Life is But a Mere Supply
Dezma Lyrics
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pop the cock, off in liberty city
crazy, how the streets just turn to stone
get a gun, get a job,
get a girl that looks pretty
and I bet you know that
fun life should
fun life wishin
and I'd love to get on
fun life hate
fun life home
who's your daddy, with the ending road
life is but a mere supply
of a few good thoughts
then you die
I like it when you run through the bones
I like it when you talk to the phones
I like it when you say what you own
I like it when you talk to my bone
The first few lines of Dezma's song "Life is But a Mere Supply" might seem confusing or even nonsensical at first glance, but a closer look reveals some possible interpretations. The first line, "I said to fall in, ball," could be a command to someone or a reminder to himself to join in with the crowd and enjoy life to the fullest. "Pop the cock, off in liberty city" might refer to a sexual encounter or act of rebellion, but the reference to "liberty city" could also suggest a desire for freedom or escape from the constraints of society.
The next line, "Crazy, how the streets just turn to stone," could be a commentary on the harsh reality of urban life, where dreams and aspirations can be crushed by the unforgiving environment. "Get a gun, get a job, get a girl that looks pretty" sounds like a checklist for success in some communities, but it also highlights the pressure to conform to certain norms and expectations. The final lines of this section, "And I bet you know that / Fun life should / Fun life do / Fun life wishin / And I'd love to get on / Fun life hate / Fun life home / Who's your daddy, with the ending road," are more abstract but suggest a desire for excitement and adventure, as well as some uncertainty or ambivalence about one's place in the world.
The chorus of the song, "Life is but a mere supply / Of a few good thoughts / Then you die," is a bleak but poetic reminder of our mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The repetition of "fun life" in the verses and the juxtaposition of seemingly disparate images and phrases create a surreal, dreamlike quality to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I said to fall in, ball
I encourage you to fully immerse yourself in this lifestyle and embrace everything it has to offer
pop the cock, off in liberty city
Engage in sexual intercourse in the bustling environment of Liberty City
crazy, how the streets just turn to stone
It's astonishing how quickly a vibrant and lively area can become desolate and barren
get a gun, get a job,
In order to survive here, you need both protection and some form of income
get a girl that looks pretty
Also important is having a visually appealing partner to accompany you
and I bet you know that
These are all common knowledge to those who have experienced this lifestyle
fun life should
A life in this environment should be enjoyable and exciting
fun life do
It's important to actively participate in everything this lifestyle has to offer
fun life wishin
There are many desires and aspirations one may have when living this lifestyle
and I'd love to get on
Personally, I would enjoy being a part of this lifestyle
fun life hate
However, there can also be negative feelings towards certain aspects of this lifestyle
fun life home
Despite everything, this is where I belong and where I feel most comfortable
who's your daddy, with the ending road
I have confidence and control over my life, even in the face of uncertainty and challenges
life is but a mere supply
Our existence on this earth is fleeting and limited
of a few good thoughts
The things we think about and focus on during our time here are what matter most
then you die
Ultimately, death is the end result for all of us
I like it when you run through the bones
I find pleasure in someone who moves through life with confidence and boldness
I like it when you talk to the phones
I appreciate those who are not afraid to communicate and connect with others, even through technology
I like it when you say what you own
I am drawn to those who assert their independence and autonomy
I like it when you talk to my bone
I enjoy intimate and sexual relationships
Contributed by Brooklyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.