Pulse
Dj K.U.D.O. Lyrics

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I pace in the hallways 'til 5:00am
What should I do now instead?
Tell me the father, tell me the mother
Just to forgive and forget

A shudder of fury, an axe at the ready
Swinging and ringing to shovel the neck
I want to believe, I want to forgive

I want to live and let live, but I can't

All of the women, stolen and shrouded
All of the boys who've been shot
Tell all their sisters, tell all their brothers
You're doing the best with what you've got

Who wants a vigilant, and who needs a vigil?
And where do you think those thoughts and prayers are sent?
I want to believe, I want to forgive
I want to live and let live, but I can't

Can't be a god, stone-faced in loving
And why would I want to be a man?

I want to believe, I want to forgive
I want to live and let live, but I can't

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dj K.U.D.O.'s song Pulse explore themes of forgiveness, violence, and the struggle to maintain belief in a higher power or greater good amidst chaos and injustice. The first verse describes a restless, sleepless night spent searching for direction and guidance. The chorus speaks of a desire to forgive and move on from painful experiences, but an inability to do so in the face of ongoing violence and injustice. The second verse directly references violence, with lines about an "axe at the ready" and the victims of violence who have been "stolen and shrouded" or "shot". The chorus repeats, emphasizing the struggle to reconcile the desire for peace and forgiveness with ongoing violence and loss.

One interpretation of the song is that it reflects on the difficulties of reconciling the desire for forgiveness and peace with the realities of violence and injustice in the world. The lyrics suggest that it is difficult to believe in the possibility of forgiveness and healing when confronted with ongoing evidence of suffering and brutality. The repeated chorus line "I want to believe, I want to forgive, I want to live and let live, but I can't" seems to express a sense of hopelessness or resignation in the face of these ongoing struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

I pace in the hallways 'til 5:00am
I cannot sleep and spend my nights walking aimlessly

What should I do now instead?
I am lost and do not know how to fill the emptiness inside of me

Tell me the father, tell me the mother
I long for guidance and comfort from my parents

Just to forgive and forget
I want to move on from the pain and resentment I hold inside

A shudder of fury, an axe at the ready
I am filled with rage and am prepared to take action

Swinging and ringing to shovel the neck
I am willing to use violence to make my point

I want to believe, I want to forgive
I desire the strength to have faith and let go of my grudges

I want to live and let live, but I can't
The pain I feel is too great to let go and move forward

All of the women, stolen and shrouded
I am aware of the injustices faced by women and their struggles

All of the boys who've been shot
I acknowledge the violence and tragedy that affects young boys

Tell all their sisters, tell all their brothers
I urge us all to have empathy and reach out to those who are hurting

You're doing the best with what you've got
I recognize that everyone is trying their best with the resources they have

Who wants a vigilant, and who needs a vigil?
I question the value of empty gestures and wonder who actually benefits from them

And where do you think those thoughts and prayers are sent?
I question the effectiveness of thoughts and prayers and whether they actually lead to change

Can't be a god, stone-faced in loving
I do not want to be seen as a deity who loves without emotion or empathy

And why would I want to be a man?
I question the societal expectations and limitations placed on men

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Written by: Todor Oluic

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