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The text is probably more profound than one might initially think. So much to tell
Among other things, there are strong parallels here to Psalm 118 from the Bible.
Although the lyrics have a futuristic “space theme” and seem very modern,
there are thematic parallels and subtle allusions to the biblical text when you decipher the metaphors.
The song seems to use the psalm as a starting point for self-empowerment and triumph.
The song “PS118” is not a direct retelling of the psalm, but rather a reinterpretation of the psalm's spirit.
Psalm 118 says: “God has made me great, freed me from confinement, and given me victory over my enemies. I am the chosen one.”
The song says: “The cosmos has made me great (Anointed), I move in infinite space (Space) far above my enemies. I am the chosen one (Alien/Legend).”
The line “Anointed by the Cosmo” in particular is the key that connects the title of the song (Psalm 118) with its content.
"Destination out of this world / It's space travel / New heights I'm seeing new lights / More space…"
“In my distress I called to the LORD, and the LORD answered me and comforted me (literally: placed me in a wide space).”
Comparison: The psalm speaks of being led out of distress into “open space.” In the song, this “open space” is greatly expanded—all
the way into outer space (“galaxy,” “5.88 trillion miles”). It is the ultimate liberation from confinement.
"Anointed by the Cosmo, Everytime I go in I feel anointed" "I been appointed my employment"
Psalm 118, verse 26 (and context):
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD!”
Comparison: The term “anointed” has strong religious connotations (Messiah means “the anointed one”).
Psalm 118 is a royal psalm. In the song, Jurin and Rapsody transfer this divine mission to themselves: they are not anointed by God in the classical sense,
but by the “cosmos” to rap. They see themselves as the chosen ones (“appointed”).
"They don't want to battle with a quasar" "You set the bar too low / That's why we raise ours" "I'm dunking on your planet"
Psalm 118, verses 10-12:
“All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them down.”
Comparison: Psalm 118 is also a war song in which the worshipper is surrounded by enemies but triumphs through divine help. In the song,
this becomes a lyrical contest (“battle rap”).
The enemies (other rappers) stand no chance against the overwhelming energy (“Quasar,” “Black Hole”) of the protagonists.
"Birthed by the sun See the skin on me radiant. Put light to the mic"
Psalm 118, verse 27:
“The Lord is God, who enlightens us.”
Comparison: The motif of light is central to both texts. In the psalm, God is the light; in the song,
the artists themselves are the source of light (“stars,” “radiant”) who bring enlightenment.
"Still send directions back home / For the lost ones"
Psalm 118, verses 19-20:
“Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them…”
Comparison: The psalm seeks the way to the “gate of righteousness.” In the song,
the artist acts as the one who shows the “lost ones” the way—almost like a prophet or leader,
which again fits with the theme of the psalm.
Of course, there are other deeper meanings that do not refer to Psalm 118.
“I'm like Christopher Nolan on a Neumann”
Two worlds collide here: film directing and music recording.
Christopher Nolan: He is one of the most famous directors in the world (Inception, Oppenheimer, Dark Knight).
He is known for complex, mind-bending plots, visual impact and – very important for this song – for the film “Interstellar.”
Since the song has a space theme, the rapper compares herself here to the director of the ultimate modern space epic.
Neumann: This is a reference to Neumann microphones (e.g., the U87). They are considered the “gold standard” in recording studios. It is the Rolls-Royce of microphones.
The meaning: “When I rap into the microphone (Neumann), the result is as epic, complex, and high-quality as a Christopher Nolan film.”
She is saying, “I'm not making little TikTok songs here, I'm making blockbuster art.”
“Punching like Tyson is science / I'm Neil de Grass”
This is a first-class double entendre that plays on the name “Tyson.”
Mike Tyson: When people talk about “punching” in rap, they usually mean “punchlines” (the lines that hit the opponent).
The comparison with Mike Tyson (the boxer) is a classic in hip-hop for hard hits.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: He is the most famous astrophysicist in the US and pop culture explainer for the universe.
The twist: She says, “Punching like Tyson is science.” She doesn't lash out wildly like the boxer Mike, but her “punches” (words) are precise science.
This allows her to elegantly switch from Mike Tyson to Neil deGrasse Tyson.
The meaning: Her rap skills are intellectual and scientifically sound. She dominates not through violence, but through knowledge and technique.
