Aesop Rock - Pigeonometry (Official Short)

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VIDEO CREDITS:
Illustrated and Animated by Aesop Rock
SONG CREDITS:
Written and Produced by Aesop Rock
LYRICS:
I like drawing pigeons,
People tend to feed 'em or forbid 'em
either way it’s rare to see 'em individually considered
There’s always like a million eating cigarettes and ketchup
I take a lot pictures, I been cropping out the extras
I been studying the independent measurements and metrics
The postures and the body types, the patterns on the feathers
Like some ritualistic tattoo dating back to their ancestors
While the bib and neck come dipped in precious amethyst and emeralds
It’s a pity about the stigmas
How the cooties overshadow any beauty that enrich us
A white dove symbolizes peace and pacifism
A white dove is a pigeon, you muffugas is bigots
Yo, 3 toes forward, one toe ain’t
1 AM sketching muscles on a plump little frame
Plus I love your pretty orange eyes and dumb little brain
I’ll add a nimbus to atone for how we sullied the name
Phone, wallet, coffee, keys, lighter
I’m headed for the beyond, I’m a need a cease fire
Lighter, keys, coffee, wallet, phone
The whole street is lava, the beyond is not a go...
Full lyrics and audio here: • Aesop Rock - Pigeonome...
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[@birdrustler]

Hip hop's greatest birdsmith

[@mnemonichotpocket]

Ornithologist

[@boxesbeforebuddha]

He certainly does have a way with birds.

[@sumwonkool]

Bird brains

[@mowglig9382]

Bird is the word.

[@typerightseesight]

rocket tree.

[@IndustrialBonecraft]

Cannibal Ox (2001): Pigeon. Aesop Rock (2024): Pigeonometry We've come full circle.

[@Olhado256]

I'm hyped for 2047

[@Codename_Gamma_Ray]

Why did you say that? There’s a lot of circle symbolism that I’m still trying to figure out. There is a code within his music that nobody ever saw. I guess I was the only one and once I realized that he gave up and he said specific code word I had fun with the scavenger hunt so now I don’t know how to feel I didn’t know if it was a secret or not even his name has double meaning. I felt like I was really starting to understand him and I mean really understand him not base layer not second layer not even hidden layer. We are talking hidden hidden layer shit that nobody else was ever gonna catch and now the clues that I’ve been using to find the code words might disappear on me. What a bummer.

[@Codename_Gamma_Ray]

It’s a video that I made proving why Aesop Rock is the greatest rapper. I’m still trying to organize it in a way that you guys can understand how I got to my understanding of it so that you guys can go out and help me collect these code words I just wanted to make sure I had enough of them before I started to prove that there was a whole secret code inside of aces music. It is so cool finding it though and now that’s gone or he’s giving up. On someone Finding it

[@Codename_Gamma_Ray]

Like I’m not gonna lie I covered as much stuff as I could in just the introduction and the first bar and I still feel like I missed a lot but I know I at least have like 80% of that stuff. My whole page is gonna be just dedicated to breaking down his work some of the best stuff that I ever seen in my life.

[@Codename_Gamma_Ray]

There’s a lot of circle symbolism that I’m still trying to figure out. There is a code within his music that nobody ever saw. I guess I was the only one and once I realized that he gave up and he said specific code word I had fun with the scavenger hunt so now I don’t know how to feel I didn’t know if it was a secret or not even his name has double meaning. I felt like I was really starting to understand him and I mean really understand him not base layer not second layer not even hidden layer. We are talking hidden hidden layer shit that nobody else was ever gonna catch and now the clues that I’ve been using to find the code words might disappear on me. What a bummer.

[@andrewdeddens1943]

It's refreshing hearing something that isn't out of touch rich people stuff. These are the lyrics of an actual poet and I love it.

[@stellartoad]

SERIOUSLY

[@jayshay3088]

My thoughts exactly. Can't stand the commercial crap their passing out these days. Teenage female "rappers" out there making millions strictly off marketing and promotion... Don't think this is what KRS one, Big L, and Rakim had visioned for the genre.smh. I'd throw on some Aesop ,comp flow, or Mr lif before any of this drake, Kendrick Lamar, lil Wayne crap any day

[@dopeyrelaxingsounds8607]

@@jayshay3088 Throwing Kendrick in there? You don't know shit obviously 😂

[@entropyfu]

1000 is a lot. That's why it's gotta be an actual 1000 on the dot.

[@206Curt]

As a homebody with social anxiety I relate so much to this chorus, getting ready to go somewhere or do something you thought you wanted to and basically opening the door and just bailing last second feeling like "the whole street is lava the beyond is not a go."

