Veni Vidi Vici
Gods Paparazzi Lyrics
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Don't bring me down
You're on the bottom
You're on the bottom
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen...
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen...
[I'll say a prayer, you'll have me there]
What have I got to lose?
What have I got to lose?
I'm on top again
Don't bring me down
You're on the bottom
You're on the bottom
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen
[I'll say a prayer, you'll have me there]
I'm on top again
You're on the bottom
You're on the bottom
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen
[I'll say a prayer, you'll have me there]
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen
[I'll say a prayer, you'll have me there]
The lyrics of "Veni Vidi Vici" by Gods Paparazzi is a triumphant declaration of a person who has finally made it to the top. The verses start by boasting the singer's current position and encouraging others not to bring them down. Then, the title phrase "Veni Vidi Vici" is repeated over and over again, which in Latin means "I came, I saw, I conquered." This phrase, famously attributed to Julius Caesar, is used here as a celebration of their success. The song seems to be an anthem for people who have fought hard and won, stating that they have nothing to lose anymore.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of the phrase, as if to drive home the point that they have truly conquered whatever challenges they faced. The line "I'll say a prayer, you'll have me there" is interesting in that it adds a sense of religious significance to the song. This suggests the belief that their success is divine or a result of divine intervention. Overall, the song is a celebration of triumph and a proud affirmation of one's hard-earned success.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on top again
I am in a position of power and success once more
Don't bring me down
Do not try to diminish my achievements or positive attitude
You're on the bottom
You are in a position of inferiority or failure
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen...
I came, I saw, I conquered, with the approval of higher powers
[I'll say a prayer, you'll have me there]
Begging for divine intervention and promising to be present for worship
What have I got to lose?
I have nothing to risk or sacrifice in my current state
I'm on top again
Reiterating my position of power and dominance
You're on the bottom
Continuing to emphasize your place of inferiority or failure
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen
Repeating the triumphant statement with divine approval
Veni, Vidi, Vici, Amen
Again, stating that I came, saw, and conquered with divine permission
[I'll say a prayer, you'll have me there]
Once more promising to offer prayers and attend worship in exchange for divine intervention
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
charles belmudes
Always wanted a tattoo of the intro lyrics to this song so brilliant and dark at the same time. 👌