Blending the sound of the orchestra with modern elements and ethnic instrumentation, there is a definite intensity in his music. He is perhaps most renowned for his signature sound as the composer / lyricist in the hip-hop collective Nine Leaves.
After releasing two albums under Nine Leaves, his first solo work, entitled "Empty Room," releases May 2010.
Musically, "Empty Room" is a mix of film score, world instrumentation, and hip-hop; while lyrically a blend of storytelling and self-reflection; the album carves for itself a sonically unique identity. Exposing the listener to tragedy and the artist’s own vulnerabilities, this is by far the most emotional album yet from Zack Hemsey.
Slave
Zack Hemsey Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Patterns of obsession go far
Digging ditches so they never see the stars
Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard
And ways of the weapon bombard
Building mountains of them body bags large
Rubbernecking while collision greet your car
And you may know your name but don't know who or what you are
You're a slave
Poised to drink that Kool-Aid suicide
Follow don't get left behind
Don't think, better do just what they certify
You that servant, never choose a side
Vassal of the modern times
And when it all blows up you duck your head and hide
You out there searching for that silver line
But sweat has covered up the signs
Now that fortune came, but it's gone and it passed you by
You plucked your feathers, now you wonder why
You can't lift yourself and fly
Well in the middle of an ocean no one's hands are dry
If that tree fall does it make a sound
Can the world stall from the runaround
Can a mind think if it's in a crowd
Can a soul search if it's never found
And can a thing grow when you cut it down
Can we all find peace in the here and now
You can crawl through the mud with your hands bound
But I'll get plenty of that dirt when I'm underground
You're a slave
You're a slave
You're a slave
And this a slave ship
This a slave ship
Shackled in those chains, whipped
Pushed until you break, fixed
Back into the game quick
March along the pavement
Earn that meager wage, spit
Do just what they say, skip
Work until the pain splits
Let the haze lift
Pull yourself out of that grave pit
And consider how you became sick
All that labor brought you nothing but your bones sore
All that devotion led to nothing but the sweat pours
And now they want more
Own you to the core
Well I don't make laws
But I am not yours
And this a mob call
Let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it, what you waiting for
Don't let your masters tell you this is how it's done
Don't let the wicked fool you, this is how the war is won
That mayhem can't continue if the noble don't succumb
That forest on fire pave the way to what becomes
They tell you disregard the doubts that creeps across your mind
They tell you there is simply nothing more for you to find
They tell you time to wake up and get back into the line
These pyramids don't build themselves, now go resume the grind
I tell 'em I don't follow in the footsteps of insane
I tell 'em I don't trail along a path with no terrain
I tell 'em you can work the fields and bask in all your grain
But for one don't live to work, I will not live in vain
You're a slave
And this a slave ship
This twisted culture got you feeding from it's hand
But you will lose that food if you don't meet all their demands
And loyal is the soldier that gets slaughtered with the lambs
Examining the blueprints got you questioning the plans
And if a man fall, does it make a sound
Will the world stall, from the runaround
Does a mind think, when it in a crowd
How can a soul search, if it's never found
And can a thing breathe if it's always being drowned
Can the leaders of the lost forever disavow
And you can stare at the sky while you on the ground
But I'm a wait until I die to take it lying down
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
This a mob call, now let them bricks fall
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it
What you waiting for?
The song "Slave" by Zack Hemsey dives deep into the idea of human beings being slaves to the society they live in. The first verse highlights how the habits of the majority or society become the norm, which makes it challenging to break free from them. The lines "Habits of the lemmings die hard/Patterns of obsession go far/Digging ditches so they never see the stars" signify how we are always following a certain pattern or routine set by society, which takes our focus away from personal growth and aspirations. The next line "Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard" speaks about how our learning and experiences are lost/dismissed in the journey of fitting into society.
The next verse talks about how we are poised to drink the "Kool-Aid suicide," which means that we unquestioningly follow what the society or the majority says. The line "Vassal of the modern times" highlights how we have become slaves to the present time, where we are expected to work at all times and follow the rules without questioning. The song further speaks about how we are constantly being controlled by the people in power, and how it is our duty to break free from this control.
