DEATHNOTE Lyrics – Kianush

DEATHNOTE Lyrics Meaning

[Part 1: Kianush]
In this part, Kianush comes in with a loud, angry mindset and makes it clear he wants to end the year with chaos and impact, not quietly. He presents himself as someone who played a key role in another rapper’s career, especially with industry connections, and feels deeply betrayed. He paints the other person as falling apart publicly, begging for attention online, and losing self-respect. He questions how that person even got opportunities and suggests it was only because he allowed it, not because they deserved it.

He talks about past disrespect that he ignored for a long time out of loyalty to shared connections, but now he feels pushed too far. His tone shifts from disappointment to full rage, saying this is the moment he will finally respond and silence the other side permanently, at least symbolically. He accuses the person of heavy drug use and self-destruction, saying no matter what he says, the truth is visible if they look at themselves honestly. He also claims he has enough influence to damage the other artist’s career completely by removing their music if he wants.

Kianush then directly calls out the rival by name, mocking their physical appearance and lifestyle while showing how closely he’s been watching them. This is meant to intimidate and show control. He says he wants to make an example out of them so others won’t repeat the same mistakes. The violent imagery and police references are more about showing dominance and fear than literal action, reinforcing the idea that his diss tracks are weapons on their own.

He continues by accusing the rival of being morally corrupt, crossing serious boundaries, and behaving in ways that are unforgivable. These accusations are meant to completely destroy the other person’s public image and credibility. He portrays them as someone who doesn’t belong in the community at all, almost like an outsider brought in by something evil. By doing this, he frames himself as someone standing on the side of justice, even while using extreme language.

He then expands the attack to the rival’s circle, describing them as broken, unhealthy, and fake tough guys who talk about violence but are too scared to act. He says they brought this conflict on themselves by speaking his name, and now they must deal with the consequences. He mocks their flashy lifestyle, expensive jewelry, and image of success, saying it means nothing when fear and shame take over.

Kianush also suggests that emotional pain and inner emptiness can’t be fixed with dr�gs or money. He attacks their masculinity, loyalty, and character, portraying them as weak and dishonest. He questions how someone like that could ever be seen as a real star and openly humiliates them by pointing out their insecurities. He ends this part by saying the rival came to them desperate, but now their future is finished, and his anger is so intense that he sees nothing but red when thinking about them.

[Interlude: Kianush]
This short section sounds like someone being dragged from one target to the next, creating the feeling of a hunt. It shows impatience, aggression, and confidence, as if he’s calling out enemies and daring them to face him directly instead of hiding.

[Part 2: Kianush]
In this part, Kianush shifts into a more calculated and mocking tone. He says his opponents fell for the trap and reacted exactly how he expected. The gun imagery here works as a metaphor for his words hitting hard and on purpose. He brags about releasing strong material back-to-back, saying it’s aimed at people who truly understand power and skill, not shallow critics. He throws a jab at another rapper, suggesting they lack the mental depth to understand what he’s doing.

He compares the situation to a game of chess, implying that key players have already lost while others are running away. He positions himself as someone with complete control over his voice, technique, and pressure, and claims he can easily strip away the false image of strength his rivals project. When he directly addresses one opponent, he questions their respect and attitude, especially toward family, suggesting they’ve lost basic values.

He brings up the rival’s past fame, saying it was brief and meaningless, and contrasts it with their current state, which he describes as weak and unstable. He mocks their health, age, and relevance, saying they are no longer real artists but trapped by addiction, bad habits, and gambling. He accuses them of owing money and challenges their ability to respond creatively, claiming no one truly respects them anymore.

Kianush continues by saying the only reason people still pay attention to this person is because of conflict. Without drama, they would be forgotten. He reduces their worth to something cheap and replaceable, both musically and commercially. He suggests that regardless of whether it’s the music industry or the streets, everyone knows this person is headed for a bad ending.

He digs deeper into their personal issues, saying they lash out at others because of unresolved childhood pain and lack of love. He points out the humiliation of falling from the top and predicts worsening drug problems. Even former supporters, according to him, can no longer defend the nonsense they speak. He describes the rival as being used and tossed around, needing guidance like a child, which he frames as an insult rather than help.

Toward the end, he widens the lens to criticize fake celebrity culture, saying many stars shine only on the surface. He mocks the use of substances to fight aging and fear of irrelevance, reminding them that time catches up with everyone. He tells them to focus on faith instead of showing off wealth. He closes by calling the rival the most hated figure around, rejecting any attempt at reconciliation, and exposing their escape from consequences as cowardly rather than clever.

[Outro: Eminem, DMX]
The outro repeats aggressive lines that push the song’s dark energy to the extreme. It feels like a final psychological blow rather than a literal threat. The voices sound commanding and relentless, representing pressure, judgment, and the end of patience. It reinforces the idea that the opponent has run out of time, chances, and excuses. The repetition makes it feel like being cornered with no escape, symbolizing total defeat, silencing, and dominance rather than physical harm.