Boss Music (Apoptosis)

Emezie's song "Boss Music (Apoptosis)" delves into the dark and complex emotions of betrayal, revenge, and self-realization. The narrative follows a parasite, a metaphor for someone who feels used and discarded by those they once trusted. The song begins with the parasite reflecting on its transformation, marked by a hardening heart and a sense of abandonment. The parasite acknowledges the lessons learned from its former friends—how to swim, fly, love, and cry—but ultimately sees itself as a lowly, unchanging parasite.

The parasite's journey of revenge takes it to the depths of the sea, the tallest trees, and back to the wolf pack, infecting each former friend with a deadly disease. These acts of vengeance symbolize the parasite's attempt to reclaim power and assert its worth after being betrayed. The fish, bird, and wolves represent different aspects of the parasite's past relationships, each teaching it valuable lessons but ultimately leaving it to fend for itself. The parasite's actions are driven by a deep-seated need for retribution and a desire to make its betrayers pay for their perceived wrongdoings.

The climax of the song occurs when the parasite confronts the final betrayer, who is ready to accept her fate and die. This moment of unexpected acceptance and the lack of fear in her eyes cause the parasite to question its actions and intentions. The repeated refrain, "Start the infection, I'm not scared to die," highlights the final betrayer's resignation and the parasite's internal conflict. The song concludes with the parasite experiencing guilt and regret, realizing the consequences of its actions. The word "apoptosis," which refers to programmed cell death, serves as a metaphor for the parasite's emotional and moral reckoning, as it contemplates the destruction it has caused and the loss of its own humanity.