[@RoastMePls]

Aesop keeps aging like single malt scotch whiskey

[@bearlybearablebear]

Now all we need is the other ~900 drawn pigeons and this will be perfect.

[@ld0ne]

A thousand is a lot

[@ju4408]

So, not to be a symbolic logic Nerd-zi, bit ~ means "not". ≈ means "approximately". Just trying to help with accuracy in this world of BS.

[@bearlybearablebear]

@@ju4408 "Nerd-zi" you could've just not said anything, but you chose to type that. Impressive.

[@mimseydemon1844]

Motherfucker beat me to it.

[@ivaolo]

this whole exchange tho :D

[@1starprincess2323]

Got off work earlier today and pulled into the Parking lot of my favorite liquor store. Saw 5 pigeons by a dumpster to my left pecking at what I thought was cigarettes and ketchup and was surprised because I don’t see pigeons almost ever where I live. This prompted me to put pigeonometry on in the car. Went inside and bought beer, came out of the parking lot to turn the corner and saw no signs of piegeons. They vanished and I was sad. Bumped this song all the way home. 2 hours later see Aesop has dropped the video for this amazing track. Realized those pigeons were there to notify me of this video. The universe does talk to us.

[@mr.muffinmann7320]

I been wanting to see these damn pigeon drawings he talkin bout since this song came out 😂

[@THEJPIndustry]

Pretty sure he sells them on his merch site / sold them in the box

[@juanbait9670]

Cigarets and ketchup, the breakfast of champions.

[@psychrockvinyl]

I like looking at pigeon drawings

[@hadrian9288]

The average aesop stan😂

[@ld0ne]

A thousand is a lot

[@ConsciousThomas]

What a fuckin barrrr huhhh💀🫶🔥

[@psychrockvinyl]

It becomes about the flock…

[@TuesdaysTurn]

Check out Todd Francis if you haven't already!

[@shiftyslc]

I do not understand how he can expound on seemingly any odd topic in a pleasing and illuminating way. I'm trying to corral my thoughts on day-to-day topics and he's writing a unique poem about birds that makes me question my biases while producing a banger beat to pair it with. Unmatched genius. All I can say.

[@KP-ol3tc]

Facts on facts with more facts tossed on top

[@firewolf11567]

Spend everyday writing poetry, drawing pictures, making sounds, and you'll be surprised by what you can make.

[@ZachGatesHere]

He's someone who really likes observing the world. He's thoughtful and introspective and a guy who sees profundity in the mundane. It's really amazing.

[@Jerry-ir8nd]

The dancing is what makes this whole video. And the way emmerallds hits is perrrfect.

[@redeyestones3738]

He just keeps putting dope shit in our ears. Yup, yup, yup...

[@mrbadger7395]

I love watching pigeons and ravens walk. It is almost like they are dance walking.

[@adotinthecosmos]

Heading out the door: -Phone -Wallet -Coffee -Keys -Lighter -Aesop

[@dabtothedome]

Coffee is before keys???

[@socialpariah.]

It's this a anti hero skateboards homage todd francis draws some dope pigeons but great work and concept!!!

[@undun8065]

Mike Tyson would love this😂 banging beats!! Thank u Aesop n Rhymesayers!! 👊🏻💚

[@allourvice]

This man is legitimately just pure uncut talent. Hot damn. 👏

[@reportinglivefromhell222]

Uh duh.. he is literally the best Lyricist, proven by English professors.

[@Uebermenschman]

I'm sad this wasn't a visualization for the entire song! Wanted to see Aes fall short of that 1,000 pigeon promise!

[@jayshay3088]

Absolutely adore everything Aesop puts out... Lyrics that actually make you think. Not bar after bar of unrelatable nonsense about Ferrari's and chains

[@CannibalOX99]

Birds of the same feather , flock together, congested on a majestic street corner, That's a short time goal for most of 'em Cuz most of 'em Would rather expand their wings and hover over greater things That's what we call inspired flight By the pigeons that gotta eat pizza crust every night.

[@SPELTMUSIC]

such a fucking good song. would make me so happy if vast aire and aes teamed up one last time to make a collar song about pigeons.

[@CannibalOX99]

@SPELTMUSIC That would be sick man Vast Aire always been underrated

[@briangurnett]

I love how the beat in this track keeps evolving and surprising you. Some of the best lyrics on the album I’d say, but there are so many headspinners on this album it’s hard to pick a favorite based on rhymes alone, but I’d say this is one his absolute best. But I like his weird ones. “Dog at the Door” for life.

