Well known for its deep-rooted success in the music industry, Strange Music/M.S.C. Music have hand-picked yet another weapon of mass consumption; “PROJECT: DEADMAN”. M.S.C. Music CEO, Mark Cerami, (notorious co-founder of Priority Records), has played a role in the careers of artists such as, Dr Dre. Run DMC, ICE-CUBE, N.W.A., EAZY-E, MASTER P, and many more. M.S.C. has teamed with Strange Music (TECHN9NE, and motion picture “BEEF” soundtrack), to unleash the Midwest’s worst kept secret’ the debut release “Self Inflicted”, from PROJECT: DEADMAN which hit stores nationally on July 13th 2004.
Consisting of members Mike E. Clark and Prozak, Project: Deadman is a super-group formed in 2003 from the Detroit area. Mike E. Clark’s legendary production skills have garnered him multiple gold and platinum success, producing artists like KID-ROCK, GEORGE CLINTON, PRIMAL SCREAM, and INSANE CLOWN POSSE. Clark also heads Detroit-based indie label B4 Records, and Edge One Studios. Rapper PROZAK’s acidic tongue has gotten him labeled the “Stephen King of Rap” by Murder Dog magazine, hes been in the Midwest underground rap scene for years recording, marketing, and performing with his former group BEDLAM.
“Self Inflicted” contains 17 insanity-laden tracks drifting from industrial political screams, to slamming bass filled rhymes, along with ghostly morbid melody’s, this rock/rap duo are sure to catch a wide variety of followers.
The album features special guest appearances by the Kansas City King TECH N9NE, Flint, Michigan’s BREED, and THE DAYTON FAMILY, as well as Detroit’s own KING GORDY.
Self Inflicted
Project: Deadman Lyrics
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All your troubles... and all your dues...
All the evil men put out comes back to you..
[Verse 1]
It's just another day for me, I'm asking y'all to pray for me
My life is wounded fatally, you might as well just say to me you hated me
And I could comprehend and understand it
I know I can't go travel back through time
Nevertheless explain my super self through wicked rhyme
Livin this life through as many different phases as it takes me
And it's my own demise in my eyes I let it break me
And my salvation rely's upon the bottom of a bottle
Drugs and alcohol go through my system full throttle
Let me tell you something about this life that you don't cherish
You only live once and through them hands you let it perish
This life is self inflicted
[Chorus]
(Self inflicted!) Self inflicted
(This life is self inflicted!) This life is self inflicted
Self inflicted
(Self inflicted!) This life is self inflicted
All your troubles.. (Self inflicted) and all your dues
(This life is self inflicted)
All the evil you put out comes back to you
(This life is self inflicted)
There's no forgiveness (Self inflicted) Can't save your soul
(This life is self inflicted)
The hell you made is a life and it can't be sold
(This life is self inflicted)
All your troubles... and all your dues...
All the evil men put out comes back to you..
[Verse 2]
With all this pain and life we goin through
what the fuck you gonna do?
When this pain decides to come back on you
You realize your life has been self inflicted
from the minute you livin till the end of your visit
On this Earth, for what it's worth
When your life don't mean shit
And all the lies that you telling is a bottomless pit
You hate yourself for all the things that you never made right
And all those people that you cheated in the midst of the night
Right from wrong, you knew the difference, had a chance and you blew it
You took everything you could from everybody and abused it
Certain situations in life you never forget
And now your tombstone the only thing it'll read is regrets
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Why is everybody always singing that sad song?
Afraid to be themselves in this life, afraid to hold on
To what they know is they self lived reality
Slowly pushing even further to the edge of insanity
And them baggies that you carry witcha
And when it's time and those demons getcha
You feel them split you in half, you feel the wrath
Like a ghost from the past. The wrong path
You collapse from the shock of the aftermath
And all that time you wasted
And now it's time to face it
Your full of panic, anxiety, and eternal hatred
It's kind of funny about this life that we live
They tell you to stay positive, but instead you stay negative
[Chorus]
The song Self Inflicted by Project: Deadman deals with themes of remorse, regret, and self-destructive behavior. The verses express a sense of hopelessness and despair as the singer admits to leading a selfish and unloving life that has left him wounded and broken. He recognizes that his actions have been self-inflicted and that he is responsible for the pain and suffering he has caused in his own life. The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that all the troubles and dues in life are a consequence of our own actions, and that we cannot escape the consequences of our choices. The final verse further delves into the destructive behavior that plagues the singer, such as drug addiction, and the realization that in the end, all we are left with is regret and a sense of panic.
