Lil Duke is a member of Young Thug’s Young Stoner Life Records. He started out as Yung Duke in BFPL back in the late 00s before joining MPA with Peewee Longway, where he changed his name to MPA Duke. But after the MPA collective disbanded around 2015, he stuck with Thugger and joined YSL as Lil Duke, which is the moniker under which he’s released all his music while in YSL. However, he is often credited on his features simply as Duke, so his official stage name goes back and forth.
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Lil Duke Lyrics
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Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Nine night of matter
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my...
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire of a confession
Fearless on my breath
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
You're stumbling down
You're stumbling down
The lyrics above are actually from Massive Attack's song "Teardrop," featuring Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins. It's a hauntingly beautiful song that's been called one of the greatest songs of all time, and was even used as the theme song for the popular TV show "House."
The song's meaning is somewhat ambiguous, but it seems to be about love, fear, and confession. The opening lines suggest that love is an action, not just a feeling. The line "fearless on my breath" suggests that the singer is trying to overcome their fears and move forward with love. The "teardrop on the fire" line seems to be about confession - admitting something that's causing pain, but doing so courageously.
The line "water is my eye, most faithful mirror" is interesting - it could suggest that the singer sees themselves clearly in water (as in, they're being honest with themselves), or it could suggest that they're crying so much that their tears are like a mirror, reflecting their emotions back at them.
Overall, "Teardrop" is a beautifully crafted song, with sparse instrumentation and haunting vocals. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they still manage to convey a powerful sense of emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, love is a verb
Love isn't just a feeling, it's an action
Love is a doing word
Love is an action-oriented concept
Fearless on my breath
I'm bold and courageous
Gentle impulsion
A slight nudge or push
Shakes me makes me lighter
I become more carefree and weightless when motivated
Teardrop on the fire
Crying fuels my passion and drive
Nine night of matter
Existential reflection and contemplation
Black flowers blossom
Beauty and growth can come from dark and difficult experiences
Water is my eye
I view the world through a fluid and emotional lens
Most faithful mirror
My own reflection is the most honest representation of myself
Teardrop on the fire of a confession
Revealing my innermost thoughts and feelings fuels my passion
You're stumbling down
You're falling apart
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.