Musically playing mainly a mix of nu metal, djent and metalcore. Lyrical topics that Emmure touches upon usually focus on breakups, murder, social indifference, sexual deviance, philosophy, and religion. Many of the band's songs contain references to video games and comic books, particularly from Street Fighter and Marvel Comics, of which vocalist Frankie Palmeri is an avid fan. The band's name "Emmure" is a reference to immurement, a form of execution.
Persona Non Grata
Emmure Lyrics
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I don't care about anything.
The best thing you could ever do is to stay the fuck away from me.
I am a dead end prospect.
Not a loner just a scumbag.
I kill the vibe when I walk in.
Ash my blunt in your coffin.
Bad boy for life.
The old me is back again.
I'm losing hope.
I'm losing all my friends.
And everybody says the same thing.
Stay the fuck away from me.
Why knuck if you buck, hoe.
Fuck you.
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The lyrics to Emmure's song "Persona Non Grata" convey a strong sense of detachment and apathy towards others. The singer expresses a complete lack of concern for anyone or anything. They assert that the best course of action for others is to stay away from them. The lines "I am a dead end prospect, not a loner just a scumbag" suggest a feeling of worthlessness and a negative self-image.
The lyrics also contain references to disruptive behavior and a rebellious attitude. The singer claims to "kill the vibe" when they enter a room and metaphorically ashes their blunt in someone's coffin, signifying a disregard for social norms and a desire to disrupt the peace. Additionally, the line "bad boy for life, click click that's some gang shit" implies a defiance towards authority and an association with a rebellious lifestyle.
In the latter part of the lyrics, the singer expresses a sense of despair and loneliness. They feel they are losing hope and losing their friends, suggesting a deepening isolation. The repetition of the phrase "stay the fuck away from me" emphasizes their desire for distance and reinforces their detachment from others. The final line, "Why knuck if you buck, hoe? Fuck you," adds a confrontational tone, indicating a strong disdain for others.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care about anyone.
I have no concern or interest in the well-being or opinions of others.
I don't care about anything.
There is nothing that holds significance or importance to me.
The best thing you could ever do is to stay the fuck away from me.
To ensure harmony and avoid conflict, it is advised that you distance yourself completely from my presence.
I am a dead end prospect.
My potential for growth or improvement is nonexistent, leading to a hopeless future.
Not a loner just a scumbag.
I am not isolated by choice, but rather considered vile and contemptible by society.
I kill the vibe when I walk in.
My mere presence ruins the atmosphere, bringing about a negative and unpleasant energy.
Ash my blunt in your coffin.
I disrespectfully discard the remains of my marijuana cigarette onto your final resting place, symbolizing my disregard for your memory and the impact of my actions.
Bad boy for life.
I maintain a rebellious and morally wayward persona indefinitely.
Click click thats some gang shit.
The sound of a gun being cocked symbolizes my involvement and affiliation with a violent and criminal lifestyle.
The old me is back again.
I have regressed to my previous negative and destructive state of being.
I'm losing hope.
My optimism and belief in a positive outcome are diminishing.
I'm losing all my friends.
The bonds and relationships with those I once considered friends are deteriorating and dissipating.
And everybody says the same thing.
Multiple individuals express a consistent sentiment or message.
Stay the fuck away from me.
I strongly urge and demand that you maintain a significant distance from my presence.
Why knuck if you buck, hoe.
I question the reasoning behind engaging in physical altercations or confrontations, expressing disdain towards a particular individual in a derogatory manner.
Fuck you.
I harbor deep-rooted animosity and contempt towards you.
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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Fulk, Frank Palmeri, Joshua Travis
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Donald Nelson
I don't care about anyone
I don't care about anything
The best thing you could ever do
Is to stay the fuck away from me
I am a dead end prospect
Not a loner, just a scumbag
I kill the vibe when I walk in
Ash my blunt in your coffin
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Click-click, that's some gang shit
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Click-click, that's some gang shit
The old me is back again
I'm losing hope, I'm losing all my friends
And everybody says the same thing
Stay the fuck away from me
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Click-click, that's some gang shit
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Bad boy, bad boy for life
Click-click, that's some gang shit
Why knock if you buck, hoe?
Fuck you
Julia Emmure
My boys don’t disappoint. I can’t stop listening to this song.
Placebo Domingo
Also, double points for double hip hop reference in the hook:
Bad boy for life. East Coast.
West Coast Whistle synth. West Coast. ☝🏼
Nathaniel Balderas
1:41 to the end SLAPS!!! not gonna lie the drumming is actually my favorite part of this album.
HisPeopleRestored
Low key the banger of the album
Razorbizkit
I love this album idgaf what anyone says
Destin Winders
First listen trough of the album it's not half bad I'm liking the new direction they're going for
Placebo Domingo
JT brought the leads back to Goodbye to the Gallows in all the best ways.
SeanyGee
“I kill the vibe when I walk in”
Ryan Sinagra
"Ash my blunt in your coffin."
Julia Emmure
Wow, I have the goosiest goosebumps......I FUCKING LOVE THIS ALBUM!