Tick Tick...
MF DOOM Lyrics


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Walk the path of Jesus, witness if Hell freezes
The mind teases reality, crack the pieces
Nothing eases, being chastise with blood baptize
Guys revise, acknowledge past lives
Statements will be made, acknowledge me
My mind is Heaven's gate so enter me
My mind is the gate to Hell, so try to flee
Both gates look the same, which will it be?
Demons scream from thought process
Enter semen, child born, stress
Body want to sleep but the mind can't rest
Measure pleasure through financial progress
When it come to currency, love is nonexistent
Foes multiply, friends become so distant
Some hope you die, backstab in an instant
Foes I despise, disguised as allies
To sabotage, camouflage
Loyalty is lies
To see God, look into my eyes
To see the Devil, then you look into my eyes
(As I rise from Hell's equator)

Cause I'mma slow it up, speed it up, slow it up, speed it up
Metal Fingers feed beats, Grimm Reaper eat 'em up
Speed 'em up, slow 'em up, speed 'em up, slow it up
Brainsick, tick, tick, tick, MF blow it up
Slow it up, speed it up, slow it up, speed it up
Metal Fingers feed beats, Grimm Reaper eat it up
Speed it up, slow it up, speed it up, slow it up
Brainsick, tick, tick, tick, MF blow it up

Take air, compress it, bless it
Mix loops like Ku Klux
MF don't give two fucks
Nigga, quarterback blitz, popped, quickly fumble
Leave game with concussion, seeing stars and mumbles
This happens to any emcee that wants to rumble
Dynasties destroyed like Carringtons and Colbys
Noise, reduced, MF thinks in Dolby
Chop that ass in half like Obi-Wan Kenobi
Greatest of all time, God straight up told me
Greatest of all time, the Devil even told me
Icicles on surfaces of sun, we livin' coldly
Prophets be phony
And we attack, we switch like the Wu Tang symbol
Still kill Jack even though quick and nimble, plain and simple
Pick niggas off while they ballin'
And die old like Stalin
Yes, Death, I hear you callin', I accept collect
Human sacrifice, must pay respect
We catch reck, nigga, we catch reck
And we gonna

Cause I'mma slow it up, speed it up, slow it up, speed it up
Metal Fingers feed beats, Grimm Reaper eat 'em up
Speed 'em up, slow 'em up, speed 'em up, slow it up
Brainsick, tick, tick, tick, MF blow it up





Boom
MF Grimm, MF DOOM

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MF DOOM's song Tick Tick… are filled with thought-provoking and cryptic messages. At the beginning of the song, the lyrics suggest that the mind can sometimes play tricks, making it challenging to discern reality from imagination. The reference to being baptized in blood highlights the idea of sacrifice, and the importance of acknowledging past lives. The lines "My mind is Heaven's gate so enter me, My mind is the gate to Hell, so try to flee" suggest the idea of choice and the consequences of our decisions. We all have the power to choose between good and bad, but both paths can lead us to the same place eventually.


The following verses discuss the role of money and how it can be used to measure pleasure while also creating distance between people. The lines "Foes I despise disguised as allies, To sabotage, camouflage, Loyalty is lies" depict the idea of betrayal from close friends who may be motivated by jealousy and greed. The lyrics suggest that true loyalty and love are hard to come by and that people will do whatever it takes to achieve financial success.


The final verses focus on the idea of destiny and the inevitability of death, suggesting that human sacrifice is necessary to pay respect to the circle of life. The lines "And die old like Stalin, Yes, Death, I hear you callin', I accept collect, Human sacrifice, must pay respect" underline the idea that in the grand scheme of things, time is fleeting, and ultimately we are all a part of a bigger plan.


Overall, Tick Tick... is a powerful song that explores the concepts of free will, loyalty, and destiny. It encourages listeners to be mindful of the choices they make and the consequences that come with them.


Line by Line Meaning

Walk the path of Jesus, witness if Hell freezes
Challenge the impossible, daring to walk in the opposite direction of what we've been taught.


The mind teases reality, crack the pieces
The mind creates illusions and challenges the idea of what is real.


Nothing eases, being chastise with blood baptize
Life is full of hardships, and difficult experiences shape who we are and what we believe.


Guys revise, acknowledge past lives
Reflect on past experiences and find meaning from the lessons learned.


Statements will be made, acknowledge me
MF DOOM demands to be recognized for his talent, hard work, and contributions to the music industry.


My mind is Heaven's gate so enter me
His mind is an entrance to a place of peace and acceptance.


My mind is the gate to Hell, so try to flee
On the other hand, his mind can also be the entrance to chaos and destruction.


