Awake
Trash Talk Lyrics


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In the land of nod, he who sleeps with both eyes open is god.
And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time.
I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced, gaunted, sick sick sick. Awake.
I sleep through day after day but I just want to stay awake
I know the path is steep but still I seek the king of sleep

Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me
Tie me off, come on and string me out
Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth
I am the hole in your pocket I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs




I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced gaunted sick sick sick awake.

Overall Meaning

The first few lines of Trash Talk's song Awake paints a picture of someone living in a harsh world. The phrase "He who sleeps with both eyes open is god" suggests that the environment is dangerous and that constantly being on the lookout is the only way to survive. The next line, "And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time," reinforces this message. It seems that in this world, only the strongest survive and you have to be willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive.


The rest of the lyrics focus on the singer's state of mind. They describe themselves as "Your hammer and sickle" and "Your ball and chain," suggesting that they are subservient to someone or something else. The line "I am your brain on drugs" implies that the singer is not in control of their own mind or actions. They are searching for the "peak of bliss," but all they can seem to find is sleep, represented by the repeated "ZZZ" throughout the song. Despite this, the singer paradoxically wants to stay awake instead of succumbing to the comforts of sleep. The final line, "Still I seek the king of sleep," suggests that the singer is trapped in a cycle of seeking something they know is unattainable.


Line by Line Meaning

In the land of nod, he who sleeps with both eyes open is god.
In a place where everyone is asleep, the person who can stay alert and watchful is considered superior.


And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time.
This person thrives on killing others and does it slowly, one victim at a time.


I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain
I am the tool and burden that keeps you trapped and under control.


I am your brain on drugs
I am the effect of drugs on your mind.


I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
I want to achieve the highest level of pleasure, and all I desire is to sleep.


Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced, gaunted, sick sick sick. Awake.
My distressed state is reflected in my chaotic outbursts, and I appear yellow, emaciated, and extremely ill. Yet, despite being awake, I am still tired.


I sleep through day after day but I just want to stay awake
Despite my constant sleepiness, I desire to be alert and awake.


I know the path is steep but still I seek the king of sleep
Although it may be difficult to achieve my desired level of slumber, I am still determined to pursue it.


Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me
Looking at my reflection covered in moss, I question if the person staring back at me is truly myself.


Tie me off, come on and string me out
Restrict me and indulge my addiction.


Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth
Destroy the paths that lead to my emotions through direct, honest communication.


I am the hole in your pocket I am your ball and chain
I diminish your resources and restrain you, acting as both a financial burden and oppressive weight.


I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
I want to achieve the highest level of pleasure, and all I desire is to sleep.


Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced gaunted sick sick sick awake.
My distressed state is reflected in my chaotic outbursts, and I appear yellow, emaciated, and extremely ill. Yet, despite being awake, I am still tired.




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In the land of nod, he who sleeps with both eyes open is god.
And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time.
I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced, gaunted, sick sick sick. Awake.
I sleep through day after day but I just want to stay awake
I know the path is steep but still I seek the king of sleep
Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me
Tie me off, come on and string me out
Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth
I am the hole in your pocket I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish 
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced gaunted sick sick sick awake.



All comments from YouTube:

Dante Scaglione

I was at a Danny Brown show and I ate a weed brownie and as these guys were coming on someone passed me a blunt. There I was stoned as all fuck expecting a chill performance from some small time rapper or something and these guys come on. Moshing erupts and I'm like "oh god wat" and then the singer stage dived onto me and I like half dropped him. I was so fucking glad when it was over. These guys are pretty good tho, I just was wasn't ready for it and was not feeling it lol. 

tricksonafixed

I saw them in Minneapolis a few weeks back and man their set blew me away. Fuck the circle pit was as if Slayer was fucking playing. These guys kick ass

Abalamification

how was danny brown 

Jack Torrance

thats tight danny brown and trash talk that shoulda been sick 

Livingina TerminalState

i saw these guys years ago and was as ready as i could be still didn't go near that pit though

Courtney Gold

That's hilarious! Stoned as fuck expecting a calm show only to be thrown into a pit! I love that these guys play with rappers. More bands should do crossover shows! I saw D.O.A. playing a techno night in a civic centre. It was a wild weird night of music. I had a blast.

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ryan mccormick

The bassists back up vocals are fucking incredible.

Elijah Forrester Ives

+BeAnBeAn22 "I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain"

Bombtrack913

you should check out No Turning Back, Hardcore Band from the Netherlands. Their vocalist has a similar type of shouting

DOWNER video podcast

Yes he is the fucking greatest!!!!!!!!

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