Undertow
Molotov Lyrics


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As the beat begin to drop and my heart begin to stop
Focus your attention from the toe to the top
Of my head as it be boppin' with my eyes closed
'Cause I like yo how the groove flows
What stipulates being a free man
You can close me in and throw me away the key, man
But where you hide that key you better hide it well
And if you tell somebody tell that person not to tell
'Cause you don't know what you got until it's gone
Shit let's see what happens at the end of the millenium
People's gone crazy getting kinda tribal
Middle-east, world war 3, it's in the bible

Gonna let it flow just like and undertow (undertow, underdow)
Keep it down low you're upstream without a row (undertow, underdow)
Gonna let it flow just like and undertow (undertow, underdow)
Keep it down low you're upstream without a row (undertow, underdow)

Si la tierra esta hecha pa' que el hombre domine
Porque es un pecado cuando entierro mi semilla
Si los compás de Jesús eran casi vagabundos
Porque nos echan mierda caminando por su mundo
Vamos, hablemos de un gran rey
Who giveth life to the man, so they can take it away
It's your life, so live it, esto es para ti so get it
If something is trying to get you down don't let it
There's always gonna be somebody on top
Don't get jealous don't get mad, just give'em their props
Got a lot of people who would like to see us stop
Pero Dios nos regaló el hip-hop

Gonna let it flow just like and undertow (undertow, underdow)
Keep it down low you're upstream without a row (undertow, underdow)
Gonna let it flow just like and undertow (undertow, underdow)
Keep it down low you're upstream without a row (undertow, underdow)

Gonna let it flow just like and undertow (undertow, underdow)
Keep it down low you're upstream without a row (undertow, underdow)




Gonna let it flow just like and undertow (undertow, underdow)
Keep it down low you're upstream without a row (undertow, underdow)

Overall Meaning

In "Undertow," Molotov explores themes of freedom, oppression, and the power of music. The song begins with the singer immersing himself in the music, allowing the beat to take control and transport him. He questions the concept of freedom and suggests that even if he were locked up, he could still be free if he possessed the key to his liberation. The song then shifts to discuss global politics, referencing the possibility of World War III and the strife in the Middle East. The singer questions why it is a sin to bury a seed if the earth is meant for man to dominate, and wonders why people are persecuted for walking in the footsteps of Jesus.


The chorus, "Gonna let it flow just like an undertow, keep it down low you're upstream without a row," serves as a metaphor for the power of the music and its ability to move people. An undertow is a current that pulls swimmers under the water, and in this case, the music is that current pulling people under its spell. The "upstream" represents those who resist the music and the message it represents.


Overall, "Undertow" is a song about rising above adversity, oppression, and chaos through the power of music and staying true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

As the beat begin to drop and my heart begin to stop
As the rhythm of the music intensifies, my heart starts to beat faster, anticipating the upcoming sonic experience.


Focus your attention from the toe to the top
Pay close attention to every aspect of the music, from the lowest bass notes to the highest melodies.


Of my head as it be boppin' with my eyes closed
My head moves to the rhythm of the music as if it were dancing with a partner, with my eyes closed to fully immerse myself in the experience.


'Cause I like yo how the groove flows
The rhythm and flow of the music is enjoyable and satisfying to me.


What stipulates being a free man
What defines freedom and what does it mean to be truly free?


You can close me in and throw me away the key, man
You can try to imprison me and take away my freedom, but I will not allow it.


But where you hide that key you better hide it well
If you're going to try to take away my freedom, you better do it well because I won't make it easy for you.


And if you tell somebody tell that person not to tell
If you share the secret of where the key to my freedom is hidden, make sure that person keeps it confidential.


'Cause you don't know what you got until it's gone
You don't realize how important something is until you no longer have it.


Shit let's see what happens at the end of the millenium
Let's see what kind of world we will live in when the millennium ends.


People's gone crazy getting kinda tribal
People are becoming more divided into groups or tribes, which can lead to conflict.


Middle-east, world war 3, it's in the bible
The Middle East conflict has the potential to escalate into a global conflict or even a third world war, which is foretold in the Bible.


Si la tierra esta hecha pa' que el hombre domine
If Earth is made for man to dominate,


Porque es un pecado cuando entierro mi semilla
why is it a sin when I plant my seed in it?


Si los compás de Jesús eran casi vagabundos
If the companions of Jesus were almost vagabonds,


Porque nos echan mierda caminando por su mundo
why are we being mistreated while walking in his world?


Vamos, hablemos de un gran rey
Come on, let's talk about a great king


Who giveth life to the man, so they can take it away
who gives life to man, only to allow others to take it away?


It's your life, so live it, esto es para ti so get it
It's your life, so live it. This message is for you, so understand it and embrace it.


If something is trying to get you down don't let it
If something is trying to bring you down, don't allow it to succeed in doing so.


There's always gonna be somebody on top
There will always be someone with a higher status, power or wealth than you.


Don't get jealous don't get mad, just give'em their props
Don't feel envious or angry towards those who are more successful than you, just give them the recognition they deserve.


Got a lot of people who would like to see us stop
There are many people who would like to see us fail or give up.


Pero Dios nos regaló el hip-hop
But God gave us hip-hop as a means of expression and a source of solace.


Gonna let it flow just like and undertow (undertow, underdow)
I will allow my passion for music to flow like an undertow, with a force that cannot be stopped or slowed down.


Keep it down low you're upstream without a row (undertow, underdow)
Stay humble and modest, otherwise you'll be struggling against a strong current without an oar to navigate with.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDY CLIFFORD EBRIGHT WIDEMAN

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