How To Be A...
Weerd Science Lyrics


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Step one in your mission: gather information
Get on the internet, perfect for bomb makin'
First you need some fertilizer, it's the shit
For construction of a bomb, also the main ingredient

Some ammonium nitrate, preferably light-weight
Rent the Ryder truck, think about the impact it might make
Mix 'em all together and your work can be seen
For sixteen miles by the naked eye, not to mention T.V.

The American media, greedier than the average meat eater
The seedier the plan the more they gonna love it, man
The more they wanna get they hands on an exclusive
You goin' be famous as long as you can do this

Make all your purchases two months apart from one another
In different states and go undercover
Never use a credit or a check just cashed
'Cause they will try to track you after the blast

Man, after this bomb goes off, as long as you made it correct
We gonna inject the American step-ladder with a little dose of disrespect
A "fuck you" to the US for every soul that God hasn't blessed (fuck you!)

There's a bomb in your city, in your town
Duck down, it's gonna blow any minute now
Chi-Pow! Gather the info and the know-how
Follow the plan close so you don't go down

There's a bomb in your city, in your town
Duck down, it's gonna blow any minute now
Chi-Pow! Gather the info and the know-how
Follow the plan close so you don't go down

Step two in your mission: a building you should find
A federal institution? That should suit us just fine
But how to get in? Hmm, good question
Always follow the plan close, don't go in guessin' (duh!)

Security codes nobody knows
So when the janitor's about to leave squeeze one in his dome
Shit you 'bout to kill thousands, what's one up close?
Now quick, grab his clothes, we're almost there (yeah!)

Inside with the bomb, I know just where to place it (where?)
In the basement, adjacent to maintenance
Face it toward the wall so when the motherfucker blows
The whole foundation'll fall in

Oh yeah, don't forget to wipe down everything you touch
'Cause one fingerprint is one fingerprint too much
And detectives'll try to find clues and signs
That'll point the finger towards the culprit, so leave nothin' behind

Hide out in the bathroom when the AM rush and
Walk out like nothin' happened, unnoticed and untouched
This is gonna work it's a promise you can count on
This is revenge for anyone who's been pounded on

There's a bomb in your city, in your town
Duck down, it's gonna blow any minute now
Chi-Pow! Gather the info and the know-how
Follow the plan close so you don't go down

There's a bomb in your city, in your town
Duck down, it's gonna blow any minute now
Chi-Pow! Gather the info and the know-how
Follow the plan close so you don't go down

Step three in your mission is never easily executed
So whatever was part of the original blueprint: Do it
Stick to the original plan, don't stray from it
Since no clues were left the FBI got a "Who Dun It?"

It was 9:30 AM when the bomb exploded
Many lives were lost, the media noticed
Jesus, I wish I could say nobody felt a thing
But so many were trapped inside the building still breathing

Don't think about that now, calm down, don't panic
What the fuck did you think was gonna happen?
You put a bomb in the bottom floor of a government facility
Now reality hits you, testing your moral agility

Listen, by now you should be like six hours away
Find a cheap hotel, rest and hold your thoughts at bay
See, you're not just on the run from people in general
But also from yourself, stealth you must be from your mental

Tomorrow's a big day, you gotta cross the border
Hide out in Mexico for three months and no shorter
Keep tabs on the progress of the investigation
The news broadcasts but now they've blamed it on the arab nation

Things'll die down soon, you'll be in the clear
Three months becomes six months, six becomes a year
People's attention turn to more important things
Congratulations, you have been successful

Let's retrack our steps and look deeper into the mission
The bomb was just a song, a foundation, nothin' was missin'
It could blow up, no fingerprints, 'cause the fans and the media
Tried to dig through your past and try to prove that you're fake

The government building is the club and the DJs are the detectives
Inspectin' your shit to see if it's a record they wanna be reppin'
The escape is how not to let all the shit go to your head
The janitor that you killed was another MC instead

But you didn't use a gun, your song was just hotter than his
And the tracks are the people that died when the bomb was detonated

There's a bomb in your city, in your town
Duck down, it's gonna blow any minute now
Chi-Pow! Gather the info and the know-how
Follow the plan close so you don't go down

There's a bomb in your city, in your town
Duck down, it's gonna blow any minute now




Chi-Pow! Gather the info and the know-how
Follow the plan close so you don't go down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Weerd Science's song How To Be A... are quite controversial and thought-provoking. The song tells the story of a person who is planning a bombing attack on a government building. The lyrics give a step-by-step guide to execute the plan successfully without leaving any evidence behind. Throughout the song, the artist uses metaphors to compare the bombing to making a hit song and suggests that the media and fans are just as greedy and insensitive as the person carrying out the attack.


