The fact that they didn't know who's voice Damien was is just a testament to DMX's talent really. He killed these tracks from a lyrical, metaphorical & narrative standpoint.
If I'm not mistaken Mos Def was credited I've Album as a feature & that voice is also a voice he tends to do in movies such as 16 Blocks ... X is just good at voices to where he's probably able to do it as well. From my memory it's Mos
I always took the Chorus as The snake, rat, cat, and dog are kinda like a food chain...theres always something out there trying to get you. How are you gonna see them if you living in the fog and have cloudy judgement. You’re living blinded, in a fairytale world and not paying attention to the dangers in life. I honestly thought this stuff was kinda common sense...think poetically, not litterally.
The Omen is the Omen there's only Damien 1 and Damien 3... I know allot of people think its Damien part 2 but it isn't the song track is just : The Omen... I'd like to see Damien 2 on a new album...
The name Damien is believed to be what time is considered another name for Satan but it's normally whenever you hear the name Damien is normally like Satan spawn or Satan's child the fact that he says my name is d but my friends call me Damien is basically a sign that automatically that he was supposed to be demonic
The Snake, rat, cat and dog are animals use to describe certain peoples character traits in the world.. ill elaborate.. The SNAKE: A person that would sell you out in a heart beat and turn around and bite you on a whim The RAT is code for snitch..(someone you should never impart your secrets to or make aware of your plans) as they will tell the world and throw you under the bus to save their own skin. The CAT: a person that doesn't have a strong heart but will often pretend to be there for you until your friendship no longer benefits them and would not hesitate to leave hanging dry with no back up at the first sign of trouble.. The DOG is a dog (a mans best freind) a ride or die, loyal animal thats willing to stand with you trough your trials and tribulations (a true freind) The fog is way deeper than just the usage drugs.. sometimes life itself can seem foggy regardless of weather you take drugs or not.. life can take you through dark foggy places and therefor make it hard for you to decern whos who and what their true internations are in relations to being around you. And that is DMX ft Damien who infact is also, you guessed it, DMX lol
Best breakdown I've read on here. Also the resolution to the story WAS that he turned to god. The character of the story is DMX and though hes always been religious it became a bigger part of his life.
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Livin' in the fog” is a reference to having no direction and living a life of crime. DMX is just putting people in categories: The snake is the deceiver, The rat is the snitch, The cat is the average person, The dog is the trusted friend.
DMX's whole thing has always been how irredeemable he's been as a person, but God still takes him back in the end. Every album he's released ends in a prayer and gospel song.
When he’s talking about living in the fog it’s not necessarily drugs or smoking it’s more of not noticing what’s really going on around you in general.
There is no twist there is no "character" the point is DMX is dancing with the devil for the rest of his life and has to constantly conciously fight for his redemption.
@@MrNicerain He is partly right Damien is A Street nigga who appeared To D one day as a Buddy during his Chaotic Path but he is actually the Devil in human form. He speaks to D's Urges and Tries to infulence his decisions to weed him in Closer for the grasp.
I can't help but notice when they started the dude wasn't really into hip hop much and was rather negative alhough the girl was moreso into it but the more they've listened to he's seemed to actually like a few hip hop tracks ( :
I always interpreted the hook like this The snake often reffers to those with I'll intentions those who crawl on their belly's those who can't be trusted. Rats reffer to snitchs Cats is often slang to reffer to another guy who you hold no affection or I'll will towards. Dog is yo mans someone who you choose to be part of your pack. Smoke I always thought of cloudy judgment/ drugs So using that I always interpreted its hard to distinguish foes/snitches/others and your friends when your lost in the fog of drugs
I took it as... Snake, Rat, Cat, Dog. Food chain. How you gonna see which is around you or which you are through the fog (Distractions) You’re interpretation makes sense also tho
Totally agree. In one of his tracks, he says *"What do you do when you find out that your dog is a cat?"* which depicts betrayal, someone your thought was your man turns out to have no loyalty and based on that I interpreted this chorus the same way.
The Damien trilogy is one of my favorite songs/collection of songs. “The Devil’s Deal” by Krayzie Bone is similar to these songs. Just less dark and intense.
