Aesop Rock - Mindful Solutionism (Official Video)
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VIDEO CREDITS:
Creative Director: Justin “Coro” Kaufman
Art Direction: Justin “Coro” Kaufman
Executive Producer: Melissa Lee
Producer: Danielle Helsaple
2D Animation: Justin “Coro” Kaufman
3D Scenes: Justin “Coro” Kaufman & Heroic Studios (Head of CG: Sandy Heslop // Trailer Production Team Lead: Sergey Egorov // Lead Producer: Sasha Polishchuk // Team Manager: Yanina Kartun // CG Generalist: Danil Stepanenko // CG Generalist: Vitalii Biletskyi // Producer: Nelli Shmanova)
Editing: Justin “Coro” Kaufman
SONG CREDITS:
Written and produced by Aesop Rock
Cuts by Forest Pond
LYRICS:
2.5 million years ago, a friend of mine
Made a tool from a stone and defended his tribe
It’s technology, sorry for the technical term
It’s a wheel, then a fire and the rest is a blur
Throw a theorized plot in the pot with applied science
Let it sit, I bet it streamlines your environs
What’s a resource local to the grotto
The method isn’t free until the mechanism follow
That’s technology, innovate a difference
A feat of engineering, a system made efficient
There isn’t a condition, complication, or revision
Where the answer ain’t to build a more sophisticated widget
Idget, tired of games, Bronze Age, Iron Age
Weaponry in stellar form, shelter finer by the day
Live stock and vegetables in rows behind the hideaway
Mesopotamia out the muhfuckin' lion cage
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
Now that is a powerful cat
Now that is a powerful cat
Now that is a powerful cat
You take a lever and a pulley and a winch and a wedge
You get a labyrinth of aqueducts and pyramid steps
Before the Jesus, Archimedes on that miracle tech
Year zero, you could feel the future rearing its head
Put a shoe on a horse, shoot a man with a gun
Steampower, bifocals, and mechanical funk
Manipulate electricity, no it can not be done
Yes it can, ain’t a dam that could cancel the flood
True to human curiosity, at the tree of knowledge
Pulling genies out of bottles, stealing from Leonardos
Plane train auto, hauling space age cargo
Bizarro technology, everyday is tomorrow
Telegraph, telephone, you could flirt with Doris
In Poughkeepsie from a cozy geodesic dome in Sydney
You can write a letter with no paper
You could fix anything with a laser
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
Now that is a powerful cat
Now that is a powerful cat
Now that is a powerful cat
You could get a robot limb for your blown off limb,
Later on the same technology could automate your gig
As awesome as it is
Wait It gets awful, you could split a atom willy-nilly
If it’s energy that can be used for killing then it will be
It’s not about a better knife, It’s chemistry and genocide
And medicine for tempering the heck in the projector light
Landmines, agent orange, leaded gas, cigarettes
Cameras in your favorite corners, plastic in the wilderness
We can not be trusted with the stuff that we come up with
The machinery could eat us, we just really just love our buttons
Ummm... technology, focus on the other shit
3D-printed body parts, dehydrated onion dip
You could buy a jet-ski from a cell phone on a jumbo jet
T-E-C-H-N-O-L-O-G-Y, it’s the ultimate
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
If it's out of the bag, then it's out of bag
Now that is a powerful cat
Now that is a powerful cat
Now that is a powerful cat
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"Now that is a powerful cat" glad to hear Kirbs is doin good
Thanks Kirbs, lookin' like a milli'.
Kirby has ALWAYS been a metaphor for AI
I dunno, maybe get a kitten
"Wait, it gets awful! You can split an atom willy-nilly,
If it's energy that can be used for killing, then it will be."
I had to rewind and listen to that line like a dozen times, holy shit.
Who let Aes get ahold of cyberpunk and techno-horror? He's becoming too powerful now.
Who let him? More like who could've stopped him even if they wanted to, man is a beast!
Huh? Whose there?
@@acul_uplift1737 dog at the front door, barking at the air (could be a trap tho)
Utilizing some technology I didn't know we had.
