Exodus
Noisia & Mayhem feat. KRS One Lyrics
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KRS you know what's up
Let's roll
Back on the block, boy
Look out for the cops, boy stop, boy
Bomb's about to drop, boy you
Hip hop knocks, boy the wack's the nemesis
Trying to escape the rage
The from state to state cats scraping
The politicians always too late (what, what)
From Atlanta all the way to Holland (yo)
I think my people need a break
All my people, put your hands up right now
We on that mission you know what time it is
We rollin' out mayhem, Noisia, KRS
We on da exodus y'all know what it is
I wanna see everybody movin'
Everybody movin'
We on da E! X!
O! D, U, S!
Yeah let's roll
The lyrics of Noisia & Mayhem feat. KRS One's song Exodus talk about a sense of urgency and the need to escape the status quo. The song starts with a call to action, asking what people know about the situation at hand. KRS One confidently asserts himself and invites everyone to join him in rolling out. The song then goes on to highlight the issues at play, such as the police, bombs about to drop, and the nemesis that is wackness in hip hop.
The chorus is an invitation for people to join in and move as they prepare for their mission. They are on a journey to escape the rage that grips them and find a break. The exodus is not limited to a specific place as the lyrics mention locations across the United States all the way to Holland. The song ends with a final call to roll out, with everyone encouraged to come together and take action.
Overall, the lyrics of "Exodus" encourage listeners to unite against a common threat and strive for something more. It is a call to action that urges people to move forward and escape what holds them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah what they know about this?
Questioning the knowledge of the audience on the subject matter.
KRS you know what's up
Acknowledging the awareness of the featured artist, KRS-One, on the situation.
Let's roll
Expressing readiness to take action.
Back on the block, boy
Returning to the neighborhood.
Look out for the cops, boy stop, boy
Warning to be cautious of the police presence and to halt criminal activity.
Bomb's about to drop, boy you
An impending situation is about to occur.
Hip hop knocks, boy the wack's the nemesis
Hip-hop is alive and well, but the inferior quality of music is the enemy.
Mayhem, Noisia, KRS with the exodus
The musicians involved with the song are on a journey to escape the negativity and oppression in society.
Trying to escape the rage
Attempting to get away from the anger and frustration felt towards the unjust system.
The from state to state cats scraping
People are struggling to make ends meet as they move from place to place.
The politicians always too late (what, what)
Elected officials are failing to address the pressing issues affecting the community.
From Atlanta all the way to Holland (yo)
Referencing the widespread issues experienced across various locations.
I think my people need a break
Recognizing the necessity for a break from the turmoil and hardships experienced.
All my people, put your hands up right now
Urging the audience to unite and show solidarity.
We on that mission you know what time it is
Stating the serious intent behind their actions.
We rollin' out mayhem, Noisia, KRS
Announcing the musical artists involved with the project.
We on da exodus y'all know what it is
Reconfirming the journey of escaping the oppressive system.
I wanna see everybody movin'
Encouraging community action.
We on da E! X!
Announcing the title of the song and its message.
O! D, U, S!
Continuing the spelling of the title for emphasis.
Yeah let's roll
Reiterating the readiness to take action.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY ROTELLA, MARTIJN VAN SONDEREN, NIK R. ROOS, THIJS DE VLIEGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@clydehawkins123
this song came out in 2007, and it took this person 3 years to animate this video on their own. it was one guy, who did it as a solo project, unpaid, on his own time
@AVADA619
Did he work @Crytek tho & Was he a keeper
@teknikaldiffikulty
Probably the best video Alexander did he’s amazing he also did another video with noisia and mayhem
@mariopsota
Ok,most good producers could do this shit in a month or a few,nothin special
@sv_en_x
@Mario Psota not in 2007 idiot.
@louisimhotep3238
@@teknikaldiffikulty
Do you know what the other video he did with them is?
@ResurrectTheChainsmoker
I'm surprised how well this video holds up 11 years later. Damn.
@singularitywash
this will hold up until it's gone forever
@alexanderlehmann
thanks guys! Glad that you like it!
@Sytechx
We still like it 12 years later