Hunger Games
Death Grips Lyrics


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My moods live on that swing same
Push me harder, push me, push me, swang into tomorrow

Gawk as I thread this Loch Ness slipstream sepsis
Subconscious up f-twitch asterisk see off my meds glitch
Thoughts squealin' through my mildew, watch my back or I'll kill you
Schizo superscript scan the voice imprint only I can hear you
Deserted mansion in my head half-lidded lanterns returnin'
Sclera scarlet as wall of virgin bombed by flask of bourbon
Can't be certain
Your intercom I'm fingering, you don't wanna but you buzz me in

My moods live on that swing same
Push me harder, push me, push me, swang into tomorrow

Nathan perculatin' proper
Caiman propellers comin' off she's hella 'copter
My neck bone sprayin' guava
Shimmy snakin' status caved in mental state been shanked and soldered
I got the nasty in my taxi, you need a lift
You can sit between the backseat and my dick
If the law catch me in the act and I happen ta die today
Push one my swing out in a glass of purple rain
Candy painted by the lord of stainless steel liquid your ashy brain

My moods live on that swing same
Push me harder, push me, push me, swang into tomorrow

I got that feeling somebody killed me
I got that feeling zero feeling
Can't stop stealing zeros, killing all your millions
Somebody kill me, somebody killed me




I got that feeling zero feeling
Can't stop stealing zeros, killing all your millions

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Death Grips's song Hunger Games describe a person's moods that are swinging on a swing, asking for more force, more momentum to swing into tomorrow. This could be a metaphor for the singer's desire for a better, brighter future or an optimistic state of mind. However, as the song progresses, the lyrics become more cryptic and disturbing. The singer talks about their subconscious becoming active, and their thoughts are racing, which they can't control because they're off their medication. They're dealing with hallucinations and their mind is becoming more and more fragmented. They express their paranoia about someone following them and the dangers they face. The music becomes more chaotic, and the mood becomes more frenetic and sinister.


In the second verse, we find a reference to Nathan Perculatin, who could be Nathan Miller, the drummer for Death Grips. The singer talks about Caiman propellers (a type of helicopter) and their mental state, which has been shattered and compromised, leading them to feel as though they're going crazy. The final lines suggest that the singer feels as though something terrible is going to happen to them, that they're going to be killed, and they feel a sense of doom. They're driven to kill because they're feeling so low and they're willing to do anything to escape from their misery, even if it means hurting others.


Line by Line Meaning

My moods live on that swing same
My emotions are constantly shifting, like a swing that never stops moving.


Push me harder, push me, push me, swang into tomorrow
I want to be pushed to my limits, even if it's uncomfortable or painful, in order to move forward and progress.


Gawk as I thread this Loch Ness slipstream sepsis
Watch in amazement as I navigate through a murky, dangerous situation.


Subconscious up f-twitch asterisk see off my meds glitch
My mind is racing and glitching, even when I'm not conscious of it, due to coming off medication.


Thoughts squealin' through my mildew, watch my back or I'll kill you
My thoughts and emotions are so intense and chaotic that I feel like I could lash out violently if someone doesn't keep an eye on me.


Schizo superscript scan the voice imprint only I can hear you
I am listening to voices in my mind that only I can hear, due to my schizophrenia.


Deserted mansion in my head half-lidded lanterns returnin'
My mind feels like a creepy and desolate mansion, with flickering lanterns barely illuminating my thoughts.


Sclera scarlet as wall of virgin bombed by flask of bourbon
The white part of my eyes are blood red, as if they've been bombed like a virgin on her wedding night with a flask of bourbon.


Can't be certain
I am unsure of what's real and what's not, due to my mental state.


Your intercom I'm fingering, you don't wanna but you buzz me in
I am trying to break into your building by fiddling with the door buzzer, even though you may not want me to come in.


Nathan perculatin' proper
I am feeling confident and cocky, as if I am in control of everything.


Caiman propellers comin' off she's hella 'copter
The helicopter blades are coming off the vehicle, making it spin out of control.


My neck bone sprayin' guava
My neck is broken and blood is gushing out, possibly suggesting that I have been killed.


Shimmy snakin' status caved in mental state been shanked and soldered
My mental state has been deteriorating rapidly, as if I have been stabbed and left for dead.


I got the nasty in my taxi, you need a lift
I have illicit or dangerous things in my possession, but I am willing to give you a ride if you need it.


You can sit between the backseat and my dick
You are welcome to ride in the backseat of my car, even if it means being uncomfortably close to me.


If the law catch me in the act and I happen ta die today
I may face severe consequences for my actions, including death.


Push one my swing out in a glass of purple rain
If I die, pour one out for me and let it be like a baptism in Prince's 'Purple Rain'.


Candy painted by the lord of stainless steel liquid your ashy brain
Your mind has been corrupted or influenced by someone powerful, like a god of metal, leaving it a hollow and lifeless shell.


I got that feeling somebody killed me
I feel like I have been killed, or I am about to be killed.


I got that feeling zero feeling
I am completely numb, both physically and emotionally.


Can't stop stealing zeros, killing all your millions
I can't help but feel that I am taking away from others, whether it's metaphorically stealing their 'zeros' or literally taking their lives.


Somebody kill me, somebody killed me
I am begging for someone to end my life, or reflecting on the fact that someone has already killed me.




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: ANDREW MORIN, STEFAN CORBIN BURNETT, ZACHARY CHARLES HILL

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Liquid Truth

That live (non-programmed) drum fill Zach does at the end gets me every time.

Liquid Truth

+TeaDrinker3000 It starts at 2:20.

TeaDrinker3000

I don't notice it, what's the time code?

friet

The album cover hits different when you know what that black rectangle really is

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micah

So sick guys. Really great groove and interesting delivery.

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