I step out on the lawn, y’all jump out with the bag
Some science teachers out there got the potential to be the coolest teacher in school if they bump this in class.
most likely cant cuz of swear words
Ain’t there some teacher that got their class to love Aesop rock, Aesop even posted it on his instagram
@@victor_autopilotliving5786 If so --> Role Model for a Role Model
If you liked this you should listen to Chemical Calisthenics by Blackalicious (and then all his other songs). You can tell he genuinely loves knowledge and combing education with music.
@@victor_autopilotliving5786An English teacher he dissected the lyrics ism of kirby
Aesop will always be my favorite artist. Every drop, every year, he continues to amaze and inspire. We don't deserve Aesop, but he delivers 100% every time. Listen daily, never gets old, thank you Aesop.
He's my top too my only complaint is his years when puts out like 3 projects each with regular vinyl and one with only instrumentals, The shit is my pokemon gotta catch em all. my a's are like 26 albums of aesop and atmosphere and a single army of the pharaohs and a single afro man vinyl. thats my hip hop a section entirely
I'm right there with you xD was listening to him when I saw this new track, now I've listened to it on repeat for like an hour. Just absorbing more and more of the amazing lyrics every time, he paints pictures with his words
Fuckin right. Never misses.
He's really something else
He Good! been getting him to him over the past few months - waiting bangs. @@sundawgkingofgrowth3396
This man has been unstoppable for 30 years.
easy when noone else makes a single move
Longer than that haha
this musical genius got this punk rock kid into hip hop... about 20 years ago .... he still blows my mind... no one comes close to the interest this artist garners from me....... Aesop will still be spitting fire when he's in a wheelchair drooling ......
"Landmines, Agent Orange, leaded gas, cigarettes
Cameras in your favorite corners, plastic in the wilderness.
We can not be trusted with the stuff that we come up with" was a awesome verse
“Throw a theorized plot in a pot with applied science, let it sit. I bet it streamlines your environs, yea.” Had my head twisted the first time I heard it
I think he was saying to focus on the other shit.
@@titusjames4912 nah man, he was playing the part of a silicon valley technocrat and saying that pointing out things like agent orange and leaded gasoline is inconvenient to the people who will profit off of techno-optimism. so, under his breath, with clenched teeth "focus on the other shit".
@@voyagerwitch I was thinking that since the song was called mindful solutionism it was about how we're pretty good at making stuff as a species. Everyone focuses on this line, I think that ignores the rest of the song. Our goal should be to keep inventing, keep the onward march of technology going, but be mindful of what we create and to think hard about how we really want the world to work. Be greatful for the fucking dehydrated onion dip son.
@@titusjames4912 god that's so funny. no, man. "mindful solutionism" means being mindful (careful, present) of how you go about solving problems. it's also meant to sound like some silicon valley business jargon garbage that wouldn't mean anything. also, it's not just the one verse. the whole song is extremely sarcastic and menacing.
"if it's out of the bag, then it's out of the bag": after you put an idea or technology in the world, you can't control how it's used
"yes it can; ain't a dam that could cancel the flood": it's a flood that can't be stopped. a cataclysm.
"weaponry in stellar form, shelter finer by the day": juxtaposing modern convenience with the motherfucking death star
"at the tree of knowledge, pulling genies out of bottles": getting knowledge that will destroy your innocence, getting the ability to grant wishes you can't predict the results of
the whole song, not just the one verse, is about how technology isn't good and it's not evil either. it's POWERFUL, and power will be used.
“Two (point five million) years ago, a friend of mine…” love a Run DMC callback. This song is so freaking good
Good catch!
Yeah. For real, good catch. That was definitely intentional. Dude is on another fucking planet of skills.
I hear a lot of throwback in this song. I even hear the beasty boys ..
Schoolhouse Aesop Rock
Aesop is one of those rappers that put so much on a track that you keep finding new meanings every time you play it back.
