1) Mavi (born [yearborn]Octobe… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1) Mavi (born [yearborn]October 7th, 1999[/yearborn]) is a rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina who remained fairly unknown until October 18th, 2019 with the drop of his album, let the sun talk. He also gained a lot of attention from a feature he did on Earl Sweatshirt’s FEET OF CLAY on the track "EL TORO COMBO MEAL".
2) Mavi, born on February 6, 2004 in Üsküdar, Mavi Solman, with his stage name "Mavi" is one of Turkey's youngest trap musicians.
Hemlock
Mavi Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Push as hard as a daisy
Got stuck, my foot in a paint
Yeah
I guess that I couldn't love you as good as the clay can
Push as hard as a daisy, got stuck, my foot in a paint can
I stumbled halfway, outlined my fate in the pavement
Can't erase the frames
Feel like my memories forgot me
Where all the BDB's and bobos grandma and auntie
My way, cops sent some pop shots and some tear gas, got off scot free
My top patna reappeared with Arc'teryx for the swap meet
Two days later in shawty baby daddy car
Exchanged my angel wings for sharp teeth
All sweet but he know I'll bang it at him, she call me
Evolving through the course of a day
Power only dwarfed by restraint
Crowdfunded the sores on my brain
Yeah, this is is my shrine, this is my sacrifice
Yeah, this is my cul-de-sac, I been back here twice
Been weeks just lashing out discovered when I write
These small addictions be draining the color out my life
I keep a blick but can't escape the thought of what gets left behind
The news got me the type of sick I get when mother and I fight
Can't take your seat at the table because the stool is up too high
I see when niggas get famous the revolution in them die
They gnaw my flesh
Mispronounce my name
And deny my breath, yeah
Snap my bones in two
Memorize my screams
Then memorize they steps, yeah
"Hemlock" by Mavi is a song that touches on various themes and emotions ranging from loss, grief, frustration, and despair. The opening line, "As good as the clay can, push as hard as a daisy, got stuck, my foot in a paint, yeah" seems to signify the struggle that the singer is facing in trying to create something permanent or beautiful, but keeps getting stuck or hindered by obstacles along the way. This is further echoed in the following line, "I guess that I couldn't love you as good as the clay can, push as hard as a daisy, got stuck, my foot in a paint can" where the singer reflects on their inability to love someone as purely and deeply as they desire. The phrase "got stuck, my foot in a paint can" can be interpreted literally, meaning that the singer is physically stuck, or metaphorically, as a representation of being unable to move forward and create.
The later verses delve into more complex topics, such as the effects of violence and systemic oppression on individuals and communities. Lines like "My way, cops sent some pop shots and some tear gas, got off scot free" highlight the harsh realities of police brutality and the lack of accountability for those responsible. The lyrics "Can't take your seat at the table because the stool is up too high, I see when n***as get famous the revolution in them die" speak to the struggle of marginalized individuals to gain a voice and representation, as well as the pressure to conform or sell out in pursuit of success.
The final lines, "Snap my bones in two, memorize my screams, then memorize they steps, yeah" seem to reflect the idea of being trapped or consumed by a system that is indifferent to one's pain and suffering, with no clear way out. Overall, "Hemlock" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of the human experience, and how we navigate the world in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
As good as the clay can
I guess that I couldn't love you as good as the clay can
Push as hard as a daisy
Push as hard as a daisy, got stuck, my foot in a paint can
Got stuck, my foot in a paint
Push as hard as a daisy, got stuck, my foot in a paint can
I stumbled halfway, outlined my fate in the pavement
I messed up and it seems like it's going to be difficult to fix things
It wasn't my day, doc' crunched the numbers jus like rain man
Things weren't going well and even the expert couldn't help me out
Can't erase the frames
I can't forget what's happened
Feel like my memories forgot me
I feel like my memories are fading away
Where all the BDB's and bobos grandma and auntie
Where are all the people I used to know?
My way, cops sent some pop shots and some tear gas, got off scot free
The cops shot at me but I got away
My top patna reappeared with Arc'teryx for the swap meet
My friend came back with some fancy clothes to sell at the swap meet
Two days later in shawty baby daddy car
Two days later, I was in a car with a girl's baby daddy
Exchanged my angel wings for sharp teeth
I changed from being innocent to being aggressive
All sweet but he know I'll bang it at him, she call me
I might act nice but he knows I'm ready to fight. She knows me.
Evolving through the course of a day
I'm changing throughout the day
Power only dwarfed by restraint
I have a lot of power but I'm also holding myself back
Crowdfunded the sores on my brain
I got people to help me with my mental health challenges
Yeah, this is is my shrine, this is my sacrifice
I'm putting myself on the line for this
Yeah, this is my cul-de-sac, I been back here twice
I've been through this situation twice before
Been weeks just lashing out discovered when I write
I've been venting my anger through my writing
These small addictions be draining the color out my life
My addictions are affecting my quality of life
I keep a blick but can't escape the thought of what gets left behind
I have a gun, but I'm still worried about the consequences of my actions
The news got me the type of sick I get when mother and I fight
The news is making me feel really bad, like when I fight with my mom
Can't take your seat at the table because the stool is up too high
I can't be part of your group because you won't let me
I see when niggas get famous the revolution in them die
When people get famous, they lose their revolutionary spirit
They gnaw my flesh
People are attacking me
Mispronounce my name
People don't show me respect by saying my name correctly
And deny my breath, yeah
People are trying to silence me
Snap my bones in two
I'm in a lot of pain
Memorize my screams
Remember how much I've suffered
Then memorize they steps, yeah
Watch them as they move on with their lives
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Angelo LeRoi, Omavi Minder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mider-Span Man
Deep stuff and it's amazing how people can say things in so many different ways but yet we all share somewhat similar experiences in this life we live.
blvxkhippy
“Can’t take yo seat at the table because the stool is up to high I see when niggas get famous the revolution in them die.” Like bro
Arthur Erby
BROOOO THIS ALBUM !!! these real tears cause you might be the first artist thats made something that hit me better than faces I'm so fucking blown away keep going man
Payne Counihan
Mavi , this shit goes man thank you for everything you do ! keep pushing this sound ! mad respect !!!!!
nicholas stone
Yo this song is fire 🔥 keep up the great work I'm rooting for you 🙏🏾
Ratheaven
Gets better every time I listen
Ghost 3
Don’t let the revolution in you die!!!!🛹
◇MyYoutubeAccount◇
This popped up in my playlist while listening to mostly Earl Sweatshirt and Smino. This is pretty dope. Are there any other songs of this artist I should be aware of?
fm232
He’s got a track with Earl on Feet of Clay and just dropped a new album a couple weeks ago that’s great
Payne Counihan
this whole album bangs