Guinnesses feat. Angelika
MF DOOM Lyrics


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Sheitan never came so ill, he got skill
Met a brother from the drill that gave my spine chills
All thirty three nerves
Controlling my curves
Common sense just swerved every time I got served
Stress, frustration, empty rhetoric
Cold as winter in Connecticut
Compassion lacking deficit
Thought it was love like, sent from above
You not a soul-mate
More ways and actions of a primate
Who by low and census coming faker than extensions
Pissed away all good intentions
Outta here sister was missin'
Intuition
Maybe it was me
I couldn't see
Holdin' onto fantasy
Getting bitten by reality

War wound, purple heart, love veteran
Morphine, pain killers, drugs and medicine
Anything just to forget the hurt, incoming!
Take cover, hit the dirt
On the front-line, there's casualties in the mind
And the POW's get left behind
Mentally scarred for life, love is war
And some chicks are just too hard to wife

I shoulda deaded it from Genesis
Instead of hitting these Guinnesses
Now I'm free falling
Cursing at the street, bawling
He ceased calling
No appetite for feast darling
So deep, all in, I bet he never stop balling women
Forsake God for the scent of a man
Sacrifice a whole life for a slice, overstand?
Maybe it's a lack of pigment
Loneliness imagine figment
Only got the car tinted to pull extra G's in it
Damn Jody, comin with the okie doke, pokie poke
Steady rockin' boats, got me aimin' for ya throats
Sniper scope
Weren't we supposed to elope?
Propose then ya froze, I don't think that I can cope

War wound, purple heart, love veteran
Morphine, pain killers, drugs and medicine
Anything just to forget the hurt, incoming!
Take cover, hit the dirt
On the front-line, there's casualties in the mind
And the POW's get left behind
Mentally scarred for life, love is war
And some chicks are just too hard to wife

Constant frustration, stemming from a no win situation
Rushing lust and fornication
Adding to the complication
Patience is a virtue
Pain run deep when love desert you
Listenin' to whisperin'
Choosing chaos over discipline
Simpleton, life should really be a piece of intimance
Relationships strengthening
Flower essence: Penstemon
Gentlemen, my favorite shit, so I've never forsaken it
I persevere, make it fit, sculpting and reshaping it
Taking sips off a fifth of it
Passionate, intense
Incense candles lit, scandalous
Emotional bandages, why would he abandon this?
Guess he couldn't handle it, the boss is magnanimous

War wound, purple heart, love veteran
Morphine, pain killers, drugs and medicine
Anything just to forget the hurt, incoming!
Take cover, hit the dirt
On the front-line, there's casualties in the mind
And the POW's get left behind




Mentally scarred for life, love is war
And some chicks are just too hard to wife

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MF DOOM's song "Guinnesses" featuring Angelika explore the complicated and often painful experiences that come with romantic relationships. Sheitan never came so ill and met a brother from the drill who gave the singer's spine chills; using the metaphor of the nerves controlling their curves, the lyrics portray the common sense that just swerved every time they were served with stress, frustration, and empty rhetoric. They feel as cold as winter in Connecticut and as though their compassion is lacking, leading them to believe that what was thought of as love being sent from above was really just more ways and actions of a primate.


The lyrics express a war wound, purple heart, love veteran, suffering mental scars from their relationship experience. The singer tries hard to cope and forget the hurt, but it only leads them to take cover and hit the dirt on the front-line. The POWs or prisoners of war get left behind, revealing how some relationships can leave mental scars that never fully heal. The lyrics express that love is war and some people are just too hard to wife. When relationships lack patience, they can add to the complication and stem from a no-win situation, leading to chaos over discipline. The lyrics conclude on a contemplative note, wondering why their partner abandoned the relationship and if they couldn't handle it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sheitan never came so ill, he got skill
The devil has never been as skilled as the person being referred to


Met a brother from the drill that gave my spine chills
Encountered someone who caused her to feel fearful or anxious, likely because of something they said or did


All thirty three nerves
Referring to the nerves in the spinal column, meaning that something has affected her deeply or at the core of her being


Controlling my curves
Describing how her body feels the full impact of whatever situation she is going through


Common sense just swerved every time I got served
Her judgment or ability to reason became clouded every time she was presented with a difficult situation


Stress, frustration, empty rhetoric
Describing the feelings of anxiety, irritation, and meaningless talk she experiences


Cold as winter in Connecticut
Her feelings or circumstances have left her feeling cold and isolated, like the chill of winter in Connecticut


Compassion lacking deficit
She feels lacking in empathy or concern for others, possibly as a result of her experiences


Thought it was love like, sent from above
She believed that she had found true love and that it was a blessing from a higher power


You not a soul-mate
Realizing that the person she thought was her soulmate is not actually the right person for her


More ways and actions of a primate
Comparing the behavior of the person she thought was her soulmate to that of a monkey or animal


Who by low and census coming faker than extensions
The person she thought was her soulmate is fake or deceitful, like hair extensions


Pissed away all good intentions
The person she thought was her soulmate ruined any good intentions they may have had or previously claimed to have


Outta here sister was missin'
The person she thought was her soulmate made her lose touch with her true self or sense of identity


Intuition
Referring to the ability to understand or instinctively know something without the need for conscious reasoning


Maybe it was me
Acknowledging that some of the issues or problems in the relationship may have been caused by her own actions or behaviors