Overall, the song "Slave" is a powerful message on how we should strive to break free from the chains that society puts around us and explore our full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Habits of the lemmings die hard
It is hard to break the patterns of obsession and follow the crowd.
Patterns of obsession go far
Obsessive patterns are ingrained in society and difficult to break.
Digging ditches so they never see the stars
People are so focused on menial tasks that they miss the beauty of the world around them.
Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard
Lessons are quickly forgotten and overshadowed by routine.
And ways of the weapon bombard
Violence is prevalent and often used to solve problems.
Building mountains of them body bags large
The cost of violence is high and often results in mass casualties.
Rubbernecking while collision greet your car
People are often more interested in witnessing destruction than preventing it.
And you may know your name but don't know who or what you are
Individuals do not have a true sense of identity beyond their given name.
Poised to drink that Kool-Aid suicide
People are blindly following dangerous ideologies.
Follow don't get left behind
Blindly follow the crowd to avoid being left out or ridiculed.
Don't think, better do just what they certify
Independent thought and questioning is discouraged.
You that servant, never choose a side
Individuals are forced to stay neutral and not take a stance on important issues.
Vassal of the modern times
People are subservient to the current societal structure.
And when it all blows up you duck your head and hide
During times of chaos and crisis, people will hide rather than taking action.
You out there searching for that silver line
Individuals are searching for hope and positivity amidst chaos and destruction.
But sweat has covered up the signs
Hard work and labor have obscured the true path to success and happiness.
Now that fortune came, but it's gone and it passed you by
Opportunities and good fortunes cannot be regained once they are lost.
You plucked your feathers, now you wonder why
People make poor decisions and then regret the consequences.
You can't lift yourself and fly
Success and freedom cannot be achieved alone and without help.
Well in the middle of an ocean no one's hands are dry
Everyone is impacted by difficult times and situations.
If that tree fall does it make a sound
Just because something happens, does not mean it is noticed or has an impact.
Can the world stall from the runaround
Endless distractions can prevent progress and cause stagnation.
Can a mind think if it's in a crowd
Individual thought and creativity is difficult in a group that discourages it.
Can a soul search if it's never found
Without a true sense of self, it is impossible to explore one's own values and beliefs.
And can a thing grow when you cut it down
Destroying something does not lead to growth or progress.
Can we all find peace in the here and now
Finding peace and contentment is difficult in the current state of the world.
You can crawl through the mud with your hands bound
Even when faced with difficult circumstances, individuals can still persevere.
This a slave ship
The present societal structure is oppressive and limiting.
Shackled in those chains, whipped
People are bound and punished for speaking out or acting independently.
Pushed until you break, fixed
People are overworked and overburdened until they become stagnant and complacent.
Back into the game quick
Even when faced with adversity, individuals are expected to bounce back and continue as they were.
Earn that meager wage, spit
People are not paid a fair wage for their hard work and are disrespected in the process.
Do just what they say, skip
Blind obedience is expected in the current societal structure.
Let the haze lift
Clear thinking and independent thought is necessary to overcome oppression and adversity.
Pull yourself out of that grave pit
Breaking free from oppression requires a great deal of work and effort.
And consider how you became sick
Reflect on how the current societal structure has negatively impacted you.
All that labor brought you nothing but your bones sore
Hard work does not always lead to success and can often lead to negative physical and emotional impacts.
All that devotion led to nothing but the sweat pours
Blindly following societal expectations and demands results in hard work with little reward.
And now they want more
Societal expectations and demands are constantly increasing, putting greater pressure on individuals.
Own you to the core
The current societal structure is oppressive and completely controls individuals.
Well I don't make laws
Individuals have limited control over the current societal structure.
But I am not yours
Individuals have the power to assert their own identity and resist oppression.
And this a mob call
A call to action against the current societal structure.
Let them bricks fall
The current societal structure must be broken down in order to achieve freedom.
