His direct influences are the lyric writing of vocalists like Tom Waits and Isaac Brock; the wordplay and quirks of artists like MF Doom and Eminem; and the attitude of stand-up comedians like Bill Hicks and Louis C.K.
He currently operates and owns independent record label, Black Clover Records, which has been the home for Mac's self-released Love Potion Collection CDs (volumes 1-5) and The Original 11:11 Sessions.
He also released 11:11, commonly considered his debut album, through Minneapolis flagship record label Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2007.
Black Rainbow
Mac Lethal Lyrics
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I will ease your strains
I got nuthin for you
Nu, nu nuthin for you
I got nuthin for you to gain...
Uh, A black rainbow,
angel with a cracked hallow
I'll make you mine but you aint taking up my last name though
I guess I'll fuck you on a pile of money, Uh
You got the swagger of a woman with a dagger
And a crooked demeanor
But nah, I aint lookin for neither
But I just love to watch you scratch your nails on the hood of your beamer
When I open you and push on the eather
Chorus:
I will soothe your pain
That's what I say
I will ease your strains
But in real, but in real life
I got nuthin for you uh, uh
Nu, nu, nuthin for you
But in real, but in real life
I got nuthin for you to gain
Black rainbow, funeral, eclipse...
Black raincoat, beautiful, deep kiss...
Taste like DMT
Digging your bf a grave site secretly, secretly
Watch the stage lights secretly
Leave with me
In the grey night creep with me
I must, have an affinity for sick disease
Cause this affair is fucking
HIV to me
Alcoholic red wine
Aderal at bedtime
Make it so I have to call you next time
I just don't feel right every time I get you out your black gown
Your boyfrend's is textin in the back ground
God damn, you got the swagger of a woman with a dagger
That just stood under a ladder
Holding 13 black cats
And took each one threw it at a mirror till it shattered to the floor
My irises are blacker than before
Chorus:
I will soothe your pain
That's what I say to her
I will ease your strains, yea
But in real, but in real life
I got nuthin for you
Uh, uh
Nu, nu, nuthin for you
But in real, but in real life
I got nuthin for you to gain
Nuthin at all...
Yo, Black double rainbow
O god it's luminescent
Are we being stupid?
That's a stupid question
I'm just lookin at the diamond on your finger
Just Remembering the fact that I ain't buy it for you either,
But in real life
You make me feel like a slut
So imma make you kneel like I'm tut
Bow to me
Like a God
Cause this dude loves u like the goddess that you aren't and your with me
You should be proud truly
Actin like it's such a special occasion
Actin like it's such a clever liaison
I think you got the devil in blaze
Under the fabric of your negligŠ¹e
The way you look at me
It's like your practicing for wedding day
But in real life
He loves you
I don't even fucking know you
Wait a second; I should say that to myself again
He loves her
But he don't even know that you exist
So say goodbye
Blow her one more kiss
You wouldn't give crack to a crack addict
So try to be a little pragmatic
You should go find something true
Stop being taboo
Tell the dude the same exact thing too
Chorus:
I will soothe your pain
I will ease your strains, uh
But in real, but in real life
I got nuthin for you
But in real, but in real life
Nu, nu, nuthin for you
Uh, But in real, but in real life
I got nuthin for you to gain
Uh, But in real, but in real life
But in real ass life uh
The lyrics to Mac Lethal's song "Black Rainbow" are complex and open to interpretation. At first glance, the song seems to be about a toxic relationship fueled by lust and self-destructive tendencies. Mac Lethal sings about the allure of a woman who has a dangerous edge, describing her as having the "swagger of a woman with a dagger" and a "crooked demeanor." Despite this attraction, he acknowledges that the relationship is unhealthy and that he has nothing to offer her. He promises to soothe her pain and ease her strains, but in reality, he has nothing to give her. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the disconnect between what he says and the reality of their relationship.
