Metanoia
MGMT Lyrics

Metanoia, reshaping the world
Metanoia is a transformational experience that can completely change the world as we know it.

It can teach you
Metanoia can teach you important life lessons and open your eyes to new forms of knowledge.

And reprogram you
Metanoia can reprogram your thoughts and beliefs, giving you a fresh perspective on life.

It can show you the flood
Metanoia can reveal the hidden turmoil and confusion that resides within you.

That's trapped inside
This emotional turmoil is often hidden beneath the surface, repressed by societal norms and expectations.

This one's alive
Undergoing metanoia is a powerful experience that can awaken you to a new sense of aliveness and vitality.

The tail is breathing
The dormant energy that resides within you can be awakened through metanoia, and its life-giving force can be harnessed to affect positive change.

And she's listening
By undergoing metanoia, you become more attuned to the intuitive guidance of the divine feminine.

Kill the serpent
Metanoia involves slaying the metaphorical serpent--the ego--to achieve a state of enlightenment and spiritual growth.

Divide, disperse and grow
Breaking down old patterns and beliefs is necessary for growth and transformation to occur.

Into an oak
The growth and transformation that occurs through metanoia can lead to a state of strength and stability, like an oak tree.

A silver lining on a black scale
Metanoia can reveal a positive aspect of a seemingly negative situation or experience.

Wicked hunter on three hooves he still rode
Evil can persist and endure through unconventional means or in unexpected ways.

But where is the fourth?
The fourth hoof on the hunter's horse is missing, suggesting a sense of incompleteness or imbalance.

You can climb there
Metanoia can help you reach new heights of spiritual and personal growth, even in the face of adversity.

To your lofty perch
Your newfound insight and perspective can elevate you to a position of greater wisdom and understanding.

It can teach you the fairytale of hurt
Through metanoia, you can learn the lessons of hurt and pain, and discover how to transcend them and grow.

Mystic referee, don't look on me with scorn
The divine, all-knowing presence that guides us through metanoia is not judgmental, but rather compassionate and understanding.

I'm a child, I'm a lover being born
Metanoia can awaken a sense of innocent wonder and creativity within you, giving rise to new forms of love and connection.

Satchidananda
Satchidananda is a term that refers to the unchanging, eternal presence of pure consciousness.

Disregard the path I'm on
Even if you feel lost or uncertain on your path, the divine presence that guides us through metanoia remains steadfast and unchanging.

You can justify the action, should you bless
The divine presence can help you find meaning and purpose in your actions, even in difficult or confusing circumstances.

My ambition and my indecisiveness
Metanoia can reveal the inner conflicts and contradictions that often drive our actions and decisions.

Let me know that you exist
Through metanoia, we may come to know and experience the divine presence in a deeper, more profound way.

Watch me tremble as I'm answering the phone
Metanoia can be a daunting and overwhelming experience that requires tremendous courage and vulnerability.

I am separate from everything you know
Metanoia can reveal the ways in which we are distinct and separate from the world around us, while also highlighting our interconnectedness.

I promise to return once I've given up
Metanoia requires a willingness to surrender old patterns and beliefs in order to embrace new forms of growth and transformation.

And lessons have been learned
The lessons and insights gained through metanoia must be integrated into your life in order to fully realize their transformative power.

You can watch my fire burn
The divine presence accompanies us through our journey of growth and transformation, watching as we overcome challenges and obstacles.

We were talking junk right, just before the show
This line represents a mundane, everyday experience that is ultimately meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

This wild-eyed kid came up to the fence
The arrival of the kid represents a sudden and unexpected disruption to the mundane experience of the band's pre-show routine.

He took one look at us, and he said:
The kid's sudden appearance and request emphasizes the fleeting, ephemeral nature of our human desires and wants.

Help me, drummer, ticket, yeah!
The kid's request is nonsensical and meaningless, highlighting the absurdity of our lives and desires.

We didn't play his favourite song
The band's failure to fulfill the kid's request serves as a metaphor for the unfulfillable nature of our human desires.

Now he'll never come to another show…
The kid's disappearance highlights the fleeting and temporary nature of our human desires and experiences.

Hospitals and woods confirm
These two settings -- hospitals and woods -- represent two different facets of the human experience, one clinical and detached, the other natural and wild.

