Waverly W. Alford III (born November 16, 1968), better known by his stage n… Read Full Bio ↴Waverly W. Alford III (born November 16, 1968), better known by his stage name King Gordy, is an American rapper. King Gordy is a horrorcore rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He appeared on Bizarre's solo album. Gordy and Bizarre have been good friends since childhood. He is well known for having his hair braided into two horns on his head.

Aside from his rap career King Gordy has appeared in the film 8 Mile (film), starring Eminem, in which Gordy played the fictional rapper Big O. A New group with King Gordy and Bizarre of D12. The first album is called Herijuana The album will be released on April 20, 2011. Under Suburban Noize Records. Hes also a despicable juggalo

When Darkness Falls
King Gordy Lyrics

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[Verse 1]
If the deaf could hear and the blind could see
Would the deaf listen? Would the blind still be
In the darkness? (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
When darkness falls... and when you cry I can still see
If you want to die, well then come with me
In the darkness (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
When darkness falls a jade green flower, and early blue

She lets dirty men in her precious womb
In the darkness (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
When darkness falls a rich king sits right on his throne
A shade full soul, he shall die alone
In the darkness (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
When darkness falls on you

[Chorus]
When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls
When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls

[Verse 2]
You say your God doesn't treat you right
Would you stop praying? Would you trade your life
For the darkness? (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
When darkness falls... I believe my greatest trick
I made you think I didn't exist
In the darkness (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
When darkness falls... even though many have seen despair
Our loyal subjects, they would not dare
Choose the darkness (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
When darkness falls... Sex, drugs rapid. Rock and roll
These higher tragedies to behold
In the darkness (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
When darkness falls on you

[Chorus]
When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls
When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls
When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls
When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls

[Verse 3]
This song is for every kid who's disturbed. Every geek, every nerd
All my ghetto children that lay on the curb
A ruler who can so influence you and give you the nerve
To turn that pain and that hurt into some anger and burns
You damn angrier than everybody whos faces is heard
Shoot random, 27 bodies is facin the curb
Practices using voodoo, oujia boards, he prays with these cults
He casts upon you, your first born will vacate his birth
You sweatin through hot flames while I'm sayin this verse
Armageddon, you shall remain if you ain't praised in this world
Life is messy. Careful, you may got blood stains on your shirt
You don't like the ways things are going? Trust me, death can't be worse
Make your choice. Self murder or get saved in a church
While the pure virgin Mary carries this baby of hers
You were sent to wash away sins that remain in this world
Things go good again, but then a dark change will occur

[Chorus]
When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls
When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls

When the darkness falls on you
When the darkness falls

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of King Gordy's song When Darkness Falls, he asks the question of what would happen if the deaf were able to hear and the blind could see. The idea behind this is to question whether the inability to see or hear is what keeps people in the darkness. The darkness here is referring to the darkness within oneself or the world we live in that we often try to ignore or mask. He goes on to talk about how even in the dark or in pain, people still have the ability to cry and express themselves through tears. He then talks about a jade green flower and how it lets dirty men into its precious womb, representing how people who seem to have everything can still be vulnerable to darkness. He then ends the verse by referring to how even rich and powerful people like a king can still end up alone and in darkness.

In the second verse, the song takes a different direction and starts talking about how people turn to the darkness when they feel that God is not treating them right. King Gordy talks about how he believes his greatest trick is to make people think that he doesn't exist. This refers to the idea that the darkness can be so overwhelming that people start to question whether there is any good or light left in the world. He then goes on to talk about how people turn to sex, drugs, and rock and roll as a way to deal with their pain and how these things can lead to even higher tragedies.

The final verse of the song is dedicated to those who are facing difficult times, such as kids who are disturbed, geeks, nerds, and ghetto children. He talks about how people can use their pain and hurt to turn it into something productive, like anger and burns, and how they can use that to empower themselves. However, he also warns against turning to violence and practicing dark magic or voodoo, as it can lead to even more negativity. He also talks about the importance of making choices, such as choosing to get saved in a church or being willing to face the consequences of self-murder.

