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Leftöver Crack Lyrics

Scabies and gentleman
Two different types of people; Scabies referring to a contagious skin disease and gentleman as a contrast to Scabies, possibly symbolizing someone well-to-do or dignified.

From all the way in the back of the foodstamp line
Describing the social and economic status of the people in the food stamp line and the singer's association with the same crowd.

And straight outta motherfuckin' lo-cash
Another reference to the singer's poor economic condition, borrowing from the phrase 'loose change.'

That crackrocksteady beat drums on
Crackrocksteady could be an allusion to the singer's music genre or to the high-energy beat that is constant in their music.

So raise your motherfuckin' pipes in the air
An invitation to the crowd, almost like a call-to-arms, to join in and share the artist's passion for the moment.

For the good, the bad & the leftover crack
Providing a comparison of different experiences that creates a sense of unity among those experiencing similar hardships.

Ya got yer midnight dragon yer dope and yer dust
Midnight Dragon, dope, and dust are drug terms, used to describe different types of drugs people take to get through difficult times or provide momentary relief from pain or discomfort.

Yer skin rots away & yer mind & soul rust
Taking drugs can cause physical damage to the body, and mental and spiritual deterioration over time, despite the temporary relief they provide.

Yer solutions all splinter, but the pain is ok
Despite the many problems it can cause, drugs are sometimes the only solutions people pursue, hence the reference to splintering solutions, and the resigned acceptance that pain is okay.

'cause yer brain is all numb as yer body decays
Despite the long-term damage drugs can cause, the short-term relief is addictive, as it numbs the pain and allows people to avoid dealing with the underlying issues that led to drug abuse in the first place.

I feel that long black cloud, it's coming down
A metaphorical description of depression or some other emotional distress that looms over the singer, threatening to overtake them and plunge them into a deeper funk.

9th & see
A reference to a specific intersection in Manhattan, suggesting that the artist's sense of depression or despondency is linked to their urban surroundings.

Everything I do in life slowly takes it's toll
A statement on the toll life takes on the singer, as each day passes and their difficulties mount.

The bad decisions that I make seem out of my control
Recognizing the self-destructive nature of the decisions they make, yet feeling powerless to change them.

And growing up in NYC it never was much fun
A nod to the tough environment the singer grew up in and the challenges they faced as a result.

Ther fumes are like a pack a day & buildings block the sun
A reference to environmental pollution and its effect on residents who are exposed to it on a daily basis. Buildings blocking the sun paints a picture of a bleak, industrial landscape.

Fuck the sun that cloud is coming down
A continuation of the earlier metaphor, with the artist rejecting the notion of hope or happiness and embracing the despair and darkness they feel.

You never were much fun to me
A statement directed at someone, possibly a former acquaintance or a manifestation of the singer's own self-doubt.

You stab & tell me not to bleed
In this context, stabbing could be a metaphor for emotionally or verbally hurtful behavior, while the suggestion to not bleed could be interpreted as a call to suppress emotions and toughen up instead.

You evict the youth right out of me
This line seems to point to someone or something robbing the artist of their innocence or youth, possibly through exposure to difficult or traumatic circumstances.