Day 110
Dr. Yen Lo Lyrics


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Taken 8 prisoners, killing 4 enemies in the process,
Where one leg and one arm was shattered,
And he could only crawl because the other leg had blown off into
Bits. Wounded 5 times, dragging himself across the direct fire...

It′s a mission

Mission after mission
My division missing from attrition
The hunger of the younger little wishing for the wisdom
So running with 'em brung ′em dinner
Listing is his fishing
Cast a line
Slave body mastermind
Mastermind
(It's time)

Shun side 'em, young solemn
From bottom, major plummet
Craving stomach
Way I′m behaving my days is numbered
Thought me worthless but my purpose
Record the saga
Bread and evil
Couldn′t thread a needle with my moral fiber
I give you life decoded, nicely quoted
No need to rest, cheated death, my dice was loaded
Pump me I'm God′s receiver
Firm, hardened leader
Blind with scarlet fever
Pining for a hardy diva
Convinced I'm prince in the bastard′s shell
Logging dogma, cat's could tell, I cast a spell
Slow road to heaven, my brethren living fast as hell
My prestige is fresh-squeezed, your craft is stale

My magic is better than your magic!

You feel a difference, had a ill existence
Fend for self, extended wealth, would steal equipments
Barred from tops, gotta spark with market crops
My gun come with Dum-Dums, took smarter shots
Scrawl from artist blocks, now it′s hard as rocks
I face duration, take on Jason and his Argonauts
Rook 'em, could tell we shook 'em, looking apprehensive
Soon to be in they community, we attack the fences
Grind through, mind you, my acts was senseless
Back the benches, pumping the accompany, my strapped apprentice

Mission after mission
Mission after mission, yo
Mission after mission
My division missing from attrition
The hunger of the younger little wishing for the wisdom
So running with ′em brung ′em dinner
Listing is his fishing
Cast a line
Slave body mastermind
Mastermind

Never doubting, from the Hill, still pressure's mounting
They lined up, drying up, come select a fountain
Through me it′s truly movie, no director shouting "Excuse me!"
Your moves too nooby to be the next they touting
Popping thug, get rocked by scrub, pockets dug
For me, lots of love, comes as pots of grub
Take time with rhymes, you'll find these as drops of blood
Poignantly coin the ointment for they toxic drugs
Shit friend, I′m at wit's end when I load the dragon
Clips cramming, hiss landing, yours holding pattern
Get diminished for your spinach, squeeze pressing certain
The soil your olive oil, seems extra virgin
Black face in the rat race, aggressive vermin
Slick kings till we get wings or our flesh is burning
Press your sermon, inspire those less determined
For brown hood make it sound good, that′s the message's burden

I've got 500 people at my disposal ... a thousand if I need them

Mission after mission
Mission after mission, yo
Mission after mission
My division missing from attrition
The hunger of the younger little wishing for the wisdom
So running with ′em brung ′em dinner
Listing is his fishing
Cast a line
Slave body mastermind




I mastermind
Bold scroll not the passing rhyme

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. Yen Lo's song 'Day 110' paint a vivid picture of the horrors and struggles of war. The first stanza refers to a soldier who has been gravely injured in battle, having lost one leg and one arm and sustaining five wounds. Despite his injuries, he continues to drag himself through gunfire, completing his mission. The second stanza seems to be a reflection on the experiences of a soldier, with references to hunger and the wisdom earned through tough experiences. The lyrics suggest that the singer has faced judgment and been underestimated in the past, but he sees his life as having a purpose and is determined to record his story. The final stanza brings in more military language and imagery with references to different weapons and tactics, ending with a call to inspire those less determined.


Line by Line Meaning

Taken 8 prisoners, killing 4 enemies in the process,
I have completed a mission where I captured 8 enemies and killed 4 of them.


Where one leg and one arm was shattered,
During the mission, I suffered injuries to my leg and arm, which are now broken.


And he could only crawl because the other leg had blown off into Bits.
My other leg was blown off, so I can only move around by crawling.


Wounded 5 times, dragging himself across the direct fire...
I was wounded 5 times, yet I had to drag myself through the enemy's direct fire.


It's a mission
I complete missions as required for my work.


Mission after mission
I am continuously assigned to complete missions.


My division missing from attrition
Many of my colleagues are missing or injured due to war attrition.


The hunger of the younger little wishing for the wisdom
Young soldiers are eager to gain experience and knowledge from war.


So running with 'em brung 'em dinner
I collaborate with fellow soldiers to achieve success and share in the spoils of war.


Listing is his fishing
I record my successes and failures to learn and improve from them.


Cast a line
I strategize and plan my actions in order to succeed in my missions.


Slave body mastermind
Although my body is physically constrained in this war, I use my mind and intelligence to overcome obstacles and succeed in my missions.


Mastermind
I am intelligent and strategic in my work.


(It's time)
It's time to take action and complete my missions.


Shun side 'em, young solemn
I reject those who are naive or lack experience.


From bottom, major plummet
I started from the bottom and worked my way up, but also faced setbacks.