If you want freedom then just take it, what you waiting for
Freedom is not given, it must be taken by taking action against the current societal structure.
This twisted culture got you feeding from it's hand
The current societal structure forces dependence and compliance.
But you will lose that food if you don't meet all their demands
Individuals will lose their livelihood and sustenance if they do not comply with societal expectations.
And loyal is the soldier that gets slaughtered with the lambs
Blind allegiance to societal expectations can lead to negative consequences.
Examining the blueprints got you questioning the plans
Examining the current societal structure reveals its inconsistency and oppressive nature.
Just because something happens, does not mean it is noticed or has an impact.
The impact of an event is not determined by whether it is recognized or ignored.
Even when faced with difficult circumstances, individuals can still persevere.
Adversity can be overcome through hard work, determination, and perseverance.
Finding peace and contentment is difficult in the current state of the world.
Societal structures and expectations make it difficult for individuals to find inner peace and contentment.
Breaking free from oppression requires a great deal of work and effort.
Overcoming societal oppression requires significant effort and self-reflection.
Reflect on how the current societal structure has negatively impacted you.
Understand how societal structures can have negative impacts on individuals and society as a whole.
Hard work does not always lead to success and can often lead to negative physical and emotional impacts.
The current societal structure often leads to unrealistic expectations and burnout for individuals who work hard.
Blindly following societal expectations and demands results in hard work with little reward.
Society often expects individuals to follow expectations without considering the individual's self-interest or well-being.
Societal expectations and demands are constantly increasing, putting greater pressure on individuals.
Society places increased pressure on individuals which can lead to negative consequences and burnout.
The current societal structure is oppressive and completely controls individuals.
Individuals have limited agency and freedom because of the oppressive nature of societal structures.
Individuals have limited control over the current societal structure.
Individuals have limited power to change societal structures due to constraints in power, resources, and influence.
Individuals have the power to assert their own identity and resist oppression.
Individuals have the power to resist and assert their own identity within oppressive societal structures.
A call to action against the current societal structure.
Individuals must organize and mobilize to resist and dismantle oppressive societal structures.
The current societal structure must be broken down in order to achieve freedom.
Reforming or dismantling oppressive societal structures is necessary in order to achieve freedom and autonomy.
Freedom is not given, it must be taken by taking action against the current societal structure.
Individuals must take direct action against oppressive societal structures in order to achieve freedom and autonomy.
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Baguette Launcher
[Verse 1]
Habits of the lemmings die hard
Patterns of obsession go far
Digging ditches so they never see the stars
Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard
And ways of the weapon bombard
Building mountains of them body bags large
Rubbernecking while collision greet your car
And you may know your name but don't know who or what you are
[Pre-Verse]
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
[Verse 2]
Poised to drink that Kool-Aid suicide
Follow don't get left behind
Don't think, better do just what they certify
You that servant, never choose a side
Vassal of the modern times
And when it all blows up you duck your head and hide
You out there searching for that silver line
But sweat has covered up the signs
Now that fortune came, but it's gone and it passed you by
You plucked your feathers, now you wonder why
You can't lift yourself and fly
Well in the middle of an ocean no one's hands are dry
If that tree fall does it make a sound
Can the world stall from the runaround
Can a mind think if it's in a crowd
Can a soul search if it's never found
And can a thing grow when you cut it down
Can we all find peace in the here and now
You can crawl through the mud with your hands bound
But I'll get plenty of that dirt when I'm underground
[Pre-Chorus]
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
And this a slave ship
[Verse 3]
This a slave ship
Shackled in those chains, whipped
Pushed until you break, fixed
Back into the game quick
March along the pavement
Earn that meager wage, spit
Do just what they say, skip
Work until the pain splits
Let the haze lift
Pull yourself out of that grave pit
And consider how you became sick
All that labor brought you nothing but your bones sore
All that devotion led to nothing but the sweat pours
And now they want more
Own you to the core
Well I don't make laws
But I am not yours
And this a mob call
Let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it, what you waiting for
Don't let your masters tell you this is how it's done
Don't let the wicked fool you, this is how the war is won
That mayhem can't continue if the noble don't succumb
That forest on fire pave the way to what becomes
They tell you disregard the doubts that creeps across your mind
They tell you there is simply nothing more for you to find
They tell you time to wake up and get back into the line
These pyramids don't build themselves, now go resume the grind
I tell 'em I don't follow in the footsteps of insane
I tell 'em I don't trail along a path with no terrain
I tell 'em you can work the fields and bask in all your grain
But I for one don't live to work, I will not live in vain
[Pre-Chorus]
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
And this a slave ship
[Verse 4]
This twisted culture got you feeding from its hand
But you will lose that food if you don't meet all their demands
And loyal is the soldier that gets slaughtered with the lambs
Examining the blueprints got you questioning the plans
And if a man fall, does it make a sound
Will the world stall, from the runaround
Does a mind think, when it in a crowd
How can a soul search, if it's never found
And can a thing breathe if it's always being drowned
Can the leaders of the lost forever disavow
And you can stare at the sky while you on the ground
But I'm a wait until I die to take it lying down
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
This a mob call, now let them bricks fall
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it
What you waiting for?
