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SHIFT
Kritickill Lyrics
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Of the skin I've dripped,
My body sheds itself
I move myself to another form.
This place has taken its toll
On my life, on my soul
Don't think I can take much more,
Time to fuckin' shift.
There was a time when my head exploded,
Where you at mother fucker?
Watch my head explode.
The opening lyrics of Kritickill's song Shift seem to be describing a transformation or metamorphosis of some kind. The idea of shedding one's skin and assuming a new form is a common theme in mythology and storytelling, and here it seems to represent a change or evolution in the singer's life and identity. The repeated phrase "shift" reinforces this idea of transition and movement, as if the singer is preparing to leave behind their old self and embrace something new.
The second stanza provides further context for this transformation, suggesting that the singer's current situation has become unbearable and that they need to make a change. The line "this place has taken its toll on my life, on my soul" suggests some kind of personal or emotional struggle, perhaps related to a specific location or environment. The repetition of "skin and all" at the end of the stanza reinforces the idea of shedding old layers and moving on to something new.
The final line of the song, "Watch my head explode," is somewhat enigmatic and could be interpreted in a few ways. It could be a literal reference to some kind of explosive or destructive event, or it could be a metaphor for the emotional intensity of the singer's transformation. Either way, it is a powerful and memorable conclusion to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
There's only pieces left
There are only parts remaining of my physical being.
Of the skin I've dripped,
I have shed my skin and it has fallen away from my body.
My body sheds itself
My physical form naturally undergoes a process of shedding and regeneration.
I move myself to another form.
I am changing into a new physical form or state of being.
This place has taken its toll
This environment or situation has had a negative impact on my life.
On my life, on my soul
It has affected both my physical and emotional well-being.
Don't think I can take much more,
I am reaching my limit and may not be able to endure much longer.
Here we fall.... skin and all...
We are all succumbing to the negative effects of this place, physically and emotionally.
Time to fuckin' shift.
It is now time for me to make a change and move on from this situation or environment.
There was a time when my head exploded,
There was a moment of intense mental or emotional turmoil.
Where you at mother fucker?
A challenge directed at someone whom the singer perceives to be responsible for their current struggles.
Watch my head explode.
I am warning that I am on the edge and may reach a breaking point.
Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Rossiter
I just watched kritickill live on my friends ph they are bad ass
John Rossiter
This song is hard as fuck