Napoleon
Principles of Geometry Lyrics


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What does that mean
I think we've just been marked for something
Let me guess what it is.
He's the one they want. Why don't we give them to them? Well don't give me that civilized look.
He came in here for help. He's gonna get all the help we can give him.

Lazarus!
I smack MCs
When they try to post in my hood
I do this often because I guess it makes me feel good
Like Halle Barry
When Billy Bob popped her cherry
Life is beautiful
But at times it gets scary
And it's hard to fight
Monsters at large at night
I am a god who protects
Synagogues
A temple is
The body the mind
Is the church
I'm holding adversity until my arms hurt
I'll pick up all the pieces
You left such a mess
I'm Mr. Fantastic
You make my arms stretch

Just call me atlas because
I'll lift all your pain
Until my back my neck
Then my shoulders strain
I do this all on purpose
I don't need excuses
I squeeze the fruit of love
And you are the juices
And war there is no win
Everybody loses
You've got Lucifer in your ear
But you've the one who chooses
In this game of life
You better have some deuces
I heard that ace was cool
But over here he's useless

I'll pick up all the pieces
You left such a mess
I'm Mr. Fantastic
You make my arms stretch

I'll let you see the maker
If you want to
The first step's a doozy
That's usual
The grass is green the sky is blue
This is critical
A purple cloud, sunset
Check the visual
As I arise as fire
In my eyes the darkness
Is all gone
The light
I can't describe the air
Evaporates I start
To gravitate my bones
Start to shake as flesh
Regenerates
I come from the earth's womb
I don't need a tomb
All dogs go to heaven
If they lick my wounds
In nirvana there room for flowers to bloom
In hell there's a mouth for souls to consume

Lazarus!
I'll pick up all the pieces
You left such a mess




I'm Mr. Fantastic
You make my arms stretch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Principles of Geometry's song Napoleon are cryptic and intricate, requiring a close analysis of their meaning. The opening lines suggest a sense of foreboding and danger, as the singer realizes that they have been "marked for something." They speculate about what this might mean, and whether they should give themselves up to their pursuers. However, they ultimately decide to help someone in need, despite the risks this entails. The name "Lazarus" is repeated throughout the song, and appears to represent a figure who is capable of restoring life and healing wounds. The lyrics contain multiple references to religion and spirituality, with lines such as "a temple is the body, the mind is the church." The themes of redemption, sacrifice, and selflessness are prominent, as the singer offers to "pick up all the pieces" of someone else's life and pain, and compares themselves to the Greek mythological figure Atlas, who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders. The final lines of the song suggest a transformation or rebirth: the singer "arise[s] as fire," and the "darkness is all gone."


Line by Line Meaning

What does that mean
Asking for clarification on a situation that is unclear


I think we've just been marked for something
Believing that there is an intended purpose or consequence for their actions


Let me guess what it is.
Expressing confidence in their ability to accurately predict the intended purpose


He's the one they want. Why don't we give them to them? Well don't give me that civilized look.
Recognizing that someone desires a person and suggesting that they give them up, despite feeling conflicted or hesitant to do so


He came in here for help. He's gonna get all the help we can give him.
Acknowledging someone's need for assistance and offering to provide it to the best of their ability


I smack MCs When they try to post in my hood I do this often because I guess it makes me feel good
Asserting dominance over others who try to enter their territory, and admitting that they derive pleasure from this behavior


Like Halle Barry When Billy Bob popped her cherry Life is beautiful But at times it gets scary
Drawing a comparison between the highs and lows of life by referencing a celebrity's sexual experience


And it's hard to fight Monsters at large at night I am a god who protects Synagogues
Acknowledging the difficulty of battling inner demons while also presenting oneself as a protector of a religious space


A temple is The body the mind Is the church I'm holding adversity until my arms hurt
Linking physical and mental spaces with religious language, and implying that they are capable of withstanding challenges


Just call me atlas because I'll lift all your pain Until my back my neck Then my shoulders strain
Comparing oneself to the mythological figure Atlas, and indicating their willingness to take on others' burdens, even to the point of physical harm


I do this all on purpose I don't need excuses I squeeze the fruit of love And you are the juices
Claiming responsibility for their actions and expressing their desire for emotional intimacy with others


And war there is no win Everybody loses You've got Lucifer in your ear But you've the one who chooses
Reflecting on the futility of violence, while also acknowledging the role of personal choice in one's actions and beliefs


In this game of life You better have some deuces I heard that ace was cool But over here he's useless
Metaphorically comparing life to a card game, and implying that playing it safe with lower-valued cards is often better than risking everything on a high card


I'll let you see the maker If you want to The first step's a doozy That's usual
Offering someone the opportunity to explore deeper spiritual concepts, but warning that it may not be an easy journey


The grass is green the sky is blue This is critical A purple cloud, sunset Check the visual
Noting everyday natural phenomena with a sense of importance or wonder, and drawing attention to a less common but still beautiful occurrence


As I arise as fire In my eyes the darkness Is all gone The light I can't describe the air Evaporates I start To gravitate my bones Start to shake as flesh Regenerates I come from the earth's womb I don't need a tomb
Describing a transformative experience that results in physical sensations, while also suggesting a close connection to the earth and a rejection of traditional death rituals


All dogs go to heaven If they lick my wounds In nirvana there room for flowers to bloom In hell there's a mouth for souls to consume
Endowing oneself with power over the souls of others, and presenting an alternative vision of the afterlife that rewards kindness and punishes cruelty


Lazarus! I'll pick up all the pieces You left such a mess I'm Mr. Fantastic You make my arms stretch
Invoking the biblical figure of Lazarus as a symbol of resurrection, and reiterating their willingness to help others despite any difficulties it may cause




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