Pimp
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I say: To be living brings me down
In a way, I'm what you call a pimp

Soap won't wash away your shame
I'll sell, whatever there's to be sold
In hell, I'd sell my own poor soul

Where are you going with that mask I found you
You're running through the world
Thinking only about tomorrow
In your dreams, I'll do all the things you say

Your guess, is just as good as mine
But no, I cannot justify your ways
Take care, cause hurtable as hell
I wear, I wear the hardest shell

Daybreak, you're returning
And I know that you want to play




When I see the sun going down
The eyes in my head, see the world spinning around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Illdisposed's song "Pimp" suggest a certain despair or dissatisfaction with life, as the singer declares that "being alive brings me down". He then describes himself as a "pimp", which has traditionally been a term used to describe someone who profits off the exploitation of others, often in the sex trade. This suggests that the singer may feel like his current existence is characterized by using or taking advantage of others, or he could simply be describing himself as a hustler or someone who is able to get what he wants in life. The next few lines seem to describe the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means selling his own soul.


The second verse mentions the idea of shame being unable to be washed away by soap, which could be interpreted as the idea that choices or actions that one takes can stay with them forever, even if they try to cleanse themselves of them. The singer then mentions that he will "sell whatever there is to be sold", suggesting a willingness to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it involves things that are morally questionable. The stanza that follows seems to describe someone who is running through the world without a clear plan or purpose, perhaps chasing after the idea of success or happiness but not really knowing how to achieve it. The singer promises to fulfill this person's wildest dreams in their dreams, suggesting a willingness to do whatever it takes to please others, even if it's not something he personally wants or believes in.


Line by Line Meaning

I say: To be living brings me down
Living is putting a damper on my life


In a way, I'm what you call a pimp
I am sort of like a manipulative and exploitative person


Soap won't wash away your shame
Your guilt and remorse can't be erased with soap


I'll sell, whatever there's to be sold
I'll peddle anything that is saleable


In hell, I'd sell my own poor soul
I would betray my own beliefs if necessary


Where are you going with that mask I found you
I am curious to know what you plan to do with the disguise I discovered on you


You're running through the world
You are frantically moving through life


Thinking only about tomorrow
Your entire focus is on the future


In your dreams, I'll do all the things you say
I will only comply with your requests in your dreams, not in reality


Your guess, is just as good as mine
I have no better idea than you


But no, I cannot justify your ways
I can't condone or defend your actions


Take care, cause hurtable as hell
I am warning you that you could get very hurt


I wear, I wear the hardest shell
I have built up a tough exterior to protect myself


Daybreak, you're returning
The morning is here and you are coming back


And I know that you want to play
I am aware that you desire to engage in games


When I see the sun going down
At sunset


The eyes in my head, see the world spinning around
I am feeling disoriented and overwhelmed




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