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The Smell Of Death
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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United they fall, divided I stand
Make sure the enemy can die in advance
I follow God, not the words of a man
I got blood on my sword and my hands
We go to war, I won't give you a chance
I ran, I mean evade
Like Naruto in the Sage Mode
Expose those beyond hoes
Treat 'em like they made a mistake, that's what they all chose
Explode your head, you already dead
So you don't gotta ask why I had to make bloodshed
I get bread like Brie, smoke bomb-ass weed
Need to chill 'cause I only see red like green
Things won't ease, niggas bled, so bleed
That's the smell of death and it just won't leave
I get bread like Brie, smoke bomb-ass weed
Need to chill 'cause I only see red like green
Things won't ease, niggas bled, so bleed
That's the smell of death and it just won't leave (uh)
In Denzel Curry's song "The Smell Of Death," he starts with the line "Ray, you smell it? That's the smell of death!" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics depict a violent and aggressive image of war, where Denzel is highly trained and prepared to take on his enemies without giving them a chance. He follows God rather than the words of a man, indicating his strong belief in a higher power that guides him during times of conflict.
When he says, "I got blood on my sword and my hands," it implies that he has already killed someone, which is why he is prepared to go to war without hesitation. He also references the anime character Naruto in Sage Mode, which is known to be a more powerful form of the character. Denzel likens himself to this character, suggesting that he is also in a higher state of power when he goes to battle.
The chorus, "I get bread like Brie, smoke bomb-ass weed, need to chill 'cause I only see red like green," shows a contrast between the violence of war and his calm state when he is not fighting. The line, "that's the smell of death and it just won't leave," is repeated twice in the chorus, emphasizing the lasting impact of violence and war, even when the fighting is over.
Line by Line Meaning
Ray, you smell it? That's the smell of death!
Do you sense that? It is the ominous feeling of death looming around us.
United they fall, divided I stand
If our foes stay united, they will easily be defeated. But if we remain divided, we stand strong.
Make sure the enemy can die in advance
We must ensure that our foe is defeated beforehand, so there are no surprises.
I follow God, not the words of a man
I am a true believer in God and do not blindly follow the words of mere mortal humans.
I got blood on my sword and my hands
I have committed violence, and the blood of others stains both my sword and hands.
We go to war, I won't give you a chance
When we engage in battle, I will not allow my enemy any opportunity to defeat us.
I ran, I mean evade
When I said I ran, I meant I was evading danger.
Then pick a time to engage so you can feel my rage
I will wait for the perfect moment to strike and show my enemy the full extent of my fury.
Like Naruto in the Sage Mode
I am like Naruto utilizing his Sage Mode to enhance his senses and abilities.
Expose those beyond hoes
I reveal the true nature of those who act foolishly and without honor.
Treat 'em like they made a mistake, that's what they all chose
I deal with my enemies with no mercy, as that is the fate they chose by opposing me.
Explode your head, you already dead
I will deliver a fatal blow, which will kill you, so there is no need to ask why.
So you don't gotta ask why I had to make bloodshed
I do not need to explain or justify why I had to spill blood in order to achieve my goals.
I get bread like Brie, smoke bomb-ass weed
I earn money like Brie cheese, and enjoy smoking high-quality marijuana.
Need to chill 'cause I only see red like green
I must calm down because I am only focused on violence and aggression.
Things won't ease, niggas bled, so bleed
Things will not get better, and others have already suffered and died, so you must also pay your dues.
That's the smell of death and it just won't leave
The aura of death is still present, and it does not seem to be going away anytime soon.
I get bread like Brie, smoke bomb-ass weed
I earn money like Brie cheese, and enjoy smoking high-quality marijuana.
Need to chill 'cause I only see red like green
I must calm down because I am only focused on violence and aggression.
Things won't ease, niggas bled, so bleed
Things will not get better, and others have already suffered and died, so you must also pay your dues.
That's the smell of death and it just won't leave (uh)
The aura of death remains, and its oppressive feeling persists (uh).
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Denzel Rae Don Curry, Stephen Lee Bruner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Ray, you smell it? That's the smell of death!
United they fall, divided I stand
Make sure the enemy can die in advance
I follow God, not the words of a man
I got blood on my sword and my hands
We go to war, I won't give you the chance
I ran, I mean evade
Then pick a time to engage so you can feel my rage
Like Naruto in the Sage Mode
Expose those beyond hoes
Treat them like they made a mistake, that's what they all chose
Explode your head, you already dead
So you don't gotta ask why I had to make bloodshed
I get bread like Brie, smoke bomb-ass weed
Need to chill 'cause I only see red like green
Things won't ease, niggas bled, so bleed
That's the smell of death and it just won't leave
I get bread like Brie, smoke bomb-ass weed
Need to chill 'cause I only see red like green
Things won't ease, niggas bled, so bleed
That's the smell of death and it just won't leave (uh)
@chrislink73
Thundercat blends beautifully with his bass and vocals. Very powerful lyrics on this one, short and sweet.
@TheBlackKenMasters
I knew it had to be Thundercat! I was listening and had to play it again because I basically did a double take just to make sure
@Super_Broly
@@TheBlackKenMasters same, thundercat speaks to my soul so I had to confirm
@camogangg
I get big MF DOOM vibes from this track. Dope ass sound
@lilt1
Fr!!
@steamboy9538
First thing I thought when I heard the beat
@ShxdowBoy_X
Yess fr
@bartparker8410
He shots out King Geedorah as well on this album
@PeterParker-vx1rw
@@bartparker8410 right after this song too
@youngthug7815
Literally the best production I’ve ever heard what the fuck. Totally blew my mind