Bubbles Buried in this Jungle
Death Grips Lyrics

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Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant

Oh, bitch try to creep like ivy
Oh, now ivy don't like me
Candle gone out, ignite my horns aglow
Let a vet rap a bullet through your buttonhole
You're making me uncomfortable
Slumber terror my cavalry
Sandman point you down to me
Hesh made make the rest stiff atrophy

Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck

Act accordingly, I got a quota
High noon smoke-rings, no high-rollers
Brought your forecast and a shovel
Bubbles buried in this jungle
Bubbles buried in this jungle
Bubbles buried in this jungle
Polar jungle frozen punters
All my sculptures look so flustered
Code swallow dick, go get your boss
Security turn green 'cause I never floss
Fuck everything or I up the cost
Lack pedigree, my index push pause
Notch can't talk, I'm smearing mute
Don't have shit locked, I hear the proof
Petty formula never amuses me
Fuck if I ever let a bitch get used to me

Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck weak, no respect, no chance

Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
Fuck

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Death Grips's song Bubbles Buried in this Jungle are full of aggression and confidence, with the repeated phrase of "Fuck weak, no respect, no chance" being a clear indication of the attitude behind the words. The use of "wick-wick" and "cease and desist" in the refrain give a sense of warning and the implication that the singer is not to be messed with. The line "candle gone out, ignite my horns aglow" is a powerful metaphor for anger and aggression, with the singer likening themselves to a raging bull.

The second verse takes on a more surreal and dreamlike quality, with references to ivy and the Sandman. The line "slumber terror my cavalry" seems to suggest that the singer's dreams are violent and disturbed, and that this is reflected in their waking life. The use of the word "Hesh" is a reference to the band's producer, and the line "the rest stiff atrophy" is a play on the phrase "the best defense is a good offense."

The final verse contains more aggressive language, with references to smoking and violence. The line "brought your forecast and a shovel" suggests that the singer is ready to bury their enemies, and the repeated phrase "bubbles buried in this jungle" reinforces this sense of violence and aggression. The line "notch can't talk, I'm smearing mute" suggests that the singer is able to silence those who would try to oppose them, and the final line "fuck if I ever let a bitch get used to me" is a clear indication that the singer will not tolerate weakness or complacency in others.

Line by Line Meaning

Fuck weak, no respect, no chance
I have no time for those who are weak, lack respect, and have no chance of success.

Wick-wick, cease and desist when I chant
My chant has power and can stop those who oppose me in their tracks.

Oh, bitch try to creep like ivy
Someone is attempting to sneak around and deceive me like a creeping ivy plant.

Oh, now ivy don't like me
The ivy, or deceitful person, is starting to show their true colors and does not appreciate being caught.

Candle gone out, ignite my horns aglow
My anger has been ignited and is growing stronger like the horns of a bull ready to charge.

Let a vet rap a bullet through your buttonhole
I am experienced and skilled enough to take down my enemies with ease and precision, like a seasoned soldier firing a bullet through a small target like a buttonhole.

You're making me uncomfortable
Your actions are making me uneasy and I need to remove you from the situation.

Slumber terror my cavalry
My army is ready to strike at any moment, like a terrorizing nightmare that strikes while you sleep.

Sandman point you down to me
Even if you try to escape your problems by falling asleep, they will come back to haunt you and bring you right back to me.

Hesh made make the rest stiff atrophy
My intense and aggressive style will cause all others to become stiff and unable to move, like atrophy in the muscles of a body.

Act accordingly, I got a quota
You need to follow my rules and expectations, as I have very specific goals and expectations I need to reach.

High noon smoke-rings, no high-rollers
Even during the most intense and high-stakes moments, I remain calm and collected, no matter who may be watching.

Brought your forecast and a shovel
I came prepared with both my own forecast and the means to dig a grave for those who oppose me.

Bubbles buried in this jungle
There are things hidden, unknown, and buried deep within this dangerous world.

Polar jungle frozen punters
The environment I find myself in is brutal and unforgiving, with frozen landscapes and treacherous obstacles at every turn.

All my sculptures look so flustered
My opponents, even those who may be highly skilled or respected, will become flustered and disoriented in the face of my overwhelming power and presence.

Code swallow dick, go get your boss
You may think you have the advantage, but my skill with technology and ability to take down even the most powerful individuals is unparalleled. Go ahead and try to call for backup, it won't help.

Security turn green 'cause I never floss
Those who try to keep me in check and under control become envious and even fearful of me because I do not try to conform to their expectations or play by their rules.

Fuck everything or I up the cost
I don't care about the consequences, I will do whatever it takes to get what I want and make others pay for their mistakes.

Lack pedigree, my index push pause
I have no respect for those who lack proper breeding or background, and will stop them in their tracks without a second thought.

Notch can't talk, I'm smearing mute
Even those who may have power and authority are helpless against my ability to silence them and make them unable to speak or respond.

Don't have shit locked, I hear the proof
Despite what you may think or what you may have locked away from me, I am able to hear, see, and reveal the truth behind your actions.

Petty formula never amuses me
Small, trivial tactics and tricks will never bring me amusement or satisfaction.

Fuck if I ever let a bitch get used to me
I refuse to let anyone get comfortable with me or try to take advantage of me like a simple-minded animal.