Baby Don't Sleep
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Better yet where the fuck is you goin'?
Get back to no star mappin'
Out here nobody knowin'
Time flyin' and you figured
You'd fly right along with it
Not hearin' no warnings
In the morning you go get it
Move a half a moon around
A galaxy you play that down
Like it's nothing, nothing out
Of nothing leaves you wishin'
Every day that they was still around
Soakin' in the corridor corroding
While you mill about
'Bout a million miles a millimeter
Doesn't really mean nothing
'Cause your body is bone marrow
And blood can never be trusted
It won't last to the nearest
Destination because functions
You could load into the chamber
And treat sleep like it's a punch-in
Space is wavy, follow form it, analyze it spectrally
The specter in the spectrum
On inspection is an entity
You call it god, or man, or woman
Love or hope, it's all the same
A nickel-bag philosophy, a beta boost inside a brain
No home, you've been there
Clearly off safety
No destination
No time for waiting
Saviors are fiction
Memories fading like ghosts, ghosts, go
Baby don't sleep
Baby don't sleep too much
Baby don't sleep
Baby don't sleep too much
Baby don't sleep
Baby don't sleep too much
Baby don't sleep
Baby don't sleep
Conversation is tough when ya think
Too much 'bout the medals
Most time is spent silently
Just monitoring your levels
Scanning for the Clay Ark
And the blood pressure, and stay dark
It's off long enough so your days aren't
Just arbitrary, though they are
Nothing is familiar
So the strange become the family
Analogies are old and useless
When was the last time you had a tree
For reference or for reverence
Irrevocable amnesty
For sure, by now, you're so far gone
To track would be insanity
Ingrain all the membranes
You get conscience as a dark spot
Heavier than the other antimatters
In your stark thoughts
Can't shake what you've done
No matter how far you outrun it
Amass that with the false fact
That somebody is coming
Delusional is easier than self examination
But you gotta make a choice of where you're going
Because staying is surrendering
Since you might be the last that's not an option
Get your shit together, lover boy, stop looking at the clock
No home, you've been there
Clearly off safety
No destination
No time for waiting
Saviors are fiction
Memories fading like ghosts, ghosts, go
Baby don't sleep
Baby don't sleep too much
Baby don't sleep
Baby don't sleep too much
Baby don't sleep
Baby don't sleep too much
Baby don't sleep
Baby don't sleep
In the song "Baby Don't Sleep" by clipping., the lyrics explore themes of time, existentialism, self-examination, and the struggle to find purpose in a seemingly chaotic world.
The first verse delves into the confusion and uncertainty that the singer feels towards life. The line "What the fuck is you thinkin', Better yet where the fuck is you goin'?" highlights their frustration and lack of direction. They feel lost and disconnected, unaware of their place in the world. The metaphor of "no star mappin'" emphasizes their inability to navigate through life and find a sense of purpose.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of time and the fleeting nature of existence. The line "Time flyin' and you figured, You'd fly right along with it" suggests a desire to keep up with the fast-paced world, but also a disregard for any warnings or consequences. The singer chooses to live in the present, ignoring the future.
The second verse explores the idea of identity and the search for meaning. The line "Space is wavy, follow form it, analyze it spectrally, The specter in the spectrum, On inspection is an entity" suggests that everything in the universe, whether it be god, man, woman, or love, is interconnected and part of the same fabric of existence. The lyrics challenge traditional conceptions of self and pose questions about the nature of reality.
The chorus, "Baby don't sleep, Baby don't sleep too much" can be interpreted as an urging to stay awake and remain alert in order to fully experience and engage with life. It serves as a reminder not to become complacent, but to actively seek out meaning and purpose. The repetition of the line reinforces the importance of this message.
Overall, "Baby Don't Sleep" by clipping. delves into themes of existentialism, self-reflection, and the struggle to find purpose in a complex and ever-changing world. The lyrics encourage listeners to question their existence, embrace uncertainty, and actively participate in life rather than sleepwalking through it.
Line by Line Meaning
What the fuck is you thinkin'
Questioning someone's thought process and decision-making
Better yet where the fuck is you goin'?
