Life and Si-Phili and are the MC's, with DJ Nappa providing the beats (DJ/Producer).
Their discography includes the albums Millennium Metaphors, released on Jazz Fudge in 2000, Higher Forces, released on Zebra Traffic in 2003, and Payback, released in 2006.
The Desert
Phi-Life Cypher Lyrics
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Without a grown up to grade it
Toasted and coasting
Close the doors and get faded
Smoke it in the backseat attracting a passing gasping
I'm rasping but now surpassing a lasting impactful gassing
Amassing a pack of patches to match with my happy habits
A rabid attack rabbit that babbles in hat magic
While grabbing a fat carrot behind all your smacked asses
Compass of a crass pasture to pastor imposter master
Roster of lost catchers think God of a Taskmaster
Real cost is tossed disasters contrasted by lattice patterns
Compacted by a passive manner must be a real classy matter
I've staggered to stand on statues that stab at a past of snafus
Like clapping at daft combatants who act like they want to add you
An additive for average add ons, asses the size of atoms
Sat on my lap I passed on to scratching right through the stratum
Can't fathom to grasping math when you're path is a faster dragon
Your chasm is now collapsing; impasse of pase has been
Fate is elated
Without a grown up to grade it
Toasted and coasting
Close the doors and get faded
Fate is elated
Without a grown up to grade it
Toasted and coasting
Close the doors and get faded
The lyrics to Phi-Life Cypher's song "The Desert" are cryptic and open to interpretation, but they seem to delve into themes of fate, self-destruction, and the pursuit of happiness through vices. The opening lines suggest that fate is unpredictable and untamed, symbolized by the elation it experiences without any authority figure to control or judge it. The following lines depict a scene of indulgence, as the singer seeks solace in smoking and numbing themselves, possibly trying to escape from the harsh realities of life.
The lyrics then take a turn towards introspection and self-reflection. The use of wordplay and metaphors portrays an internal struggle. The references to a "Babbitt" and a "rabid attack rabbit" signify a hunger for success or material gain, represented by the pursuit of a "cabbage" or money. The mention of "hat magic" and "smacked asses" may suggest a desire for attention or recognition, even if it comes at the expense of others.
The song continues with a critique of social and personal hypocrisy. The lines about "daft combatants" who act like they want to harm or challenge the singer but eventually reveal their insincerity highlight the performative nature of conflict. The references to size, such as "asses the size of atoms," could symbolize the insignificance or superficiality of these confrontations.
Overall, "The Desert" seems to explore the fragility of human existence, the struggles against societal pressures, and the quest for fulfillment through various means. It invites listeners to reflect on their own choices and desires, questioning whether their pursuits are meaningful or simply distractions from the realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fate is elated
Destiny is delighted
Without a grown up to grade it
Lacking a mature figure to evaluate it
Toasted and coasting
Intoxicated and drifting
Close the doors and get faded
Shut out the world and become intoxicated
Smoke it in the backseat attracting a passing gasping
Inhale it in the car seat, capturing attention and awe
I'm rasping but now surpassing a lasting impactful gassing
I'm struggling but now surpassing a powerful and lasting influence
Amassing a pack of patches to match with my happy habits
Collecting a group of solutions to complement my joyful routines
Inhabited by a Babbitt that's ravenous for a cabbage
Occupied by a greedy individual who covets wealth
A rabid attack rabbit that babbles in hat magic
An aggressive rabbit that talks nonsense about magical headwear
While grabbing a fat carrot behind all your smacked asses
Simultaneously taking advantage of the situation and ridiculing others
Compass of a crass pasture to pastor imposter master
Guided by a vulgar landscape towards acting like a false leader
Roster of lost catchers think God of a Taskmaster
List of lost individuals considering themselves as supreme authority figures
Real cost is tossed disasters contrasted by lattice patterns
True price is disregarded catastrophes compared to intricate designs
Compacted by a passive manner must be a real classy matter
Constrained by a nonchalant attitude, it must be a sophisticated affair
I've staggered to stand on statues that stab at a past of snafus
I've struggled to stand on monuments that mock my history of mishaps
Like clapping at daft combatants who act like they want to add you
Similar to applauding foolish fighters who pretend to include you
An additive for average add ons, asses the size of atoms
A supplement for mediocre extras, with egos as small as atoms
Sat on my lap I passed on to scratching right through the stratum
Seated on my thigh, I learned to break through the layers
Can't fathom to grasping math when you're path is a faster dragon
Unable to comprehend understanding numbers when your journey is turbulent
Your chasm is now collapsing; impasse of pase has been
Your divide is falling apart; deadlock has ceased
Fate is elated
Destiny is delighted
Without a grown up to grade it
Lacking a mature figure to evaluate it
Toasted and coasting
Intoxicated and drifting
Close the doors and get faded
Shut out the world and become intoxicated
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Philip MacKenzie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
siffchopf22
Phi Life Cypher is just sick, heard like 8 tracks so far, and all of them are dope!!!
Douglas Radd
This is an illustrious gem, God body hop! Blessings