Slits Lyrics
Rappin' over words; actin' so absurd
Crappin' on a turd; passion of a nerd
Action to a verb; adjectives unnerved
Laughin' as I learn; crashin' on the curb
High-impact, doubled like chin fat
I live fast; die faster; Hi, actors
You play a role; I'm the playwright
This is my playground, people, play nice
My hope is a shark; great white
Eaten alive by it, but I still abide by it
Am I sucker? Fine, I take a lot of licks
But I won't quit for squat, shut up and pop a sit
I'm in love; I didn't lose common sense
Yeah, I care too hard, I deal with the consequence
All I want is to cuddle and watch comic flicks, eat fast food, and greet bad news with confidence
A true relationship, no drama gets in
Only love gets out; forget doubt
But chicks doubt; I'm quirky and black
And that alone means I'm unworthy to chat
"You're nerdy, you're wack, un-flirty and lack maturity, simply because you won't crack open a can of beer or take a bong rip
Go away. But yeah, this song's sick."
Whatever; I'll move along, chick
It's not like I didn't know you were the wrong pick
It's just...
You are my bloodflow
Ba-ba-baby, lovely bloodflow
You are my bloodflow
Ba-ba-baby, lovely bloodflow
[Hook: Melvin Burch & Baths]
Baby, lovely bloodflow
Rustle these leaves
Baby, lovely bloodflow
Ruffle these feathers
Baby, you're
Baby, you're
Baby, you're my bloodflow
[Bridge 2: Melvin Burch]
Are you fate, or something I've designed to take its place?
Could you be all of the things I dream that make you great?
Do I make you more than what you are?
More than what this is? I wish upon your star...
About
“Slits” is a story about unrequited/ill-fated feelings of love, coupled with feelings of general depression/peculiar excitement over such.
In general, the song is a metaphor for the action of cutting one’s wrist and the reasoning behind it, and the problem with being attracted to someone/something you shouldn’t be.
The song was originally from an unreleased “debut” mixtape entitled “My 1st Mixtape”. It is not Melvin Burch’s first mixtape, by any means. It is meant to be regarded as such, however, once it is released.
Original upload: https://soundcloud.com/melvinburch/slits
The original song that is being rapped over is Baths' “Lovely Bloodflow”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtTpszuKXqA
(Disclaimer: I’ve never cut my wrists, and I don’t suggest you do either.)
Q&A
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