Over 5000 years ago, from the dry stretches of the not-so-fertile crescent … Read Full Bio ↴Over 5000 years ago, from the dry stretches of the not-so-fertile crescent wandered a nomadic, foul smelling people. A robust, well-endowed, and manly tribe, they were united through ancient rituals involving instruments capable of infinite fonkiness and overt sekshul innuendo. The Pharaoh, a mean mother (shutcho' mouth), hated the nomads and their ability to shred like a mofo all up in that biatch. But more than that, he hated the power of their righteous grooving to make drop the tunics of his five luscious teenage daughters. One night, the Pharaoh found the nomads dressed as mummies and creating grooves in an effort to compromise the moral integrity of his five daughters. The angry Pharaoh cursed the nomads (already conveniently dressed as mummies) with a spell so vile, that seeing its name in print here would make your eyes melt and flow freely from their sockets. Already doomed, these nomads fled into the night, at last finding refuge in the abandoned caves of the Unleavened Jews. But when the sun rose the following morning, the Pharoah's curse had taken hold, and these were men no more. For years, scholars of the ancient world wondered what became of this group. Theories citing the Mummies' involvement in historical events from the Siege of Troy to the sacking of Rome, the fall of Pompeii and the sinking of Atlantis were initially scoffed at and dismissed as parlor quackery. However, in 1922, at a dig in the desert south of Tunis, Professor Nigel Quentin Fontenelle Dumblucke IV unearthed the ruins of an ancient discotheque and found a dozen stank-ass fonky mummies still all up in the act of rockin' tha hizouse. From these mummies, Professor Dumblucke learned of the powerful curse that doomed them to wander the earth throughout eternity, seeking the ultimate riff, the one that would allow these souls to finally rest after 5000 years of banging out solid fly grooves. To quote the Professor: "In their desperate quest for immortal peace, they rocked all the ancient empires of Earth on down to the grizound. They rocked Atlantis so hard, y'all, it ain't never been found". And now they're coming to rock your town with a funk so strong, it's gonna make the cats explode, canya diggit?

I am
Here Come the Mummies Lyrics

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Every peasant, every king
Every beast left wandering
Every tree and every stone
Bowing down to me alone

Removing any trace of doubt...

Who's the one that makes it rain
Who's the one that causes pain
of existence
I am

The maker of the sun and cloud
Who's the one that makes it loud
I am
I am

Break the chains that hold you from within
Where you finish and begin
Pull the strings of the bow
Giving flight to time's arrow

There's no use drowning in your fear
Just enjoy it while we're here

Who's the one that makes it rain
Who's the one that causes pain
of existence
I am

The maker of the sun and cloud
Who's the one that makes it loud
I am
I aa-mm
I aam

Who's the one that makes it rain
Who's the one that causes pain
of existence
I am

The maker of the sun and cloud
Who's the one that makes it loud

Who's the one that makes it rain
Who's the one that causes pain
of existence
I am

The maker of the sun and cloud
Who's the one that makes it loud
I am

I aa-mm
I aam (I AM)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "I Am" by Here Come the Mummies are a bold proclamation of power and authority. The singer, presumably a deity or god-like figure, asserts their dominance over every living and non-living entity, asserting that everything bows down to them alone. The lyrics imply that the singer has control over natural phenomena such as rain, sun, and cloud and the pain of existence. The lyrics encourage listeners to break their self-imposed limitations and to recognize the singer's divine and creative power, which gives birth to time's arrow.

The song seems to be inspired by ancient history, mythology, and religion. The use of the word "peasant" and "king" suggests a feudal or monarchic society. The way in which the singer refers to themselves as the "maker of the sun and cloud" is similar to how the Egyptian sun-god Ra was depicted in ancient art. The phrase "Removing any trace of doubt" may refer to mythical figures who were able to eradicate skepticism or doubt.

The chorus of the song continues to repeat the question "Who's the one?" followed by the emphatic declaration "I Am." The repetition of these lines is suggestive of ritual chanting, which serves to reinforce the singer's god-like qualities. The lyrics suggest that listeners should embrace and enjoy the present moment, rather than being overwhelmed by fear.

Line by Line Meaning

Every peasant, every king
No matter who you are, you will submit to me

Every beast left wandering
Even the wildest animals will bow down to me

Every tree and every stone
Even the earth itself will recognize my power

Bowing down to me alone
I am the one and only true ruler

Removing any trace of doubt...
No one can question my authority

Who's the one that makes it rain
I control the forces of nature

Who's the one that causes pain
I am the source of both pleasure and suffering

of existence
I am the very essence of life

I am
I exist and I dominate all

The maker of the sun and cloud
I control the celestial bodies

Who's the one that makes it loud
I create the sounds that fill the world