Six Days
Mos Def feat. DJ Shadow Lyrics


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I got a feeling there's gonna be a riot

I don't read the newspapers because they all have
Ugly prints

Check me out
Check me out
Bring it on! Bring it on!
Bring it on 'cause there's gonna be some shit tonight!

At the starting of the week
At summit talks you'll hear them speak
It's only Monday
Negotiations breaking down
See those leaders start to frown
It's sword and gun day

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late

(Come come come come come with it)
(Come come come come come with it)

You could be sitting taking lunch
The news will hit you like a punch
It's only Tuesday
(What time is it?)
You never thought we'd go to war
After all the things we saw
It's April Fool's Day
(What time is it?)

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late

Tomorrow is another day
Today is another bomb
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another bomb
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another bomb
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another, bomb

Fire!
Here goes a shot!
Escalation, devastation
Generation, separation
Situation, dissipation
Shot!
Another shot another shot
The tender vessel pressure pop
The heart is cold the gun is hot(shot)
I'm not sure if they done or not
I'm not sure that they wanna stop
The gun is cold the blood is hot(shot)
(Shot shot shot shot shot shot shot)
The hearts are weak the guns are not

You hear a whistling overhead
Are you alive or are you dead?
It's only Thursday
(What time is it?)
You feel the shaking of the ground
A million candles burn around
Is it your birthday?
(What time is it?)

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late (get tomorrow on the phone)
Trying to be smart, get tomorrow on the phone
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late (I need to see tomorrow)
You trying to reach tomorrow

Think tomorrow's come I think it's too late

Another day!
Tomorrow is another day
Tomorrow is another day





Bring it on! Bring it on!
Bring it on cause there's goin' be shit tonight!

Overall Meaning

The song "Six Days" by Mos Def feat DJ Shadow, depicts the increasing sense of tension and violence in society. The lyrics describe a feeling of impending doom, suggesting that a riot might occur. The line, "Bring it on 'cause there's gonna be some shit tonight!", is a call to action, indicating that violence and chaos are inevitable. The use of the term "riot" suggests that there is deep-seated anger and frustration within the society as a whole, which has reached a boiling point. The repetition of the line "Tomorrow never comes until it's too late" is a warning, indicating that it is too late to prevent the impending violence and chaos. The imagery in the song is powerful, with lyrics that paint a vivid picture of a society that is teetering on the brink of collapse.


The first verse of the song sets the scene, describing the start of the week as a time for negotiations and talks. However, these talks quickly break down, leading to a sense of tension and unease. As the week progresses, the sense of tension grows, with the lyrics describing the news hitting "like a punch". The song highlights the way in which violence can escalate, with the repetition of the word "shot" indicating that once it begins, it is difficult to stop. The references to the heart and the vessel pressure popping indicate that the violence is taking a physical and psychological toll on society. The reference to a million candles burning around is particularly poignant, suggesting that society is on the brink of collapse, with everyone holding their breath, waiting for the inevitable explosion of violence.


Overall, "Six Days" is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to the sense of unease and tension that can exist within society. The song highlights the way in which violence can escalate, and the importance of addressing underlying issues before they reach a tipping point. The repetition of the line "Tomorrow never comes until it's too late" is a powerful warning, indicating that we need to act now to prevent violence and chaos from taking hold.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a feeling there's gonna be a riot
I have a premonition that a violent disturbance is imminent


I don't read the newspapers because they all have Ugly prints
I avoid reading newspapers because they are filled with unpleasant news stories


Check me out Check me out
Watch and observe me


Bring it on! Bring it on! Bring it on 'cause there's gonna be some shit tonight!
Challenge me to a confrontation because it will likely result in an altercation tonight


At the starting of the week At summit talks you'll hear them speak It's only Monday Negotiations breaking down See those leaders start to frown It's sword and gun day
During the beginning of the week, leaders meet and try to resolve conflict, but by Monday it's clear that disagreements are leading to violence and bloodshed


Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
The future seems far away until it's too late to change what has happened


(Come come come come come with it) (Come come come come come with it)
Encouragement to join in a fight or contest


You could be sitting taking lunch The news will hit you like a punch It's only Tuesday (What time is it?) You never thought we'd go to war After all the things we saw It's April Fool's Day (What time is it?)
Even while enjoying an ordinary meal, shocking news of war can abruptly change one's mood on a Tuesday, and the surprising announcement on April Fool's Day that war is beginning, seems like a cruel prank


Tomorrow is another day Today is another bomb
The future holds the promise of another day, but the present holds the threat of unexpected danger


Fire! Here goes a shot! Escalation, devastation Generation, separation Situation, dissipation Shot! Another shot another shot The tender vessel pressure pop The heart is cold the gun is hot(shot) I'm not sure if they done or not I'm not sure that they wanna stop The gun is cold the blood is hot(shot) (Shot shot shot shot shot shot shot) The hearts are weak the guns are not
The conflict heats up and leads to destruction, division, and confusion as lives are lost and the situation disintegrates quickly


You hear a whistling overhead Are you alive or are you dead? It's only Thursday (What time is it?) You feel the shaking of the ground A million candles burn around Is it your birthday? (What time is it?)
By Thursday, the sounds of bombs can be heard and it becomes uncertain whether one will survive, and then there is chaos, darkness, and ambiguity after the shock of an explosion


Tomorrow never comes until it's too late (get tomorrow on the phone) Trying to be smart, get tomorrow on the phone Tomorrow never comes until it's too late (I need to see tomorrow) You trying to reach tomorrow Think tomorrow's come I think it's too late
There is an urgency to reach the future since that's when change can happen, but it's only possible to live in the present and today may already be too late to prevent what has occurred


Another day! Tomorrow is another day Tomorrow is another day
Another day will follow after the current one


Bring it on! Bring it on! Bring it on cause there's goin' be shit tonight!
Encouragement to engage in a fight because it's sure to be an exciting night, with potential for conflict and violence




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Farrell, Josh Paul Davis

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