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On May 26, 2010, Madvillain released the song "Papermill" via Adult Swim's website. On January 3, 2011, Madvillain released the song "Avalanche & Victory Lap" via Stones Throw mixtape.
On 31 December 2020, Dumile's wife posted an image of MF DOOM on Instagram and Facebook stating that Dumile died on 31 October 2020 at the age of 49, which was later confirmed by his representative.
Scene Three
Madvillain Lyrics
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Right size, maybe, but… tell me
How would she end up in the tub?
Phone ringing
Yes
There's nothing really to be
Frightened of and what I… what I do know
About this stuff is that it’s… it's
Painless and it's… very quick
Blunt object
It's about two inches in diameter
Is he sure?
I heard that tell the lieutenant
It's been checked and double-checked
He's positive, yeah what do you think?
I don't know
"I know"… "I stay and watch their trip
And search where they havе seemed to slip"
"I know"… "I stay and watch their trip
And search whеre they have seemed to slip"
"I never ever find a chip
To"… "though I stay and watch their trip
And search where they have seemed to slip"
"I know"… "I stay and watch their trip
And search where they have seemed to slip"
"I never ever find a chip
To carry in my pockets"
The lyrics to Madvillain's song "Scene Three" depict a disturbing conversation about a mysterious situation involving someone ending up in a bathtub. The first few lines suggest confusion and disbelief as the singer questions how this person could have ended up in such a situation. The phone then rings, indicating an interruption or incoming information.
The following exchange reveals some details about the incident. The singer remarks that there is nothing to be frightened of and mentions a method that is painless and quick, possibly implying that someone has been harmed or killed. The mention of a blunt object that is two inches in diameter raises suspicions about the cause of the incident. One person confirms to another that the object has been checked and double-checked, indicating that it may have been used as a weapon.
The next lines introduce a mysterious voice repeating the phrase "I know… I stay and watch their trip and search where they have seemed to slip." This suggests that this person has been observing a particular group or individuals and trying to uncover their secrets or hidden flaws. The repetition of this phrase further emphasizes their persistence and perhaps their frustration at never finding any evidence. The line about not finding a chip to carry in their pockets may suggest a metaphorical desire to find something incriminating or revealing, but the search remains fruitless.
Overall, "Scene Three" presents a cryptic and unsettling narrative, leaving much open to interpretation. It explores themes of curiosity, surveillance, and hidden motives, creating a sense of unease and mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, what about this?
Hey, what do you think of this situation?
Right size, maybe, but… tell me
It might be the right size, but please inform me
How would she end up in the tub?
How did she come to be in the tub?
Phone ringing
The phone is ringing
Yes
Agreeing or affirming
There's nothing really to be
There is nothing substantial to be
Frightened of and what I… what I do know
Afraid of, but what I do know
About this stuff is that it’s… it's
Regarding this matter, it is
Painless and it's… very quick
Without pain and very swift
Blunt object
A weapon without a sharp point
It's about two inches in diameter
Its size measures approximately two inches across
Is he sure?
Is he completely certain?
I heard that tell the lieutenant
I overheard someone saying to the lieutenant
It's been checked and double-checked
It has been thoroughly examined and verified twice
He's positive, yeah what do you think?
He is certain, what is your opinion?
I don't know
I am uncertain
"I know"… "I stay and watch their trip
And search where they have seemed to slip"
"I know"... I observe their actions closely and search for any missteps
"I never ever find a chip
To"… "though I stay and watch their trip
And search where they have seemed to slip"
"I never ever find a flaw in their plan, even though I observe their actions closely and search for any missteps
"I know"… "I stay and watch their trip
And search where they have seemed to slip"
"I know"... I observe their actions closely and search for any missteps
"I never ever find a chip
To carry in my pockets"
"I never find any evidence incriminating enough to keep with me"
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