The first step in the mission is to gather information by using the internet. Then they need to acquire fertilizers and chemicals to make the bomb. The artist also suggests using a rented truck to cause a massive impact, which would make them famous among the media. The lyrics emphasize that the plan needs to be executed precisely, with no room for error. They suggest buying all the materials separately in different states, paying with cash, to avoid leaving a trace.


Step two is breaking into a federal institution, placing the bomb in the basement, and escaping undetected. The lyrics illustrate the process of entering a building, code-breaking, assassination, and planting the bomb. The artist advises the listener to avoid leaving any fingerprints, which might lead to the culprit; instead, they should wipe everything clean to cover their tracks.


Step three talks about how the person needs to escape and disappear for a while until the heat dies down. They suggest hiding in Mexico for three months and keeping tabs on the progress of the investigation. The artist points out that not only are they on the run from other people, but they are also running from themselves. Their conscience is their worst enemy.


Overall, the song conveys a strong message about the culture of greed, insensitivity, and violence that we live in. The artist uses metaphors and vivid imagery to paint a picture of a person who is willing to do anything to become famous and get attention. The song can be seen as a critique of society that glorifies violence and rewards people who commit heinous acts.


Line by Line Meaning

Step one in your mission: gather information
The first step for success is to research and gather information.


Get on the internet, perfect for bomb makin'
The internet has all the resources for creating a bomb.


First you need some fertilizer, it's the shit
Fertilizer is a significant component for creating a bomb.


For construction of a bomb, also the main ingredient
Fertilizer is the primary ingredient in making a bomb.


Some ammonium nitrate, preferably lightweight
Lightweight ammonium nitrate is needed for the bomb.


Rent the Ryder truck, think about the impact it might make
Renting a Ryder truck can have a significant effect.


Mix 'em all together and your work can be seen
Mixing the ingredients of the bomb can result in an explosive product.


For sixteen miles by the naked eye, not to mention T.V.
The explosion can be seen by the naked eye for miles, and it can also be televised.


The American media, greedier than the average meat eater
The greed of the American media is higher than an average person's craving for meat.


The seedier the plan the more they gonna love it, man
The media loves a rough plan more than anything.


The more they wanna get they hands on an exclusive
The media likes exclusive content more than anything.


You goin' be famous as long as you can do this
If the mission is successful, the person behind it will be famous.


Make all your purchases two months apart from one another
To avoid suspicion, purchases should be made two months apart.


In different states and go undercover
To avoid suspicion, buy the materials in different states while in disguise.


Never use a credit or a check just cashed
Cash should be used instead of cheques or credit cards to avoid tracking.


'Cause they will try to track you after the blast
The authorities will try to trace back to the person behind the blast.


Man, after this bomb goes off, as long as you made it correct
If the bomb is successful and avoided detection, the mission is a success.


We gonna inject the American step-ladder with a little dose of disrespect
The aftermath of the successful blast will harm America's reputation.


A 'fuck you' to the US for every soul that God hasn't blessed (fuck you!)
The successful blast will be a sign of disrespect against the U.S.


There's a bomb in your city, in your town
The song is threatening that there's a bomb in the city/town.


Duck down, it's gonna blow any minute now
People are advised to take cover, as the bomb could go off any minute.


Chi-Pow! Gather the info and the know-how
The song emphasizes on the importance of gathering information and know-how to make a successful bomb.


Follow the plan close so you don't go down
Sticking to the original plan is essential to avoid suspicion.


Step two in your mission: a building you should find
Finding the correct building for the mission is the second step.


A federal institution? That should suit us just fine
A federal institution is the ideal place for the mission to take place.


But how to get in? Hmm, good question
Gaining entry to the building is a significant obstacle.


Always follow the plan close, don't go in guessin' (duh!)
The person responsible should follow the plan and should not try to improvise.


Security codes nobody knows
The security codes to access the building are unknown.


So when the janitor's about to leave squeeze one in his dome
The janitor should be killed to access the building.


Shit you 'bout to kill thousands, what's one up close?
Killing one person is considered minor compared to the potential casualties of the bomb.


Now quick, grab his clothes, we're almost there (yeah!)
Time is of the essence, and the person responsible should move quickly after killing the janitor.


Inside with the bomb, I know just where to place it (where?)
The person knows the exact location to place the bomb.


In the basement, adjacent to maintenance
The bomb should be placed in the basement beside the maintenance section.


Face it toward the wall so when the motherfucker blows
The bomb should face the wall so that the explosion has a more significant impact.


The whole foundation'll fall in
The explosion will cause the whole building's foundation to collapse.