I’ve learned to reserve judgment upon first hearing of any Aesop Rock song, but this one was dope first listen. This is probably going to be one of my all time favorites.
The BEST music is the music that is kinda cool the first time you hear it...but EVERY time that you relisten, it ONLY gets better. AESOP ROCK is always that....a$ap rocky was NEVER even "catchy". Like Chuck D. says....KEEP RYMING THROUGH THE WALLS!
Dunno if you meant to rhyme, but damn i heard that comment in the ÆS voice. Still taking 10 steps with a bent left vision 🏴☠️
Man i've always shat on A$AP for, from my point of view, blatantly ripping off Aesops' name.
I mean, ok you got Aesop and ASAP. That's fine i guess.
Then he made it into ASAP ROCKY
Like dude
That's not a coincedence.
Hoping it was meant as an homage or something. Would be weird if it's a diss. I've learned to kinda let it go over the years, like it seemed like he was tryina cash off of of Aesops name and that. But now i see more like, ASAP is just a guy doing his best for the game and all that. Man has been putting in a lot of work and has become a lot more humble in recent years. I actually like ASAP now but i kinda do wanna ask him if he sees Aesop as like a source of inspiration or otherwise what the name is about. @@brianwalkosz9567
I mean i'm soon to be on the up and coming and was thinking of going by ''Robotron the funky sage'' as an homage to Deltron (and the other trons in the tron family, lol)
Also things is pretty wild. I started writing raps a couple of weeks ago and now i got all these rappers kinda helping me out and i'm gonna have to write a huge list of people to thank in the songs i write.
Seriously even DRAKE has kinda reached out for me and Eminem stole my bars from my graffiti so this is getting wild.
I consider myself as something of an apprentice to Aesops work. Dude's been teaching me ever since i started listening and now things are clicking into place.
Like i invented the ''marijuana = marry do ya wanna'' bar. Snoop even knows that the man lifted my rhymes. Unironically nuts. Dude owes me. Fr.
Also Thanks Aesop for everything you've taught and continue to teach me
This dude still hasn’t peaked. Absolute monster 👏🏻
Long Legged Larry would like a word 😂
Aes never ceases to stun me, this song is 10/10
I really appreciate Aesop. In this day and age where mostly only lowbrow content is popular, it's so refreshing to see someone that still does it for the art, not the money.
SPIRITWORLD FIELD GUIDE is def one my favt albums he's conjured up so far
@@gl1tch8conjured is the perfect word for that album. His skills show in full force throughout the entire thing. The production on it is phenomenal.
Compelling lyricism paired with visually striking animation? I feel like I shouldn't be watching this for free and yet, here I am.
Props to the animation team, this is fire.
yeah Coro is the MVP (hes friend of Aesop btw)
team being just one person in this case :D
Fucking for real I was thinking that this video is out of the bag.
Yeah , goes perfect with 2 grams 🍄
Straight 90s. This dudes an 80s baby?
Your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper is Aesop.
I didn’t realize Aes loved himself as much as we do!
DOOOOOOOOM
From Earthworms til now, Thank you Aes for feeding and nourishing my mind and spirit. Also, considerably expanding my vocabulary. 🥂
'Obedience' has 'commenced', etc, etc.., my people.
Right there, with you.
yea, when we getting that rerelease of music for earthworms?
@@m_ots aes will have you up all night prayin for it
@@m_ots No music for earthworms, jim. This a jam for those that understand.
@@m_ots knowing aes? never he's over it. lol!
I'm convinced there is no one else who could have made this. Who raps about the abstract concept of technology with such lyrical flow? Aes is incredible.
Maybe lupe or em. But yes agreed. King Los as well
Del did a pretty good job on Deltron 3030
"This technology could eat us, we just really love our buttons!" brings me back to his Bazooka Tooth days with that sorta bombastic sarcastic tone. So cool to see how his style has evolved.
Been waiting on a sequel and this must be close to it. Beat is like limelighters, freeze and pacman all in one.
My 5 year old "raps" everyday while he plays, this is such perfect art for him and myself, thank you for being awesome.
