Currently incarnating as Die Antwoord
Sun on My Face
Watkin Tudor Jones Lyrics
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Fuck the (?) let me help you lose it
Here's the part where they merged again
Distort and I start acting stupid
I'm trying to get inside this silly human body
and I'm beginning to feel claustrophobic
So change the channel before I poke in your fragile little mind
I start to probe, but I specialize in mind science
Master compresses (?) transferring into face with the rhyme
I'm coming at you like the pavement through this warped landscape
Like a ghost rocking a carcass
Behold my light but do not touch
I was tumbling into my darkness
I stay streamlined (?)
While your pants fall off your arses
Me and my trusty hell (?)
Outlast this engineering catharsis
Anonymous anarchist
Post mathematical ones sway to the rhythm I skywalk impossibly
Tip toe over heads while the drums wade through the (?)
Excuse me
Having a moment to myself
No more (?) in the world
I don't feel like speaking to anyone
I'm busy designing a new world
I am a brave man
With a strange game plan
Sun on my face
I am empty
No more sorrow
Spanning... memories
I am the man
From tomorrow
Sun on my face
I am empty
No more sorrow
Spanning... memories
I am the man
From tomorrow
The boom bang bringer
I'm slinging my slang to the beat
My nose starts to bleed
Every time I use mind control on human beings
(?)
Freaky deaky action on some blood nose busy boy
Black attract reflection
Ehh, hey (?)
No teeth just gum
(?) numb dumb thumb my bum
Wankie on the pavement
Face in the sun
No home having tollie trekking, trollie trekkers
nollie piss bier kots shit kak fokken lekker
'Jou ma se poes'
Jou ma se poes (?)
(?)
Shutup!
You kick your bitch in the head while she pisses in the gutter
Cardboard reality, what mothafucka?
The song "Sun on my Face" by Watkin Tudor Jones is a blend of experimental hip hop, alternative rap, and abstract beat poetry. The lyrics of the song are cryptic and surreal, filled with strange imagery and obscure allusions. The opening lines of the song, "This isn't happening...Fuck the (?) let me help you lose it," suggest a sense of disorientation and disillusionment, as if the singer is trying to escape from a confusing or overwhelming reality. The line "I'm trying to get inside this silly human body and I'm beginning to feel claustrophobic" reinforces this idea of feeling trapped or confined within one's own physical and mental limitations. The rest of the lyrics continue in this vein, with a mix of references to mind control, postmodernism, and anarchist philosophy, all delivered in a rapid-fire, stream-of-consciousness style.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released under Jones's alter ego, "Ninja," as part of his experimental hip hop group Die Antwoord. The song was included on their debut album "$O$", which was released in 2009 and became a cult favorite among fans of experimental music. Another fact is that the song's lyrics are heavily influenced by Jones's experiences growing up in South Africa during the apartheid era. The line "Jou ma se poes" is a common insult in South African slang, and can be translated as "your mother's vagina," which is used as a vulgar insult. The song's surreal imagery and wordplay are also influenced by Jones's interest in Dadaism and other avant-garde art movements.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it features a sample from the 1988 film "They Live," directed by John Carpenter. The sample in question is taken from a scene where the singer, played by Roddy Piper, discovers a pair of sunglasses that reveal the true nature of the world around him, which is controlled by aliens who have disguised themselves as humans. This sample reinforces the song's themes of mind control and subversion of reality.
The chords for "Sun on my Face" are not known, as the song features mostly electronic beats and samples rather than live instruments. The song's unusual structure and abstract style also make it difficult to categorize within traditional musical genre conventions. However, fans of experimental hip hop and alternative rap will appreciate the song's unique blend of surrealism and social commentary.
Line by Line Meaning
This isn't happening...
I can't believe what I'm seeing or experiencing.
Fuck the (?) let me help you lose it
I don't care about the details, let me help you forget your troubles.
Here's the part where they merged again
This is the part where two things that were separate come back together.
Distort and I start acting stupid
When things become unclear, I begin to behave foolishly.
