The song is characterized by layers of twittering percussion, otherworldly synths, and heavy, throbbing bass. Ride tops the whole thing off with a self-aggrandizing narrator who is in control of the nuclear codes, and who highlighs the hazardous nature of his inflated ego, which alone could end the world.
Black Dice
Death Grips Lyrics
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My forefinger flippin' pentagrams
Left hand catch them pix by them peak facin 'south
Pinhole pic of my wingspan jail breakin' doubt
Highest vibration ninth ring of fire crowned
War cry feel my call hear my chamber revolve
In your brain like the halls of Amenti
Leave your pink sock at the door
Saturn level flexed
Like these fractals, I coalesce
I'm not takin' this shit anymore
One way in, come again, one way in, no way out
Cheek in tongue when in doubt feel me now
Violators feed 'em vapors don't do me no favors
Feel me now
Drop-top changea flow go boom-boom off my rockers
Rollin' doom bumbata choppers
See me through spot light cherry
Fog like Nunhead no-teeth Mary
Don't carry on
Don't where are we how far along
Me care not dare not key my brom
My life on a limb about to break
I'm a tower 'pon tectonic plate
Feel me now
Why you think I'm havin' everything you're rimmin' ass for, ask 'em
Whose ass they're rimmin' when I'm flaggin'
Load your cannon shutter flash heavy damage
Steady hand shit forget me you can't bitch
Slappin' click-clack tricks stretch please
My sleeves plastic can't breath in this atmos'
Fuck atlas my ego palms planets
Fuck you yeah yeah it's that fuck you can't stand slip
Cut you 'cause I can dip
Feel me now
I'm the man who press that button'
Sweaty palm get caught bluffin'
Fold a man into nothin' for nothin'
My oxidized gold shaft floods your jugular with Lucifer
I'll shoot it word, feel like you swallowed Jupiter
Today your city, tomorrow lifting the universe
One way in, one way out
Cheek in tongue when in doubt
Feel me now
The lyrics of Death Grips's song Black Dice are a chaotic amalgamation of imagery, aggression, and provocation. The opening lines describe the singer's defiance against doubt and fear, represented by a pentagram and a jailbreak. He proclaims his power and his highest vibration, invoking the ninth ring of fire and the halls of Amenti, a place in Egyptian mythology where the souls of the dead are judged. The chorus is a demand to be felt, to be acknowledged, and to be feared. The verses continue with a mix of brutality and surrealism, referencing a pink sock, a tower on a tectonic plate, and a flooded jugular with Lucifer. The final lines are a combination of menace and grandiosity, with the singer claiming to be the man who can press the button, who can fold a man into nothing, and who can lift the universe.
Overall, Black Dice is a song that challenges the listener's expectations of coherence and meaning. It presents a world of violence and madness, where the only currency is power and the only goal is to be noticed. The lyrics are a mix of esoteric references, vulgar insults, and surrealistic visions, creating a sense of disorientation and unease. The song can be seen as a critique of consumerism, conformity, and apathy, urging the listener to break free from the chains of doubt and fear and to embrace their inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel me now
Listen to me very carefully and understand my message
My forefinger flippin' pentagrams
I am using occult symbols to display my dominance and power
Left hand catch them pix by them peak facin 'south
I am taking pictures of my triumphs and achievements with arrogance
Pinhole pic of my wingspan jail breakin' doubt
I'm breaking free from constraints and limitations, and I'm capturing it on camera
Highest vibration ninth ring of fire crowned
I am the ruler of the most dangerous and powerful realm
War cry feel my call hear my chamber revolve
Hear my voice of aggression and intimidation; feel the rumble of my advance
In your brain like the halls of Amenti
My influence echoes within your mind like that of the ancient Egyptian underworld
Treat a bitch like a whore
I disrespect women and treat them with disdain
Leave your pink sock at the door
Your sexual anatomy is of no use to me
Saturn level flexed
I am enhancing my status and power as an entity in the universe
Like these fractals, I coalesce
I am an ever-expanding, organized entity that combines with others like me
I'm not takin' this shit anymore
I refuse to tolerate the current circumstances any further
One way in, come again, one way in, no way out
I am the sole gatekeeper and there's no escape from my domain
Cheek in tongue when in doubt feel me now
I speak sarcastically and irreverently to question authority
Violators feed 'em vapors don't do me no favors
I punish those who transgress against me and won't accept compromise
Drop-top changea flow go boom-boom off my rockers
I'm driving my car recklessly and enjoying the feeling of danger
Rollin' doom bumbata choppers
I am armed with deadly weapons that will cause destruction
See me through spot light cherry
I like attention and am not afraid to seek it out
Fog like Nunhead no-teeth Mary
I'm moving stealthily and incognito with no regard for human suffering
Don't carry on
I won't allow anything other than my own agenda to continue
Don't where are we how far along
I am unconcerned with location or time in the grand scheme of things
Me care not dare not key my brom
I don't give a damn and will not be challenged
My life on a limb about to break
I am taking excessive risks that could end terribly
I'm a tower 'pon tectonic plate
I am immovable and unshakable, even within the most volatile settings
Why you think I'm havin' everything you're rimmin' ass for, ask 'em
I am taking advantage of those who blindly follow me for their own gain
Whose ass they're rimmin' when I'm flaggin'
They are not aware that I am using them for my own purposes and power
Load your cannon shutter flash heavy damage
I am causing destructive chaos with a flick of my hand
Steady hand shit forget me you can't bitch
I am so powerful and dangerous that you cannot forget about me
Slappin' click-clack tricks stretch please
My power and reach is long and intimidating
My sleeves plastic can't breath in this atmos'
My environment is suffocating and artificial, and I will not be defeated by it
Fuck atlas my ego palms planets
I am so confident and powerful that I can control the universe, even beyond the limits of human understanding
Fuck you yeah yeah it's that fuck you can't stand slip
I am completely irreverent and unapologetic about my actions and disrespect of others
Cut you 'cause I can dip
I am so powerful that I can harm you without even blinking an eye
I'm the man who press that button'
I have the power to initiate destructive consequences
Sweaty palm get caught bluffin'
I am not afraid to take risks, but there's always a chance of failure and exposure
Fold a man into nothin' for nothin'
I will destroy anyone or anything that doesn't serve my purpose
My oxidized gold shaft floods your jugular with Lucifer
My weapons of destruction will cause untold suffering and death
I'll shoot it word, feel like you swallowed Jupiter
I am so powerful that even my words alone have the capability to cause great harm
Today your city, tomorrow lifting the universe
I have the power to control and dominate everything, from the smallest to the largest scale
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW MORIN, ZACHARY CHARLES HILL, STEFAN CORBIN BURNETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
NavRocket
My new favorite Death Grips song. "My oxidized gold shaft floods your jugular with Lucifer, I'll shoot it word, make you feel like you swallowed Jupiter" My god, Ride.
SNOW ?
the metaphors are so obscure but they just portray the image so accurately
shoreZ
This still your favorite?
Rotunda
@SNOW ? THE METAPHORS, MAN! TOO MUCH!
asshair lel
@SNOW ? Its about skeeting
Parad0xLif3 0000
Fucking amazing. I didn't think human beings were able to produce shit this beautful. The realist music I've heard. Pure heart and art. Love it
Pharoah Dox
It feels so good hearing this song again
Feel me now
super soaker
Pharoah Dox feel me now 4 years later
callofdutybutt
I always thought that it said kill me now..
Frank West
The ‘Fold a man into nothing for nothing’ part might as well be Ride’s most badass verse