One of the best things someone could wake up to in the morning. Gonna be on repeat all day while I download technology from heaven.
here is a guy that knows the best server ^^
Where can I download
I was just about to go to sleep (South African)🎉
I had something to look forward to!! beside the chronic harassment and stalking from the community in which I currently reside. pure joy!!
Say who say what say.......WHERE???
This feels just like an educational video you'd watch in 6th grade science class in 2005 the day before winter break, followed by an episode of Bill Nye.
LOL no. Stop acting like 2005 was the 90’s. I graduated hs in 2005.
I watched this video 4 times in a row. Aesop is still killing it after 20+ years.
I broke your record
4? Thats it? Did you even watch it? Lol
Not nominated for a Grammy because he's so far above.
This was such a pleasant suprise today, Aesop is on a roll and I'm here for it.
it's out of the bag now.
It gets better, go and check the album track list, can't wait for all of them but #14. 'Forward Compatibility Engine' ft. Rob Sonic .....aes and rob are my favorite!
Did nit expect to see drae here
draecast.... dayum didn't expect this
oh hey drae, literally just finished watching your latest video before finding this lol
Equal part potential and the horrors that it can produce, technology's pandoras box and we're just clearing surface dust. Once it's out of the bag, it's out of the bag, and there is no way to get it back in.
This is the best visualization of his flow i've seen done. Great job on this one Coro.
Every few seconds, I thought "I'd buy a tee shirt with that on it."
When his song Play Dead released someone put it to an animated fighter pilot video that matched perfectly. It was online for a day or so and disappeared.
Aesop’s versatility knows no bounds. I’ve been a fan for 20+ years, even his new music makes me nostalgic. His lyrics play out like a mythical adventure novel🧙♂️ . Then he hits you with this tough delivery like he’s in some intergalactic freestyle battle to save mankind. Basically I just wanted to say this track rules, and I can’t wait for more. Now back to your regularly scheduled comment section.
His voice is nostalgic which just makes everything new that much better.
This made me nostalgic of Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives
"We cannot be trusted with the stuff that we come up with. The machinery could eat us. WE JUST REALLY LOVE OUR BUTTONS!". What an excellent summation of technology. Always making toys, never productive or beneficial things. This track is incredible and I'm hopeful this is the single to the next album. Love the new flows Aes keeps pulling out.
all of technology that has been created has been to further productivity so we can produce more than the people before us. Our phones were created so we cannot detach from work, email was invented so we can communicate at home. Look no further than people regularly working from home thanks to technology. but with that being said, at least u got good taste
buttons are pretty cool though, you could press them!
All for the sake of profit
I think the main problem is that we allow the ruling class to generate and implement culture for us. We're not the ones coming up with a lot of it. But they also usurp the culture that people generate ourselves, they exploit, distort and bastardize it and it becomes a mutant. And there's really no counter culture to this. The world was put on autopilot.
Aes is definitely not saying we never make anything productive. As that is blatantly untrue. This song is about the good and the bad of technology and its power to effect us as well as it's total inevitability because it's existence originates back to our roots as part of natural survival instinct and evolution. The cat is technology. It's out of the bag, it exists. There is no going back. "Ain't a dam that could cancel the flood" it's a solution we developed to certain problems, but it Is often a new problem of it's own, which in turn in overcome by another solution. The flood.
Fuuuck, the "its a powerful cat" line is clever as hell
Once you observe shrödinger's cat, you colapse the superposition of alive and dead, and the cat is known as either dead or alive. Theres no undoing that. If its out of the bag, its out of the bag.
No, it's just an extension of the expression "The cat's out of the bag". There's no implied quantum connection in the lyrics, of course people are welcome to come up with their own nuance on it, but objectively it's not in there. He's speaking about technology in general being the cat.
@@soulstudiosmusic Double entendres are definitely a thing my dude, but if it's not intentional, he accidentally came up with an insanely clever line. I don't think so, he's pretty damn smart.
