The Funeral
The Clipse Feat Neptunes Lyrics
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(I feel ya)
Dump me off the side of a bridge and drown me
(Uh huh)
Spare my family, the details on how they found me
(Yes)
Vigil by candle light and gather 'round me
And talk about how I would lounge with fly women
How I was flossing in clubs in fine linen
(Preach on)
Hopping in them, ill whips with chrome spinning
Malice was true to the game for 9 innings
We love sinning but now I answer for that
Apologize to my fam, I got you all dressing in black
(I hear ya)
A long line family and friends they signing in
My niece singing solo organs and violins
(Yeah)
Wife in her black veil hands flooded with diamonds
Remaining calm under each arms my children
Daddy's in a better place entering golden doors
(Talk to me)
With ivory all white pillars and marble floors
(Yow)
Brand new physical frame with no flaws
On my throne thats guarded by angels with 4-4's
(Yeah)
Terror retaliate, show 'em how real it be
A split second 'fore you blazed
They probably thought you was me
(Preach on)
Returning on some Crow shit, let 'em know shit
They mess with the wrong click, quick to blow shit
(Yeah)
Y'all know who owned this so they end my career
But still I put my tag on this earth Malice was here
(I feel ya)
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
Hold me high, Gucci suit and tie
(Yeah)
Let my casket reach the sky, tell my girl don't cry
(I fell ya)
Just sing me a lullaby and let the white doves fly
(Uh huh)
'Cuz I heard from a bird, it's only sleep when you die
(That's wrong)
Break me in unison outside, right through the lens
My mother cried 'cuz she knew that I was only true to sin
(Yow)
Celebrate my passing with gun shots and systems blasting
(Uh huh)
Blown up posters of Terror held by children laughing
(Preach on)
No matter how foul my burial open casket
Now, simply so they can see my clusters and my diamonds smiling (Hello)
I'm sorry, I failed, only 'cuz the ones I left were so real
(Uh huh)
For me my doggs will lie, die, shoot, cry or kill
(Feel me)
First to Malice, sorry that I left you half in a hole
But now you'll write for both of us, ill channel thoughts
Through your soul
(Uh huh)
Emmanuelle, remember this when you see my nemesis
Drop my picture on his chest and make his family reminisce
(Yow)
Revenge so sweet and I crush you with the heat
(Uh huh)
You're the first one I call when it's time to put 'em to sleep
(I love you)
Now, fo real grand dragon horns stabbing the skys
(Uh huh)
Turn Mag' 'em, laser tag 'em, couldn't sever all ties
(Yeah)
My final request on the day I'm layed to rest
Take my body to the ocean and have a water front ves'
(Feel me)
This will be my burial this eulogy will be in stereo
Blue Angels will draw my face during an aerial
(Ahh)
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
The Funeral by The Clipse featuring Neptunes is a track with hauntingly vivid imagery of a funeral. It is a contemplative and introspective song, with The Clipse contemplating death and their legacy. The Clipse begins by stating that they would rather die than be silenced, and even asks for a specific type of funeral. They then proceed to reflect on their life, the sinning they have committed, how they now face their punishment, and apologize to their family. They imagine their funeral proceeding with their loved ones mourning their passing, recounting their memories. They envisage their new life in the afterworld with no flaws and the richness of marble floors and white pillars. The Clipse also mentions their vengeance on their rivals as they are laid to rest, acknowledging their own mortality. The somber tone of the song is emphasized with the chorus repeatedly asking for cheers and heartfelt goodbyes, with a plea to find someone who will walk with them in their final journey.
The song is a melancholic tribute to death, with the expectation of being remembered through death, as the Clipse believes death holds secrets to eternal life. Though the song speaks about a lot of things, the theme of self-reflection is particularly poignant; life is viewed as a game of ball in a nine-inning match- a game that ends with one final swing of the bat. The concept of friends, family, and fans, all being present at the Clipse's funeral to share their final journey, emphasizes the importance they place on the relationships they have built. At its core, The Funeral is a powerful reflection on the power of human connection, the inevitability of death, and how one hopes to be remembered after they've gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether they gag me, bound me, hollow point 'round me
(I feel ya)
Even if they try to silence or harm me, I'm not afraid.
Dump me off the side of a bridge and drown me
(Uh huh)
I'm ready for anything, even death.
Spare my family, the details on how they found me
(Yes)
Please don't worry my loved ones with the details of my passing.
Vigil by candle light and gather 'round me
(Farewell)
Remember to mourn me and celebrate my life.
And talk about how I would lounge with fly women
How I was flossing in clubs in fine linen
(Preach on)
Hopping in them, ill whips with chrome spinning
Remember the good times, when I was living my best life and enjoying myself.
Malice was true to the game for 9 innings
We love sinning but now I answer for that
Apologize to my fam, I got you all dressing in black
(I hear ya)
I lived a life of sin, but I regret it and want my family to know I'm sorry.
A long line family and friends they signing in
My niece singing solo organs and violins
(Yeah)
Wife in her black veil hands flooded with diamonds
Remaining calm under each arms my children
My loved ones are here to pay their respects, with my wife and children mourning but strong.