Oh yeah, don't forget to wipe down everything you touch
The person responsible should avoid leaving fingerprints or any evidence behind.


'Cause one fingerprint is one fingerprint too much
Even a single fingerprint can lead to suspicion from the authorities.


And detectives'll try to find clues and signs
Detectives will search for any clues or evidence that can lead them to the person responsible.


That'll point the finger towards the culprit, so leave nothin' behind
Leaving behind anything noticeable can lead the detectives to the person responsible.


Hide out in the bathroom when the AM rush and
The person responsible should hide in the bathroom during the morning rush hour.


Walk out like nothin' happened, unnoticed and untouched
After the bomb has been placed, the person responsible should leave the facility unnoticed.


This is gonna work it's a promise you can count on
The person behind the mission is confident that the bomb will work.


This is revenge for anyone who's been pounded on
The song's theme revolves around revenge for anyone who has been repeatedly hurt.


Step three in your mission is never easily executed
The third step in the mission is to execute the plan, which is not easy.


So whatever was part of the original blueprint: Do it
Sticking to the original plan is essential for a successful mission.


Stick to the original plan, don't stray from it
To avoid suspicion, the person behind the mission should not deviate from the original plan.


Since no clues were left the FBI got a 'Who Dun It?'
As there is no evidence or clue, the FBI is unsure about the person responsible.


It was 9:30 AM when the bomb exploded
The bomb exploded at precisely 9:30 AM.


Many lives were lost, the media noticed
The bomb resulted in significant loss of life, which was noticed by the media.


Jesus, I wish I could say nobody felt a thing
The song's narrator wishes that everyone killed in the blast died instantly without any pain.


But so many were trapped inside the building still breathing
Unfortunately, many people were still trapped and alive inside the building after the bomb exploded.


Don't think about that now, calm down, don't panic
The person responsible should remain calm even after the aftermath of the blast.


What the fuck did you think was gonna happen?
The person responsible should have expected the consequences of using a bomb in a specific location.


You put a bomb in the bottom floor of a government facility
The bomb was placed on the government building's ground floor.


Now reality hits you, testing your moral agility
The aftermath of the blast will test the person's moral values.


Listen, by now, you should be like six hours away
The person responsible should have been six hours away from the blast to avoid suspicion.


Find a cheap hotel, rest and hold your thoughts at bay
The person responsible should find a cheap hotel to rest and avoid thinking too much about the mission.


You're not just on the run from people in general
The person responsible is not merely running from the general public.


But also from yourself, stealth you must be from your mental
The person responsible is also running from themselves and should avoid overthinking the mission.


Tomorrow's a big day, you gotta cross the border
The day after the blast, the person responsible should cross the border to Mexico.


Hide out in Mexico for three months and no shorter
The person responsible should hide out in Mexico for at least three months to avoid suspicion.


Keep tabs on the progress of the investigation
The person should keep track of the investigation's progress without drawing suspicion.


The news broadcasts, but now they've blamed it on the Arab nation
The media is now shifting the blame for the blast towards the Arab nation.


Things'll die down soon, you'll be in the clear
The aftermath of the blast will die down soon and will not implicate the person responsible.


Three months becomes six months, six becomes a year
The time will pass by quickly, and the person responsible will remain in hiding under a new identity.


People's attention turn to more important things
People will shift their attention to more vital matters, and the blast will become a distant memory.


Congratulations, you've been successful
The person responsible has successfully executed the mission.


Let's retrack our steps and look deeper into the mission
The song's narrator will revisit the entire mission's steps and analyze them carefully.


The bomb was just a song, a foundation, nothing was missing
The actual bomb was just a metaphorical representation of something else, not an actual explosive device.


It could blow up, no fingerprints, 'cause the fans and the media
The metaphorical bomb could still create a big impact without leaving any evidence behind, as the fans and the media can distort the facts.


Tried to dig through your past and try to prove that you're fake
The fans and the media will try to look for any information that can point out the person behind the metaphorical bomb as a fake or a fraud.


The government building is the club and the DJs are the detectives
The government building is simply a metaphor for life, and the detectives are the people who investigate people's lives to find dirt.


Inspectin' your shit to see if it's a record they wanna be reppin'
Detectives will investigate a person's past to find something they can use, like a record they can promote.


The escape is how not to let all the shit go to your head
Avoiding taking credit for the metaphorical bomb is crucial for not getting caught.


The janitor that you killed was another MC instead
The metaphorical janitor responsible for the club's clean-up was another rapper.


But you didn't use a gun, your song was just hotter than his
The song created a bigger impact than the other rapper's music and made the person more famous.


And the tracks are the people that died when the bomb was detonated
The metaphorical tracks refer to the actual individuals who died in the blast.




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