Rex '84
Papa Sleep Lyrics
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Sinking in the skin
Big bills
Hold it underneath
Hold it down with a clip
Round here
We don't it like when you breathe
Eyes fixated on the diamond hand
Put the keys inside turn them to the left
Ruby water pouring out the head
Black matter on the fingertips
Apocalypse been forming past the curfew
Only with this cash will I ever be important
Sneak preview
Watch the children eat the dirt and now they bleed you
Forgot about the billions was too busy making trillions now
We burning down the mausoleum fine dining on the corpses for the weekend
Five stars
Five bars
Coughing up that fine tar
Five cars pile up outside the checkpoint
Mama said a check can fix what the heart cant
Red button aiming at the ones that chant
Say "Goodbye! Please just come again!"
On and on and on and on
I'm running out of cash
On and on and on and on
We blowing up the middle man
On and on and on and on
I'm running out of cash
On and on and on and on
We blowing up the middle man
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
Stomping through the mud I cant wait to get back home
Went to war with nothing gaping holes inside our domes
Turn the smile into one big bullet hole
My fat little finger linger on the dud
And now they say they want some more
Weaponize the lies
Wetting up the ties
Cufflinks shine
But the face dirty
No birds just the ac130
Awful quiet 'round these parts
A missing man picking up the pieces of a missing land
Read it all in the newspaper
Couldn't rest cant trust my new neighbors
Put the shattered pieces of the mirror back together just to step on it until it's one big crater
On and on and on and on
I'm running out of cash
On and on and on and on
We blowing up the middle man
On and on and on and on
I'm running out of cash
On and on and on and on
We blowing up the middle man
The lyrics of "Rex '84" by Papa Sleep paint a bleak and chaotic picture of a society driven by excess, power, and corruption. The mention of gold teeth sinking into the skin suggests a display of wealth and materialism, with big bills being hidden underneath. The lyrics convey a sense of control and suppression, as the singer mentions holding down with a clip and not liking it when others breathe.
The mention of the diamond hand shattering into pieces could symbolize the destruction of wealth and power, while the keys turning to the left and ruby water pouring out the head implies the release of something valuable or essential. The reference to black matter on the fingertips and the formation of an apocalypse past curfew suggest hidden darkness and chaos that has been allowed to grow unchecked.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of exploitation and the disregard for human life. The singer talks about children eating dirt and bleeding, highlighting the harsh reality and suffering that exists below the surface of this corrupt society. The focus on making trillions of dollars while forgetting about billions shows the insatiable greed and the willingness to exploit even in the face of immense wealth.
Overall, "Rex '84" reflects a world consumed by greed, corruption, and the consequences of unchecked power.
Line by Line Meaning
Gold teeth
Symbolic representation of wealth and status
Sinking in the skin
The obsession with material possessions becoming deeply ingrained in one's identity
Big bills
Large denominations of money
Hold it underneath
Keeping the wealth hidden and protected
Hold it down with a clip
Securing the money using a clip as a metaphor for control
Round here
In this place or society
We don't like it when you breathe
A society that stifles individuality and dissent
Eyes fixated on the diamond hand
Everyone's attention and desire focused on the symbol of wealth and power
Watch it shatter into pieces
Witnessing the destruction of an iconic and revered status symbol
Put the keys inside turn them to the left
Taking control and making a significant change or decision
Ruby water pouring out the head
Symbolizing the wealth and luxuries obtained through corrupt means
Black matter on the fingertips
Evidence of wrongdoing or manipulation
Apocalypse been forming past the curfew
Destruction and chaos brewing in the shadows, outside the confines of societal norms
Only with this cash will I ever be important
Belief that money is the sole determinant of worth and significance
Sneak preview
A glimpse into the grim reality of the future
Watch the children eat the dirt and now they bleed you
Witnessing the exploitation and suffering of the innocent, now turning against those in power
Forgot about the billions, too busy making trillions now
Prioritizing personal gain and profit above all else, disregarding the consequences
We burning down the mausoleum, fine dining on the corpses for the weekend
Destroying the symbols and remnants of the past, indulging in the decay for transient pleasure
Five stars
A high rating or superior quality
Five bars
Reference to prison bars, symbolizing confinement and control
Coughing up that fine tar
Suffering the consequences of one's actions, the price to pay for questionable choices
Five cars pile up outside the checkpoint
A display of wealth and excess, contrasting with the struggles and scrutiny faced by those less fortunate
Mama said a check can fix what the heart can't
Valuing money as a solution to emotional or personal problems
Red button aiming at the ones that chant
A threat or warning directed towards those who speak out or challenge the status quo
Say 'Goodbye! Please just come again!'
Mocking the insincerity and superficiality of farewell gestures in a manipulative society
On and on and on and on
Continuously, without end
I'm running out of cash
Facing financial difficulty or nearing depletion of resources
We blowing up the middle man
Rejecting the intermediaries or systems that exploit and hinder progress
Stomping through the mud, I can't wait to get back home
Enduring hardship or adversity, longing for a sense of familiarity and comfort
Went to war with nothing, gaping holes inside our domes
Engaging in conflict or struggles without adequate preparation, leaving emotional scars
Turn the smile into one big bullet hole
Transforming superficial happiness into a painful reminder of the harsh realities faced
My fat little finger linger on the dud
Hesitation or uncertainty before taking a potentially dangerous or ineffective action
And now they say they want some more
Desire for continued control and dominance, despite the harm caused
Weaponize the lies
Using deceit or falsehoods as a means of manipulation and control
Wetting up the ties
Strengthening alliances or relationships through illicit means
Cufflinks shine
Symbols of status or wealth displayed proudly
But the face dirty
Despite the outward appearance, the truth of one's actions or intentions is tainted
No birds, just the AC130
Absence of peace or freedom, replaced by the presence of destructive power and warfare
Awful quiet 'round these parts
A sense of unease and tension, a lack of open conversation or dissent
A missing man picking up the pieces of a missing land
Individuals trying to rebuild and restore what has been lost or destroyed
Read it all in the newspaper
Finding out about events and news from unreliable or biased sources
Couldn't rest, can't trust my new neighbors
Feeling anxious and paranoid, unable to find peace or trust in those around
Put the shattered pieces of the mirror back together just to step on it until it's one big crater
Attempting to rebuild or mend something only to intentionally destroy it again, embracing destruction as the ultimate outcome
On and on and on and on
Continuously, without end
I'm running out of cash
Facing financial difficulty or nearing depletion of resources
We blowing up the middle man
Rejecting the intermediaries or systems that exploit and hinder progress
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Written by: Stef M, Stefan Markovic
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