@prodigouschicken8919 knowing how deep aesop gets it being both is certainly not out of the question
@@dragonblood0012 Oh yeah, completely agree. A guy writing a song about tech and science that talks about nukes and lasers is almost certainly aware of the Schrodinger's cat idea, it's a super common physics idea in pop culture. Given that it's the main hook of the song, there's no way it isn't something more clever than a surface level play on "cats out of the bag", especially from Aesop. I'm pretty certain it's an intentional double entendre, rap is all about that kind of wordplay.
Human history, presented by Aesop Rock. Gotta love it.
My future kids homeschooling videos
Such a banger, that "outta the bag" hook absolutely kills
More dope brilliance from one of the greatest rappers alive. Thank you for being you, Aesop
But arguably the greatest lyricist alive...RIP to the Super Villain.
Every single line is a timeless quotable and space itself is advanced by this music.
Goddam this is easily one of the best rap songs of 2023 AND 3202! Thanks Aesop!
All is right with the world when Aes drops a new album 🙏
Is it even out yet?
@@cakes4208 November. But the PROSPECT of it makes the world a better place.
@@Arrrghjay84indeed! Hope to catch a show
" For every man that dreams of a light bulb, another dreams of the atom bomb" crazy how that quote is from a kids movie
This should be shown in schools, and it's also a banger that I'll be playing for months. Last release he was rapping about things you rarely hear. Chronic pain, body dysmorphia, paranoia, psychedelics, existence. And now he's moved on to technology? I can't wait for the full album.
Dot Matrix printer ass beat. It's so good.
Spirit World Field Guide was a whole 2 albums ago, champ. Garbology did suck though, so I don't blame you.😊
@dextersynesterformerlysorb5334 uncouth opinion bro 😢
@@hiropon2985 sorry bro I realise I'm in the minority of fans here but as a Christian the moment I heard "heaven isn't real, I think you are lame" that album got thrown out 😁
@@dextersynesterformerlysorb5334 "i disagree with you so your album is garbage and i threw it out". hmm. okay.
Every time Aesop releases a new song I always wonder how he will top himself... then he goes and releases yet another masterpiece. This is quickly becoming one of my favorites songs of his and I love the fact that he keeps getting better over time ❤🤘
How is he doing this? lol guys a genius for real.
I’m so grateful for Aesop Rock
Same.❤
I’m really digging the Lo-Fi, cyberpunk, vaporwave, cartoon, style mashup!
Mind blown. Can't wait for the album release.
Thanks Aesop.
Same so hard
@@davidpledger9842 Bro, hope you're good, how many times have you listened to this single track, or even the album? I've lost count lol.
Now that is a powerful beat
now that is a powerful comment. (I'll see myself out.)
This might be one of the most insightful, educational and creative pieces of art I’ve heard. This is my type of hip hop and learning at the same time. Aes Rock just keeps blowing my mind after 20 sumn years. Insane 🤯
Cool song. What did it teach you?
@@Monocerus90 it taught me about my existence. And how I am actually here typing on my phone to you right now
@@sumwonkoolwow, kids these days are braindead. Sorry it took a rap song to help you become self aware 😂
@@Bubblemation calling me a kid when I see your page and you watch anime and video game content 😂 😂 fuckin dork
Quite simply the greatest word wrangler.
This whole concept has me chomping at the bit for more! Will be waiting on bated breath
I see what you did there
I'd buy a shirt of the "That is a powerful cat" graphic during the second hook.
This makes me think of Hey Kirby, but not because it has a cat being a subject. It’s just like Hey Kirby IMO because the lyrics are super straight forward for Aes. Most songs have an amazing flow, but I have to really think and reflect to really start to get it (or at least think I’m getting it). This one was super straightforward though. It was awesome, but some part of me wants to hear those cryptic lyrics every time and have to think hard to figure them out even while words flow over the beat like water and I am jamming.
Either way, I know every song can’t be a puzzle for dummies like me. I loved it, it was a super awesome listen. ❤️ ya! Please never stop!!