Hell Hounds Inc. [Pavlov & VR]
Lyricz
[Verse 1]
Habits of the lemmings die hard
Patterns of obsession go far
Digging ditches so they never see the stars
Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard
And ways of the weapon bombard
Building mountains of them body bags large
Rubbernecking while collision greet your car
And you may know your name but don't know who or what you are
[Pre-Verse]
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
[Verse 2]
Poised to drink that Kool-Aid suicide
Follow don't get left behind
Don't think, better do just what they certify
You that servant, never choose a side
Vassal of the modern times
And when it all blows up you duck your head and hide
You out there searching for that silver line
But sweat has covered up the signs
Now that fortune came, but it's gone and it passed you by
You plucked your feathers, now you wonder why
You can't lift yourself and fly
Well in the middle of an ocean no one's hands are dry
If that tree fall does it make a sound
Can the world stall from the runaround
Can a mind think if it's in a crowd
Can a soul search if it's never found
And can a thing grow when you cut it down
Can we all find peace in the here and now
You can crawl through the mud with your hands bound
But I'll get plenty of that dirt when I'm underground
[Pre-Chorus]
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
And this a slave ship
[Verse 3]
This a slave ship
Shackled in those chains, whipped
Pushed until you break, fixed
Back into the game quick
March along the pavement
Earn that meager wage, spit
Do just what they say, skip
Work until the pain splits
Let the haze lift
Pull yourself out of that grave pit
And consider how you became sick
All that labor brought you nothing but your bones sore
All that devotion led to nothing but the sweat pours
And now they want more
Own you to the core
Well I don't make laws
But I am not yours
And this a mob call
Let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it, what you waiting for
Don't let your masters tell you this is how it's done
Don't let the wicked fool you, this is how the war is won
That mayhem can't continue if the noble don't succumb
That forest on fire pave the way to what becomes
They tell you disregard the doubts that creeps across your mind
They tell you there is simply nothing more for you to find
They tell you time to wake up and get back into the line
These pyramids don't build themselves, now go resume the grind
I tell 'em I don't follow in the footsteps of insane
I tell 'em I don't trail along a path with no terrain
I tell 'em you can work the fields and bask in all your grain
But I for one don't live to work, I will not live in vain
Pre-Chorus]
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
And this a slave ship
[Verse 4]
This twisted culture got you feeding from its hand
But you will lose that food if you don't meet all their demands
And loyal is the soldier that gets slaughtered with the lambs
Examining the blueprints got you questioning the plans
And if a man fall, does it make a sound
Will the world stall, from the runaround
Does a mind think, when it in a crowd
How can a soul search, if it's never found
And can a thing breathe if it's always being drowned
Can the leaders of the lost forever disavow
And you can stare at the sky while you on the ground
But I'm a wait until I die to take it lying down
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
This a mob call, now let them bricks fall
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it
What you waiting for?