The song's lyrics are written to be emotionally raw and honest, and they paint a vivid picture of the singer's inner turmoil. It serves as a poignant reminder that our lives are a product of our own choices and actions, and that the only way to break free from the cycle of self-destruction is to take responsibility for our mistakes and work towards self-improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
All your troubles... and all your dues...
Your problems and the consequences of your actions are your own doing.
All the evil men put out comes back to you..
Karma will catch up to those who do wrong.
It's just another day for me, I'm asking y'all to pray for me
My life is a constant struggle and I need help.
My life is wounded fatally, you might as well just say to me you hated me
My life is in shambles and I feel unloved.
And I could comprehend and understand it
I'm aware of my mistakes and their consequences.
that I was the most unloving, selfish person on the planet, and granted
I acknowledge that I have been a terrible person.
I know I can't go travel back through time
I can't undo my mistakes.
Nevertheless explain my super self through wicked rhyme
I express myself through music.
Livin this life through as many different phases as it takes me
I'm trying to find my place in this world through trial and error.
And it's my own demise in my eyes I let it break me
I am responsible for my own downfall.
And my salvation rely's upon the bottom of a bottle
I turn to alcohol and drugs to numb my pain.
Drugs and alcohol go through my system full throttle
I abuse substances to cope with my problems.
Let me tell you something about this life that you don't cherish
Life is precious and should be appreciated.
You only live once and through them hands you let it perish
If you waste your life, you only have yourself to blame.
This life is self inflicted
I am the cause of my own suffering.
(Self inflicted!) Self inflicted
I am responsible for my own pain.
(This life is self inflicted!) This life is self inflicted
I am the author of my own destiny.
All your troubles.. (Self inflicted) and all your dues
You are responsible for the consequences of your actions.
(This life is self inflicted) This life is self inflicted
You are the author of your own destiny.
All the evil you put out comes back to you
Karma will catch up to those who do wrong.
There's no forgiveness (Self inflicted) Can't save your soul
You can't escape your deeds and their consequences.
(This life is self inflicted) The hell you made is a life and it can't be sold
You are responsible for the life you create.
With all this pain and life we goin through
Life is full of suffering.
what the fuck you gonna do?
What are you going to do about it?
When this pain decides to come back on you
You will face the consequences of your actions.
You realize your life has been self inflicted
You are responsible for your own suffering.
from the minute you livin till the end of your visit
From the beginning of your life to the end.
On this Earth, for what it's worth
For the time you spend on this Earth.
When your life don't mean shit
When your life has no value.
And all the lies that you telling is a bottomless pit
Lies will only lead to destruction.
You hate yourself for all the things that you never made right
Regret for your mistakes eats away at you.
And all those people that you cheated in the midst of the night
You have betrayed others and it haunts you.
Right from wrong, you knew the difference, had a chance and you blew it
You knew what was right and wrong, but you acted selfishly.
You took everything you could from everybody and abused it
You have exploited others for your own gain.
Certain situations in life you never forget
Certain events in life will always stick with you.
And now your tombstone the only thing it'll read is regrets
Your life will be defined by your regrets.
Why is everybody always singing that sad song?
Why are people always so negative?
Afraid to be themselves in this life, afraid to hold on
People are afraid to be true to themselves.
To what they know is they self lived reality
People are afraid to accept their own reality.
Slowly pushing even further to the edge of insanity
People are driving themselves crazy.
And them baggies that you carry witcha
The drugs you carry with you.
And when it's time and those demons getcha
When your addiction consumes you.
You feel them split you in half, you feel the wrath
You feel the destructive power of addiction.
Like a ghost from the past. The wrong path
Your addiction is a result of your past mistakes.
You collapse from the shock of the aftermath
Your addiction has destroyed you.
And all that time you wasted
You have wasted your life.
And now it's time to face it
It's time to confront your mistakes.
Your full of panic, anxiety, and eternal hatred
You are filled with negative emotions.
It's kind of funny about this life that we live
Life is ironic.
They tell you to stay positive, but instead you stay negative
People say to be positive, but it's easier said than done.
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