant classic, if not then it's close to it.
You disagree then you don't know music.
Most emcees that garble when it's time to write,
they got nothing to say, like a deaf man with writers block.
It's an animalistic so f**k what your friends think.
I work wonders with the pen's ink.
So what's a quote from your favourite artist?
If it aint Dead Celeb then it's probably garbage.

Long time coming, 15 years in the making,
it's finally come, but my lungs are acheing.
Watch how I make the beat bleed,
strangle the music 'till it can't breathe.
On it's whole, words are the life support.
Without me the song dies. Without me then it's lifeless.
Without me I'm just another f**king rapper with a crisis,
and a collection of songs about being rich.
Life's a big chain, it pushed you in the only which it ### thought containment.
We call it entertainment and you could love it or hate it.
You could turn it up, or turn it off, or just embrace it.
There's just too many stakes to regard it, all of them.
And they are starving and they feed off of music.
Walking zombies who choose to follow,
yeah some can spit, but most swallow.

I was always told that Rabbit seized the moment.
That's why I write with emotion.
Sing 'til i spit blood, sing for the hopeless,
sing 'til my lungs give out, and my throat closes.
That's just my ambition, to turn heads like a street magician.


David Blaine stopped paying attention.
It's the main attraction, the world premier.
Dead Celeb I thought I made it perfectly clear,
that i would not back down or stumble.
I just pace, back and forth, like a lion inside of a jungle.
This is my domain me and a mic go together,
like Robert Downey Junior and cocaine.
I'm just an addict, I got a bad habit,
of making the best emcees seem below average.
I'm just savage. I'm more than you bargain for.
That's why I hold the mic up into my arm and soar.

Lyrics are swarming I'm more than a hurricane,
and when I'm on it I'm more than a great white shark.
When I'm storming I'm ###.
And I don't like any of these rappers causing me boredom.
I kick a hole in the speaker once I'm done recording.
And my voice cuts sooner, cuts a chainsaw in Texas.
I got a face and it's fatal weapons.
Watch me rip the flesh from the beat
Skin it alive and hang a song from his feet.
cause inside I'm dark and dingy,
like Donnie Darko was trapped within me.
I'm starving like the streets of Harlem.
and a quest that became with a ring like golem.
My precious, we need you, quick.
We need you like Dead Celebrity's Blood Music.
And I'm a scriptling direct from hell.
I'm hungry like when cannabis first battled Darnel.
I've come to rock down, you rock as my pumps.
I take this to new heights like suicide jumps.
You only live once, ### hunts.
And I get bloody, like it's the time of the month, bitch.
For those that can't spell, it's Y-A-S,
the most dangerous letters in the alphabet.
cause facing me is like speaking English in Thailand,
there's really no point, like blindfolding a blind man.
DCS are the initials, for kids who got issues,
for kids who fight back like pitbulls.




You wanna battle? Check my win column.
I got two middle fingers with your name written on them. What?!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dead Celebrity Status's song Back to '88 describe their raw talent, power and potential to create music that can shake the earth, crush the listeners and leave a long-lasting imprint. They compare their thoughts to those of Rob Zombie, known for his horror-themed creations, and emphasize how their music brings out the beast in them. Their lyrics have the power to shatter a giant's ribcage, which implies how their words are sharp enough to pierce through the strongest personalities. They assert the animalistic misfit within them, which is something they embrace because it is what makes their music great. The lyrics also touch upon the importance of lyrics in a song, describing them as the lifeline of the music, without which a song can feel lifeless. The song is a showcase of Dead Celebrity Status's ambition, passion and artistic prowess, and they are unafraid to stand out from the crowd, making their mark in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

I could make a earth shake, I'm your worst mistake, between skinny dipping and Camp Crystal Lake.
I have the ability to make a big impact and leave a lasting impression. My style is a mix of fun and horror that is both exciting and intimidating.


I feel like Rob Zombie, my thoughts are morbid, like I slept in his house of a thousand corpses.
My mind is filled with dark and twisted thoughts that match those of the horror genius Rob Zombie. My creativity takes inspiration from the macabre.


Put on a page, could shatter a giant's ribcage, crush you and anyone that listen's to rage, a vision of rage, it's like swimming with great whites. slain mics, step up and feel the break tight.
My words are powerful enough to crush anyone and anything that stands in my way. My rage is like swimming with dangerous predators, and I can destroy any microphone I step up to.


I always like to show some decency, but music always brings out the beast in me. It's an animalistic misfit, so why risk it?
I usually try to hold back my wild side, but music unleashes my inner animal. I'm a beast that doesn't follow the norm, and it can be risky to mess with me.


It's an instant classic, if not then it's close to it. You disagree then you don't know music. Most emcees that garble when it's time to write, they got nothing to say, like a deaf man with writers block.
My work is legendary, and even if it's not considered a classic, it's still close. If you don't agree, then you don't know what good music is. Most rappers lack substance in their writing, like a deaf man who can't write anything.


It's an animalistic so f**k what your friends think. I work wonders with the pen's ink. So what's a quote from your favourite artist? If it aint Dead Celeb then it's probably garbage.
I don't care what others think, I have a unique animalistic style that works. I have a talent for writing, and I don't need approval from others. If your favorite artist isn't Dead Celebrity Status, then their work is probably not worth listening to.


