Come to me
King Mungi Lyrics
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Pressure/Religion/Never Forgiven
I'm much to tired, I can't sleep
As I push you away
Then you come to me
You come to me again, yeah!
Come to me
Dressed in your leather, always forever
The old man smiles on your grave
It's your act of god - his words, his prayers
As he's digging away
Then you come to me
You come to me again, yeah!
Come to me
Come to me again, yeah!
You think that we can travel far to see it over again
You think we can travel far...
They will be breaking down your door soon...
If I am over you, your shit untrue
Just take me home to live my life for tonight
I'm with you for tonight
They will be breaking down your door soon
Choices are gone when it's over
The common lies from the words she said
Your act of god is full of shit
Pressure/Religion/Culture/Collision
Pressure/Religion/Never Forgiven
I'm much to tired, I can't sleep
As I push you away
Then you come to me...
These lyrics from King Mungi’s song “Come To Me” explore themes of pressure, religion, culture, and collision, particularly how these factors contribute to relationships and ultimately dictate how they end. The opening lines of the song set the tone and establish the themes that will be explored throughout. The first two lines, “Pressure/Religion/Culture/Collision/Pressure/Religion/Never Forgiven” suggest the weight and significance that these factors can have on an individual.
The subsequent lines, “I’m much too tired, I can’t sleep/As I push you away” suggest that the singer is overwhelmed and unable to cope with the weight of these factors impacting their relationship. However, despite their reservations and reluctance, the chorus repeats the phrase “Come to me” several times, indicating that the singer still desires their partner’s presence in their life despite the difficulties they face.
Throughout the song, there are references to religion and its connection to culture as well as its impact on the individual. The lines “It’s your act of god – his words, his prayers/ As he’s digging away” suggest the negative consequences of blindly following religious beliefs and how they can lead to a sense of disconnect from oneself and ultimately create a feeling of isolation in one’s relationships.
Overall, “Come To Me” explores the complex interplay between culture, religion, and relationships, ultimately suggesting that while these factors can be overwhelmingly destructive, they are also intimately tied to the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure
The societal and cultural expectations and demands that weigh heavily on individuals
Religion
The set of beliefs, practices, and values that guide individuals' relationship with a higher power
Culture
The set of shared values, beliefs, and customs that shape individuals' behavior and perception of the world
Collision
When contrasting belief systems and cultures clash and cause tension and conflict
Pressure
The societal and cultural expectations and demands that weigh heavily on individuals
Religion
The set of beliefs, practices, and values that guide individuals' relationship with a higher power
Never Forgiven
The guilt and shame that come from acting against one's moral and religious values and the inability to find redemption
I'm much too tired, I can't sleep
The exhaustion that comes from trying to meet the expectations of others and one's own values and desires
As I push you away
The desire to distance oneself from the pressure and guilt of breaking with cultural norms and religious values
Then you come to me
The persistent presence of conflicting beliefs and desires that continue to haunt individuals
You come to me again, yeah!
The unyielding nature of these conflicts and the inability to escape them
Come to me
The internal struggle that individuals face when trying to reconcile or ignore their conflicting desires and beliefs
Come to me again, yeah!
The impossibility of escaping or resolving these internal conflicts
Dressed in your leather, always forever
The appearance of the conflicting desires or beliefs that refuse to be ignored or forgotten
The old man smiles on your grave
The futility of trying to reconcile or resolve the conflicts before death
It's your act of god - his words, his prayers
The religious or cultural expectations and beliefs that lead to the suppression of conflicting desires and beliefs
As he's digging away
The inevitability of death and the inability to resolve these conflicts before the end
You think that we can travel far to see it over again
The desire to go back in time and resolve or change the past actions that led to the conflicts
They will be breaking down your door soon...
The imminent arrival of consequences for ignoring or succumbing to conflicting desires and beliefs
If I am over you, your shit untrue
The realization that the cultural or religious beliefs and expectations that were once held as true are no longer relevant or applicable
Just take me home to live my life for tonight
The desire to escape from the pressure of conflicting expectations and live in the moment
I'm with you for tonight
The temporary respite from the internal conflicts and the embrace of conflicting desires
Choices are gone when it's over
The realization that the opportunity to make different choices and resolve conflicts has passed
The common lies from the words she said
The disillusionment with and rejection of societal and cultural norms and values that fail to acknowledge and address internal conflicts
Your act of god is full of shit
The rejection of religious or cultural beliefs and practices that fail to resonate with one's internal experiences and desires
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jin Roh
KING MUNGI IS BACK!
Laitharex
Epic song, Jesus fuck!