@@DeathRowMakaveli No more actual songs come to mind right now. Only thing I can think of is the outro to Brotha Lynch Hung’s “Season of da Siccness” album where he converses with the devil. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kzHZb_Cte-Q.html
@@sammyshehole you know songs with dark vibes like hail mary by tupac.. dmxs damien and tales from the darkside, also with damiens voice in it... snoops murda was the case that type of songs
Something to correct in Damien 3 DMX: I don't even know why I fucked with you from the door. Damien: Because you know I could have given you what you wanted and more. DMX: I could have got it from HIM (God) Damien: But you would have had to wait. DMX: But I wouldn't have the weight (the pressure and burden of making deals with the Devil).
Not literally the fog of smoke **slaps forehead** just the fog in general. It can be anything: being distracted, not being aware, not opening your mind 2 evils that can take form in all shapes & sizes around u, not being focused, not being concious, being around bad company, having a unhealthy mind-set, etc. LOL i mean being under the influence of drugs & how it can incinerate ur mind & judgement can also b an example but not Literal Smoke, cmon think deeper lol..
The animals of what he saying is people...we all ran into them...the snake..is people that would stab u in the back..the rat..is people that will snitch on u in a second...the cat..is people that will trick u and a person that that's coming up and try to take ur spot..now the dog are people that can be good or bad they would betray u...the good dog are ur best friend that would die for u no matter what...now the bad dog is the worst person to have on ur side...u thought that there ur friends..but there not..they hate u...they despise u...they would kill u...they will bite u...meaning they will attack u any chance they get..and last the fog...the fog is a meaning that u won't see the animals meaning people in front of u...DMX is talking about something is coming for him..and rapping about the dark side...meaning the devil that's right there right be side him...making him do evil things...and wants his soul
I'm super late but the second song was Marilyn Mansons voice it even says it at the end for the people who didn't listen. "This is Marilyn Manson, Dmx, ruff ridaz"
So I don't know if there's any influence on Eminem but when I heard this off the first time and a lot of people I know it reminded me of gimme The loot by notorious BIG. I've never heard part 3 this is a new one on me too
You have to also listen to DMX - Convo Its him talking to God from this same album He also has a Prayer many of his albums, i think its Prayer 1-5 or something
Dear Non Black People, listening to Rap... EVERYTHING DOESN'T REVOLVE AROUND EMINEM! Different Rappers have different cadences on different songs. Sometimes, they might sound similar to another person but, please, stop using EMINEM as a default. "We don't know any other White Rappers, so let's go to The Book of Marshall Mathers..." 😂
A Rat is a snitch, snack is someone who will stab u in the back. Cat is the pussy and dog is ur bestfriend. Hes sayin how do u kno who is who when your MIND IS CLOUDED!!! Pay attention ppl.
How the fuck can you not know the snakes, cats, rats analogy? I' from Asia and I get it. Rat means a snitch, snakes mean people who can't be trusted. 1 the worst reactions I've ever seen. And wipe that fucking smirk off your face.
@@bayerhead How the fuck you gonna tell me man??I'm a hardcore DMX fan I had ever album I rode my motorcycle with the Ruff Riders they collaborated with Def Jam mos is with them
DMX had other conversations at the same time that show the other side of what he's going through and together might tie up the loose ends if you will. They were also on different albums. Check out the following 1.) Prayer I & The Convo from the album *It's Dark and Hell is Hot* (The prayer serves as an intro to The Convo) 2.) *Ready to Meet Him* from the album *Flesh of my Flesh, Blood of my Blood* - this is the second part of his other conversations. Prayer II is in the track 3) finally, *Prayer III* and *Angel - feat Regina Bell* from the album *And Then There Was X* These tracks show the other side of what he was going through while he was having these conversations with Damien and I feel they ultimately had a greater influence on who he is. I look forward to seeing a combo video with all 3 put together. I just came across your channel today.
So I recently watched an interview with a rapper named DragOn. He was there when this song was written and he said DMX had just written an entire song that afternoon. That night he said I'll bet you.I can write a song even faster than that.I'm gonna tie myself and see how quickly I can write a banger. 90 minutes later we had DAMIEN. Dude should always be mentioned as the top rappers of all time. Dude's first 2 albums came out the same year (1998) & both went Platinum. IIRC he was the first of a very small list who did that
Hey guys! Love your reactions. I'd love to watch you guys react to some of Pitbull's old songs cuz that guy used to spit bars. Dammit Man is a good song of his for a start.
I remember not being sure back in the day. Once you get to know his style however you can easily recognize the way he says certain words. Plus in the 2nd song the lines Dog I Got you & Give me what you owe have his regular rsp voice.
