After The Fact
LMNO Lyrics


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I'd like to welcome you to Long Beach, CA
The time is 7: 35 am
We'll be taxi'd for a few minutes
So please remain seated with the seatbelt
Securely fastened and baggage stowed
Until the gate and the captain
Turns off the passenger
And just get on up ladies! (Ladies)
And just get on up!

Sometimes it's good to forget
And not think about the problems
With the world today
See it in grey, revolving colors in the rain
Celebrate mixin up the display
Deception is perception when i pray
It's spelled with an A
Vindicated before the picture was painted
Wasn't overexposed thats why the
Image never faded
Couldn't take the weight of the world
It's off scale the grand scheme up close is
Just a small cell
Got ill communication better speak
With ma bell? And when she break lose better
Believe it's all hell
The chem trails contaminating cold rails
Til I heard devils or just angels that fell
That missed the trapeze got trapped up
Diseased are the ones that won't help him
Back up in times of need
Every poor aspires I guess
Some glands act more grand than others
It's the nature of the sweat
I gotta remember to forget
Off schedule, off set
Still suprised you haven't turned
This off yet
Here catch a rock, let me get the assist
And help prove the theory
That intelligence is bliss

Hey, I watch em look away from the
Poster got they eyes stuck on television
That frail decision
I tried to tell them that's hella vision
Can't take the heat then get yo
Ass up out this hells kitchen
See i don't scent ya'll weed
I'm smellin' something different
It's?, theres pills from it
The bills keep runnin'
And the factories without workers
Homie they still function
And they frontin' in that
New era, metal made, laser engraved
Mechanical slave, robotically trained
With the arms of a crane
That lead to more criminal minds
And out of a job that grind
Is take what you find
You people comin' up with more problems
See why they raise the price
On the meds on me
Damn right, we sick and tired of that shit
That black market's how we get our meds quick
Smoke with me
You roll yours and ima roll mine
See, you smoke yours and ima smoke mine
Cause I ain't gotta smoke yours
For me to go zombie
Just find me at the spot with no weed on me

And just get on up ladies! (Ladies)
Just get on up!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of LMNO & OHNO's song "After the Fact" paint a vivid picture of life in Long Beach, California. The song opens with a scene at the airport, where passengers are instructed to remain seated with their seatbelts fastened until the gate is reached and the captain turns off the passenger sign. The lyrics create a sense of anticipation and the feeling of being on the verge of something new.


The song then delves into a commentary on the problems of the world. The line "Sometimes it's good to forget" suggests that it can be beneficial to momentarily escape from the weight of the world and its issues. The imagery of seeing the world in grey and revolving colors in the rain represents a different perspective, perhaps one that allows for celebration and mixing up the usual ways of thinking. The lyrics also touch on deception, highlighting the idea that perception can be manipulated when it comes to matters of faith.


The song then shifts focus to societal issues, referencing chem trails contaminating cold rails and the absence of workers in factories that still function. The lyrics criticize the system that raises prices on medications, leading people to resort to the black market to obtain the necessary medicine. The song encourages individuality and self-reliance, with the line "Smoke with me, you roll yours and Ima roll mine, cause I ain't gotta smoke yours for me to go zombie."


Overall, "After the Fact" reflects on the complexities and challenges of modern life, calling for a fresh perspective and a sense of individual agency.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to welcome you to Long Beach, CA
This is the beginning of our journey, and we are inviting you to join us in Long Beach, CA.


The time is 7: 35 am
At this moment, it is early morning, specifically 7:35 am.


We'll be taxi'd for a few minutes
We will be in the taxi for a short period of time.


So please remain seated with the seatbelt Securely fastened and baggage stowed
For safety purposes, please stay in your seat, fasten your seatbelt tightly, and secure your baggage properly.


Until the gate and the captain Turns off the passenger
We should stay seated until the gate is reached and the captain allows us to disembark from the plane.


And just get on up ladies! (Ladies) And just get on up!
Ladies, please rise and join us in celebrating and enjoying the moment.


Sometimes it's good to forget And not think about the problems With the world today
Occasionally, it is beneficial to let go of the worries and troubles that exist in the world.


See it in grey, revolving colors in the rain
Observe the world with a sense of neutrality, like viewing colors blending in the rain.


Celebrate mixin up the display
Let's rejoice in creating a diverse and vibrant atmosphere.


Deception is perception when i pray
In my prayers, I realize that perception can sometimes be deceptive.


It's spelled with an A
When it comes to spelling 'pray,' it contains the letter 'A'.


Vindicated before the picture was painted
I felt justified or proven right even before the complete picture was revealed.


Wasn't overexposed thats why the Image never faded
Because it wasn't excessively exposed, the image retained its vividness and longevity.


