one for quartabê/right now
Madlib Lyrics


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This shit here feels like a whole entire world collapsed
(Now) whoa

Whoa
whoa
whoa, whoa-oh

That shit ain't fuckin', like, this ain't no game
You feel what I'm sayin'?
Yo, I'ma see y'all, y'all his little assistant's over there
I think his cannon is a little loose
Screwdriver-driver to just tighten up one of them screws inside of his skull over there
Might need a new pair of socks or some
Pshh, get outta here
(Outta here, man)
Police

Whoa
whoa-oh, whoa
Whoa
Whoa

Right now
(You've got to change your mind, yeah)
So call right now
(Make me feel the love, yeah)
(Got to change your mind if you want me)
So call right now
Now
Now




So call
Right now, whoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Madlib's song "One for Quartabê/Right Now" seem to allude to a sense of chaos and destruction. The line "This shit here feels like a whole entire world collapsed" suggests a feeling of overwhelming despair and turmoil. The repetition of the word "whoa" adds to this sense of chaos and disorientation. The following lines "That shit ain't fuckin', like, this ain't no game" further emphasizes the seriousness of the situation.


The next part of the lyrics seems to switch to a different scene, as someone is attempting to fix a loose screw in someone's head, and they need new socks. The line "Police" is thrown in seemingly out of nowhere, perhaps adding to the sense of paranoia and fear associated with the chaos. The chorus, "Right now, you've got to change your mind, yeah / So call right now, make me feel the love, yeah / Got to change your mind if you want me / So call right now, now, now, so call" has a sense of urgency to it. It suggests that in the midst of chaos, we need to make a change and reach out to connect with others.


Line by Line Meaning

This shit here feels like a whole entire world collapsed
The situation feels extremely chaotic and distressing.


(Now) whoa
Expression of shock or awe in response to the situation.


Whoa whoa whoa, whoa-oh
Continued expression of shock or awe.


That shit ain't fuckin', like, this ain't no game
The situation is serious and not something to be taken lightly.


You feel what I'm sayin'?
Do you understand the severity of the situation?


Yo, I'ma see y'all, y'all his little assistant's over there
I'm going to go talk to his assistants over there.


I think his cannon is a little loose
I think he may not be thinking clearly or acting rationally.


Screwdriver-driver to just tighten up one of them screws inside of his skull over there
Suggesting a way to help fix the situation, possibly by adjusting his thinking.


Might need a new pair of socks or some
Making a casual, unrelated comment to relieve the tension.


Pshh, get outta here (Outta here, man)
Dismissing something as not important or relevant.


Police
Expressing concern about law enforcement involvement in the situation.


Right now
Emphasizing the urgency of the situation.


(You've got to change your mind, yeah)
Suggesting that a shift in perspective or attitude is necessary.


So call right now (Make me feel the love, yeah)
Encouraging someone to take action to show support or care.


(Got to change your mind if you want me)
Reiterating the need for a change in attitude or perspective.


Now Now So call Right now, whoa
Urgently asking for action to be taken immediately.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kieran Hebden, Otis Jackson Jr

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