Death Around The Corner
J. Slim Lyrics
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Na I'm not the only one
Ya'll see it too
Ya you see it
It's right there
Right in front of your face
Wasssup
It's going on right around the corner
And you
Out of sight is out of mind
They don't hear you when you blind
Is there really sun if you ain't never see it shine?
I’m not caught up on the news man it gives me the blues
Scrolling on my timeline has got me slightly confused
Why we laying down crosses cause we went for a walk?
Instead of racin' for a second
You shoulda put it in park
We are already locked up
Yet we're building more compartments
We're living in a cell
And they look like our apartments
A doc committed suicide the same day that Kobe died
Curing other people
Led to goodbye
A pandemic in itself
Mental health is on the rise
Obsessed with social media
To filter lies
Every day like clockwork he get a coffee from Dunks
Needed a nice hot shower he ain’t offering much
They’re not billboards picking signs for poor
On every intersection, underpass and store
Painted black face
Just to boost your reputation
She seemed illiterate
Couldn't read the situation
2020 our people are still concerned
Will we make it to 18
Without a casket or a urn
Only time we take a knee
Is when we need to breathe
Or to stand up to oppression
You don't like it when we
Use our platforms
I'm calling all Kaepernicks
An end to slavery
They gone put an asterisk
I know my rights as their explained
But the logic isn't plain
All I see is chains
When you tell me to refrain
From using my voice
When I say I couldn't breathe
Breaking in my house
When I'm asking you to leave
Man I know it's heavy
Just imagine how we feel
Dose of you own medicine
Prescribe a refill
We heal
But the scars are here forever
What I'm seeing around the corner
Isn't getting any better
Yeah we gotta make that change
Focus the energy in your brain
Numb the soul like Novocain
MLK rolling in his grave
We work on being better
But the better been a stressor
It seem we work and work
But you still playing the oppressor
Since 1865
We been viewed as the aggressor
And it go way back before that
The evil don’t get lesser
Keep it real
Keep it honest (Ya)
Keep it confident but modest
Why you reply All
When we say black
Is beyond us
I can see the future like Nostradamus
And we better check before we wreck
Cause I’ll be damned if you kneel on my sons neck
Try me, You gon catch 7 in the back
You ain’t gon be able to breathe
How 'bout that?
The lyrics to J. Slim's song "Death Around The Corner" address the various social and political issues that surround us today. J. Slim begins by emphasizing that he is not the only one recognizing these problems; he believes that others see them too. He points out that these issues are right in front of us, happening around the corner and next to us. The lyrics highlight the concept that if something is out of sight, it is often out of mind, and people don't pay attention unless it affects them directly. He questions if we can truly know what sunlight is if we have never seen it shine, metaphorically alluding to a lack of awareness and understanding.
J. Slim expresses his frustration with the news, which gives him the blues, and the confusing information he encounters while scrolling through social media. He questions why society is prioritizing laying down crosses and promoting division instead of unity. The lyrics also touch on mental health, emphasizing the rise of problems in this area and the obsession with social media, which often perpetuates falsehoods and filters lies. J. Slim brings up the instance of a doctor committing suicide on the same day Kobe Bryant died, highlighting the importance of mental health and the toll that serving others can take on individuals.
The song also tackles the issue of racial inequality, mentioning the use of blackface for reputation enhancement and the illiteracy when it comes to understanding the situation. It references the ongoing concerns of African Americans, questioning if they will make it to 18 without facing violence and death. J. Slim calls for action and change, urging people to focus their energy and knowledge to make a difference. The lyrics also mention the oppression African Americans face, drawing parallels to slavery and the continued struggles for equality.
Overall, "Death Around The Corner" serves as a powerful critique of societal issues, mental health, racial inequality, and the need for change and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I'm not the only one
I am aware that I am not alone in recognizing the issues
Na I'm not the only one
No, I am not the only one
Ya'll see it too
You all also see it
Ya you see it
Yes, you see it
It's right there
The problem is blatantly in front of us
Right in front of your face
It is directly in front of you
Wasssup
What's happening?
It's going on right around the corner
It is happening nearby
Next to you
Very close to you
And you
Also affecting you
Out of sight is out of mind
If you cannot see it, you tend to forget about it
They don't hear you when you blind
People don't listen to you when you are unaware of the situation
Is there really sun if you ain't never see it shine?
Can you truly understand the good moments if you have never experienced them?
I’m not caught up on the news man it gives me the blues
I am not up to date with the news because it saddens me
Scrolling on my timeline has got me slightly confused
Seeing social media posts has left me feeling somewhat perplexed
Why we laying down crosses cause we went for a walk?
