Lord Of The Game
Death Grips feat. Mexican Girl Lyrics
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With no regard for a thing, fuck that I'm the lord of the game
I rule this empire
(I am the lord of hellfire)
Lord of the game
Born to reign above all that you claim to know beyond a doubt
'Cause no one has came even close to the train
Control this and bang this, then watch it rise higher
Than anything seen in your entire
Life spent in chains, sonic live wire
Electrified rain from the lips of the driver
Whippin' the wheel
Flippin' donuts to peel
Out on the face of the base, where's my lighter?
Need it to kill one more and chill while I feel
It so much my gut burns like the tires
Movin' this movement of real shit inspired
By all that has come before this and was done
For the real ones packin' real guns loaded with power
Shower the slums with power from the war marching drums that have come to devour
The weakness that runs when we come
Fuckin' cowards
When they tell you you must make it
And you think hell no
Got a bad feeling and can't shake it
Hits so low
Lord of the game
Born to reign above all that you claim to know beyond a doubt
'Cause no one has came even close to the train of thought
We drop like neutron bombs from the tower
'Pon which we maintain
Like soldiers of fame
And fortune denied as to to get by without the
Bullshit coming at me from all sides
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Told me it was all good, but they lied
Don't wait to see whites of their eyes
Death to everyone who does not recognize
Wars never done, think it is you die
Where was I now
Like I said before
Hear someone knockin'
At my front door
Who could it be, should I ignore
The knockin' or see what could be in store
For me if I leave the safety of the shore
So many options, so little time
To do what I want 'fore the end of the line
Places its blade in the small of my spine
Is it paranoia, is it real?
How long can a man enjoy what he doesn't feel
When they ask if you can make it
And you don't wanna go
When they tell you you must make it
And you think hell no
Got a bad feeling and can't shake it
Hits so low
(Rather be stuck naked)
Than waste my time like the last time
And every time before that
Don't waste my time even one more time
When you know that shit is whack
Don't make me remind of you of the last time you
Said you’d never go back.
Fuck where you're from,
Fuck where you're goin',
It's all about where you're at
In "Lord of the Game," Death Grips and Mexican Girl compare themselves to gods of the videogame world. The song opens with the lines "Into the flame, into the fire, with no regard for a thing / Fuck that I'm the lord of the game; I rule this empire." These lines imply that the artists are on top of the gaming world, and anything they do will only make them stronger. They actively disregard any rules or consequences that typically apply to gamers and assert their dominance as complete rulers. They proceed to describe their success and how their ideas and thoughts are like "neutron bombs," capable of destroying everything in their path.
Through the lyrics, Mexican Girl and Death Grips mock the idea of following the rules and the idea of success, urging the listener to be present in the moment and to disregard the consequences of their actions to achieve greatness, regardless of how wasteful they may seem. As the song progresses, it becomes more and more caustic, with lines such as "fuck where you're from, fuck where you're goin', it's all about where you're at" conveying a message that one's origin or destination are unimportant – what matters is the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the flame, into the fire
I am willing to risk everything by diving headfirst into danger.
With no regard for a thing, fuck that I'm the lord of the game
I don't care about anything else because I am in charge and unstoppable.
I rule this empire
I am the supreme leader of everything I survey.
Lord of the game
I am the absolute ruler of everything connected to this enterprise.
Born to reign above all that you claim to know beyond a doubt
I was made to control everything that you think you know with absolute authority.
'Cause no one has came even close to the train
Of thought we drop like neutron bombs from the tower
No one can match the level of intelligence and understanding of my ideas, which we release with explosive power.
Control this and bang this, then watch it rise higher
I can manipulate and amplify this situation and make it more impactful than ever before.
Than anything seen in your entire
Life spent in chains, sonic live wire
Electrified rain from the lips of the driver
This is more powerful and exciting than anything you've experienced before and it has the potential to sweep you away.
Whippin' the wheel
Flippin' donuts to peel
Out on the face of the base, where's my lighter?
I am in control of this situation, effortlessly maneuvering with skill and precision.
Need it to kill one more and chill while I feel
It so much my gut burns like the tires
I want to experience more of this and am willing to risk everything to do so, even if it causes discomfort.
Movin' this movement of real shit inspired
By all that has come before this and was done
For the real ones packin' real guns loaded with power
This is a powerful and authentic movement that draws inspiration from the raw and intense experiences of those who came before us, which we are armed and ready to carry on and amplify.
