Blood
The Father And The Sun Lyrics
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Blood take I'm chillin'
Chill me got the soul of a mimic
It's not quite right, you must be silly
Sign of the wars is my grinning
Come in to my time and see me
Suck it to me suck it to me timid
Why does the blood never stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
Why does the blood always stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
Why does the blood always stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
Barely barely grieving
Keep the front door open
Wipe that cheeky grin and come on down
Barely barely grieving
Keep the front door open
Wipe that cheeky grin and come on down
Voodoo in my blood is living
Blood take I'm chillin'
Chill me got the soul of a mimic
It's not quite right, you must be silly
Sign of the wars is my grinning
Come in to my time and see me
Suck it to me suck it to me timid
I'm yours I'm yours
Why does the blood never stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
Why does the blood always stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
Why does the blood always stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
Barely barely grieving
Keep the front door open
Wipe that cheeky grin and come on down
Barely barely grieving
Keep the front door open
Wipe that cheeky grin and come on down
The lyrics of the song "Blood" by The Father And The Sun seem to revolve around the theme of voodoo and blood magic. The opening lines "Voodoo in my blood is living, Blood take I'm chillin'" suggest a connection between voodoo and the singer's blood, which is keeping him calm. This could be interpreted as the singer being in control of their own destiny and using blood magic to achieve their goals.
The next set of lines "Chill me got the soul of a mimic, It's not quite right, you must be silly" seem to suggest a sense of detachment from reality. The singer seems to think that their actions are not quite right, and can be seen as silly by others. They are mimicking something, perhaps a ritual or spell, and it is making them feel calm.
The lines "Sign of the wars is my grinning, Come in to my time and see me, Suck it to me suck it to me timid" suggest a reference to some kind of conflict or war, and the singer seems to be grinning about it. The last line of this verse could imply the singer is using their blood magic to intimidate or overpower others.
The repetition in the chorus of "Why does the blood never stick to your teeth, Momma stop giving me grief, Why does the blood always stick to your teeth, Momma stop giving me grief" suggests the singer is haunted by their past, perhaps by their mother who may have disapproved of their use or practice of blood magic. The sense of grief could stem from a feeling of isolation or disconnection from their family and community.
The final verse of "Barely barely grieving, Keep the front door open, Wipe that cheeky grin and come on down" seems to indicate a sense of opening up and coming into the light. The singer seems to be acknowledging their previous detachment and maybe finding a way to connect with others, despite their controversial practices.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blood" by The Father And The Sun are ambiguous and open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest a connection between voodoo, blood magic, and a sense of detachment or isolation from society.
Line by Line Meaning
Voodoo in my blood is living
I am deeply connected to my roots and my ancestry, which influences my present and my future.
Blood take I'm chillin'
I am at peace and relaxed, fully embracing the blood and heritage that flows through me.
Chill me got the soul of a mimic
Although I may seem calm and collected on the surface, my ability to reflect and recreate the world around me reveals a deep and complex soul.
It's not quite right, you must be silly
To fully understand me and my worldview, you must be willing to embrace unconventional and quirky perspectives.
Sign of the wars is my grinning
The conflicts and struggles of life are ever-present, but I maintain a sense of humor and positivity in the face of adversity.
Come in to my time and see me
If you truly want to know me and my experiences, you must be willing to enter my world and see what makes me who I am.
Suck it to me suck it to me timid
I am unafraid of challenges and obstacles, and I welcome them with open arms.
I'm yours I'm yours
I am fully present and committed to my experiences, the people in my life, and my own personal growth.
Why does the blood never stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
Why does the blood always stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
Why does the blood always stick to your teeth
Momma stop giving me grief
I am tired of hearing my mother's criticisms and doubts about my identity and my connection to my heritage.
Barely barely grieving
Keep the front door open
Wipe that cheeky grin and come on down
Although my struggles and pain are real, I maintain a sense of hope and positivity, willing to keep moving forward and invite others into my world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kayus Bankole, Timothy Brinkhurst, Graham Hastings, Alloysious Massaquoi, Robert Del Naja, Euan Dickinson
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