You know the coolest thing about Aesop Rock? They'll have a whiskey w/ you at the bar after one of their shows in New Orleans if you ask 'em. Much love to Aes and the crew
I've been wondering when Aesop would spit some more fire for us. Most underrated rapper of all time. Instant classic, can't wait for the full drop.
“Sorry for the technical term.” This man has such an interesting way of writing, a weapon is technically a technology even something as simple as a stone on a stick.
This is unbelievable!!! From the lyrics, the well connected animations, and the overall concept of this upcoming album 👍 Aes made it out the barn and into a spaceship!!!! 🚀
Aesop drops make me tear up. I'm so used to things I love going down the shaft. This man's music never stops being relatable, insightful, dope af, and inspiring. I just wanna thank Aes for everything he's created. ❤
same
I remember driving down a dark road and Gopher Guts came on. I just started crying. No idea why. Broke my heart.
I'm still examining that song. It's so full of pictures and sadness.
@@jeffmckeown9639 and then i let them go. oh
Aesop Rock can't be stopped😊 truly the best rapper you could ask for❤
I plain never comment but wow this guy's truly incredible and I'm so so grateful for his music
His concerts are perfect
The only one that can outdo Aesop is Aesop. Every release just further cements his status as a truly unique GOAT.
Was having a bad week until i saw a new Aesop track. Thank you!
He needs to go on tour! I need to see him bad! Been listening for 18 yrs! It's been almost 7 yrs of no touring!😢
Aesop never disappoints.
Didn't know this was coming this yesterday and now I'm desperately waiting for my order of the Integrated Tech Solutions deluxe vinyl.
Aes has finally reached singularity and transcended his mortal coil.
Aesop once again reminding us that he is the best there ever was and ever will be.
Aesop is years above any rapper in song plot theme. Mygod knows where hes going before he even plans to get there. His rhymes are like the art of war, he knows hes gonna strike and win.
His secret is his passion for the art. He knows hes above game, and hes humble and modest about it, when hes not doing what hes good at. But when Ace is banging, Ace is showing out his skill, and what he makes is set in stone.
Final product to be proud to walk away from.
Aes will never stop amazing me.. rephrasing 'let the cat out of the bag' into that chorus is just god damn beautiful.. especially in reference to AI.
machine learning. is not ai.
ai doesn't exist.
yet.
It's not okay how good he is....
If Aesop never did anything but this tune, I'd still say he's in the running for the greatest.
High praise, totally true though lmao
I love hearing about kirby! Keep the kitty tunes flowing
Thank you for helping me breathe all these years
"Now that is a powerful cat." Aes always makes my day when he drops new stuff 💯
Might be a warlock
Kirby is too powerful to be stopped.
I don't know, maybe get a kitten
aes always been in a league of his own. His flow in this beat is filthy.
I love how his videos always feel like an acid trip
Every public school student should watch this on the first and last day of each semester.
It blows my mind how good this man is at making music. Over 20 years and this is among his best.
Ridiculous. You'll be hearing this Jewel in so many movie soundtracks and deservedly so
Man. Aes is dropping some hard facts... This one is bound to be a head trip. I pre-ordered the vinyl this morning 🙌
Same! It wasn’t even a question. Between the single, the video, and the collectors edition vinyl I can tell the kid went hard with this one. Can’t wait for the full release!
I didn’t even Listen to the words and it was totally unintentional. I’m trying to recreate that synth bass with mommy midi keyboard, idk what I was expecting but that hit so thick that I couldn’t listen to anything else
first aesop song i heard and now he's all i listen to
Aes killing the production on this, beat is on point
I can't explain how hyped I am for this album
how dare he rap "every day is tomorrow" gonna find a tall building
production on this one is UNREAL. the kid is back
Master Splinter back with yet another banger. I'm happy you are still squirming for us lost ones.
The goods and evils of technology through history all wrapped up in a grimey beat and delivered by one of my favorite artists ever. Killing it as always, stoked for the new record.
And showing its overwhelmingly good.
