Caked up and faked up,
She's obsessed with the outside.
Nothing earned, too afraid to fail.
So she leads a hollow life void of insight
Loving what you see, but you fear what you think
Because of your mind and your body
There's a missing ing link
That leaves you vulnerable, susceptible to pain
You're a garden of potential submerged in the rain

I said true beauty, can't be seen, with the eyes

ARMED, armed with a mind
I'm gonna strengthen my action with thought
Make use of the gift I got
And walk fearless because I'm armed-with-a-mind
A weak offense when you step to this
Mind over matter is power over fists
I walk fearless because I'm armed with-a-mind

I walk fearless with a mind far greater than just a ing fist.

spineless and mindless. you flex your muscles and not your ing head
A deep man with a strong point made without one thoughtful word said?
"huff and puff", the fierce fists will do the talking
Can't speak for yourself so your "crew"'s with you walking
Tell me what's worth fighting for...
And it better be something greater than an evening of the score

boy, your true strength sleeps behind your eyes!

its the absent minded fool who's afraid to think,
To extend an open hand,
To dare to earn a thing.
Its the gift inside our heads not to take for granted..
Because an unexamined life is a seed unplanted.
As the animals, they can't reason
But as humans we can.
So are you just a wild animal or a rational man?
Our bodies bring us nowhere, might does NOT make right.
There's a gift inside your head

Overall Meaning

In "Armed With A Mind," Have Heart describes someone who's obsessed with their outward appearance and leads a shallow, hollow life devoid of any meaning or insight. The lyrics suggest that this person is afraid to fail and doesn't want to risk anything. The missing link between this person and true beauty is their mind, which they are afraid to use because of the pain and vulnerability it may bring. Have Heart argues that true beauty cannot be seen with the eyes, but rather, it can only be achieved by strengthening one's actions with thought.

The singer of the song is someone who chooses to walk fearless because they're "armed with a mind". The lyrics suggest that using one's mind is a much more substantial defense than physical strength. Have Heart highlights that true strength comes from the mind, not from the muscles or the ability to fight. They argue that "might does NOT make right" and that the gift inside the head is what makes a person a rational human, not a wild animal.

Overall, "Armed With A Mind" is an ode to the power of thought and the importance of using one's mind to achieve true beauty and strength. In a world that often values physical strength over mental strength, Have Heart argues that it's the latter which should be celebrated.

Line by Line Meaning

Caked up and faked up,
She puts on layers of makeup and pretends to be someone else

She's obsessed with the outside.
She only cares about appearances, not what's inside

Nothing earned, too afraid to fail.
She hasn't achieved anything because she's too scared to try

So she leads a hollow life void of insight
Her life is empty and lacks depth or meaning

Loving what you see, but you fear what you think
She's happy with her appearance but doesn't want to think too deeply about herself

Because of your mind and your body
Both mental and physical aspects influence how you feel

There's a missing ing link
Something essential is missing

That leaves you vulnerable, susceptible to pain
Being incomplete puts you in danger of getting hurt

You're a garden of potential submerged in the rain
You have great potential but it's dying because of neglect

I said true beauty, can't be seen, with the eyes
Real beauty goes beyond appearances and is felt with the heart

ARMED, armed with a mind
Having a strong mind is powerful and valuable

I'm gonna strengthen my action with thought
I will use my mind to enhance my actions

Make use of the gift I got
Take advantage of the inherent value of having a mind

And walk fearless because I'm armed-with-a-mind
Having a strong mind lets me walk without fear

A weak offense when you step to this
Having only physical strength is no match for someone with a strong mind

Mind over matter is power over fists
Mental strength is more powerful than physical strength

I walk fearless because I'm armed with-a-mind
I'm not afraid because my mind gives me strength

I walk fearless with a mind far greater than just a ing fist.
My mind is more powerful than just a simple show of force

spineless and mindless. you flex your muscles and not your ing head
You lack courage and intellect, and only rely on physical strength

A deep man with a strong point made without one thoughtful word said?
Can someone be profound without speaking a word?

"huff and puff", the fierce fists will do the talking
Violence is no substitute for intelligent communication

Can't speak for yourself so your "crew"'s with you walking
A lack of confidence and intelligence leads you to follow others

Tell me what's worth fighting for...
Question what motivates you to fight

And it better be something greater than an evening of the score
The reason to fight should be more than just getting even

boy, your true strength sleeps behind your eyes!
Your real power comes from your mind, not your body

its the absent minded fool who's afraid to think,
Being ignorant and not thinking can be dangerous

To extend an open hand,
Being generous and kind to others

To dare to earn a thing.
Being courageous enough to work hard for what you want

Its the gift inside our heads not to take for granted..
Don't underestimate the value of having a strong mind

Because an unexamined life is a seed unplanted.
Without introspection, your potential is wasted

As the animals, they can't reason
Animals don't have the ability to think things through

But as humans we can.
Our human abilities include thought and reason

So are you just a wild animal or a rational man?
Are you relying just on physical instincts, or thinking things through?

Our bodies bring us nowhere, might does NOT make right.
Physical strength alone won't lead to success, and isn't always justified

There's a gift inside your head
The power of a strong and thoughtful mind is a valuable gift

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