Daddy's in a better place entering golden doors
(Talk to me)
With ivory all white pillars and marble floors
(Yow)
I'm in a better place now, with a grand entrance to the afterlife.
Brand new physical frame with no flaws
On my throne thats guarded by angels with 4-4's
(Yeah)
In the afterlife, I have a perfect body and heavenly protection.
Terror retaliate, show 'em how real it be
A split second 'fore you blazed
They probably thought you was me
(Preach on)
My enemies will face revenge, just like they mistakenly targeted me in life.
Returning on some Crow shit, let 'em know shit
They mess with the wrong click, quick to blow shit
(Yeah)
I'll come back to haunt my enemies and show them the error of their ways.
Y'all know who owned this so they end my career
But still I put my tag on this earth Malice was here
(I feel ya)
I may be gone, but my legacy will live on forever.
Hold me high, Gucci suit and tie
(Yeah)
Let my casket reach the sky, tell my girl don't cry
(I fell ya)
Just sing me a lullaby and let the white doves fly
(Uh huh)
'Cuz I heard from a bird, it's only sleep when you die
(That's wrong)
Don't mourn me too much, dress me in my finest clothes, let me fly high, and remember that death is not the end.
Break me in unison outside, right through the lens
My mother cried 'cuz she knew that I was only true to sin
(Yow)
Celebrate my passing with gun shots and systems blasting
(Uh huh)
Blown up posters of Terror held by children laughing
(Preach on)
Even though I was a sinner, celebrate my life with energy and passion.
No matter how foul my burial open casket
Now, simply so they can see my clusters and my diamonds smiling (Hello)
I'm sorry, I failed, only 'cuz the ones I left were so real
(Uh huh)
I'm not ashamed to show my body at my funeral, and I'm sorry for leaving behind such great loved ones.
For me my doggs will lie, die, shoot, cry or kill
(Feel me)
First to Malice, sorry that I left you half in a hole
But now you'll write for both of us, ill channel thoughts
Through your soul
(Uh huh)
My friends will do whatever it takes to avenge me, and I'm sorry I left my brother Malice behind but I trust him to carry on our legacy.
Emmanuelle, remember this when you see my nemesis
Drop my picture on his chest and make his family reminisce
(Yow)
Revenge so sweet and I crush you with the heat
(Uh huh)
You're the first one I call when it's time to put 'em to sleep
(I love you)
For my close friend Emmanuelle, get revenge on my enemies and remember me by striking back at them.
Now, fo real grand dragon horns stabbing the skys
(Uh huh)
Turn Mag' 'em, laser tag 'em, couldn't sever all ties
(Yeah)
My final request on the day I'm layed to rest
Take my body to the ocean and have a water front ves'
(Feel me)
Even in death, I want to make a big impression, with grand funeral rites and a burial at sea.
This will be my burial this eulogy will be in stereo
Blue Angels will draw my face during an aerial
(Ahh)
My funeral will be an epic event, with military planes honoring me and my memory.
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
Join me in celebrating my life and saying goodbye.
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
I want everyone to come together and honor my life with love and laughter.
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
Let's remember the good times and send me off in style.
Take a walk on my side
No more tears, no more fears, no more telling me lies
I only want cheers and heartfelt goodbyes
My death march is here, tell me who's gonna ride
(Ride with me, ride with me, ride)
Instead of mourning, let's celebrate and remember the love we shared.
Contributed by Elliot Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@frankswift2776
Their most underrated song....I remembered this when it made its debut on rap city...I knew they were going to be great...this song was eons ahead of it's time and it introduced us to the Neptunes sound...98 was a great year for hip hop indeed
@jennifercolter6389
Agreed! I used to work at BET during this era and it was nothing less than a magical time. Clipse were definitely slept on. Shame on you, music industry.
@SleepFan771
“One of my best friends who actually championed the record—Shampoo—he got killed soon after as well and we wrote about him in ‘Virginia.’ Pusha T: “’The Funeral’ was written at a time when a few of my friends had died. It seemed like we were going to an abnormal amount of funerals all at once. I wanna say it was probably around like four or so, but they were just really back to back. So we decided to make a song eulogizing ourselves. That’s essentially what ’The Funeral’ was—two eulogies of myself and Malice.
The beat was so dynamic though that it really caused a stir. It was just loud and chaotic and it sounded like the second line that they do in New Orleans funerals where they march down the streets. We shot the video with that in mind. I love that record and that video. I was definitely still growing [as a rapper]. I was young and rebellious and the rap was just totally untamed. For me, it’s just a time stamp telling everything that was going on in that period.” - Pusha T on Clipse's "The Funeral"
@Mr2000
Ocean Sage "We miss you Shampoo!"
@brandonrobinson5048
+The Mr2000 Show com And ya Grams too...
@Mr2000
My nigga....
@garyneal8828
"We miss you Shampoo, and your grams too"
@AQUAPHREESH193
757 Trucker yeah one luv to y’all in da 7 cities y’all a different breed of swagger ya diggg
@sbrooks729
Pharrell/Chad's late 90s work is slept-on
@donovanshohbozian7746
Can’t believe this only just now got added to Spotify. Legendary song now 21 years old