Throughout the song, Mac Lethal also references various symbols of darkness and chaos, like the black rainbow and a funeral eclipse. He talks about the taste of DMT, a powerful hallucinogen, and the desire to secretly dig a grave for a lover's boyfriend. These lyrics suggest that the relationship is intertwined with death and destruction, further underscoring the idea that it is unhealthy and dangerous. Overall, "Black Rainbow" provides a bleak portrayal of a relationship that is built on lust and self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
I will soothe your pain
I'll make an effort to comfort you
I will ease your strains
I'll try to alleviate your emotional or psychological stress
I got nuthin for you
I can't offer you anything
Nu, nu nuthin for you
Absolutely nothing
I got nuthin for you to gain
I can't offer you any benefits
A black rainbow, angel with a cracked hallow
A dark and troubled individual who is both beautiful and flawed
I'll make you mine but you aint takin up my last name though
I'm interested in being involved with you, but I'm not interested in anything long-term or permanent
God damn your smile is bloody uh
Your smile is captivating and alluring, but perhaps somewhat dangerous or unpredictable
I guess I'll fuck you on a pile of money, Uh
I'm sexually attracted to you, and perhaps materialistic in nature
You got the swagger of a woman with a dagger
Your attitude and demeanor is confident, assertive, and maybe a little threatening
And a crooked demeanor
Your behavior is not entirely honest or straightforward
But nah, I aint lookin for neither
Despite finding you attractive, I'm not necessarily interested in pursuing a relationship with you
But I just love to watch you scratch your nails on the hood of your beamer
Watching you act out in a rebellious or destructive way is enjoyable to me
When I open you and push on the eather
When I connect with you on a deeper level
Black rainbow, funeral, eclipse...
References to dark, ominous events or emotions
Black raincoat, beautiful, deep kiss...
An intense and passionate encounter with someone who is both mysterious and alluring
Taste like DMT
An intense, hallucinogenic experience or sensation
Digging your bf a grave site secretly, secretly
Being involved with you is dangerous and perhaps even deadly for your boyfriend
Watch the stage lights secretly
Observing events or situations from a distance or undercover
Leave with me, In the grey night creep with me
Escape with me, and do so in a way that is secretive or furtive
I must, have an affinity for sick disease
I may be drawn to people or situations that are harmful or dangerous
Cause this affair is fucking HIV to me
This relationship or involvement is potentially hazardous or unhealthy
Alcoholic red wine
A drink with intoxicating qualities
Aderal at bedtime
A potentially addictive and harmful medication
Make it so I have to call you next time
Needlessly complicating the situation or relationship
I just don't feel right every time I get you out your black gown
Something about your behavior or personality makes me uneasy or uncomfortable
Your boyfrend's is textin in the back ground
We may be engaging in behavior that is deceitful or hurtful to your partner
That just stood under a ladder
A reference to a superstitious practice of avoiding bad luck
Holding 13 black cats
Another reference to superstition, but with connotations of witchcraft or the occult
And took each one threw it at a mirror till it shattered to the floor
Intentionally breaking objects, with no regard for their value or importance
My irises are blacker than before
A metaphorical expression of darkness or evil
Yo, Black double rainbow
A reference to an internet meme, used to express awe or surprise
O god it's luminescent
A display of amazement or admiration
Are we being stupid?
Are we behaving in a foolish or irrational way?
That's a stupid question
An expression of exasperation or irritation
Actin like it's such a special occasion
Behaving in a way that is overly dramatic or exaggerated
Actin like it's such a clever liaison
A situation or relationship that is presented as secret or clandestine, but is not necessarily so
I think you got the devil in blaze
You may be operating from a place of evil or darkness
Under the fabric of your negligŠ¹e
There may be secret or hidden motives or desires at play
It's like your practicing for wedding day
Behaving in a way that suggests a desire for a deeper or more committed relationship
He loves you
A simple expression of affection, directed at someone else
I don't even fucking know you
Expressing that the relationship or interaction is superficial or casual
Blow her one more kiss
Suggesting that the relationship or involvement is coming to an end or may be over soon
You wouldn't give crack to a crack addict
Expressing that engaging in harmful or unhealthy behavior is not acceptable
So try to be a little pragmatic
Being practical or logical, rather than emotional or irrational
You should go find something true
Suggesting that seeking out a genuine or authentic relationship is the best course of action
Stop being taboo
Breaking free from societal or cultural norms and expectations
Tell the dude the same exact thing too
Expressing that both parties involved should be open and honest about their intentions and desires
But in real ass life uh
A final expression of the darkness and complexity of real-life situations and relationships
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.