Why are people being persecuted and oppressed for simple actions?
Instead of racin' for a second, you shoulda put it in park
Rather than rushing ahead, you should have taken a moment to pause and reflect
We are already locked up
We are already trapped in a system of oppression
Yet we're building more compartments
Despite being oppressed, we are creating divisions within ourselves
We're living in a cell
We are confined and restricted in our daily lives
And they look like our apartments
The places we live resemble the confinement of a prison
A doc committed suicide the same day that Kobe died
A doctor took his own life on the day Kobe Bryant passed away
Curing other people led to goodbye
Helping others caused the doctor to say farewell
A pandemic in itself
Mental health struggles are a pandemic on their own
Mental health is on the rise
The number of people experiencing mental health issues is increasing
Obsessed with social media
Being excessively focused on social media platforms
To filter lies
Using filters to hide the truth
Every day like clockwork he get a coffee from Dunks
Every day, he follows a routine and gets a coffee from Dunkin' Donuts
Needed a nice hot shower he ain’t offering much
Desiring a comforting and relaxing shower, but it does not provide much solace
They’re not billboards picking signs for poor
Advertisements and signs do not advocate for the disadvantaged
On every intersection, underpass and store
Advertisements are present in various locations, including intersections, underpasses, and stores
Painted black face
Wearing blackface for the purpose of reputation enhancement
Just to boost your reputation
To improve one's reputation through deceptive means
She seemed illiterate
She appeared to be ignorant or uninformed
Couldn't read the situation
She could not understand or comprehend the situation
2020 our people are still concerned
In 2020, our community is still troubled and anxious
Will we make it to 18 without a casket or a urn
Will we survive until the age of 18 without facing death?
Only time we take a knee is when we need to breathe
The only time we kneel is when we are desperate for a moment of respite
Or to stand up to oppression
Or to resist and challenge the oppressive forces
You don't like it when we
You disapprove of our actions when we
Use our platforms
Utilize our influence and platforms to convey our message
I'm calling all Kaepernicks
I am summoning individuals like Colin Kaepernick
An end to slavery
A demand for the abolition of oppression and systemic racism
They gonna put an asterisk
They will discredit our efforts
I know my rights as their explained
I am aware of my rights as they have been elucidated
But the logic isn't plain
But the reasoning behind it is not clear or logical
All I see is chains
All I perceive are the shackles and constraints
When you tell me to refrain
When you instruct me to hold back
From using my voice
From exercising my right to express myself
When I say I couldn't breathe
When I assert that I am gasping for air
Breaking in my house
Invading my home unlawfully
When I'm asking you to leave
When I request that you depart
Man I know it's heavy
I am aware that it is burdensome and weighty
Just imagine how we feel
Try to comprehend the intensity of our emotions
Dose of you own medicine
Experiencing the effects of your own actions
Prescribe a refill
Refill the prescription of accountability
We heal
We recover and find solace
But the scars are here forever
However, the scars will remain permanently
What I'm seeing around the corner isn't getting any better
The situations and events I witness ahead are not improving
Yeah we gotta make that change
Indeed, we must bring about that change
Focus the energy in your brain
Direct your thoughts and efforts towards positive change
Numb the soul like Novocain
Desensitize the emotions, similar to the effect of Novocain
MLK rolling in his grave
Martin Luther King Jr. would be deeply disappointed and saddened
We work on being better
We strive to improve ourselves
But the better been a stressor
However, the pursuit of progress has become a source of stress
It seems we work and work
It appears that we put in effort and labor
But you still playing the oppressor
But you continue to act as the one oppressing others
Since 1865
Since the year 1865
We been viewed as the aggressor
We have been perceived as the ones causing harm or being aggressive
And it go way back before that
And this issue's origin dates even further back
The evil don't get lesser
The evil and injustice does not diminish
Keep it real
Be truthful and genuine
Keep it honest (Ya)
Remain truthful and sincere
Keep it confident but modest
Maintain a sense of confidence while remaining humble
Why you reply All
Why do you respond to everything
When we say black
When we talk about the Black community
Is beyond us
Is incomprehensible to us
I can see the future like Nostradamus
I can foresee what lies ahead, similar to Nostradamus
And we better check before we wreck
We should examine the situation before causing any damage
Cause I’ll be damned if you kneel on my sons neck
I will not tolerate you suffocating my child with your actions
Try me, You gon catch 7 in the back
Test me, and you will receive 7 bullets in your back
You ain’t gon be able to breathe
You will not have the ability to breathe
How 'bout that?
What do you think about that?
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Written by: JUSTIN OLIVER
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