[@tamagonbagel6569]

Just one of the most delightful hip hop tracks I've heard in a long time

[@InVinoVeratas]

Birdsayer's Entertainment is fly with another Birdsmith.

[@sativaskunk]

Aesop is still nailing it down in a way no one else can touch. GOAT

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Legitimately probably album of the year. Aes always brings the absolute heat.

[@realifepowerushmusic]

AES IS LIKE A FINE WINE... GETS BETTER WITH AGE. 💪🏻💯 THIS WHOLE ALBUM IS FIRE 🔥🔥🔥 I CAN'T HONESTLY GET ENOUGH!!! NEVERMIND ALL HIS OTHER WORK THAT IS RIDICULOUS THE MANS A LEGEND.💯

[@dougfishback3116]

Great media addition that only Aes could deliver. (I also bought a shirt from the merch "capsule.") This short ended after the first chorus, but one of my favorite elements of this track is the veering bassline that comes in with the second verse.

[@vizulefllry]

The beat progression on this track is incredible. Can't wait for instrumentals.

[@GVilleAnarcho]

Did Aes finally manage to draw a thousand pigeons? Last I heard he didn't even have a dozen lol

[@knock9676]

Plus, a thousand is a lot. 😊

[@Jen-br5hx]

this guy has been going hard for years

[@judeas6533]

I want more Aes drawings! Thank you Aes if you ever see this love the work you do

[@daviddobarganes9115]

We got a cat, a frog, now a pigeon, the animal album is coming along nicely

[@joeberry7355]

i think theres an otter in there too

[@i-love-comountains3850]

Casual Geographic made a great video about Rock Doves/Pigeons, I highly recommend it.😊

[@f.demascio1857]

I WOULD buy a book of sketched pigeons.

[@BriManeely]

This fulfills my early morning pigeon watching endeavors

[@aaron_leigh]

Needed some Aes this morning. Thanks Rhymesayers!

[@spiderhands]

Bruins and Aes..... We should be friends ;)

[@roblinn1258]

I’m always amazed that Aes can make a darn good tune about ANYTHING. Homeboy could randomly be handed a page from a thesaurus and make a whole album about one or two words on it

[@dougfishback3116]

SPAM musubi... lawn darts... Paul of Thebes... dehydrated onion dip. Unlimited lyrical range.

[@ZellTimbs]

Imagine being the best wordsmith, THEN also being able to animate your own music video. Crazy, good stuff Aes

[@danielgilbert8338]

Would be cool if there were a thousand different pigeons in the video, but to be fair, a thousand is a lot

[@SPELTMUSIC]

but that's why its gotta be an actual thousand on the dot.

[@ConsciousThomas]

Yo rhymesayers entertainment has nooo fucking chill dude this shit goes insaneeeee!!!!

[@delta666SoT]

Hopefully this got him closer to 1000 pigeons, even if it takes away from their individuality

[@RandomAmbles]

Tesla loved pigeons towards the end of his life.

[@neogaines2418]

Another great video from Ace. That drawing style looks so cool and raw. I love all the lil shorts and support this album is getting.

[@devinlauwerier404]

Me and My Kids need that Children's EP 😅😅

[@hatsforall]

I cant stop listening to this song inparticular and the album as a whole... Ithink its my favorite song. Every time i leave my house now its "keys coffee wallet phone, the whole street is lava, the beyond is not a go." Nah yeah this is my favorite song, sorry Bill.

[@kevron720]

Got damn always with the 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RoyUThead]

😮😮😮 absolutely beautiful

[@krisa7910]

True emcee, Aes can write a song about trash cans and it would still be amazing.

[@MajorJakas]

We made pigeons like we made dogs and cats, and then we abandoned them and labelled them pests.

[@FayeHunter]

My 2 favorite things, birds and Aesop Rock.

[@kevron720]

So hyped for this

[@Level_1_Frog]

What a bop- listening to this has me looking like a pigeon 🐦

[@EnriqueMendoza-nt4se]

Nice.... Pigeons take me back to when I was a kid yo.

[@ClassyJacket]

he aint have to kill it this hard damn

[@TKO_CEY]

Love this song, hoping for a full video

[@wild-radio7373]

They make me think of Tesla. The scientists.

[@someoftheyouse]

This might be my favourite track off the new album. So damn good.

