Absolutely
MF DOOM Lyrics
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Send him back where he came from
We got shots fired down the street
Ba-di-yah
Alright, steady
Ba-di-yah, ba-di-yah
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
Good to the last drop, niglets
Hood 'til the blast pop them bigot-ass piglets
Go for the bosses' dicks or higher
Beatwalkers still get caught up in the crossfire
Get at the sarge, he give the orders
The rest of them punks'll quit the force or get slaughtered
Use stealth, play alleys, jet
We'd rather not alert them nosy Federales yet
Keep the local random cases in each state
Escape to the beaches for the season and be straight
You on call, keep your Nikes on tight, no white
Anybody tell get lighted on sight
The ringer's on a need-to-know basis
No persons, places, things and no faces
Get bagged, you're on your own, acted alone
Back home, your fam'll be provided for while you're gone
It's a price on all snitches
If you nice, bring back eyes, fingers, toes and pictures
Send copies to those who singin' the blues
Mothers and fathers who's unjustly accused
Our species is in danger
Wear gloves and strike in a city where you a stranger
That'll let them fools know
And send them a message, let them P.O.W.'s go
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
Now you have your orders, do your duty
A new way to let the shots spray
A few drops a day, double espresso, D.A. latte
No smell nor taste, hardly traceable
Wait to waste a prosecutor paid to get the case pulled
Learn 'em a lesson for givin' bros mad stresses
A long list of C.O.'s names and addresses
A fake judge with many years on the bench
That sent some good cats to the chair, was aired in a trench
They say her tongue was teared out, smeared and drenched
The whole system scared in doubt with a fear stench
And she was tortured, some say post-mortem
The suspect took his own life before they caught him
It's real spooky like a real trife movie
Remember the part when Terminator killed Tookie
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
If they get the Villain surrounded, son, then shit
Shed blood, some'll be shooken
Just look with they head in the mud, red flood (villain)
One of the things we ran into the unknown
We we couldn't get at the door pulled as quick as we wanted to
And once we did, finally pull the door and breach the interior door
There's a man trapped inside of it
Basically that man trap is a cage
'Fore we run in, we're stuck in there and they can shoot us
While we're just, we're stuck in a cage
MF DOOM's "Absolutely" is a gritty depiction of the world of crime and the desperate measures taken to maintain power and dominance within it. The opening line of the song, "Absolute power corrupts absolutely," sets the tone for the rest of the verse. The lyrics present a scenario in which a group of criminals must protect their own interests from the police and other gangs. The use of violent imagery and language throughout the verse suggests that the characters involved in the storyline have no qualms about using any means necessary to achieve their goals.
The lyrics also make reference to the need for secrecy and the importance of discretion when carrying out criminal activities. The line "No persons, places, things and no faces" highlights the importance of maintaining anonymity in order to avoid being caught by the authorities. The narrative also implies that there is a code of honor among criminals, with the line "Our species is in danger" suggesting a shared sense of identity and purpose.
Overall, MF DOOM's "Absolutely" paints a bleak but fascinating picture of the criminal underworld. The song offers a glimpse into a world that most of us will never see, and offers a stark reminder of the brutal realities of life outside of the law.
Line by Line Meaning
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
Unlimited authority always leads to corruption
If they get the villain surrounded then
If the authorities come close to capturing the criminal
Good to the last drop nigglets
Kill the targets completely without any mercy
Hood 'til the blast pop them bigot-ass piglets
Be vigilant and fight against the corrupt law enforcement officers
Go for the bosses, dicks are higher
Target and eliminate the high-ranking officials who are involved in corruption
Beat walkers still get caught up in the crossfire
The innocent may still suffer in the conflict between the authorities and criminal gangs
Get at the sarge, he give the orders
Approach the sergeant in charge of the police force
The rest of them punks'll quit the force or get slaughtered
Other corrupt officers will leave their positions or face consequences
Use stealth play, alleys, jet
Use caution and stay under the radar by utilizing back alleys and other escape routes
We'd rather not alert them nosey federallies yet
Avoid drawing attention from the FBI and other federal authorities
Keep the local random cases in each state
Only target specific individuals and cases in each state
Escape to the beaches for the season and be straight
Take refuge at the seaside during the season to avoid being caught
You on call, keep your nikes on tight, no white
Stay alert and ready, wearing dark-colored sneakers
Anybody tell, get lighted on sight
Eliminate anyone who may betray the criminal organization
The ring is on a need to know basis
Only the essential members of the organization receive information
No persons, places, things and no faces
Avoid sharing details like names, locations, and appearances
Get bagged, you on your own, act it alone
If caught, only the individual is responsible and must act independently
Back home, your fam'll be provided fo' while you're gone
The family of the criminal will receive support while they are away
It's a price on all snitches
Anyone who reveals information about the criminal activity will face consequences
If you nice bring back eyes, fingers, toes an' pictures
If possible, provide evidence of the harm inflicted on those who betray the organization
Send copies to those who singin' the blues
Share evidence with those who have similarly been wronged or accused
Mothers an' fathers who's unjustly accused
Target those who have falsely accused or harmed others
Our species is in danger
The human race is at risk due to widespread corruption and wrongdoing
Wear gloves an' strike in a city where you a stranger
Wear gloves to avoid leaving behind evidence and carry out crimes in unfamiliar cities
That'll let them fools know
The actions of the criminal organization will send a warning message
And send 'em a message, let them P.O.W.'s go
Release those who have been unfairly imprisoned as a display of power
Now you have your orders, do your duty
Follow the instructions given to you by the criminal organization
A new way to let the shots spray
Find innovative methods to carry out violent crimes
A few drops a day, double expresso, d.a. latte
Use unconventional means to incapacitate targets, such as spiking their drinks
No smell, nor taste, hardly traceable
Make the poison used to harm targets difficult to detect
Wait to waste a prosecutor, paid to get the case pulled
Target and eliminate corrupt prosecutors who have been bribed to drop charges
Learn 'em a lesson for givin' bros mad stressins
Target those who have caused undue stress or harm to the criminal organization
A long list of CEO's names and addresses
Identify high-profile corporate executives who have wronged the organization
A fake judge with many years on the bench
Target and eliminate judges who have been compromised and fail to deliver justice
And sent some good cats to the chair, was aired in a trench
The criminal organization has successfully eliminated some of those who have wronged them
They say her tongue was teared out, smeared and drenched
Violent means were used to eliminate a corrupt person, causing great harm
The whole system's scared and doubtin' a fair stench
The criminal actions have caused fear and doubt in the justice system
And she was tortured, some say post-mortem
The corrupt target was subject to extreme pain even after death
The suspect took his own life before they caught 'em
One of the targets committed suicide before facing justice
It's real spooky like a real trife movie
The actions and consequences of the criminal organization are reminiscent of a dark, disturbing movie
Remember the part when terminator killed tookey
Similar to the powerful character in a movie, the criminal organization has taken down their enemies
Shed blood, some'll be shooken
Violence will be necessary, and some may be intimidated
Just look with they head in the mud
The sight of death and violence will cause shock and dismay among some
Red flood
Blood will be shed as a result of the organization's actions
Villain!
The artist is identifying themselves as a villainous character
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Otis Jackson, Daniel Dumile Thompson
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