Both gates look the same, which will it be?
Life is filled with choices, and it's up to the individual to decide which path to take, whether good or bad.


Demons scream from thought process
Negative thoughts create internal struggles and chaos.


Enter semen, child born, stress
The creation of life and the responsibilities that come with it can bring immense stress to a person's life.


Body want to sleep but the mind can't rest
Sleepless nights and racing thoughts can create a sense of mental exhaustion.


Measure pleasure through financial progress
Society often measures success and happiness through wealth and material possessions, but is it truly fulfilling?


When it come to currency, love is nonexistent
In a world that values money over love, relationships can often suffer and lack genuine connection.


Foes multiply, friends become so distant
Life can often create rifts between people and turn former friends into enemies.


Some hope you die, backstab in an instant
Some individuals have malicious intentions and can turn on others without warning.


Foes I despise, disguised as allies
Enemies can hide in plain sight and pretend to be friends while secretly plotting against you.


To sabotage, camouflage
Sabotage can be done subtly, and sometimes it's only discovered after the fact.


Loyalty is lies
Trust and loyalty can be hard to come by in a world of deceit and manipulation.


To see God, look into my eyes
MF DOOM sees himself as powerful and godly and invites others to see that through his eyes.


To see the Devil, then you look into my eyes
On the other hand, looking into his eyes can also reveal a darker, more demonic side.


(As I rise from Hell's equator)
MF DOOM claims to come from the depths of Hell and emerge as a powerful force.


Cause I'mma slow it up, speed it up, slow it up, speed it up
MF DOOM has control over the beats and tempo of his music, and can manipulate it to his liking.


Metal Fingers feed beats, Grimm Reaper eat 'em up
His alter egos (Metal Fingers and Grimm Reaper) are the ones responsible for the creation and consumption of his music.


Take air, compress it, bless it
The process of creating music can involve taking something ordinary and making it extraordinary.


Mix loops like Ku Klux
Mixing and producing can have similarities to the Ku Klux Klan, in that it involves taking different pieces and joining them together.


MF don't give two fucks
MF DOOM doesn't care about societal norms or what others expect of him.


Nigga, quarterback blitz, popped, quickly fumble
MF DOOM is metaphorically like a quarterback in a game, able to make quick decisions and change tactics to win.


Leave game with concussion, seeing stars and mumbles
Winning can come with a price, and the after-effects can be disorienting.


This happens to any emcee that wants to rumble
The music industry can be rough, and those who want to succeed must be prepared to face challenges.


Dynasties destroyed like Carringtons and Colbys
Even the most powerful and influential families can crumble and fall apart over time.


Noise, reduced, MF thinks in Dolby
Amidst the chaos and noise of life, MF DOOM seeks to find clarity in his own thoughts and perspective.


Chop that ass in half like Obi-Wan Kenobi
MF DOOM can cut through his competition and come out as victorious, like Obi-Wan did in Star Wars.


Greatest of all time, God straight up told me
MF DOOM is confident in his own abilities, and claims that his talent was acknowledged by a higher power.


Greatest of all time, the Devil even told me
On the other hand, he also acknowledges his own darkness and claims to have been recognized by the Devil as well.


Icicles on surfaces of sun, we livin' coldly
Life can be harsh and unforgiving, and sometimes it feels like cold icicles even on the hottest, brightest days.


Prophets be phony
Those who claim to be prophets or religious leaders can sometimes be fake or misguided.


And we attack, we switch like the Wu Tang symbol
Like the symbol of the Wu Tang Clan, life can bring unexpected changes and shifts in direction.


Still kill Jack even though quick and nimble, plain and simple
MF DOOM is able to outmaneuver and beat his competition despite their skill and agility.


Pick niggas off while they ballin'
MF DOOM is always on the lookout for his next target or opportunity to succeed, even when others are occupied with their own pursuits.


And die old like Stalin
In the end, death comes for us all, no matter how powerful we once were.


Yes, Death, I hear you callin', I accept collect
MF DOOM acknowledges that death is inevitable, and he is prepared for it when it comes.


Human sacrifice, must pay respect
In life, sacrifices must sometimes be made in order to succeed or achieve our goals.


We catch reck, nigga, we catch reck
MF DOOM is confident in his own abilities and ready to face any challenge that comes his way.


Boom
The song ends abruptly, leaving the listener with an impression of the power and presence of MF DOOM and his alter egos.


MF Grimm, MF DOOM
The two artists collaborated on this song, bringing their unique styles and talents together to create something new and powerful.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Daniel Dumile Thompson, Percy L Carey

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