Demanding to know someone's destination or purpose
Get back to no star mappin'
Returning to a state of not having a clear direction or goal
Out here nobody knowin'
Existing in a place where nobody has answers or knowledge
Time flyin' and you figured
Realizing that time is passing quickly
You'd fly right along with it
Choosing to go along with the flow of time
Not hearin' no warnings
Ignoring any caution or advice
In the morning you go get it
Taking action and pursuing goals in the morning
Like thruster throttle play that out
Approaching life with determination and intensity
Move a half a moon around
Achieving significant accomplishments
A galaxy you play that down
Downplaying the significance of achieving great things
Like it's nothing, nothing out
Treating accomplishments as if they are insignificant
Of nothing leaves you wishin'
Realizing that achieving material success does not bring fulfillment
Every day that they was still around
Longing for the presence of loved ones
Soakin' in the corridor corroding
Being consumed by negative emotions while stuck in a stagnant state
While you mill about
Engaging in aimless activities
'Bout a million miles a millimeter
Feeling like even the tiniest progress is insignificant
Doesn't really mean nothing
Realizing that accomplishments and progress hold little value
'Cause your body is bone marrow
Acknowledging the physical, mortal nature of the body
And blood can never be trusted
Understanding that one's own desires and impulses can lead to negative outcomes
It won't last to the nearest
Recognizing the fleeting nature of physical existence
Destination because functions
Not relying solely on physical achievements as a sense of purpose
You could load into the chamber
Having the ability to prepare and equip oneself
And treat sleep like it's a punch-in
Treating sleep as just another task to complete
Space is wavy, follow form it, analyze it spectrally
Embracing the unpredictability of life and examining it from different angles
The specter in the spectrum
The unknown entity lurking within life's uncertainties
On inspection is an entity
Realizing that the unknown holds an existence of its own
You call it god, or man, or woman
Labeling the unknown with various names and concepts
Love or hope, it's all the same
Recognizing that different beliefs or emotions all hold similar meanings
A nickel-bag philosophy
A cheap, simplified way of thinking and understanding
A beta boost inside a brain
An attempt to enhance cognitive function or increase knowledge
No home, you've been there
Feeling lost and without a sense of belonging
Clearly off safety
Being in a state of vulnerability and uncertainty
No destination
Not having a clear goal or purpose
No time for waiting
Feeling a sense of urgency and not wanting to waste time
Saviors are fiction
Believing that relying on external sources for salvation is a fantasy
Memories fading like ghosts, ghosts, go
The recollection of past experiences slowly disappearing and losing significance
Baby don't sleep
Urging someone to remain awake and actively engaged in life
Baby don't sleep too much
Advising against excessive rest and passivity
Conversation is tough when ya think
Finding it challenging to engage in meaningful discussions when preoccupied with thoughts
Too much 'bout the medals
Being overly concerned with external validation and achievements
Most time is spent silently
Spending a majority of time in solitude and introspection
Just monitoring your levels
Being preoccupied with self-evaluation and self-awareness
Scanning for the Clay Ark
Searching for something meaningful or significant
And the blood pressure, and stay dark
Monitoring physical health and remaining in a state of obscurity
It's off long enough so your days aren't
Deliberately disconnecting from routine and mundane existence
Just arbitrary, though they are
Acknowledging the lack of inherent meaning or purpose in everyday life
Nothing is familiar
Feeling unfamiliar and detached from the world
So the strange become the family
Finding solace and connection with unfamiliar or unconventional people
Analogies are old and useless
Recognizing the limitations and ineffectiveness of comparing things
When was the last time you had a tree
Reflecting on the lack of nature or natural elements in one's surroundings
For reference or for reverence
Not having any point of comparison or source of inspiration
Irrevocable amnesty
A forgiveness or pardon that cannot be taken away
For sure, by now, you're so far gone
Being aware that one is deeply lost or disconnected
To track would be insanity
Realizing that attempting to find a path or purpose would be futile
Ingrain all the membranes
Imprinting and embedding thoughts and experiences into the mind
You get conscience as a dark spot
Developing guilt or regret as a result of self-awareness
Heavier than the other antimatters
Feeling the burden of negative thoughts and emotions more intensely
In your stark thoughts
Within the depths of one's lonely and empty thoughts
Can't shake what you've done
Unable to let go of past mistakes or actions
No matter how far you outrun it
No matter how much distance is put between oneself and the past
Amass that with the false fact
Accumulating guilt and regret alongside distorted perceptions
That somebody is coming
Holding onto hope that someone will save or rescue them
Delusional is easier than self examination
Preferring to live in denial rather than facing personal truths
But you gotta make a choice of where you're going
Recognizing the importance of making decisions and setting a direction
Because staying is surrendering
Understanding that remaining stagnant is giving up on personal growth
Since you might be the last that's not an option
Realizing the urgency to embrace change and progress, as one may be among the few left to do so
Get your shit together, lover boy, stop looking at the clock
Admonishing someone to get their life in order and stop wasting time
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: DAVEED DIGGS, WILLIAM MORAN HUTSON, JONATHAN RALEIGH SNIPES, STEVEN KAPLAN
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thunder birdz
"Splendor & Misery is an Afrofuturist, dystopian concept album that follows the sole survivor of a slave uprising on an interstellar cargo ship, and the onboard computer that falls in love with him. Thinking he is alone and lost in space, the character discovers music in the ship’s shuddering hull and chirping instrument panels. William and Jonathan’s tracks draw an imaginary sonic map of the ship’s decks, hallways, and quarters, while Daveed’s lyrics ride the rhythms produced by its engines and machinery. In a reversal of H.P. Lovecraft’s concept of cosmic insignificance, the character finds relief in learning that humanity is of no consequence to the vast, uncaring universe. It turns out, pulling the rug out from under anthropocentrism is only horrifying to those who thought they were the center of everything to begin with. Ultimately, the character decides to pilot his ship into the unknown—and possibly into oblivion—instead of continuing on to worlds whose systems of governance and economy have violently oppressed him."
lmao we dream theater now
Phil Scaramucci
Sounds dope
Kori Hu
Their bandcamp, I believe. clppng.bandcamp.com
Anna
thunder birdz lmao I didn't make that dream theater connection but I love it 😂
Moongem
Where's that quote from?
Burnt Ramen
i will not sleep after this
because ill be listening to it for the next 5 hours ;D
Hidden
Welp He Did Say Don't Sleep😂🤷♀️
skelie
It's okay Daveed, I rarely sleep anyways.
Tatum yee
Same
moltenice
This reminds me of one of those videos you're supposed to stare at, and once you stare at it long enough, other things you look at become warped and distorted. That's similar to what clipping.'s music does to how I view other music as well. Like "Yeah I used to love this band, then I found clipping."