[@user-ri6ow1us3k]

This is fly af

[@truehypercrab]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@LuvLie999]

Ooo this songs all on his observations of pigeons love it

[@karabomasibi2331]

I love this song, so happy about this

[@chrisguess5]

Just ordered the print ❤

[@bipcboziji5151]

nice art my man! crazy dog doing everything!

[@issues420916]

I wish I had a chance to see you perform. 20 years a fan, keep it flowing Aes

[@philsidis9401]

Love me some Aesop

[@elliegordon443]

Love it, the length made it feel like a teaser though, damn

[@illbehated]

i love Aesop man!

[@garymericano]

100%, the white doves that they release at weddings are pigeons because they come back after they are released. When i was a kid my cat attacked one of them, after i nursed it back to health i couldn't get rid of the damn thing, let it go 40 miles from home and it would be back before k was so then i just had a tough-as-nails white pigeon for a pet for the next ~15 years

[@Ghostinthemachine47]

I loves this song and now I love it even more because of this video

[@Toomanypigeons]

Love the song, love pigeons, and love the merch. Cannot wait to receive the pigeon print I just bought 🐦🐦

[@torymiddlebrooks]

Damn lucky! I wanted too long and now their gone!

[@MyDogSierra]

I want a sweater but $120 CAD is wayyyy too much for me, most sweaters are like $50 and thats how much a shirt is.

[@Toomanypigeons]

@@torymiddlebrooks ahhhh that sucks! I always miss these types of merch releases or I’m just too indecisive about buying it, however this was too special to pass up

[@Toomanypigeons]

@@MyDogSierra yup, I also was really interested in the sweater specifically but it was just out of my price range. But the print was a treat for myself that I had to own

[@confusedlocal]

my cat was attracted to the pigeon drawings and swatted at the screen. nice job lol

[@amybrown8560]

The Right song for the Right moment in time

[@proteincurry]

Easily my favorite song off of ITS, where I work there's a ton of them, some of the braver ones that I call Calvin and Ian (recognizable by feather patterns and personalities) , will try to come inside of our establishment. I always feel bad that we gotta tell them to leave, they're just curious little guys.

[@JMashouf]

I see you Aesop! Ceasefire now! 🇵🇸🇵🇸✌🏼

[@paulsack9563]

If I was a bird, I'd be a pigeon

[@genghisfarn]

Beautiful

[@Colt45music]

This my fav song! At first I was like wtf is this, turned to gold the more I listened! 🔥

[@_c__c_]

Love you aes 👌🏻

[@chrismaw5117]

been with you since the 1990's you never fail

[@ZXTrucker]

This song is a banger, as is the video. 🔥🔥🔥

[@DeitiesDogma]

Can't wait !

[@brianlai3824]

The beyond may not be a goat but Aesop Rock is.

[@bobsmith459]

wow this is totally me when Im Aesop and its hard to admit that I used to draw

[@SquiggleWalter2022]

Hard to understand how an artist writing and producing perfect music and creating excellent music videos on their own isn’t grammy nominated

[@TMG9836]

Every day before I leave for work, I literally check and say, "Phone, wallet, coffee, keys, lighter."

[@johnnybazookaa]

yes!

[@joshuameaders8053]

Aesop is my dawg, even if he is imaginary. We big maxing.

[@greasewhite6724]

Never disappoints we rockin wit you down here in San Antonio, TX

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

Hell yesssss

[@marusprank]

Thank You . Shared .

[@ezerk]

You did it!

[@abundantharmony]

Rotoscoping will never get old.

[@draxopolis]

aes is always a guarantee...a fresh air breath in todays "hip hop"

[@ThankYaMuch]

OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS WHERE HAS THIS BEEN

[@scootydoo11]

Maaaaaaaan I love this. You inspire the FUCK outta me dude

[@basementhobo2288]

Wow, I had no idea Aesop was such a great visual artist as well, crazy that he drew and animated all of this himself. Big inspiration.

[@elcodreamin5280]

Dope

[@Codename_Gamma_Ray]

I am fucking heartbroken right now you didn’t have to let the horses out I’m still here. I don’t know if the breadcrumbs are gonna disappear before I could collect them. I don’t know what to do really stressed me out with that line. I’m still pretty new to this. Seems like every time I have a trail I lose it. It’s really hard to differentiate, all for it not to even matter if you were just gonna give up I almost had it down to the finding the hidden symbolisms and then using them I just needed a little bit more time damn bro you really got me crying. I don’t think anyone realizes Aes how special your music actually is. You did take on nearly impossible mission. If I didn’t stumble upon it, Now I you gave up and I don’t know if I should give up or not Aesop Please Bro don’t do this.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