Accordian
Madvillain Lyrics


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Livin' off borrowed time, the clock tick faster
That'd be the hour they knock the slick blaster
Dick Dastardly and Muttley with sick laughter
A gun fight and they come to cut the mixmaster

I C E cold, nice to be old
Y2G steed twice to threefold
He sold scrolls, lo and behold
Know who's the illest ever like the greatest story told

Keep your glory, gold and glitter
For have half of his niggaz'll take him out the picture
The other half is rich and don't mean shit-ta
Villain a mixture between both with a twist of liquor

Chase it with more beer, taste it like truth or dare
When he have the mic it's like the place get like, ?Oh yeah!?
It's like they know what's 'bout to happen
Just keep ya eye out, like, ?Aye, aye captain?
Is he still a fly guy clappin' if nobody ain't hear it
And can they testify from inner spirit

In living, the true gods
Givin' y'all nothing but the lick like two broads
Got more lyrics than the church got, ?Ooh Lords?
And he hold the mic and your attention like two swords

Or even one with two blades on it
Hey you, don't touch the mic like it's AIDS on it
It's like the end to the means
Fucked type of message that sends to the fiends

That's why he brings his own needles
And get more cheese than Doritos, Cheetos or Fritos
Slip like Freudian
Your first and last step to playin' yourself like accordion

When he had the mic you don't go next
Leaving pussy cats like wild hoes need Kotex




Exercise index won't need Boflex
And won't take the one with no skinny legs like Joe Tex

Overall Meaning

In Madvillain's song "Accordian", the lyrics explore themes of mortality, greed, and the power of words. The opening line, "Livin' off borrowed time, the clock tick faster", sets a tone of urgency and impending doom, suggesting that time is running out, and life is fleeting. The imagery of Dick Dastardly and Muttley with "sick laughter" and the impending "gun fight" allude to a violent, chaotic world where there are forces at work beyond our control.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of power and status, with phrases like "keep your glory, gold and glitter" and "the other half is rich and don't mean sh*t-ta". Despite this, the singer presents himself as a "mixture between both with a twist of liquor", positioning himself as an enigmatic figure who is both above and beyond the concepts of wealth and status. The lyrics also showcase the rapper's wordplay and wit, with clever lines like "Got more lyrics than the church got, 'Ooh lords?'", and the playful warning, "Hey you, don't touch the mic like it's AIDS on it".


Line by Line Meaning

Livin' off borrowed time, the clock tick faster
Living a life with limited time, each moment flies by rapidly


That'd be the hour they knock the slick blaster
That would be the time when someone would try to rob him


Dick Dastardly and Muttley with sick laughter
He compares himself to a cartoon character who always schemes his way out of situations


A gun fight and they come to cut the mixmaster
When trouble arises, he can effectively handle it and not let it disrupt his music-making abilities


I C E cold, nice to be old
Being old means being wise, and he feels good about being that way


Y2G steed twice to threefold
He is moving faster than everyone else, as if he has a second horse


He sold scrolls, lo and behold
He has ancient and valuable knowledge to share that people should appreciate


Know who's the illest ever like the greatest story told
He is the best there ever was, like the greatest story ever told


Keep your glory, gold and glitter
He doesn't care about material success


For have half of his niggaz'll take him out the picture
Half of the people around him are dangerous and may try to harm him


The other half is rich and don't mean shit-ta
The other half are wealthy but their money doesn't matter to him


Villain a mixture between both with a twist of liquor
He is a mix of dangerous and wealthy, with a little bit of alcohol thrown in


Chase it with more beer, taste it like truth or dare
Drinking a lot of beer can make you feel courageous enough to say difficult truths


When he have the mic it's like the place get like, ?Oh yeah!?
When he has the microphone, the crowd gets very excited


It's like they know what's 'bout to happen
The audience can sense something big is about to occur


Just keep ya eye out, like, ?Aye, aye captain?
Everyone should stay alert and watch what he does next


Is he still a fly guy clappin' if nobody ain't hear it
If no one hears his music, does it matter how good he is?


And can they testify from inner spirit
Can people feel the quality of his music on a deep, emotional level?


In living, the true gods
The people he admires and respects are the ones who have lived truly meaningful lives


Givin' y'all nothing but the lick like two broads
He is giving his audience what they want: exciting music and good times


Got more lyrics than the church got, ?Ooh Lords?
He has an incredible amount of written material, comparable to the size of a church's scripture collection


And he hold the mic and your attention like two swords
When he sings, he commands attention with the same power as a sword


Or even one with two blades on it
He is even more powerful than a sword with two blades


Hey you, don't touch the mic like it's AIDS on it
Don't disrespect the importance of the microphone


It's like the end to the means
He is focused on the final result, and not the steps necessary to get there


Fucked type of message that sends to the fiends
This kind of behavior can be destructive to people who are already struggling


That's why he brings his own needles
He takes responsibility for his own well-being and doesn't trust others to do it for him


And get more cheese than Doritos, Cheetos or Fritos
He has financial success beyond what snack food companies can offer


Slip like Freudian
He is unpredictable and can take people by surprise


Your first and last step to playin' yourself like accordion
If you try to compete with him, you'll embarrass yourself like an accordion player who can't keep a steady rhythm


When he had the mic you don't go next
When he has the microphone, he is the center of attention and no one should try to take it from him


Leaving pussy cats like wild hoes need Kotex
He leaves weak, cowardly individuals behind, like women who need feminine hygiene products after having sex with multiple partners


Exercise index won't need Boflex
He doesn't need fancy equipment to stay in shape


And won't take the one with no skinny legs like Joe Tex
He is not interested in people who are weak or unathletic, like the musician Joe Tex who famously sang about having strong legs




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