Couldn't take the weight of the world It's off scale the grand scheme up close is Just a small cell
Unable to bear the burdens of the world, I realized that in the grand scheme of things, it's unmeasurable, and when observed closely, it becomes insignificant.


Got ill communication better speak With ma bell?
If there is a breakdown in communication, it is advisable to use a reliable source, like a telephone.


And when she break loose better Believe it's all hell
If circumstances go out of control, one can expect chaos and disaster.


The chem trails contaminating cold rails Til I heard devils or just angels that fell
The chemical trails in the sky are polluting the train tracks, and amidst this, I heard voices resembling fallen angels or demons.


That missed the trapeze got trapped up Diseased are the ones that won't help him Back up in times of need
Those who fail to support someone in their time of need are like performers who miss the trapeze and end up trapped, suffering from a moral illness.


Every poor aspires I guess Some glands act more grand than others It's the nature of the sweat
Everyone who is poor dreams of a better life, and certain glands in the body exert themselves more prominently, showcasing the essence of ambition.


I gotta remember to forget Off schedule, off set
I need to remind myself to let go of certain things, as I may be operating outside the usual schedule or mindset.


Still suprised you haven't turned This off yet
I'm amazed that you haven't stopped listening to this song yet.


Here catch a rock, let me get the assist And help prove the theory That intelligence is bliss
Take this metaphorical 'rock' from me, allowing me to assist and contribute to demonstrating the theory that intelligence brings happiness.


Hey, I watch em look away from the Poster got they eyes stuck on television
I observe people diverting their attention from a poster, engrossed in watching television.


That frail decision I tried to tell them that's hella vision
Their fragile decision-making is something I attempted to warn them about, emphasizing that it lacks foresight.


Can't take the heat then get yo Ass up out this hells kitchen
If you cannot handle the intensity of a situation, it is advisable to remove yourself from that challenging environment.


See i don't scent ya'll weed I'm smellin' something different
I do not perceive the same scent of marijuana as all of you, as I am sensing something distinct.


It's?, theres pills from it
There is a substance present, potentially a drug, that originates from an unidentified source.


The bills keep runnin' And the factories without workers Homie they still function
The bills keep accumulating, and despite the absence of workers, the factories continue to operate.


And they frontin' in that New era, metal made, laser engraved Mechanical slave, robotically trained With the arms of a crane
They pretend to excel in this new era, but in reality, they are like robotic slaves, mechanically trained to perform tasks, with arms resembling those of a crane.


That lead to more criminal minds And out of a job that grind Is take what you find
These circumstances give rise to criminal minds, as individuals struggle without employment and resort to taking whatever they can find.


You people comin' up with more problems See why they raise the price On the meds on me
People are constantly creating additional problems, which is why the cost of medication continues to increase, affecting me personally.


Damn right, we sick and tired of that shit That black market's how we get our meds quick
Absolutely, we are extremely fed up with the current situation. Therefore, we rely on the black market to swiftly acquire the medication we need.


Smoke with me You roll yours and ima roll mine See, you smoke yours and ima smoke mine Cause I ain't gotta smoke yours For me to go zombie Just find me at the spot with no weed on me
Join me in smoking, but let's each enjoy our own separate substances. I don't need to rely on your supply for it to have an effect on me. If you need me, I'll be in a place where I don't possess any marijuana.


And just get on up ladies! (Ladies) Just get on up!
Ladies, rise to your feet and celebrate with us!




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Written by: JAMES KELLY, MICHAEL TAYLOR PERRETTA

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@BigSeno

Respect from northa Africa Ev and LMNO

@ferndog681

Ev loved his mom so much. Love can draw inspiration so I assume he still feels connected with her through her visions in her photography. I understand that evidence. respect

@cisneros927

About time evidence produces a whole album for lmno

@WakeWorkRepeat

That's sick! Respect to EV/LMNO from the UK!

@freddieharper9768

Tgf,sbk: Helion production, ic, kbh...stagnant doing it....E-Terrible one time!!

First time met Lmno was a t the spot next to la cheberuscaria.. that. Brazilian spot over at Long beach..dude wearing the same hat as ice; came up to me "like you wearing the same hat". me wordup to all 777 nz chue and the squad.!!!LB all day nonstop doing it!!!!

@808SHIRTS

On my purchase list

@dreadman21LV

gotta get this one grin and bear it pt2 and then some

@AbbottSupreme

PeaceNRespect! BlessUp The REAL!

@DobroBad

MAXIMUM RESPECT FAM

@HarmonicBeats

This entire album is ridiculous. Ev killed the production, look out DJ Premier we got a new kid on the block. This ones gonna be in rotation in the truck for a while...reppin LBC/LMNO & Evidence...after the fact.

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