I couldn't see
She was unable to recognize the problems in the relationship or the true nature of the person she thought was her soulmate


Holdin' onto fantasy
Continuing to cling to an idealized version of the relationship or the person despite the reality of the situation


Getting bitten by reality
Finally acknowledging the harsh or painful truth of the situation


War wound, purple heart, love veteran
Using military terminology to describe the emotional wounds and scars caused by past relationships


Morphine, pain killers, drugs and medicine
Describing the various ways people try to numb or deaden the pain of heartbreak or emotional trauma


Anything just to forget the hurt, incoming!
The individual is willing to do whatever it takes to avoid feeling the pain or discomfort caused by their emotions


Take cover, hit the dirt
Military language suggesting that the person needs to hide or protect themselves from the emotional pain or trauma


On the front-line, there's casualties in the mind
Using war metaphors to describe the emotional impact of relationships and the damage they can cause to a person's mental health


And the POW's get left behind
Referring to how some people are unable to move on from past emotional pain or trauma and remain psychologically stuck in the past


Mentally scarred for life, love is war
Describing how relationships can cause long-lasting emotional trauma and the metaphor that love can feel like a battlefield


And some chicks are just too hard to wife
Admitting that some women are not meant to be in long-term relationships or get married, possibly because of personal issues or a lack of compatibility


I shoulda deaded it from Genesis
Wishing she had ended the relationship before it began or at an earlier stage


Instead of hitting these Guinnessez
Referring to drinking Guinness beers as a way of numbing the emotional pain or finding comfort


Now I'm free falling
Feeling out of control or like she is falling apart emotionally


Cursing at the street bawling
Expressing a deep sense of frustration or disappointment, possibly in public


He ceased calling
The person she thought was her soulmate stopped contacting her


No appetite for feast darling
Unable to enjoy or take pleasure in things that once brought her happiness or fulfillment


So deep all in, I bet he never stop balling women
Referring to the tendency for some men to continue pursuing multiple sexual partners or relationships despite being in committed partnerships


Forsake God for the scent of a man
Describing how some people are willing to give up their religious or spiritual beliefs for the sake of romantic relationships or sexual attraction


Sacrifice a whole life for a slice, overstand?
Asking if someone understands or recognizes the negative impact that sacrificing everything for a small piece of happiness or pleasure can have on a person's life


Maybe it's a lack of pigment
Possibly suggesting that the person's own shortcomings or personal issues may have contributed to the failed relationship


Loneliness imagine figment
Describing how loneliness can be imaginary or perceived rather than actual


Only got the car tinted to pull extra G's in it
Possibly suggesting that the person only cared about their car or material possessions in order to impress others or feel superior


Damn Jody, comin with the okie doke, pokie poke
Using slang to describe how someone was deceived or tricked by another person


Steady rockin boats, got me aimin for ya throats
Describing how frustration or anger can make someone feel violent or aggressive


Sniper scope
Using military language to describe how the person is targeting someone in their crosshairs, possibly for revenge or retribution


Weren't we supposed to elope?
Asking why someone didn't follow through on their plans to get married or start a life together


Propose then ya froze, I don't think that I can cope
Describing how someone changed their mind or had a sudden change of heart, leaving the other person feeling overwhelmed or unable to handle the situation


Constant frustration, stemming from a no win situation
Describing how a situation feels hopeless or like there is no solution, leading to feelings of frustration and helplessness


Rushing lust and fornication
Describing how impulsive behavior or decisions can lead to unhealthy or unfulfilling sexual experiences


Adding to the complication
Suggesting that the impulsive behavior or decisions have made the situation worse or more complex


Patience is a virtue
Recognizing that it takes time and effort to resolve complex or difficult situations


Pain run deep when love desert you
Describing the intense emotional pain that comes from feeling abandoned or rejected by someone you love


Listenin' to whisperin'
Describing how the person is paying close attention to what other people are saying or gossiping about them


Choosing chaos over discipline
Suggesting that the person is choosing to live a life of unpredictability or instability instead of working towards stability and order


Simpleton, life should really be a piece of intimance
Using sarcastic language to describe how some people have a simplistic view of life or relationships and think they are easy


Relationships strengthening
Recognizing that relationships can be a source of strength and support


Flower essence: Penstemon
Referring to the Penstemon flower, which is believed to have healing properties and can symbolize love or commitment


Gentlemen, my favorite shit, so I've never forsaken it
Describing how the person values and respects chivalry and good manners in men, and would never give up on someone who embodies those qualities


I persevere, make it fit, sculpting and reshaping it
Describing how the person is willing to put in the time, effort, and hard work necessary to make their relationship work and grow stronger over time


Taking sips off a fifth of it
Referring to drinking alcohol as a way of coping or finding temporary relief from emotional pain


Passionate, intense
Describing how the person's feelings or emotions are very strong and intense


Incense candles lit, scandalous
Describing a scene of romantic or sexual intimacy, possibly with a sense of danger or riskiness


Emotional bandages, why would he abandon this?
Describing how the person feels like their relationship is soothing or healing their pain, and questioning why someone would want to leave that behind


Guess he couldn't handle it, the boss is magnanimous
Suggesting that the person who left the relationship was unable to handle the intensity or passion of the other person, and that the individual will move on and remain strong despite the setback




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Written by: Daniel Dumile

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