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In continuation with the positivity of Algernon’s lyrical lines, being an artist himself (in terms of rapping) compared to an artist who paints. This line is almost self-explanatory in saying that he gives it his all, which is vividly displayed throughout his works.
The spirit never dies that’s the code that we live by
Write it down in stone and the message will survive Kevin Fernald (Ft. Gatsby) – Princes of Babylon
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Hammurabi was the sixth king of Babylon.
Algernon is also known for referencing Babylon.
The spirit never dies that’s the code that we live by
Write it down in stone and the message will survive
Is in reference to Hammurabi’s code of laws, the first set of laws written down in stone.
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Wanting to better himself, the character wants to “stop” but can’t, explained by the previous set of lines
red light or sign
A red light is in driving, when the light turns red it’s telling you to stop
A sign in this context can be used as two things,
- In conjunction with the previous red light driving scenerio, a sign could mean a stop sign
- It could also mean a metaphorical “sign” as in a statement such as “God please give me a sign”
So good bye don't ruin the Hiiiii MAK NIKOVA – Sped
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No bulletins no street signs, no other cars, no radio, no satellite
I'd still make it back home Living Legends – Never Fallin
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In the side street, in the alley way, in a foreign city
I'd still make it back home Living Legends – Never Fallin
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Mack Trucks are those big trucks that carry loads you see every time you drive by the highway
Blinded by mack trucks
and the following lines after, are starting the song off to set the image that the person speaking doesn’t live in the city because she isn’t used to the trucks. Even though he/she is “blindsided” by the trucks he/she would make it back home
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At this point the protagonist and the female are comfortable enough with each other that they can call each other names in a respective and affectionate way- in which most couples do
The line
is a play on the word “call” referring to calling someone a name, and calling someone on the phone.
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