I'm trying to get inside this silly human body
I want to fully understand the human experience.
and I'm beginning to feel claustrophobic
But the more I learn, the more trapped I feel.
So change the channel before I poke in your fragile little mind
You should stop listening before I start to intrude on your thoughts or beliefs.
I start to probe, but I specialize in mind science
I am trained to investigate and analyze the human mind.
and the study of human behavior in relation to the mind
I focus on understanding how people act based on their thinking.
Master compresses (?) transferring into face with the rhyme
I am skilled at condensing complex ideas into a simple form, through music.
I'm coming at you like the pavement through this warped landscape
I am approaching you with the same force and durability as the ground beneath us, in this distorted world.
Like a ghost rocking a carcass
I am moving like a mysterious and ethereal entity, amidst the decay of life.
Behold my light but do not touch
I have a light or energy that is alluring, but it should not be interfered with.
I was tumbling into my darkness
I was descending into a state of negativity or despair.
I stay streamlined (?)
I maintain a sleek and efficient approach to life.
While your pants fall off your arses
While your life falls apart.
Me and my trusty hell (?)
Me and my dependable source of difficulty or hardship.
Outlast this engineering catharsis
I will endure this process of releasing emotions and healing myself, even if it feels like a challenge.
Anonymous anarchist
I am a person who acts against authority or oppressive systems, without revealing my identity.
Post mathematical ones sway to the rhythm I skywalk impossibly
People who reject conventional thinking move to my music, as I perform impossible feats with ease.
Tip toe over heads while the drums wade through the (?)
I effortlessly navigate through the crowd as my music moves through the air.
Excuse me
I need a moment to myself.
Having a moment to myself
I am taking a break from the outside world.
No more (?) in the world
There is nothing left to worry about or distract me.
I don't feel like speaking to anyone
I am in a mood where I don't want to communicate with others.
I'm busy designing a new world
I am focused on creating a different and better reality.
I am a brave man
I am fearless when it comes to pursuing my goals.
With a strange game plan
I have an unconventional approach to what I do.
Sun on my face
I am enjoying the simple pleasure of feeling the sun on my skin.
I am empty
I am free from negative feelings or thoughts.
No more sorrow
I have put my pain behind me.
Spanning... memories
I am reflecting on a lifetime of experiences.
I am the man
I have an identity that is strong and authentic.
From tomorrow
I represent the future and the potential for change.
The boom bang bringer
The person who brings loud and exciting music.
I'm slinging my slang to the beat
I am performing my own unique style of music in rhythm.
My nose starts to bleed
I feel the intensity of the music in a physical way.
Every time I use mind control on human beings
With my music, I am able to influence and inspire people.
(?)
This line is unintelligible and cannot be interpreted.
Freaky deaky action on some blood nose busy boy
Strange and exciting things are happening to me, as I perform my music.
Black attract reflection
I am able to draw attention to myself and my music, even in darkness.
Ehh, hey (?)
This line is unintelligible and cannot be interpreted.
No teeth just gum
I am old and toothless.
(?) numb dumb thumb my bum
This line is unintelligible and cannot be interpreted.
Wankie on the pavement
I am masturbating in public.
Face in the sun
I am ignoring my problems by enjoying the warmth of the sun.
No home having tollie trekking, trollie trekkers
I am homeless and walking aimlessly, with no plan or direction.
nollie piss bier kots shit kak fokken lekker
This line is unintelligible and cannot be interpreted.
'Jou ma se poes'
This is a vulgar and offensive term in Afrikaans, expressing anger or disgust towards someone's mother.
Jou ma se poes (?)
This is a continuation of the previous line, using the same vulgar language.
(?)
This line is unintelligible and cannot be interpreted.
Shutup!
I am telling someone to be quiet or stop talking.
You kick your bitch in the head while she pisses in the gutter
This is a violent and disturbing image of someone abusing their partner.
Cardboard reality, what mothafucka?
This is a sarcastic question about the state of the world and how it is portrayed.
Contributed by Alexandra C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.