Shower the slums with power from the war marching drums that have come to devour
The weakness that runs when we come
Fuckin' cowards
We have the power to overwhelm and tear down the forces of weakness that cower before us.
When they tell you you must make it
And you think hell no
Got a bad feeling and can't shake it
Hits so low
When people say you have to succeed but you don't believe you can do it, it can be devastatingly discouraging.
Like soldiers of fame
And fortune denied as to to get by without the
Bullshit coming at me from all sides
We are like soldiers with a reputation to protect, and we face constant obstacles and pointless distractions that we must endure in order to survive.
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Told me it was all good, but they lied
Don't wait to see whites of their eyes
Death to everyone who does not recognize
Wars never done, think it is you die
There is no escape or shelter from the coming conflict, and those who do not recognize the gravity of the situation will suffer for their ignorance.
Where was I now
Like I said before
Hear someone knockin'
At my front door
Who could it be, should I ignore
The knockin' or see what could be in store
For me if I leave the safety of the shore
I am uncertain about what lies ahead, and am faced with the choice of taking a risk to explore new territory or staying in the safety of my current situation.
So many options, so little time
To do what I want 'fore the end of the line
Places its blade in the small of my spine
Is it paranoia, is it real?
I have a limited amount of time to make choices and achieve my goals, and I feel like I am constantly under threat and may not have enough time to succeed.
How long can a man enjoy what he doesn't feel
It's impossible to sustain happiness and fulfillment if you are not genuinely invested in and connected to what you are doing.
Rather be stuck naked
Than waste my time like the last time
And every time before that
Don't waste my time even one more time
When you know that shit is whack
Don't make me remind of you of the last time you
Said you’d never go back.
I refuse to continue tolerating harmful and unproductive situations that have already caused me pain and frustration, and am determined not to fall into the same trap again.
Fuck where you're from,
Fuck where you're goin',
It's all about where you're at
Your past and future don't matter, only the present moment matters and where you are right now.
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bernardobaptista5129
LYRICS
Lord of the Game
Death Grips
Into the flame, into the fire
With no regard for a thing, fuck that I'm the lord of the game
I rule this empire (I am the God of hell fire)
Lord of the game
Born to reign above all that you claim to know beyond a doubt
Cuz no one has came even close to the train
Of thought we drop like neutron bombs from the tower
Control this and bang this, then watch it rise higher
Than anything seen in your entire
Life spent in chains, sonic live wire
Electrified rain from the lips of the driver
Whippin the wheel
Flippin donuts to peel
Out on the face of the base, where's my lighter?
Need it to kill one more and chill while I feel
It so much my gut burns like the tires
Movin this movement of real shit inspired
By all that has come before this and was done
For the real ones packin real guns loaded with power
Shower the slums with power from the war
Marching drums that have come to devour
The weakness that runs when we come
Fuckin cowards
When they tell you you must make it
And you think hell no
Got a bad feeling and can't shake it
Hits so low
Lord of the game
Born to reign above all that you claim to know beyond a doubt
Cuz no one has came even close to the train of thought
We drop like neutron bombs from the tower
'Pon which we maintain
Like soldiers of fame
And fortune denied as to to get by without the
Bullshit coming at me from all sides
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Told me it was all good, but they lied
Don't wait to see whites of their eyes
Death to everyone who does not recognize
Wars never done, think it is you die
Where was I now
Like I said before
Hear someone knockin
At my front door
Who could it be, should I ignore
The knockin or see what could be in store
For me if I leave the safety of the shore
So many options, so little time
To do what I want 'fore the end of the line
Places its blade in the small of my spine
Is it paranoia, is it real?
How long can a man enjoy what he doesn't feel
When they ask if you can make it
And you don't wanna go
When they tell you you must make it
And you think hell no
Got a bad feeling and can't shake it
Hits so low
Rather be stuck naked
Than waste my time like the last time
And every time before that
Don't waste my time even one more time
When you know that shit is whack
Don't make me remind of you of the last time you
Said you'd never go back
Fuck where you're from
Fuck where you're goin
It's all about where you're at
@DickDreamhands
just annihilated my 6 year old nephew in uno
edit: i am no longer allowed to babysit
@jennydeathlol
Chad move
@bebbist
good job.
@abigguy354
king
@waldorfthepig1431
Ok
@madgigahz
show no mercy
@jonathanalberts459
“I am the god of hellfire”
“I am the beast I worship”
DG really helping me with my self confidence
@fostertv7495
Ok
@nottherealpaulsmith
mr. grips believes in you
@joeim12
DG is more about self destruction bro