BOW
Duckwrth Lyrics


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I just wanna serve you
I wonder, are you satisfied?
Blood runs down from my knees
From bowing to your imagery
Who am I? (Who am I?)
Nights of praising eye-to-eye (praising eye to eye)
Worship what you advertise
False gods come in grand disguise

Fuck that (ooh)

That boy nothin' but trouble (nothin' but trouble)
You ain't no God (God)
I can never bow to your face, fuck humble
Huh, burn that (Burn it all)
I can never bow to your face (huh)




That boy nothin' but trouble
That boy, that boy nothin' but (ooh)

Overall Meaning

In Duckwrth's song "BOW," the lyrics speak to the theme of worship and the challenge of finding one's own identity. The song opens with the line "I just wanna serve you." This line could be interpreted in several ways, but the context suggests that the "you" being served is a higher power, or perhaps someone in a position of authority or influence. The next line, "I wonder, are you satisfied?" could be read as a question of whether the singer's actions are enough to please the one being served.


The following lines, "Blood runs down from my knees/From bowing to your imagery," paint a vivid image of the physical toll that worship and subservience can take. This also speaks to the theme of identity - if one is constantly bowing to another's vision of what they should be, who are they really? The line "False gods come in grand disguise" further emphasizes the idea that blindly following someone or something else can lead to a loss of self.


The chorus then takes a turn, as Duckwrth sings "Fuck that" and declares that he will not bow to this person or higher power. The lines "That boy nothin' but trouble/You ain't no God" suggest that whoever the singer was serving is not as worthy of worship as they may have seemed. The repeated line "That boy, that boy nothin' but (ooh)" drives home the idea that the person being worshipped is not all they're cracked up to be. The final line, "Burn it all," hints at a desire to break free from this entrapment and start anew.


Overall, "BOW" is a song that speaks to the complexities of identity and the dangers of blindly following others. It's a call to break free from the expectations of others and find one's own path.


Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna serve you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to please you.


I wonder, are you satisfied?
I question if my efforts to make you happy have been enough.


Blood runs down from my knees
I have been on my knees for so long that it's taking a physical toll on me.


From bowing to your imagery
I have been worshipping an idea of you, rather than the real you.


Who am I? (Who am I?)
I am lost in this relationship and unsure of my own identity.


Nights of praising eye-to-eye (praising eye to eye)
We have spent countless hours in each other's company, admiring one another.


Worship what you advertise
I have been worshipping a version of you that you have projected to the world.


False gods come in grand disguise
People often present themselves as something they are not, which can lead to worshipping a fake version of them.


Fuck that (ooh)
I'm no longer willing to put up with this false image and pretense.


That boy nothin' but trouble (nothin' but trouble)
You are troublesome and not worth my time and effort.


You ain't no God (God)
You are not worthy of being worshipped like a god.


I can never bow to your face, fuck humble
I am done pretending to be humble and offering you false praise.


Huh, burn that (Burn it all)
I want to get rid of all the false pretenses and start over with a more honest relationship.


I can never bow to your face (huh)
I refuse to put on a show for you and pretend to worship you.


That boy nothin' but trouble
I am done with you because you're only causing me problems and stress.


That boy, that boy nothin' but (ooh)
I am finished with you and don't want to hear about you anymore.




Lyrics Β© Songtrust Ave
Written by: Aaron K Carmack, Harlan Alexander Silverman, Jared Lee

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Comments from YouTube:

@holyking1100

dam I needed this to be like a minute longer

@acey9982

This is crazy.. you need to release more stuff for us!!!!! Unique and talented

@violetaweir8031

Wish this song was longer

@shaverim_

"Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God"- Leviticus 19:4 ... Really cool song and commentary on our society.

@worthyk287

Man Duckwrth is legit

He knows whats happening

@ok-lz6ho

Shiiiit it keeps getting better and better with each upload

@jzkakkd1426

Nobody talks about the change of beat?🀯

@flores727

this is beautiful. it touches every bit of my soul and senses and leaves me wanting more. keep up the good work.

@cameroncosby6443

I got into your music around May and bro I never go back into an artist too much but I went way back into your music and can I tell you I love you bro. You’re a genius in music and film work. Watched all of the acts and bout to watch em again. This is just genius bro!!! Amazing!!! πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎ

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