Angel Duster
Run the Jewels Lyrics

A little toast for the no ones
We are raising a glass to those who have been forgotten or overlooked by society.

With a nod to the masters
We are acknowledging the great artists and thinkers who have come before us and inspired us.

To the ones with the riches
We recognize the privileges that come with wealth and power.

From the ones who the rags fit
We are speaking on behalf of those who are struggling to make ends meet and living in poverty.

A little smoke for the gone boys
We are paying tribute to those who have passed away and are no longer with us.

A little nod to the spirits
We are acknowledging the spiritual energy that surrounds us and keeps us connected to the world around us.

We're still here runnin' round screaming
Despite everything we've been through, we are still alive and fighting for what we believe in.

They're still here pointing and laughin'
Despite our struggles, there are still people who take pleasure in our misfortunes and find joy in our pain.

Got hope for the living
We are optimistic about the future and believe that we can make a better world for ourselves and those who come after us.

Got prayers for the dead
We are mourning those who have passed away and praying for their souls.

In the sky got whiskey and rye for the voices in my head
We find solace in alcohol and music, which help us drown out the negative thoughts we sometimes have.

Got kush for the pain
We use marijuana to cope with the physical and emotional pain that we experience due to the dangers and stresses of the world.

'Cause the world is dangerous
We recognize that the world can be a dangerous place, and we try to protect ourselves and others as best we can.

Driven great men insane
Even the most successful and powerful people are not immune to the pressures and stresses of the world.

Anchor themselves with angel dust
People use a variety of methods to cope with the world, such as using drugs like angel dust to numb themselves to the pain.

You say you wanna be my leader
We question the motives of those who claim to be our leaders and protectors.

I think you wanna be my God
We believe that some people seek power not to help and serve others, but to gain control over them.

You say you on the side of the righteous
We are skeptical of those who claim to be morally superior to others and use that as a basis for their authority.

I say I'm gonna hang with the wrong
We reject the idea that there is a right or wrong side and instead align ourselves with those who are overlooked or dismissed by society.

There's truth where the filth is
We believe that there is wisdom to be found in the things that society deems dirty, shameful, or taboo.

There's lies in the law
We believe that the systems and laws that govern us are often unjust and based on lies and misinformation.

You want a whore with a white dress
We see the hypocrisy in the way some people use moral standards to control others while not following them themselves.

I want a wife in a thong
We reject traditional notions of respectability and embrace our own desires and preferences.

You love fear and division
We criticize those who use fear and division to manipulate people and gain power.

I ain't fuck with your symbolism
We reject the symbols and language that those in power use to justify their authority and control.

I don't give a fuck about power
We reject the idea that power is the ultimate goal and instead prioritize our own well-being and that of others.

I'll pluck an eye out a pyramid
We are willing to challenge the symbols of oppressive power and authority, such as the pyramid, which is often associated with the Illuminati.

Cut a ear from a mouse hat
We are willing to destroy the symbols of authority, as in Vincent Van Gogh's act of cutting off his own ear.

Find another mind to devour
We are constantly looking for new ideas, experiences, and ways of thinking to consume and incorporate into ourselves.

Motherfucker, I'm really not hearin' it
We are done listening to the nonsense and lies of those in power and are ready to forge our own path forward.

A pope is a fraud
We reject the notion that the pope is a legitimate religious leader.

A church is a lie
We reject the idea that religion is the sole source of morality and embrace a more nuanced understanding of the world.

A queen is the same damn thing
We reject the gendered power structures that put some people above others and perpetuate inequality.

You should pray to your fake god that she die
We believe that the idea of a god or divine authority is a construct and that people should focus on living their lives rather than praying to an imaginary being for help.

God really exists I tell you like this it reside inside
We believe that the true source of power and meaning comes from within, rather than from external authorities or constructs.

And anybody tell you different, just selling you religion
We reject the idea that there is only one true path to meaning or enlightenment and recognize that people who claim otherwise are often trying to sell us something.

Tryin' to keep your ass in line
We see attempts to impose moral or religious authority as a way of controlling people and keeping them from exercising their autonomy.

I kill my masters
We reject the idea that anyone has the right to control us and reject the authority of those who seek to do so.

I mentor none
We reject the idea that we need someone else to guide us and instead embrace our own individuality and autonomy.

That means when I die that's it
We reject the idea of an afterlife or divine reward and instead prioritize the present moment and our own lives.

My style is gone, I'm a one of one
We recognize that our individuality and uniqueness is what makes us special and that we should embrace it rather than trying to fit in with others.

One half of the great RTJ
We are part of the musical group Run the Jewels, which stands for freedom, independence, and authenticity.

Defeated the odds went to war with the gods
We have faced many obstacles and challenges, but we have persevered and overcome them, even when it seemed like we were fighting against the powers that be.

Earned all our scars and came back straight
We have been through a lot of pain and struggle, but we have emerged stronger and more resilient for having faced those challenges head-on.

Angel Dust
Angel dust is a drug that is sometimes used to escape from reality and dull the senses.