Overall, King Gordy's When Darkness Falls is a powerful song that explores the idea of darkness and the various ways in which people cope with it. It offers a warning against using darkness as an escape and instead encourages people to face their pain head-on and channel it into positive energy.

Line by Line Meaning

If the deaf could hear and the blind could see
If those who cannot perceive can suddenly do so

Would the deaf listen? Would the blind still be
Would the previously unable to perceive suddenly engage with their newfound senses

In the darkness? (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
Would they still face the same challenges despite their newfound abilities

When darkness falls... and when you cry I can still see
Even in the midst of despair, the artist is aware of those suffering around them

If you want to die, well then come with me
If someone is feeling suicidal, the artist is offering to accompany them in their pain

When darkness falls a jade green flower, and early blue
Even in the midst of darkness, there is still beauty to be found

She lets dirty men in her precious womb
Some individuals engage in self-destructive behavior

In the darkness (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
This cycle of pain and self-harm is perpetuated even in the absence of light

When darkness falls a rich king sits right on his throne
Even those in positions of power and privilege are not immune to darkness and despair

A shade full soul, he shall die alone
Despite their wealth and position, the artist believes this individual will ultimately suffer alone

You say your God doesn't treat you right
The singer acknowledges the struggles some individuals face in their relationship with God/belief in a higher power

Would you stop praying? Would you trade your life
If faced with adversity, would one stop practicing their faith or abandon their life altogether

When darkness falls... I believe my greatest trick
The singer is introducing their own perspective or belief system when it comes to darkness and despair

I made you think I didn't exist
The singer suggests that they are responsible for individuals not recognizing the darkness around them

When darkness falls... even though many have seen despair
Despite countless individuals experiencing pain and despair, some still choose to avoid acknowledging it

Our loyal subjects, they would not dare
Individuals who have a certain level of loyalty or dedication may feel compelled to turn a blind eye to despair

Choose the darkness (The darkness) Oh, the darkness
Either intentionally or unintentionally, individuals may continue to perpetuate darkness and pain

When darkness falls... Sex, drugs rapid. Rock and roll
Various forms of escapism may be utilized in order to avoid confronting darkness

These higher tragedies to behold
These forms of escapism can ultimately lead to more pain and destruction

This song is for every kid who's disturbed. Every geek, every nerd
This song is meant to speak to individuals who may feel like outsiders or may be struggling with their mental health

All my ghetto children that lay on the curb
The artist is specifically referencing those living in poverty or struggling in impoverished areas

A ruler who can so influence you and give you the nerve
A person in power, whether it be a political figure or influential idol, has the ability to inspire or intimidate individuals

To turn that pain and that hurt into some anger and burns
There is a potential for individuals to channel their pain into productive, but possibly destructive, forms of expression

You damn angrier than everybody whos faces is heard
The artist believes that those experiencing intense anger or pain may not always be the loudest or most visible individuals

Practices using voodoo, oujia boards, he prays with these cults
Some individuals may turn to unconventional or dark practices in an attempt to cope with pain

He casts upon you, your first born will vacate his birth
Some people may believe that their pain or suffering is contagious and will harm not only themselves, but their loved ones as well

You sweatin through hot flames while I'm sayin this verse
The singer is emphasizing the intense and painful nature of these experiences

Armageddon, you shall remain if you ain't praised in this world
The artist is suggesting that without some form of recognition or validation, one may be consumed by darkness

Life is messy. Careful, you may got blood stains on your shirt
Life is full of pain and destruction, and individuals may end up bearing the physical or emotional scars of these experiences

You don't like the ways things are going? Trust me, death can't be worse
The singer is suggesting that the pain and despair of life outweighs the fear of death

Make your choice. Self murder or get saved in a church
The singer is presenting two opposing choices when it comes to confronting and overcoming darkness

While the pure virgin Mary carries this baby of hers
The artist references a religious figure who represents purity and hope for some individuals

You were sent to wash away sins that remain in this world
The artist suggests that individuals may have a greater purpose or calling when it comes to spreading hope or eradicating darkness

Things go good again, but then a dark change will occur
Even in times of happiness or success, there is always the possibility that darkness may return

Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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