Amit Tiwari
Lyrics:
Habits of the lemmings die hard
Patterns of obsession go far
Digging ditches so they never see the stars
Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard
And ways of the weapon bombard
Building mountains of them body bags large
Rubbernecking while collision greet your car
And you may know your name but don't know who or what you are
You're a slave
Poised to drink that Kool-Aid suicide
Follow don't get left behind
Don't think, better do just what they certify
You that servant, never choose a side
Vassal of the modern times
And when it all blows up you duck your head and hide
You out there searching for that silver line
But sweat has covered up the signs
Now that fortune came, but it's gone and it passed you by
You plucked your feathers, now you wonder why
You can't lift yourself and fly
Well in the middle of an ocean no one's hands are dry
If that tree fall does it make a sound
Can the world stall from the runaround
Can a mind think if it's in a crowd
Can a soul search if it's never found
And can a thing grow when you cut it down
Can we all find peace in the here and now
You can crawl through the mud with your hands bound
But I'll get plenty of that dirt when I'm underground
You're a slave
You're a slave
You're a slave
And this a slave ship
This a slave ship
Shackled in those chains, whipped
Pushed until you break, fixed
Back into the game quick
March along the pavement
Earn that meager wage, spit
Do just what they say, skip
Work until the pain splits
Let the haze lift
Pull yourself out of that grave pit
And consider how you became sick
All that labor brought you nothing but your bones sore
All that devotion led to nothing but the sweat pours
And now they want more
Own you to the core
Well I don't make laws
But I am not yours
And this a mob call
Let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it, what you waiting for
Don't let your masters tell you this is how it's done
Don't let the wicked fool you, this is how the war is won
That mayhem can't continue if the noble don't succumb
That forest on fire pave the way to what becomes
They tell you disregard the doubts that creeps across your mind
They tell you there is simply nothing more for you to find
They tell you time to wake up and get back into the line
These pyramids don't build themselves, now go resume the grind
I tell 'em I don't follow in the footsteps of insane
I tell 'em I don't trail along a path with no terrain
I tell 'em you can work the fields and bask in all your grain
But I for one don't live to work, I will not live in vain
You're a slave
And this a slave ship
This twisted culture got you feeding from its hand
But you will lose that food if you don't meet all their demands
And loyal is the soldier that gets slaughtered with the lambs
Examining the blueprints got you questioning the plans
And if a man fall, does it make a sound
Will the world stall, from the runaround
Does a mind think, when it in a crowd
How can a soul search, if it's never found
And can a thing breathe if it's always being drowned
Can the leaders of the lost forever disavow
And you can stare at the sky while you on the ground
But I'm a wait until I die to take it lying down
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
This a mob call, now let them bricks fall
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it
What you waiting for?
Charles Draven St-Ulysse
Habits of the lemmings die hard
Patterns of obsession go far
Digging ditches so they never see the stars
Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard
And ways of the weapon bombard
Building mountains of them body bags large
Rubbernecking while collision greet your car
And you may know your name but don't know who or what you are
You're a slave
Poised to drink that Kool-Aid suicide
Follow don't get left behind
Don't think, better do just what they certify
You that servant, never choose a side
Vassal of the modern times
And when it all blows up you duck your head and hide
You out there searching for that silver line
But sweat has covered up the signs
Now that fortune came, but it's gone and it passed you by
You plucked your feathers, now you wonder why
You can't lift yourself and fly
Well in the middle of an ocean no one's hands are dry
If that tree fall does it make a sound
Can the world stall from the runaround
Can a mind think if it's in a crowd
Can a soul search if it's never found
And can a thing grow when you cut it down
Can we all find peace in the here and now
You can crawl through the mud with your hands bound
But I'll get plenty of that dirt when I'm underground
You're a slave
You're a slave
You're a slave
And this a slave ship
This a slave ship
Shackled in those chains, whipped
Pushed until you break, fixed
Back into the game quick
March along the pavement
Earn that meager wage, spit
Do just what they say, skip
Work until the pain splits
Let the haze lift
Pull yourself out of that grave pit
And consider how you became sick
All that labor brought you nothing but your bones sore
All that devotion led to nothing but the sweat pours
