9Mm
P.H.F. Lyrics


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One two
Get behind the walls of new Roma, want to buy the farm
But the land's not yours to own?
Who owns Police? Who holds floor grease on a sandy beach?
Blood beach
Dance with a man he starts clutching, he ugly
Punks hung halo teach
Hugged by the math with the cable reach
A hundred and sixty-six channels lit
To train that animal shit
Where the mind's eye redefined
Where's God?
Buy a car, Kick tires

Back in Eighty-Six I lived
With a four-course artistry
Metal ones took turns showin' off colors and shit
Like I invaded the mating dance ritual
Criminal now
Wild things defined beautiful under my power
El Producto flash-fest-iss
Motherfuckers be like, "Ow, why haven't we left yet"
Blithering sideway twang, the youth and brain management troupe
The man is like BOOOP
You can't touch the Krush Groove
I live by the lunch table
Touched fables
Ducked labels
Lookout for the one he'd abide with the terrible stables
Signed to Rawkus
I'd rather be mouth fucked by Nazis unconscious
Callin' all bomb threats
Radio re-activated, caress
Under hella-ified missile defense
Fenced in, better blame it on fame shit and grin
Walk with a bag full of kittens
Take it to the river and throw yourself in
In about four seconds the ether will begin to leak

Who want to hold hands with this sicko malnutritionist
Soaked in newspeak?
Dissolve into the syncopated fragments of vinyl
splashed on loose leaf
We can embrace on the business end of my face first
Joe vs. the Volcano suicide beef
Dance with the vinyl monster
Devil in a blue skyline with clean conscience
Save the gesture
But can't save the children, weren't worth the effort
I'm a Caveman
Your modern ways frighten and confuse me
I watch your spirit box with the blinking lights and think
Are those little people trapped in that box? (No, Caveman)
But I do know converted mic digital 8-bus Mackie Avalon compression
Combined with 8-step effected
Dirty words paralyze words and infect shit
Infectious
Insofar as the ineffectual bed for elections
Development arrested
Trapped in the Cuckoo's nest
Looking for the nexus
If it's wild like that y'all found
infrared scope in the clutch of a tyrant
New World lullaby Sirens
Stuck migrants, bust 'em by violence
It's all bad timing
Getting merked on a Tram over Roosevelt Island
You think that's spacey?
Deep Space 9 millimeter, son, keep smiling

This is for the fringes and such
My generation just sit like dust
Feed 'em off of us and ask what I trust
Tell these stories, I'm right here holdin' my nuts
Right here holdin' my nuts
Right here holdin' my nuts
Right here holdin' my nuts
Right here holdin' my nuts

This is for the fringes and such
My generation ain't friends with slugs
Thank god for the drugs and drums
Tell these to read it, I'll be right here hidin' from guns




Right here hidin' from guns
Right here hidin' from guns

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.H.F.'s song "9mm" are cryptic and obscure, with a surrealistic touch that makes them open to interpretation. The song is full of cultural references, pop culture images, and satirical reflections on social issues. The singer opens with a line that suggests the desire to escape from a place called "new Roma" and to "buy the farm." However, the land is not his to own, and he seems to be questioning the concept of ownership itself. The next lines jump from one image to the next, asking who owns the Police, who holds the floor grease on a sandy beach, and what lies beneath the surface of a hundred and sixty-six TV channels. The song seems to be exploring themes of power, control, and illusion, with a hint of nihilism.


As the singer delves deeper into his memories, he recalls living in the year 1986, in a world of "metal ones" showing off their colors. He talks about how he learned to control the "wild things" and to wield power over others. He references several music industry terms and alludes to the idea of fame as a prison. The song takes a surrealistic turn as the singer talks about being a caveman in a modern world, watching TV and wondering about the people trapped inside the screen. The final lines seem to be a call to action, an appeal to tell stories and stand up against violence and oppression.


Overall, "9mm" is a dense and thought-provoking song that requires multiple listens to fully grasp its meaning. It touches on themes such as power, control, illusion, and the struggle for agency in a complex and chaotic world.


