Guinesses
MF Doom ft. 4-Ize & Angelika Lyrics


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Shayton never came so ill, he got skill
Met a brother from the drill that gave my spine chills
All thirty three nerves controllin' my curves
Common sense just swerved every time I got served
Stress, frustration, empty rhetoric
Cold as winter in Connecticut, compassion lackin' deficit
Thought it was love life sent from above, you not a soulmate
More ways and actions of a crimate
Who by low and census comin' faker than extensions
Pistol way you're gettin' tensions outta here, sister was missin'
Intuition baby, it was me, I couldn't see
Holdin' onto fantasy, gettin' bitten by reality
War wounds, purple heart, love veteran
Morphine, pain killers, drugs and medicine
Anything just to forget the hurt
Incoming, take cover, hit the dirt
On the frontline there's causalities in the mind
And the POW's get left behind
Mentally scarred for life
Love is war when some chics are just too hard to wife
I should've indebted you from Genesis
Instead of hittin' them Guinnesses
Now I'm free fallin', cursin' at the street, brawlin'
He cease callin', no appetite for free stallin'
So deep all in, I bet he never stop ballin'
Women, forsake God for the scent of a man
Sacrifice, I hold 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 your throats
Sniper scope, weren't we supposed to elope?
Propose, then you froze, I don't think that I can cope
War wounds, 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 causalities in the mind
And the POW's get left behind
Mentally scarred for life
Love is war when some chics are just too hard to wife
Constant frustration, stemmin' from a no win situation
Rushin' lust and fornication adding to the complication
Patience is a virtue, pain run deep with love desert you
Listenin' to wisperin', choosin' chaos over discipline
Simpleton, life should really be a piece of intimate
Relationships swiftin' in, flower essence, Penstemon
Gentlemen, my favorite shit, so I never forsaken it
I persevere, make it fit, sculptin' and reshapin' it
Takin' sips off a fifth [Incomprehensible] passionate incense
Insets, candles lit, scandalous
Emotional bandages, why would he abandon us?
Guess he couldn't handle it, the boss is magnanimous
War wounds, purple heart, love veteran
Morphine, pain killers, drugs and medicine
Anything just to forget the hurt
Incoming, take cover, hit the dirt
On the frontline there's causalities in the mind
And the POW's get left behind




Mentally scarred for life
Love is war when some chics are just too hard to wife

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MF Doom's Guinesses delve into the complexities and pains of love. The first verse highlights the singer's vulnerabilities and doubts after experiencing heartbreak. The line "All thirty three nerves controllin' my curves, common sense just swerved every time I got served" illustrates how the pain of rejection can consume a person's thoughts and actions, making it difficult for them to think clearly. The verse also refers to the singer's attempts to forget the hurt, using drugs and medicine to cope.


The second verse shifts to a focus on the difficult nature of relationships. The line "Love is war when some chics are just too hard to wife" illustrates the frustrations of trying to be with someone who is not ready, willing, or able to commit. The verse also references the singer's sense of abandonment, questioning why their lover "abandoned us." Overall, the song explores the harsh realities of love, including the emotional scars that can be left behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Shayton never came so ill, he got skill
Shayton is incredibly talented.


Met a brother from the drill that gave my spine chills
Met a talented rapper who impressed me.


All thirty three nerves controllin' my curves
I am extremely anxious.


Common sense just swerved every time I got served
I lose my composure when someone challenges me.


Stress, frustration, empty rhetoric
I'm feeling overwhelmed, disappointed, and irritated.


Cold as winter in Connecticut, compassion lackin' deficit
I feel emotionally frozen and lacking compassion.


Thought it was love life sent from above, you not a soulmate
I thought I had found my soulmate, but I was mistaken.


More ways and actions of a crimate
My partner's behavior is manipulative and criminal-like.


Who by low and census comin' faker than extensions
My partner is pretending to be someone they're not.


Pistol way you're gettin' tensions outta here, sister was missin'
You're using violence to cope with your emotions, but it's not helping.


Intuition baby, it was me, I couldn't see
I was ignoring my intuition and couldn't see the truth.


Holdin' onto fantasy, gettin' bitten by reality
I'm holding onto false hope and getting hurt by the truth.


War wounds, purple heart, love veteran
I have been hurt in love and have the scars to prove it.


Morphine, pain killers, drugs and medicine
I'm using anything I can to numb the pain from heartbreak.


Anything just to forget the hurt
I'm willing to do anything to forget about my pain.


Incoming, take cover, hit the dirt
I'm bracing myself for another emotional blow.


On the frontline there's causalities in the mind
Love can be emotionally exhausting and damaging.


And the POW's get left behind
The emotional scars of love can last a lifetime.


Mentally scarred for life
My past relationships have left a lasting impact on my mental health.


Love is war when some chics are just too hard to wife
Love can feel like a battle when the person you're with is not right for you.


I should've indebted you from Genesis
I should have been grateful for you from the beginning.


Instead of hittin' them Guinnesses
Instead of drinking, I should have appreciated my partner more.


Now I'm free fallin', cursin' at the street, brawlin'
Now I'm falling apart and taking my anger out on the world.


He cease callin', no appetite for free stallin'
My partner stopped calling and isn't interested in dragging things out anymore.


So deep all in, I bet he never stop ballin'
I am deeply invested in this relationship and don't want to let go.


Women, forsake God for the scent of a man
Women can be blinded by their attraction to men.


Sacrifice, I hold life for a slice, overstand?
I am willing to sacrifice almost anything for a chance at love.


Maybe it's a lack of pigment, loneliness imagine figment
Maybe my loneliness is just a figment of my imagination caused by my desire for a partner.


Only got the car tinted to pull extra G's in it
I only got my car tinted to impress others.


Damn, Jody, comin' with the okie doke, pokie poke
Damn, my partner is playing games and trying to deceive me.


Steady rockin' boats, got me aimin' for your throats
My partner's actions are causing conflict between us.


Sniper scope, weren't we supposed to elope?
My partner and I were supposed to get married, but now things have fallen apart.


Propose, then you froze, I don't think that I can cope
My partner proposed to me, but now they won't commit and I'm not sure how to handle it.


Constant frustration, stemmin' from a no win situation
I'm constantly frustrated and stuck in a situation with no clear solution.


Rushin' lust and fornication adding to the complication
My sexual desires have complicated my relationship even further.


Patience is a virtue, pain run deep with love desert you
I need to be patient, but it's hard when love has hurt me so deeply.


Listenin' to wisperin', choosin' chaos over discipline
I'm listening to my impulses rather than making rational decisions.


Simpleton, life should really be a piece of intimate
Life is simple and should be enjoyed with close relationships.


Relationships swiftin' in, flower essence, Penstemon
My relationships are constantly changing and evolving, like the flowers of the Penstemon plant.


Gentlemen, my favorite shit, so I never forsaken it
I hold true to my values and appreciate men who act like gentlemen.


I persevere, make it fit, sculptin' and reshapin' it
I am determined to make my relationship work, even if it means changing myself to fit.


Takin' sips off a fifth [Incomprehensible] passionate incense
I'm drinking and trying to forget my pain, while also using incense to set the mood.


Insets, candles lit, scandalous
I'm trying to create a sensual and scandalous atmosphere.


Emotional bandages, why would he abandon us?
My partner and I used our relationship as a way to heal from past emotional wounds, but now my partner has left me.


Guess he couldn't handle it, the boss is magnanimous
My partner couldn't handle our relationship, but I am gracious and forgiving.




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