It's On
M-4-Sers Lyrics
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Birds and snakes, and aeroplanes
And Lenny Bruce is not afraid
Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn
World serves its own needs
Don't mis-serve your own needs
Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no, strength
With a fear of height, down, height
Wire in a fire, represent the seven games
And a government for hire and a combat site
Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry
With the Furies breathing down your neck
Team by team, reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped
Look at that low plane, fine, then
Uh oh, overflow, population, common group
But it'll do, save yourself, serve yourself
World serves its own needs, listen to your heart bleed
Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
Feeling pretty psyched
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine
Six o'clock, T.V. hour, don't get caught in foreign tower
Slash and burn, return, listen to yourself churn
Lock him in uniform, book burning, bloodletting
Every motive escalate, automotive incinerate
Light a candle, light a motive, step down, step down
Watch your heel crush, crush, uh oh
This means no fear, cavalier, renegade and steering clear
A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies
Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline
It's the end of the world as we know it (I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
I feel fine (I feel fine)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
The other night I drifted nice continental drift divide
Mountains sit in a line, Leonard Bernstein
Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs
Birthday party, cheesecake, jellybean, boom
You symbiotic, patriotic, slam but neck, right, right
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
The song "It's On" by M-4-Sers is a fast-paced and chaotic depiction of the end of the world. The lyrics describe a range of events, from earthquakes and fires to government corruption and book burnings. The second half of the song focuses on a list of names, seemingly referencing a variety of figures throughout history. The overall message of the song seems to be one of resilience in the face of disaster, with the repeated phrase "It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine" suggesting that even in the midst of chaos, there is potential for hope and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
That's great, it starts with an earthquake
The world is in chaos and turmoil, starting with a natural disaster.
Birds and snakes, and aeroplanes
There are unusual and unexpected things happening all around us.
And Lenny Bruce is not afraid
Even in the midst of chaos, there are those who remain brave and steadfast.
Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn
Amidst the chaos, it's important to take a step back and reflect on your own thoughts and feelings.
World serves its own needs
The world is focused on its own agenda and priorities.
Don't mis-serve your own needs
Be sure to prioritize your own needs and well-being amidst the chaos and turmoil.
Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no, strength
It's time to ramp up your efforts and display your true strength and resilience.
The ladder starts to clatter
Things are escalating and becoming more chaotic.
With a fear of height, down, height
In the midst of chaos, there is also a feeling of fear and uncertainty.
Wire in a fire, represent the seven games
There are many different things happening all at once, perhaps alluding to the seven deadly sins.
And a government for hire and a combat site
Corruption and violence are prevalent, perhaps referring to political corruption and military conflict.
Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry
Someone or something has been left behind, and there is no urgency in returning.
With the Furies breathing down your neck
There is a sense of danger and urgency as a result of the chaos and violence around us.
Team by team, reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped
The media is struggling to keep up with all of the events and is being constrained and controlled in some way.
Look at that low plane, fine, then
There are more unexpected occurrences happening, but they are not major threats.
Uh oh, overflow, population, common group
There is an overflow of people and a sense of community amidst the chaos and turmoil.
But it'll do, save yourself, serve yourself
In the midst of chaos, you must prioritize your own survival and well-being. No one else will do it for you.
World serves its own needs, listen to your heart bleed
The world is focused on its own agenda, but you should remain in tune with your own emotions and needs.
Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
There are religious and spiritual undertones to the chaos and turmoil around us.
You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
There is a sense of aggression and conflict between people, perhaps due to extreme political beliefs or nationalism.
Feeling pretty psyched
Despite all of the chaos and turmoil, there is a sense of excitement and energy.
It's the end of the world as we know it
The current state of the world is nothing like we've ever experienced before.
and I feel fine
Despite the chaos and uncertainty, there is a sense of calm and acceptance.
Six o'clock, T.V. hour, don't get caught in foreign tower
Media and the threat of danger are intertwined, perhaps suggesting the impact of propaganda and manipulation.
Slash and burn, return, listen to yourself churn
The destruction and turmoil is cyclical and never-ending, so it's important to stay centered and in tune with yourself.
Lock him in uniform, book burning, bloodletting
There are oppressive systems and tactics being used to control people, including censorship and violence.
Every motive escalate, automotive incinerate
There is an escalation of conflict and violence that is destructive and chaotic.
Light a candle, light a motive, step down, step down
Amidst the chaos, it's important to find moments of peace and clarity, even if just for a moment.
Watch your heel crush, crush, uh oh
There is a sense of danger and uncertainty lurking around every corner.
This means no fear, cavalier, renegade and steering clear
Despite the chaos, it's important to remain fearless and refuse to conform to the oppressive structures around us.
A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies
There is a competition and a sense of deceit and corruption all around us.
Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline
Despite the problems and chaos, there are no easy solutions, and it's up to each individual to find their own path forward.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Michael Stipe, Michael E. Mills, Peter Lawrence Buck, William Thomas Berry
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