Line by Line Meaning

One two
Introduction to the song


Get behind the walls of new Roma, want to buy the farm
A desire to escape to a new place and buy land


But the land's not yours to own?
Questioning who truly owns land


Who owns Police? Who holds floor grease on a sandy beach?
Questioning authority and control in society


Blood beach
Reference to a violent location


Dance with a man he starts clutching, he ugly
Referring to an unpleasant experience


Punks hung halo teach
Possible reference to misguided idolization


Hugged by the math with the cable reach
Possible reference to the influence of technology


A hundred and sixty-six channels lit
Reference to a high number of TV channels


To train that animal shit
Possibly referring to media's manipulation of audiences


Where the mind's eye redefined
Expression of perception being altered


Where's God?
Asking about the existence of a higher power


Buy a car, Kick tires
Reference to materialism


Back in Eighty-Six I lived
Beginning of a personal anecdote


With a four-course artistry
Reference to a type of lifestyle


Metal ones took turns showin' off colors and shit
Possible reference to gangs or hoodlums


Like I invaded the mating dance ritual
Comparison to an outsider in a situation


Criminal now
Possible admission to criminal activity


Wild things defined beautiful under my power
Reflection on a sense of control or power


El Producto flash-fest-iss
Possible reference to a product or merchandise


Motherfuckers be like, "Ow, why haven't we left yet"
Referencing an unknown audience


Blithering sideway twang, the youth and brain management troupe
Reference to youth culture or education


The man is like BOOOP
Unclear, possible reference to a sound effect or slang term


You can't touch the Krush Groove
Phrase meaning 'Don't mess with us'


I live by the lunch table
Personal detail or anecdote


Touched fables
Referencing stories or myths


Ducked labels
Avoiding being categorized or labeled


Lookout for the one he'd abide with the terrible stables
Warning to be cautious of dangerous situations


Signed to Rawkus
Personal detail that indicates a certain level of success


I'd rather be mouth fucked by Nazis unconscious
Graphic statement, unclear meaning


Callin' all bomb threats
Unclear, possible reference to random acts of rebellion


Radio re-activated, caress
Unclear, possible reference to overcoming obstacles or inner struggles


Under hella-ified missile defense
Reference to war or conflict


Fenced in, better blame it on fame shit and grin
Expression of being boxed in by fame or success


Walk with a bag full of kittens
Possible reference to a light-hearted image


Take it to the river and throw yourself in
Expression of wanting to escape


In about four seconds the ether will begin to leak
Unclear, possible reference to the effects of drugs or alcohol


Who want to hold hands with this sicko malnutritionist
Reference to a negative self-image


Soaked in newspeak?
Expression of feeling overwhelmed or manipulated by media


Dissolve into the syncopated fragments of vinyl splashed on loose leaf
Possible reference to music or art


We can embrace on the business end of my face first
Expression of aggression and desire for conflict


Joe vs. the Volcano suicide beef
Unclear, possible reference to a movie or personal narrative


Dance with the vinyl monster
Possible reference to party culture or music


Devil in a blue skyline with clean conscience
Unclear, possible reference to conflicting emotions or morality


Save the gesture
Discouraging superficial or meaningless actions


But can't save the children, weren't worth the effort
Expression of a feeling of futility regarding certain issues


I'm a Caveman
Personal identity statement


Your modern ways frighten and confuse me
Expression of feeling disconnected from mainstream society


I watch your spirit box with the blinking lights and think
Possible reference to technology or communication


Are those little people trapped in that box? (No, Caveman)
Unclear, possible reference to prehistoric perspective on technology or entertainment


But I do know converted mic digital 8-bus Mackie Avalon compression
Reference to technical terms in music production


Combined with 8-step effected
Continuation of technical language


Dirty words paralyze words and infect shit
Possible reference to the power of language


Infectious
Emphasizing the above idea


Insofar as the ineffectual bed for elections
Possible criticism of the political system


Development arrested
Possible anticipation of stagnation or decline


Trapped in the Cuckoo's nest
Possible reference to the film 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'


Looking for the nexus
Searching for meaning or connection


If it's wild like that y'all found infrared scope in the clutch of a tyrant
Unclear, possible reference to danger or rebellion


New World lullaby Sirens
Unclear, possible reference to societal issues


Stuck migrants, bust 'em by violence
Possible reference to immigration laws and violence


It's all bad timing
Expression of unfortunate circumstances


Getting merked on a Tram over Roosevelt Island
Expression of danger or violence


You think that's spacey?
Rhetorical question on perspective


Deep Space 9 millimeter, son, keep smiling
Possible reference to science fiction and violence


This is for the fringes and such
Acknowledgement of a specific audience or group


My generation just sit like dust
Possible reflection on social passivity


Feed 'em off of us and ask what I trust
Possible criticism of societal expectations


Tell these stories, I'm right here holdin' my nuts
Encouraging others to speak up and share their experiences


Right here holdin' my nuts
Reaffirmation of personal strength and courage


My generation ain't friends with slugs
Possible reference to violence or conflict


Thank god for the drugs and drums
Possible reference to coping mechanisms or artistic expression


Tell these to read it, I'll be right here hidin' from guns
Urging others to spread a message while expressing a need for protection


Right here hidin' from guns
Expression of a dangerous or volatile environment




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