And now they want more
Own you to the core
Well I don't make laws
But I am not yours
And this a mob call
Let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it, what you waiting for
Don't let your masters tell you this is how it's done
Don't let the wicked fool you, this is how the war is won
That mayhem can't continue if the noble don't succumb
That forest on fire pave the way to what becomes
They tell you disregard the doubts that creeps across your mind
They tell you there is simply nothing more for you to find
They tell you time to wake up and get back into the line
These pyramids don't build themselves, now go resume the grind
I tell 'em I don't follow in the footsteps of insane
I tell 'em I don't trail along a path with no terrain
I tell 'em you can work the fields and bask in all your grain
But I for one don't live to work, I will not live in vain
You're a slave
And this a slave ship
This twisted culture got you feeding from its hand
But you will lose that food if you don't meet all their demands
And loyal is the soldier that gets slaughtered with the lambs
Examining the blueprints got you questioning the plans
And if a man fall, does it make a sound
Will the world stall, from the runaround
Does a mind think, when it in a crowd
How can a soul search, if it's never found
And can a thing breathe if it's always being drowned
Can the leaders of the lost forever disavow
And you can stare at the sky while you on the ground
But I'm a wait until I die to take it lying down
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
This a mob call, now let them bricks fall
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it
What you waiting for?
Goat
¤¤¤¤ LYRICS ¤¤¤¤
Habits of the lemmings die hard
Patterns of obsession go far
Digging ditches so they never see the stars
Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard
And ways of the weapon bombard
Building mountains of them body bags large
Rubbernecking while collision greet your car
And you may know your name but don't know who or what you are
You're a slave
Poised to drink that Kool-Aid suicide
Follow don't get left behind
Don't think, better do just what they certify
You that servant, never choose a side
Vassal of the modern times
And when it all blows up you duck your head and hide
You out there searching for that silver line
But sweat has covered up the signs
Now that fortune came, but it's gone and it passed you by
You plucked your feathers, now you wonder why
You can't lift yourself and fly
Well in the middle of an ocean no one's hands are dry
If that tree fall does it make a sound
Can the world stall from the runaround
Can a mind think if it's in a crowd
Can a soul search if it's never found
And can a thing grow when you cut it down
Can we all find peace in the here and now
You can crawl through the mud with your hands bound
But I'll get plenty of that dirt when I'm underground
You're a slave
You're a slave
You're a slave
And this a slave ship
This a slave ship
Shackled in those chains, whipped
Pushed until you break, fixed
Back into the game quick
March along the pavement
Earn that meager wage, spit
Do just what they say, skip
Work until the pain splits
Let the haze lift
Pull yourself out of that grave pit
And consider how you became sick
All that labor brought you nothing but your bones sore
All that devotion led to nothing but the sweat pours
And now they want more
Own you to the core
Well I don't make laws
But I am not yours
And this a mob call
Let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it, what you waiting for
Don't let your masters tell you this is how it's done
Don't let the wicked fool you, this is how the war is won
That mayhem can't continue if the noble don't succumb
That forest on fire pave the way to what becomes
They tell you disregard the doubts that creeps across your mind
They tell you there is simply nothing more for you to find
They tell you time to wake up and get back into the line
These pyramids don't build themselves, now go resume the grind
I tell 'em I don't follow in the footsteps of insane
I tell 'em I don't trail along a path with no terrain
I tell 'em you can work the fields and bask in all your grain
But I for one don't live to work, I will not live in vain
You're a slave
And this a slave ship
This twisted culture got you feeding from its hand
But you will lose that food if you don't meet all their demands
And loyal is the soldier that gets slaughtered with the lambs
Examining the blueprints got you questioning the plans
And if a man fall, does it make a sound
Will the world stall, from the runaround
Does a mind think, when it in a crowd
How can a soul search, if it's never found
And can a thing breathe if it's always being drowned
Can the leaders of the lost forever disavow
And you can stare at the sky while you on the ground
But I'm a wait until I die to take it lying down
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
This a mob call, now let them bricks fall
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it
What you waiting for?
