The Album "The Disco And The What Not" is followed by "Anchor Baby," scheduled for release April 15, 2009. The first single is called "Oh No Oh No!"
The Abyss
Rupesh Cartel Lyrics
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For everything it sunk
In speeding disarray
Homes locking doors for safety
And things will stay the same
We let sleeping dogs lie
The smiles we would have to fake
Wouldn't perceive the fuzz I make
I know they wouldn't change a thing
Whatever you'd feed me
Whatever you'd give me
I would be taking twice as much
Nothing would come in
Nothing would reach in
Like the hands of fate he had touched
Stones blocking all the entrances
And somewhere in the void
I can hear you begging
A vow I simply had to take
A risk I wouldn't dare to take
And even if I did
It would mean nothing anyway
Whatever you'd feed me
Whatever you'd give me
I would be taking twice as much
Nothing would come in
Nothing would reach in
Like the hands of fate he had touched
And you wouldn't believe it
Wouldn't believe it
Wouldn't believe it half as much
As I would believe it
I would believe it
I would believe it
The song "The Abyss" by Rupesh Cartel is a sad and reflective piece that talks about the feeling of being trapped and isolated. The lyrics speak of a person who is stuck in a place where everything is falling apart, and they are unable to leave. The opening lines talk about a "flood test" and "running backwards," which suggests that the singer is trying to hold back the tide of chaos that is threatening to engulf them. The next lines talk about the feeling of helplessness and fear that comes with such a situation, with "Homes locking doors for safety" indicating that the character is unable to trust anyone around them.
The rest of the song is a meditation on this feeling of alienation and disconnection. The chorus talks about how the singer is unwilling to accept anything that is given to them, as they feel that nothing can truly reach them anymore. The repetition of the phrase "Whatever you'd feed me" highlights this feeling of apathy and detachment. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has made a vow or taken a risk that they now regret, as they wonder if it has all been for nothing.
Line by Line Meaning
Flood test and running backwards
Attempting to reverse the damage caused by a natural disaster
For everything it sunk
All that was lost to the disaster
In speeding disarray
The chaos and confusion that ensued
Homes locking doors for safety
People seeking shelter and protection from the disaster
And things will stay the same
Despite the tragedy, life will go on as usual
We let sleeping dogs lie
We prefer to avoid stirring up unnecessary trouble or conflict
The smiles we would have to fake
The insincere happiness we would have to display
Wouldn't perceive the fuzz I make
Others wouldn't notice the anxiety I'm feeling
And even if they did
Even if they knew what I was really feeling
I know they wouldn't change a thing
They wouldn't do anything differently
Whatever you'd feed me
No matter what is offered to me
Whatever you'd give me
Regardless of what is given to me
I would be taking twice as much
I would take more than my fair share
Nothing would come in
I wouldn't be receptive to any new information
Nothing would reach in
I'm closed off from external influence
Like the hands of fate he had touched
Similar to the way fate influenced him
Stones blocking all the entrances
Obstacles preventing him from moving forward
And somewhere in the void
In a place of uncertainty or emptiness
I can hear you begging
Someone pleading for help
A vow I simply had to take
A commitment he couldn't ignore
A risk I wouldn't dare to take
Something too dangerous to attempt
And even if I did
Even if I took the risk
It would mean nothing anyway
It wouldn't make a significant difference
And you wouldn't believe it
Others wouldn't trust the truth
Wouldn't believe it
They wouldn't accept the reality
Wouldn't believe it half as much
They would doubt it even more than I do
As I would believe it
Despite the skepticism, I would still have faith in it
I would believe it
I would have trust in what I know to be true
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.