Respect Part 3
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Banging rocks together makes sunshine
Banging heads with rocks 'till blood comes: the writing process
Everything has diapers on and smells like
It's time for a change
Or for some holes in the flag
My whole perspective relies solely on questions
That can't have answers
Like everyone oin their assumptions
A big bigpen driven by dead dogs;
If that's your site
Put up a superhero with a better pokerface
This noble cause reeks of self-gratification
But it's more like no satisfaction
So when I die
The fessin' go to college
And the writers go to Heaven
If you wasn't born on this planet
Blame the World for being there
I'm not assuming responsibility for everyone lost in the shuffle;
My whole philosophy is based on moodswings
Limited attention spans and an expansion pack for everything
Am I feeling it?
Mostly full of it
Selling my cuts for the art of it
Placed all of my faith in these heretics
We're all futur presidents;
Nobody knows it yet
That's the beauty of it all
Welcome to my desert island
The wheather is glorious
Take a picture
(No one reads the articles)
I need music with texture and
Someday, a happy meal
Rude awakening after rude awakening
I'm asking y'all to be police until
I match the blood on the battlefield
With the gleam in my eye

If I could make it stop raining
This whole damn place wouldn't know
What to do with all the sunlight
I've been saving up for a life like this
Your God is booing you offstage
And your heroes don't respect you

It's all in vain and can't be bought:
Hung from the ceiling and often attached to the first thought
She gave me a handshake full of empty promises
Now I'm thirty minus something
Plus I wrestle demons down to the ground in my spare time
It's a new day
The pigeons no longer fly yonder;
They make rappers out of messengers and text from all the classics
Meet the archangel with two minutes to live at all times
I hold a mirror against a mirror against a mirror against a mirror
What I'm saying is:
Word is deceased
Work is slavery
They're saving asses for the big layoff
Where they lie you down to take it like a native colonized
By search and seizure
The grass is always greener and when you make it there
It dies (if getting there don't kill you)
And the people there don't share
This is what your bones will sound like when they play 'em in space

If I could make it stop raining
This whole damn place wouldn't know
What to do with all the sunlight
I've been saving up for a life like this




Your God is booing you offstage
And your heroes don't respect you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Sole's song Respect Pt 3 suggest cynicism towards society and the current state of the world. The opening line, "Banging rocks together makes sunshine," implies that the simplest of actions can produce positive outcomes, but as the lyrics continue, it becomes evident that society is far from simple. The lyrics suggest disillusionment with the current system's potential to produce positive change, as the line "Everything has diapers on and smells like / It's time for a change" highlights the need for something new.


The lyrics also suggest a lack of belief in traditional solutions to societal issues, with the line "My whole perspective relies solely on questions / That can't have answers." This idea is echoed in "This noble cause reeks of self-gratification / But it's more like no satisfaction." Whether it be political or personal causes, there is a sense that those in power are only seeking to benefit themselves, rather than genuinely fixing the issues at hand.


The lyrics also touch on personal struggles, as the line "She gave me a handshake full of empty promises / Now I'm thirty minus something" suggests the disappointment of unfulfilled expectations. Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of frustration with the current state of things and a need for change that is not being met by traditional means.


Line by Line Meaning

Banging rocks together makes sunshine
Creativity and unconventional thinking can bring light to dark situations.


Banging heads with rocks 'till blood comes: the writing process
The process of creating art can be painful and require sacrifice.


Everything has diapers on and smells like. It's time for a change
The world is in dire need of progress and improvement.


Or for some holes in the flag
The traditions and symbols of society may need to be questioned and even challenged.


My whole perspective relies solely on questions. That can't have answers
The artist's worldview is based on unanswerable questions rather than definite answers.


Like everyone oin their assumptions
People tend to rely on assumptions rather than truly seeking understanding.


A big bigpen driven by dead dogs;
A powerful tool (such as a pen) can be fueled by dark or negative influences.


If that's your site. Put up a superhero with a better pokerface
If someone is going to present themselves as a hero or authority, they should be more composed and put-together.


This noble cause reeks of self-gratification
Some seemingly noble causes may actually be motivated by selfish desires for recognition or personal gain.


But it's more like no satisfaction
Even when working toward a worthwhile goal, true fulfillment may be hard to achieve.


So when I die. The fessin' go to college. And the writers go to Heaven
The singer has a unique and unconventional vision of what happens after death.


If you wasn't born on this planet. Blame the World for being there
Life can be difficult and challenging, and sometimes it can feel like the world is to blame for one's struggles.


I'm not assuming responsibility for everyone lost in the shuffle;
The singer is not willing to take on the burden of responsibility for others' struggles or hardships.


My whole philosophy is based on moodswings
The singer's personal philosophy is influenced by their ever-changing emotional state.


Limited attention spans and an expansion pack for everything
Modern society is characterized by a constant need for distraction and the accumulation of material goods.


Am I feeling it? Mostly full of it
The artist questions their own emotions and motivations, acknowledging that they may not always be genuine.


Selling my cuts for the art of it
The artist is willing to put their own pain and struggles on display in the name of artistic creation.


Placed all of my faith in these heretics
The singer has put their trust in unconventional or unorthodox ideas, people, or movements.


We're all futur presidents; Nobody knows it yet
Each individual has the potential for greatness or leadership, even if they have not yet realized it themselves.


That's the beauty of it all
The artist finds beauty in the potential for greatness and the unknown future.


Welcome to my desert island. The wheather is glorious. Take a picture
The artist's peaceful and idyllic personal world is in stark contrast to the chaos of the outside world, and they are content to live in their own world.


(No one reads the articles)
The artist feels as though their ideas and work are not fully appreciated or understood.


I need music with texture and. Someday, a happy meal
The singer seeks out experiences and sources of pleasure in a world that can often be difficult and unsatisfying.


Rude awakening after rude awakening
Life can be harsh and filled with painful lessons.


I'm asking y'all to be police until. I match the blood on the battlefield. With the gleam in my eye
The singer is calling on others to hold them accountable until they have proved themselves on par with others who have experienced great struggle.


If I could make it stop raining. This whole damn place wouldn't know. What to do with all the sunlight. I've been saving up for a life like this. Your God is booing you offstage. And your heroes don't respect you
The singer feels disillusioned and unhappy with the state of the world and the people in it, and is searching for a better way of life.




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Comments from YouTube:

Christopher Punzalan

Incredible ALBUM. Period. But this has gotta be one of my favorite chorus' of all time.

thenecrophagist

Definitely. This is such a deep, dark, depressingly beautiful album. Sole's style is incredible.

Jack Winkles

So good fr, who was this good with flow and lyrics lmao, like a handful of rappers in history.

TheKromusDevice

Spotify just showed me this album, great song. And the Portishead sample was such a badass touch - It's actually the first time I've paid attention to the lyrics of that song lol. Anyway glad I found this.

Autocon7

sick ass portishead sample. Sole is Legendary!

rayzian

favourite album from sole.. love the portishead sample at the end

centzDWK

yea this is by far one of the greatest albums...

Jere Vartiainen

Love the opening line.

jugrnot8

"Everything has diapers on it smells like it's time for a change"
Sole had the industry pinned all these years ago, and still......shit in the diaper.

Scarecrow Tripp

Your god is booing you off stage and your heroes dont respect you. I could relate that to so much scenario's in my life.. Too each his own

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