“Spaced out but I'm grounded / Like I'm near the grass”
Here, the wordplay with the astrophysicist's name continues.
Spaced out: Colloquially means “out of it” or “high,” but here it is literal: she is in space (the theme of the song).
Grounded: Means “down-to-earth”.
Neil de Grasse vs. Near the grass:
Her name is figuratively Neil de Grasse (the man from space).
But phonetically it sounds like “Near the grass” (close to the grass/ground).
The meaning: Although she moves lyrically on an extremely high, spherical level (“spaced out”), she does not lose her footing (“grounded”).
She connects the highest (astrophysics/space) with the most down-to-earth (grass/earth).
This passage serves to emphasize the artists' intellect. They are essentially saying:
“We are not just rappers, we are scientists and directors of our art. We understand the universe (Neil deGrasse Tyson) and stage it perfectly (Christopher Nolan),
while using the best technical equipment (Neumann).”
This fits perfectly with the previous comparison with Psalm 118: it underscores the claim to excellence and being chosen.
“Had to hit up Rapsody / The queen no bohemian”
This is a brilliant play on words involving names and music history.
The reference: The legendary rock band Queen has one of its most famous songs called “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
The pun: Since the rapper's name is Rapsody, she plays with this connection.
The meaning:
She says, “I am a queen, but not ‘Bohemian’ (in the sense of the song Bohemian Rhapsody).”
“Bohemian” often means unconventional, artistically messy, or aimlessly living. She rejects this: she is a queen who rules and is precise, not an aimless artist.
„I get around like Pac I be traveling“
Pac: That's Tupac Shakur (2Pac), one of the most famous rappers of all time.
The reference: Tupac has a very well-known song called “I Get Around” (1993).
Ambiguity:
Tupac's original song is about him meeting lots of women and being sexually active (“getting around”).
In this space-themed text (“Traveling,” ‘Meridian’), Jurin/Rapsody reinterprets it: “I get around” here means that she travels globally (or intergalactically).
She is known everywhere, traveling around the world (or planets) like a superstar.
She redefines her name: when you hear “Queen” and “Rapsody,” don't think of the old song, think of me.
„5.88 trillion miles off 'em“
This number was not chosen at random, but is scientifically extremely precise – which ties in with the theme of “Neil deGrasse Tyson / Science.”
The fact: A light year is the distance that light travels in one year. That is exactly approximately 5.88 trillion miles.
The meaning:
Before that, she says, “I'm a light year.”
She defines the distance between herself and her competition not emotionally (“I'm much better”), but mathematically precisely. She is literally a light year ahead of them.
This again underscores the theme: no emotions, just hard facts and science.
„7 dots on your screen / Like stars gotta claim ours“
This line is a direct reference to the group Jurin belongs to (XG).
7 Dots: The girl group XG consists of 7 members.
The meaning:
When you look at the starry sky or a radar screen, you see dots.
She compares the 7 members of the group to a constellation. They are not just musicians, they are celestial bodies that “claim ours” in the universe.
This fits with the title of XG's previous album or song (“Shooting Star”), which solidifies their identity.
„Send 'em black hole that's a favor“
This is a very aggressive “diss” (insult) disguised as an astrophysical metaphor.
Black Hole: A black hole swallows everything, even light. Nothing escapes it.
Favor: Normally, destruction is not a favor.
The meaning: She says that destroying her opponents (sending them into the black hole) is actually nice of her.
Why? Because compared to her (“Quasar,” ‘Supernova’), they shine so weakly that it's better for them to just disappear completely instead of embarrassing themselves.
It's the ultimate dominance: “I'm wiping you out, and you should thank me for it.”
Of course, everything I write here could be nonsense. 😅
Nice Reaction! Thanks🔥XG!!!🔥💗🐺
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Gen X here and grew up listening to Hip Hop in the 80s and 90s. THIS IS REAL HIP HOP!
8:28 this is a reference to 2pac the rapper and his song “I get around”
Nice👀👏
They ATE🔥
I'm very proud of my mom🤍👽
PS118 was written by Jurin, Rapsody and Lyricks🙌🙇♂️
Old school is the best🗣️🎙️🏎️📟
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7:30 It’s really cool that you said that because it’s exactly what Cocona said in one of her most recent blogs on the alphaz app.
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of all the reaction videos on exhibition, this ones my favorite rendition.
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