Now that is a powerful track!
Hell yes, November can't come quick enough. 20+ years of bangers. Thanks Aesop.
4am in South Africa. Perfect song to wake up to🔥
Time to listen to this over and over forever.
Also, lets use some tech to summarize
ChatGPT Summarize:
The lyrics provide a commentary on the history, evolution, and impact of technology on human civilization. It starts with the early tools made millions of years ago and travels through major technological milestones, such as the discovery of fire, the construction of pyramids, to more modern inventions like telegraphs and telephones. It addresses both the positives, like improved infrastructure and communication, and the negatives, like weapons of mass destruction and invasion of privacy.
Historical Context: The song takes listeners on a journey through the ages, highlighting key technological advancements - from simple stone tools to more complex inventions like the pyramids, telephones, and even 3D printing.
Dual Nature of Technology: The lyrics reflect on the dichotomy of technology. On one hand, it’s a marvel, improving lives and driving progress. On the other, it has the potential for destruction, as seen in references to weapons, landmines, and environmental pollution.
Inevitability of Progress: The recurring line "If it's out of the bag, then it's out of the bag" might be emphasizing that once a technology is introduced, it can't be undone or taken back.
Human Dependency: The line "The machinery could eat us, we just really just love our buttons" highlights our growing dependence on technology and our sometimes reckless fascination with pushing boundaries.
Play on Words: The term "powerful cat" likely plays off the phrase "letting the cat out of the bag," suggesting once technological advancements are made, their power and influence are undeniable and can't be contained.
In essence, the song is a reflection on technology's undeniable force in shaping human history, for both better and worse. It recognizes that while technology can bring immense benefit, it also has the power to bring harm, making it crucial for humanity to approach it with care and responsibility.
Haha awesome.
this sucks, man
This is why Aes is the greatest. More brilliance in hiphop form. Thank you for what you do, we all needed this.
Who else noticed that the calculator at 2:48 says "80085" 😂 that's BOOBS for those too young to remember high school
Another classic, subtle, Easter egg...... Behind that rock, around the bend, a mental moment in time, but a landmark that ignores limits & time, just for those of us who were there too. Its the collective human, shared experiences. That's the best, the feeling of connection, thru art, cymatics & beats.
You are the best. RIP Eyedea
i want every single graphic for "now that is a powerful cat" on a tshirt.
great job Coro
Pleasantly relieved I can continue to measure out my life in Aesop Rock albums. So much appreciation for all the hard work
My last 8 years have been "since impossible kid"
"bizarro technology, everyday is tomorrow "
Even a line as short as that is great!
wait a minute this isn't Schoolhouse Rock
If it's outta the bag...
Lol that’s what I thought……. Can’t play it at school so he must have gotten too stoned and went all the way with it lol
Conjunction junctions function is not one to fuck with
The flow gets progressively more intricate with the context
What a beautiful day🙏 I am blessed truly to be alive circling the sun with AES all these yrs. His albums never ever get old, quite in fact still feel new to this day.
My fav DJ plays this 2 or 3 times daily! Thank you DJ Mark! 📻👨🦰💟☮️💟. (09.26.23)
Beat is dope
With each new album I think Aes is really in his prime now... but now I think he's just going to keep blasting off into infinity and never peak.
I'm fucking addicted to this music video.
It's crazy how once you listen for long enough you start to completely understand AESOPISH.
Aesopinese .... aesopin
Aesop Rock is what Lil Dicky whishes to be
Kirby must have done something crazy while Aesop was writing. Loved the song, that chorus is going to be stuck in my head for days.
This is now my favorite song ✨️🥰 the video, the lyrics, HISTORY....my god aesop, wordplay is putty in your hands. This should be how we learn history 🙌
If anyone has any other ideas please share, but essentially what i get from this song is this;
We learned how to innovate and develop technology to better the human race, we have come so far in technilogical breakthroughs that we can no longer trust ourselves. Now its about inventing the next best thing, to be better than than other people.
This is why i love aesop rock. Its so philosophical