Awfully Deep
Roots Manuva Lyrics

Things are gettin, Awfully Deep
The situations and problems that are present in my life are becoming too complicated and overwhelming.

Awfully Deep, I can't get no sleep
These difficult problems are causing me so much stress and anxiety that I am unable to sleep.

Things are gettin, Awfully Deep
Again, I am emphasizing that the issues I am facing are incredibly complex and difficult to deal with.

Awfully Deep, Awfully Deep
Repeating this phrase adds to the sense of how serious and intense the problems are.

I don't do mind games, I'm frame by frame
I am straightforward and honest in my approach to life.

I'm eighteen bits, I'm forty-eight hertz
I am unique and one of a kind, with my own distinct qualities and characteristics.

My favourite tie-tie 'til my nicky (?)
I have a favorite accessory (unclear what 'nicky' refers to) that I always wear.

My flirt tac-tics are so damn sublime
I am very good at flirting with others and have a particular skill in this area.

MY long-john greased with slippery slime
I am wearing long underwear that has been coated in some sort of slippery substance, though this could also be a reference to a sexual act.

My prime cut, move ya butt, twist ya nut
I am telling someone to move quickly and decisively, possibly in a sexual context.

From ya don't know issht then keep ya mouth shut
If you are not knowledgeable about a particular subject, it is best not to speak about it.

Hut one, hut two, hut three and hut four
This is a reference to a military-style march, possibly indicating the need to be disciplined and focused.

A terrible phase is spendin' money wi' whores
Spending money on prostitutes is a bad decision and should be avoided.

A pastor say we shouldn't do that shit
A religious leader has advised against engaging in this type of behavior.

so we sit down, reflect all the sins we commit
As a result of the religious leader's advice, we are taking the time to think about the immoral things we have done.

How many Hail Marys cut down on the dairy?
How many prayers (Hail Marys) do I need to say in order to atone for my sins (dairy representing indulgences such as dairy-rich foods)?

Away with the fairies, how much do my fare be?
I am asking how much it will cost to ride public transportation.

Two travelcards, my life's so hard
I have to use two different travelcards for transportation, which adds to my difficulties and stresses.

(?) my body card, make you part of me, pa
This line is unclear, but it could mean that I am using something related to my body to create a sense of unity with someone else.

My sanity's back on the line again
My mental state is once again under intense scrutiny and pressure.

Last year, I said I wouldn't rhyme again
At some previous point, I promised myself that I would not pursue my artistic passions.

But I'm, back for punishment, time again
Despite this promise, I have returned to writing and performing with a sense of guilt and self-punishment.

If I should lose my good mind again
If I slip back into a state of mental instability, as I have experienced in the past.

Tell my management not to waste good money
If this happens, I want to warn my management not to spend money on me for treatment again.

Sendin' me away to the farms of the funny
I do not want to be sent to a mental institution or treatment facility, which I call the 'farms of the funny.'

Them places only make me worse
I have had negative experiences in these types of facilities and believe they will not help me improve.

they full'a, crooked doctors and kinky nurses
I believe the staff at these facilities are not trustworthy and may have ulterior motives or engage in inappropriate behavior.

that poke you in the arse, and measure your schlong
These staff members may perform invasive or humiliating procedures, such as a rectal exam or measuring one's penis.

Put that tape measure down, that practice is wrong
I am speaking out against these practices, saying they are unethical and should be stopped.

They thought I didn't know what was goin' on
The staff members believed I was unaware of what they were doing, but I was actually aware the whole time.

But I, knew the crew (?) was strong
I was aware of the true power dynamics at play (unclear what 'crew' refers to).

Claw-polma, oxidisa-what?
This line is unclear, but could be a humorous way of poking fun at medical jargon or protocols.

Tell me doctor, why I got purple snot
I am asking for a medical explanation for a strange symptom (purple snot).

I'm feelin' happy when I know I'm sad
I am experiencing mixed emotions, such as happiness in the face of sadness, and it is causing me distress.

and now they want to certify me mad
As a result of my unstable mental state and strange behavior, the staff is considering certifying me as legally insane.

They said, 'Mr Smith, please calm down
The staff members are attempting to calm me down and reassure me.

We're not here to hurt you
They want me to know that they are not intending to cause me harm.

You're feeling a little bit paranoid
They believe I am feeling anxious and paranoid.

Your brain is over-heating
The stress and anxiety I am experiencing is causing my brain to feel like it is overheating.

You're overworked, you're underpaid
They believe I am feeling overworked and underappreciated in my life.

and your body's taken a beating'
The stressful conditions I am living under are taking a physical toll on my body.

And I said 'You're not seein' things, like how I'm seein' things
I am telling the staff members that they cannot see or understand the world in the same way that I do.

I'm seein' things that I don't want to see
I am experiencing distressing thoughts, feelings, and sensations that I cannot control.

I see the devil sit right before me
I am experiencing hallucinations or delusions in which I see an image of the devil in front of me.

Fire in his eyes as he spoke to me
This hallucination or delusion is vivid and feels real, as the devil is speaking to me.

Blinked, I blinked and I pinched myself
I am trying to separate reality from my hallucinations or delusions by engaging in a grounding technique like blinking and pinching myself.

I screamed for Jesus but it was no use
I tried calling out to a religious figure for help, but it did not alleviate my distress.

I had to face my, (awful) painful truth
I have to confront a difficult truth about myself or my situation that is causing me pain and anguish.

Voodoo in the hills, and I'm runnin' from ghosties
I am experiencing fears related to the supernatural or spiritual realm, such as ghosts and voodoo.

Lightin' up the candles as the spooks approach me
I am performing rituals or trying to ward off spirits by lighting candles when I feel their presence near me.