Zack Hemsey
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Baguette Launcher
[Verse 1]
Habits of the lemmings die hard
Patterns of obsession go far
Digging ditches so they never see the stars
Now all them lessons learned get buried in the yard
And ways of the weapon bombard
Building mountains of them body bags large
Rubbernecking while collision greet your car
And you may know your name but don't know who or what you are
[Pre-Verse]
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
[Verse 2]
Poised to drink that Kool-Aid suicide
Follow don't get left behind
Don't think, better do just what they certify
You that servant, never choose a side
Vassal of the modern times
And when it all blows up you duck your head and hide
You out there searching for that silver line
But sweat has covered up the signs
Now that fortune came, but it's gone and it passed you by
You plucked your feathers, now you wonder why
You can't lift yourself and fly
Well in the middle of an ocean no one's hands are dry
If that tree fall does it make a sound
Can the world stall from the runaround
Can a mind think if it's in a crowd
Can a soul search if it's never found
And can a thing grow when you cut it down
Can we all find peace in the here and now
You can crawl through the mud with your hands bound
But I'll get plenty of that dirt when I'm underground
[Pre-Chorus]
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
You a slave
You a slave
And this a slave ship
[Verse 3]
This a slave ship
Shackled in those chains, whipped
Pushed until you break, fixed
Back into the game quick
March along the pavement
Earn that meager wage, spit
Do just what they say, skip
Work until the pain splits
Let the haze lift
Pull yourself out of that grave pit
And consider how you became sick
All that labor brought you nothing but your bones sore
All that devotion led to nothing but the sweat pours
And now they want more
Own you to the core
Well I don't make laws
But I am not yours
And this a mob call
Let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it, what you waiting for
Don't let your masters tell you this is how it's done
Don't let the wicked fool you, this is how the war is won
That mayhem can't continue if the noble don't succumb
That forest on fire pave the way to what becomes
They tell you disregard the doubts that creeps across your mind
They tell you there is simply nothing more for you to find
They tell you time to wake up and get back into the line
These pyramids don't build themselves, now go resume the grind
I tell 'em I don't follow in the footsteps of insane
I tell 'em I don't trail along a path with no terrain
I tell 'em you can work the fields and bask in all your grain
But I for one don't live to work, I will not live in vain
[Pre-Chorus]
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
And this a slave ship
You a slave
And this a slave ship
[Verse 4]
This twisted culture got you feeding from its hand
But you will lose that food if you don't meet all their demands
And loyal is the soldier that gets slaughtered with the lambs
Examining the blueprints got you questioning the plans
And if a man fall, does it make a sound
Will the world stall, from the runaround
Does a mind think, when it in a crowd
How can a soul search, if it's never found
And can a thing breathe if it's always being drowned
Can the leaders of the lost forever disavow
And you can stare at the sky while you on the ground
But I'm a wait until I die to take it lying down
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
This a mob call, now let them bricks fall
This a mob call, let them bricks fall
If you want freedom then just take it
What you waiting for?
Anne Collins
I love all these songs... it's like I'm in the middle of a powerful story.
Anne Collins
+Ru White I agree
UNSTOPPABLEAWESOMEGAMER-OLD CHANNEL
hail hydra
King Scxrp
HAIL HYDRA
Anne Collins
indeed
Kiyoshi
This song feels so real in these times
Pimyo
I usually don't listen to rap, because it doesn't really appeal to me. But man this is great. Gotta love Zack and his amazing tracks.
Nathaniel White
Lord Jay I think he was talking about mainstream rap: Lil Wayne, Drake, Jay Z and those kinds of rappers. That's what most people think of when they think rap, and I'd agree with him that it's awful (terrible lyrics, a lot of the time they don't make sense, and their rhyming skills need work).