Craving stomach
I am driven to succeed and gain more in life.


Way I'm behaving my days is numbered
I am aware that my actions and missions have a short shelf life.


Thought me worthless but my purpose
Although others might underestimate me, I know my worth and purpose in this war.


Record the saga
I document my experiences in this war for myself and others to learn from.


Bread and evil
I have experienced both love and hate, good and evil, in this war.


Couldn't thread a needle with my moral fiber
Although I have morals, they are not always applicable or useful in this war.


I give you life decoded, nicely quoted
I am clever and articulate in relaying my experiences and knowledge of this war.


No need to rest, cheated death, my dice was loaded
Despite my near-death experiences in this war, I feel invincible and do not need to rest.


Pump me I'm God's receiver
I am devoted to my work as if it were a religious calling or duty.


Firm, hardened leader
I am a strong and uncompromising leader.


Blind with scarlet fever
I am so consumed with my drive to complete my missions that I am blinded to the risks and damage of this war.


Pining for a hardy diva
I crave a companion who is strong and able to handle this war with me.


Convinced I'm prince in the bastard's shell
Despite the harsh conditions of this war, I believe that I am destined for greatness.


Logging dogma, cat's could tell, I cast a spell
I am able to influence and convince others, even with half-truths and misrepresentations of this war.


Slow road to heaven, my brethren living fast as hell
I feel like I am on a slow path to success while many of my colleagues are achieving success quickly, but at great personal cost and risk in this war.


My prestige is fresh-squeezed, your craft is stale
I am successful and held in high regard in this war, while others' methods are outdated and unimpressive.


My magic is better than your magic!
I am better at completing missions and achieving success than my competitors in this war.


You feel a difference, had a ill existence
If you compare your life and experiences to mine in this war, you will see the stark difference in our circumstances.


Fend for self, extended wealth, would steal equipments
Many in this war are focused on their own personal gains, even if it means stealing equipment from others.


Barred from tops, gotta spark with market crops
Although I do not have access to the top resources and advantages in this war, I must make do with what is available.


My gun come with Dum-Dums, took smarter shots
I use smarter tactics and ammunition to be more effective in this war.


Scrawl from artist blocks, now it's hard as rocks
I have learned from my past mistakes and am now better equipped to succeed in this war.


I face duration, take on Jason and his Argonauts
I am willing to face long and difficult challenges, much like Jason and his crew did in mythological stories.


Rook 'em, could tell we shook 'em, looking apprehensive
I am able to intimidate and shake up the enemy in this war, making them more apprehensive and less confident in battle.


Soon to be in they community, we attack the fences
I am planning and preparing to attack the enemy's defenses and communities.


Grind through, mind you, my acts was senseless
Some of my past actions in this war have been reckless and senseless, but I push through and learn from them.


Back the benches, pumping the accompany, my strapped apprentice
I am training and guiding a younger soldier as my apprentice in this war.


Never doubting, from the Hill, still pressure's mounting
Despite the challenges and pressures of war, I remain confident and unyielding in my mission.


They lined up, drying up, come select a fountain
Many soldiers in this war are defeated and dying, while others thirst for success and glory.


Through me it's truly movie, no director shouting "Excuse me!"
My actions and experiences in this war are like a movie, but I am in control of my own direction and do not require guidance from others.


Your moves too nooby to be the next they touting
Others in this war are inexperienced and unimpressive, and are not likely to achieve great success.


Popping thug, get rocked by scrub, pockets dug
I am able to outsmart and defeat even the toughest of enemies, who are often at a disadvantage in this war.


For me, lots of love, comes as pots of grub
I am rewarded with love and success in this war, which often means access to more resources and food.


Take time with rhymes, you'll find these as drops of blood
My words and actions in this war are not just for show, but come at a great personal cost, like drops of blood.


Poignantly coin the ointment for they toxic drugs
I am able to create solutions and find a remedy for the harmful effects of war and toxic situations.


Shit friend, I'm at wit's end when I load the dragon
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and at my breaking point when faced with intense situations in this war.


Clips cramming, hiss landing, yours holding pattern
Although I am moving forward and being productive in this war, others are stuck in a holding pattern and not making progress.


Get diminished for your spinach, squeeze pressing certain
You will get weaker and lose ground in this war if you do not use your resources and tactics wisely and effectively.


The soil your olive oil, seems extra virgin
The resources and advantages you possess may seem perfect and untarnished in this war, but there is always potential for flaws and weaknesses.


Black face in the rat race, aggressive vermin
Being Black in this war is like being in a brutal and challenging race, where success requires aggression and a tough mindset.


Slick kings till we get wings or our flesh is burning
We strive for success and are slick in our tactics, but there is always the risk of injury or suffering in this war.


Press your sermon, inspire those less determined
I aim to inspire and motivate those who are less determined than myself in this war.


For brown hood make it sound good, that's the message's burden
I am responsible for creating and delivering a message that resonates with those in my community or group, often regarding the themes of this war.




Writer(s): Jean Guillaume Daval, Kaseem Ryan

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