Long time coming, 15 years in the making, it's finally come, but my lungs are acheing. Watch how I make the beat bleed, strangle the music 'till it can't breathe.
I've been working on my music for 15 years, and it's finally come to fruition. The process has been exhausting, and it's taken a toll on my body. However, I'm ready to make the music come alive and take control of it.


On it's whole, words are the life support. Without me the song dies. Without me then it's lifeless. Without me I'm just another f**king rapper with a crisis, and a collection of songs about being rich.
My words are the essence of the song, without which it would be dead. I give the music life and meaning. Without me, the song would lack substance and be just another generic track about wealth.


Life's a big chain, it pushed you in the only which it ### thought containment. We call it entertainment and you could love it or hate it. You could turn it up, or turn it off, or just embrace it. There's just too many stakes to regard it, all of them. And they are starving and they feed off of music. Walking zombies who choose to follow, yeah some can spit, but most swallow.
Life is a big structure that tries to contain people. We call it entertainment, and it's up to you whether you like it or not. You can either engage with it, ignore it, or accept it. However, there are high stakes involved, and many people are starving for success in this industry. They are like zombies, blindly following along, but some can make it, while most can't.


I was always told that Rabbit seized the moment. That's why I write with emotion. Sing 'til i spit blood, sing for the hopeless, sing 'til my lungs give out, and my throat closes. That's just my ambition, to turn heads like a street magician.
I always admired Eminem's ability to take control of the moment, and that's why I put so much emotion into my writing. I sing to uplift the hopeless, and I won't stop until I've given it my all. My goal is to be unforgettable, like a street magician who captures everyone's attention.


David Blaine stopped paying attention. It's the main attraction, the world premier. Dead Celeb I thought I made it perfectly clear, that i would not back down or stumble.
Even David Blaine is no longer fascinating when compared to me, the main attraction. I've made it clear that I will never give up or falter, and I will always be in the spotlight.


I just pace, back and forth, like a lion inside of a jungle. This is my domain me and a mic go together, like Robert Downey Junior and cocaine. I'm just an addict, I got a bad habit, of making the best emcees seem below average.
I move back and forth like a lion within my realm, always on the prowl. I'm unstoppable with a microphone in hand, much like Robert Downey Jr. was with cocaine. I can't resist the urge to create, and I often make even the best rappers look mediocre.


I'm just savage. I'm more than you bargain for. That's why I hold the mic up into my arm and soar.
I'm a savage, and I always bring more than what's expected. That's why I hold the microphone up like a sword and let my voice soar.


Lyrics are swarming I'm more than a hurricane, and when I'm on it I'm more than a great white shark. When I'm storming I'm ###. And I don't like any of these rappers causing me boredom.
My lyrics are a force of nature, like a hurricane that engulfs everything in its path. When I'm performing, I'm like a fierce predator, a great white shark. I won't tolerate any generic and boring rappers.


I kick a hole in the speaker once I'm done recording. And my voice cuts sooner, cuts a chainsaw in Texas. I got a face and it's fatal weapons. Watch me rip the flesh from the beat Skin it alive and hang a song from his feet.
My performance is so intense that I break the singers. My voice is sharp like a chainsaw used by Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I have a striking visage, and my lyrics are deadly weapons. I can tear the beat apart and use it to make something new and exciting.


'cause inside I'm dark and dingy, like Donnie Darko was trapped within me. I'm starving like the streets of Harlem. and a quest that became with a ring like golem.
Inside of me, there's a dark and mysterious world, much like the one portrayed in Donnie Darko. I'm searching for something, but I'm just as starving as the streets of Harlem. My journey is dangerous, like the quest of Gollum for the ring.


My precious, we need you, quick. We need you like Dead Celebrity's Blood Music. And I'm a scriptling direct from hell. I'm hungry like when cannabis first battled Darnel.
People need me, just like they need Dead Celebrity Status's iconic album Blood Music. I'm a writer with skills that come straight from the depths of hell, and I'm driven by my hunger for success. Much like how cannabis needed to prove himself in his first battle against Darnel.


I've come to rock down, you rock as my pumps. I take this to new heights like suicide jumps. You only live once, ### hunts. And I get bloody, like it's the time of the month, bitch.
I've come to bring down the house, and you're just along for the ride. I'm taking this to new heights, even if it's like making a suicide jump. You only live once, so you have to take risks, and I'm not afraid to get bloody, like it's that time of the month, bitch.


For those that can't spell, it's Y-A-S, the most dangerous letters in the alphabet. 'cause facing me is like speaking English in Thailand, there's really no point, like blindfolding a blind man. DCS are the initials, for kids who got issues, for kids who fight back like pitbulls. You wanna battle? Check my win column. I got two middle fingers with your name written on them. What?!
For those who can't spell, it's Y-A-S, the most dangerous letters in the alphabet. Facing me in battle is like trying to speak English in Thailand, it's futile, like blindfolding a blind man. Dead Celebrity Status is the initials for those who have issues and fight back like pitbulls. If you want to battle me, better check my victories first. And if you still want to, I got two middle fingers with your name on them.




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