Power Trip
Ky Vöss Lyrics
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Sell it to yourself and put it on a platter
Wake up, make up, line up, lock up
Make it pretty, what's the hold up
Work until you drop, you're gonna have to make do
Look at what you got, you're gonna wanna come through
Hold your head up you're a goddess
Step into my rotting office
Step into my rotting office
Loosen your grip on your scepter, it's deja vu
Come to your senses, you know who you're talking to
You'll come to your senses, you know who you're talking to
One, two, three, four
Power trips and money scores
If it helps you we'll submit but baby you're a hypocrite
Five, six, make us rich
Transactional relationship
Just enough to help you split while getting high on censorship
Hold your head up you're a goddess
Step into my rotting office
Get in the dark, you're climbing up a ladder
Sell it to yourself and put it on a platter
Wake up, make up, line up, lock up
Make it pretty, what's the hold up
Work until you drop, you're gonna have to make do
Look at what you got, you're gonna wanna come through
Hold your head up you're a goddess
Step into my rotting office
Loosen your grip on your scepter, it's deja vu
Come to your senses, you know who you're talking to
You'll come to your senses, you know who you're talking to
Get in the dark, you're climbing up a ladder
Sell it to yourself and put it on a platter
Wake up, make up, line up, lock up
Make it pretty, what's the hold up
Work until you drop, you're gonna have to make do
Look at what you got, you're gonna wanna come through
Hold your head up you're a goddess
Step into my rotting office
One, two, three, four
Power trips and money scores
If it helps you we'll submit but baby you're a hypocrite
Five, six, make us rich
Transactional relationship
Just enough to help you split while getting high on censorship
Just enough to help you split while getting high on censorship
The lyrics of "Power Trip" by Ky Vöss critique the superficial and often exploitative nature of success and power in society. The song portrays a dark and twisted world where individuals are willing to do whatever it takes to climb up the ladder of success. It highlights the self-delusion and selling out that occurs as people convince themselves that their actions are justified and put on a facade of success.
The lyrics urge individuals to wake up and recognize the emptiness behind their pursuit of success. The repetition of phrases like "Wake up, make up, line up, lock up" emphasizes the routine and conformity that exists in this world. The line "Loosen your grip on your scepter, it's déjà vu" suggests that this pursuit of power is repetitive and lacks originality. The song questions the integrity of those in power, referring to them as hypocrites and criticizing their transactional relationships.
Overall, "Power Trip" critiques the toxic culture of power, money, and success, highlighting the phoniness and hypocrisy that often accompanies it. It serves as a reminder to hold on to one's integrity and not lose sight of what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Get in the dark, you're climbing up a ladder
Step into the unknown, embrace the challenges ahead
Sell it to yourself and put it on a platter
Convince yourself that you have what it takes and present it confidently
Wake up, make up, line up, lock up
Get ready, prepare yourself, follow the rules, and conform
Make it pretty, what's the hold up
Present yourself in an appealing way, what are you waiting for?
Work until you drop, you're gonna have to make do
Keep pushing yourself to the limit, make the best of your circumstances
Look at what you got, you're gonna wanna come through
Take pride in your accomplishments, others will admire what you've achieved
Hold your head up you're a goddess
Believe in yourself, recognize your inner strength and divinity
Step into my rotting office
Enter this corrupt environment where power and ethics decay
Loosen your grip on your scepter, it's deja vu
Release control, the situation feels familiar but repetitive
Come to your senses, you know who you're talking to
Regain your awareness, remember the person you truly are
One, two, three, four
Counting and emphasizing the sequence of power trips and money scores
Power trips and money scores
Seeking domination and wealth has become the focus
If it helps you we'll submit but baby you're a hypocrite
We'll comply if it benefits you, but you're being contradictory
Five, six, make us rich
Continuing the emphasis on making money and gaining material wealth
Transactional relationship
Our connection is solely based on the exchange of goods or services
Just enough to help you split while getting high on censorship
Providing sufficient resources to satisfy your needs while indulging in suppressing expression
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ky Vöss
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