Impietas Deathwish
Frank Ocean Lyrics


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Are you against– you against me, me?
Or are you with me? Are you with me?
Are you with me?

Is it a deathwish to doze off helpless?
Leave myself at the mercy of you
At the mercy of you
And I be needing my sleep in peace
Need to trust you at the mercy of you

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Ocean's song "Impietas + Deathwish" delve into the themes of trust, vulnerability, and the inherent fear of being manipulated or taken advantage of by someone close. The repetition of the question "Are you against me, me? Or are you with me?" highlights the singer's uncertainty about the intentions and loyalty of the person they are addressing. The repeated inquiry reflects a sense of internal conflict and a desire for reassurance.


The phrase "Is it a deathwish to doze off helpless? Leave myself at the mercy of you" suggests a fear of surrendering oneself completely to someone else, as it may lead to a destructive outcome. The singer acknowledges the need for sleep and peace, but also recognizes the risk involved in trusting someone implicitly. This vulnerability is marked by the phrase "And I be needing my sleep in peace, need to trust you at the mercy of you." Here, the singer acknowledges their dependence on the other person while simultaneously questioning whether it is wise to be so vulnerable.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of unease and trepidation in navigating relationships and the fear of being taken advantage of or betrayed by someone close.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you against– you against me, me?
Do you hold any animosity towards me?


Or are you with me? Are you with me?
Do you support and stand by me?


Are you with me?
Are you on my side?


Is it a deathwish to doze off helpless?
Could it be dangerous to fall asleep defenseless?


Leave myself at the mercy of you
Put myself entirely in your hands


At the mercy of you
Subject to your whims or control


And I be needing my sleep in peace
I require undisturbed rest


Need to trust you at the mercy of you
I must have faith in you despite being vulnerable


You, at the at the, at the, of you
You, at the mercy, at the mercy, of you


You, at the at the, at the, of you
You, at the mercy, at the mercy, of you


You, at the
You, subject to




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@jontyler7344

Impietas is something I could listen to on repeat for the rest of my life

@9eth3rbein63

😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩 W COMMENT

@laurenjenkins5902

This is not an EP, this is an experience

@JustAGirl0244

this song just hits right in the feels 💙💙

@JustAGirl0244

00:33 💙💙💙

@stxphxn533

1:01

@Midnight_online

I put this song on my Mix

@murilogil9926

r u wif me?

@karlo_1611

yeah

@notrezerosemilia2899

who the fuck had the audacity to make this the daily frank ocean heardle??? this aint even count fts

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