Tick Tick
MF Doom feat. MF Grimm Lyrics

Walk the path of Jesus, witness if Hell freezes
It is impossible to predict the future or fate of the world, even if one follows the most righteous and virtuous path.

The mind teases reality, crack the pieces
Perception and understanding of reality can be fractured and distorted by the mind's subjective interpretation.

Nothing eases, being chastise with blood baptize
There is no relief from the suffering and pain that comes with redemption and purification through violent means.

Guys revise, acknowledge past lives
In the face of trauma and adversity, people often reflect on their choices and actions from past experiences.

Statements will be made, acknowledge me
The artist is making a bold statement and demands acknowledgment and respect from the audience.

My mind is Heaven's gate so enter me
The artist's thoughts and ideas are transcendent and provide access to a higher plane of existence.

My mind is the gate to Hell, so try to flee
The artist's thoughts and ideas can also facilitate a descent into darkness and malevolence.

Both gates look the same, which will it be?
It can be difficult to distinguish between virtuous and malevolent intentions, creating a dilemma of perception and choice.

Demons scream from thought process
Negative and harmful thoughts can manifest as demons, causing distress and suffering.

Enter semen, child born, stress
The process of childbirth and raising a child can be difficult and taxing, causing stress and anxiety.

Body want to sleep but the mind can't rest
Fatigue and exhaustion can be physical, while anxiety and worry can be mental, preventing restful sleep.

Measure pleasure through financial progress
Society often measures success and happiness based on financial status and material possessions rather than personal fulfillment and wellbeing.

When it come to currency, love is nonexistent
The pursuit of wealth can often take precedence over personal relationships, causing a lack of love and connection in life.

Foes multiply, friends become so distant
As people grow and change, relationships can shift and lead to betrayal and isolation.

Some hope you die, backstab in an instant
Some people are so consumed by their own selfishness and resentment that they wish harm upon others and will betray them immediately.

Foes I despise, disguised as allies
Enemies that pretend to be friends are especially hateful and worthy of contempt.

To sabotage, camouflage
Some individuals will intentionally sabotage others while pretending to support their goals and aspirations.

Loyalty is lies
The concept of loyalty can be deceptive and disingenuous, often used for personal gain rather than mutual benefit.

To see God, look into my eyes
The artist sees themselves as a conduit to spiritual enlightenment and connection with a higher power.

To see the Devil, then you look into my eyes
The artist recognizes their capacity for darkness and malevolence as well, seeing themselves as a complex and multifaceted individual.

Cause I'mma slow it up, speed it up, slow it up, speed it up
The music and rhythm of the song will fluctuate and change pace throughout.

Metal Fingers feed beats, Grimm Reaper eat 'em up
The artist known as MF DOOM creates and provides the beats for the song while MF Grimm provides the vocals, bringing them together to create a cohesive sound.

Take air, compress it, bless it
The act of creating music can be seen as a transformative process, taking something ordinary and transforming it into something special or sacred.

Mix loops like Ku Klux
The artist will mix and layer different sounds and rhythms to create a cohesive beat, similar to how the Ku Klux Klan operates secretly and surreptitiously.

MF don't give two fucks
The artist is unconcerned with outside opinions or criticisms, focused solely on their own creative process and output.

Nigga, quarterback blitz, popped, quickly fumble
The artist describes a football play where the quarterback is tackled and loses the ball quickly, using it as a metaphor for how some individuals stumble and fail quickly in life.

Leave game with concussion, seeing stars and mumbles
Metaphorically, the artist likens the experience of failing or being defeated to a concussion, causing confusion and disorientation.

This happens to any emcee that wants to rumble
The artist suggests that anyone who tries to challenge them or compete with their music will ultimately fail and suffer similar consequences.

Dynasties destroyed like Carringtons and Colbys
Referring to the television show Dynasty, the artist describes how even powerful and wealthy families can crumble and fall apart over time.

Noise, reduced, MF thinks in Dolby
The artist wants to strip away unnecessary distractions and excess noise, focusing instead on producing high-quality and immersive music.

Chop that ass in half like Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a character in Star Wars who is known for his skill with a lightsaber, which he uses to chop his enemies in half. The artist uses this as a metaphor for their own skill and power in music production.

Greatest of all time, God straight up told me
The artist believes that they are divinely inspired and destined for greatness, with God serving as a witness and a supporter of their talent.

Greatest of all time, the Devil even told me
The artist recognizes their own capacity for pride and arrogance, acknowledging that even the Devil would recognize them as one of the greatest musical talents of all time.

Icicles on surfaces of sun, we livin' coldly
The artist sees the world as a cold and hostile place, with even the sun itself being capable of producing icy conditions.

Prophets be phony
The artist sees many self-proclaimed prophets or messengers as being fraudulent and insincere, lacking the integrity and authenticity required for true spiritual leadership.

And we attack, we switch like the Wu Tang symbol
The artist describes how they and their collaborators can be both aggressive and versatile, changing tactics and strategies like the Wu-Tang Clan symbol.

Still kill Jack even though quick and nimble, plain and simple
The artist claims that they are capable of overcoming even the quickest and most agile opponents, using their skill and creativity to defeat them easily.

Pick niggas off while they ballin'
The artist describes their ability to outmaneuver and defeat opponents even while they are at the height of their power and success.

And die old like Stalin
The artist recognizes that even the greatest and most powerful people will eventually grow old and succumb to death.

Yes, Death, I hear you callin', I accept collect
The artist is not afraid of death and accepts it as an inevitable part of life, answering its call with a sense of calm and acceptance.

Human sacrifice, must pay respect
The artist recognizes the sacrifice and effort that is required to create great art or music, paying homage to the necessary sacrifices made by those who came before them.

We catch reck, nigga, we catch reck
The artist and their collaborators engage in reckless behavior and take risks to achieve their goals or make their music, often with impressive or breathtaking results.

Boom
The song ends abruptly, with a sudden and loud sound effect that punctuates the final lyrics and provides emphasis.

MF Grimm, MF DOOM
The artists provide their names at the end of the song, asserting their identities and ownership over the music and lyrics they have created.