Red in the eyes of everyone
This line suggests a sense of trauma and pain that is present in the lives of all people, regardless of their individual experiences.

Parasites and lovers scrape the meat from bones
This line highlights two contrasting forces -- parasites, which drain life from living beings, and lovers, who enhance and enrich life.

Turned into jade and tiger's eye
The transformation of these materials -- jade and tiger's eye -- recalls the transformative power of metanoia.

Save me some dark hair over a face like hers
This line suggests a sense of longing for a departed loved one, underscoring the ways in which our human experiences are grounded in love and connection.

She'll help the rain come to a pour
The beloved's presence can have a transformative effect on the one who longs for her, much like the transformative power of rain on the earth.

Bathroom floor of stone and tiles broke in two
This line suggests a sense of dissolution and decay, signaling a metaphorical death or transformation.

Warm where they touch her porcelain
The alliteration and imagery of porcelain suggests a sense of purity and fragility, highlighting the tenderness and vulnerability of human experience.

Timid skin I'm careful to untie this road
This line suggests a sense of hesitation or uncertainty about the path ahead, highlighting the importance of trust and faith in the process of transformation.

Wrapped in a knot indifferent
This line signals a sense of detachment or indifference to the outcomes of one's actions or decisions, reflecting the uncertainty and complexity of human experience.

Lion's foot unearthing all the things I've seen
This line suggests a sense of excavation or revelation, as new insights and understandings are uncovered and brought to light.

But never truly understood
Despite the insights and understandings gained through metanoia, there remains a sense of mystery and uncertainty about the nature of existence and consciousness.

Rotten wood from oceans that were never green
This line suggests a sense of decay and erosion, highlighting the ways in which the natural world can be reshaped and transformed over time.

Crumbles beneath the canopy
This line suggests a sense of the immensity and indifference of the natural world, and underscores the human desire for stability and immutability.

Secretly
The inclusion of this word suggests a sense of hiddenness or concealment, signaling the ways in which our experiences are not always transparent or visible.

Let's pretend we never touched the sugar
This line suggests a sense of regret or guilt about past actions or decisions, highlighting the importance of forgiveness and self-compassion in the process of transformation.

Tonight, under rose
This line suggests a sense of beauty and romance, underscoring the emotional richness and complexity of human experience.

You won't find another wheel to roll
This line suggests a sense of finality or inevitability, highlighting the ways in which our experiences can sometimes feel predetermined or fated.

When autumn winds appear
This line suggests a sense of impermanence and transition, highlighting the ways in which our experiences are constantly shifting and evolving.

We wear these fears on our right
This line suggests a sense of preparedness or readiness for the unknown, highlighting the importance of facing our fears and uncertainties.

It just wants to be surreal 'cause
This line suggests a sense of disbelief or skepticism, underscoring the complexity and uncertainty of human experience.

All dressed in diamond image jeans
This line suggests a sense of glamour and artificiality, highlighting the ways in which our experiences can be shaped by external appearances and expectations.

Mercury's found in old field
This line suggests a sense of transformation and revelations, highlighting the ways in which our experiences can reveal new understandings and insights.

We miserable in love
This line suggests a sense of heartbreak or pain, highlighting the ways in which love can be a source of both joy and suffering.

And chance we walked
This line suggests a sense of happenstance, underscoring the ways in which our experiences are sometimes shaped by fate or circumstance beyond our control.

Right on in, into the streets of the city but
This line suggests a sense of adventure or exploration, highlighting the importance of taking risks and embracing the unknown.

Watching people disappear
This line suggests a sense of impermanence or loss, underscoring the ways in which our experiences are shaped by the people and connections we make along the way.

Without reaching out
This line suggests a sense of isolation or disconnection, highlighting the importance of forging meaningful connections and relationships with others.

Years and years
This line suggests a sense of the passage of time, underscoring the ways in which our experiences are shaped by the continuum of time and history.

You're left by yourself
This line suggests a sense of loneliness or isolation, underscoring the importance of self-reliance and self-compassion in the process of transformation.

On the wheel
This line suggests a sense of the cyclical nature of existence, highlighting the ways in which our experiences often repeat themselves in different contexts or forms.