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The Spiritually Immature Mansion
Caribou Lyrics


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Tired of gettin' chased by the police and arrested
Niggas need a spot where we can kick it
Niggas ain't gotta get all dressed up and be Hollywood
Y'knahmean where do niggas go when we die?
Ain't no Heaven for a thug niggas, that's why we go to thug mansion
That's the only place where thugs get in free
And you gotta be a G at thug mansion
A place to spend my quiet nights, time to unwind
So much pressure in this life of mine, I cry at times
I once contemplated suicide, and would a tried
But when I held that 9, all I could see was my mommas eyes
No one knows my struggle, they only see the trouble
Not knowin' it's hard to carry on when no one loves you
Picture me inside the misery of poverty
No man alive has ever witnessed struggles I survived
Prayin' hard for better days, promise to hold on
Me and my dawgs ain't have a choice but to roll on
We found a family spot to kick it

Where we can drink liquor and no one bickers over trick shit
A spot where we can smoke in peace, and even though we G's
We still visualize places, that we can roll in peace
And in my mind's eye I see this place, the players go in fast
I got a spot for us all, so we can ball, at thug's mansion
Ain't no place I'd rather be, chillin' with homies and family
Sky high iced out paradise in the sky
Ain't no place I'd rather be, only place that's right for me
Chromed out mansion in paradise in the sky
Will I survive all the fights and the darkness?
Trouble sparks, they tell me home is where the heart is, dear departed
I shed tattooed tears and couldn't sleep good
For multiple years, witness peers catch gunshots
Nobody cares, seen the politicians ban us
They'd rather see us locked in chains, please explain
Why they can't stand us, is there a way for me to change?
Or am I just a victim of things I did to maintain?

I need a place to rest my head with the little bit of home boys
That remains, 'cause all the rest dead
Is there a spot for us to roll, if you find it
I'll be right behind ya, show me and I'll go
How can I be peaceful? I'm comin' from the bottom
Watch my daddy scream peace while the other man shot him
I need a house that's full of love when I need to escape
The deadly places slingin' drugs, in thug's mansion
Ain't no place I'd rather be, chillin' with homies and family
Sky high iced out paradise in the sky
Ain't no place I'd rather be, only place that's right for me
Chromed out mansion in paradise in the sky
Dear momma don't cry, your baby boy's doin' good
Tell the homies I'm in Heaven and they ain't got hoods
Seen a show with Marvin Gaye last night, it had me shook
Drippin' peppermint schnapps, with Jackie Wilson, and Sam Cooke
Then some lady named Billie holiday
Sang sittin' there kickin' it with Malcolm, till the day came
Little latasha sho' grown tell the lady in the liquor store
That she's forgiven, so come home
Maybe in time you'll understand only God can save us

When miles Davis Cuttin' lose with the band
Just think of all the people that you knew in the past
That passed on, they in Heaven, found peace at last
Picture a place that they exist, together
There has to be a place better than this, in Heaven
So right before I sleep, dear God, what I'm askin'
Remember this face, save me a place, in thug's mansion
Ain't no place I'd rather be, chillin' with homies and family
Sky high iced out paradise in the sky
Ain't no place I'd rather be, only place that's right for me
Chromed out mansion in paradise in the sky
Ain't no place I'd rather be, chillin' with homies and family
Sky high iced out paradise in the sky
Ain't no place I'd rather be, only place that's right for me
Chromed out mansion in paradise in the sky
Tired of gettin' chased by the police and arrested
Niggas need a spot where we can kick it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Caribou's "The Spiritually Immature Mansion" are a commentary on the struggles of the black community in America. The song is an expression of the desire for a safe and peaceful place where people can escape the difficulties of everyday life. The first few lines of the chorus suggest that black people are tired of getting chased by the police and arrested, and need a place where they can relax without worrying about the outside world.


The song touches on a range of subjects, including poverty, suicide, and police brutality. The lines "Not knowin' it's hard to carry on when no one loves you / Picture me inside the misery of poverty" speak to the difficulty of living in poverty without support. The lyrics also discuss the pain of losing loved ones to violence and the absence of justice for the black community. However, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer asking God to remember his face and save him a place in "thug's mansion," a chromed-out mansion in paradise.


Overall, "The Spiritually Immature Mansion" is a moving and powerful song about the struggles of the black community in America. The song speaks to the need for a safe and peaceful place where people can come together and find refuge from the harsh realities of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Tired of gettin' chased by the police and arrested
Sick and tired of constantly being pursued by the cops and getting thrown in jail for being who they are.


Niggas need a spot where we can kick it
A safe and comfortable place where they can relax and be themselves.


Niggas ain't gotta get all dressed up and be Hollywood
They don't have to put on a false front and pretend to be something they're not just to fit in with mainstream society.


Y'knahmean where do niggas go when we die?
A philosophical question about the afterlife, where do people like them end up when their time comes?


Ain't no Heaven for a thug niggas, that's why we go to thug mansion
They believe that there is no place for them in heaven, so they have created their own version of paradise, thug mansion.


That's the only place where thugs get in free
In thug mansion, they are not judged or discriminated against but accepted for who they are, and admission is always free.


And you gotta be a G at thug mansion
To be a part of thug mansion, one must be tough, strong, and fearless, or as they call it, a G (gangster).


A place to spend my quiet nights, time to unwind
A peaceful place to rest and relax after a long, difficult day or period of their life.


So much pressure in this life of mine, I cry at times
Their life is full of stress, struggles, and sometimes it gets overwhelming and they break down and cry.


I once contemplated suicide, and would a tried
There was a time when they were so hopeless and desperate that they considered taking their own life, and they would have gone through with it if not for something that stopped them.


But when I held that 9, all I could see was my mommas eyes
They were holding a gun, but when they remembered their mother, they couldn't go through with taking their own life, and put down the gun.


No one knows my struggle, they only see the trouble
Others see their problems and the trouble they cause, but nobody knows what led them to those situations or the difficulties they face every day.


Not knowin' it's hard to carry on when no one loves you
It's hard to keep going and find hope when you feel like nobody cares or loves you, and you're on your own.


Picture me inside the misery of poverty
Imagine being stuck in the never-ending misery of poverty and not being able to overcome it no matter how hard you try.


No man alive has ever witnessed struggles I survived
Nobody has gone through the same struggles and challenges that they have lived through and overcome in their life.


Prayin' hard for better days, promise to hold on
Despite everything, they keep hoping and praying for a better tomorrow and promise themselves to never give up and keep holding on.


Me and my dawgs ain't have a choice but to roll on
They and their comrades, with little other choice, are compelled to keep moving forward and keep rolling with the punches that life throws at them.


We found a family spot to kick it
They have finally found a place that feels like home and a family that loves and accepts them for who they are.


Where we can drink liquor and no one bickers over trick shit
In this place, they can drink alcohol and not argue or fight over petty things or irrelevant issues.


A spot where we can smoke in peace, and even though we G's
A place where they can smoke cigarettes or weed without anyone bothering them, even though they are gangsters.


We still visualize places, that we can roll in peace
Even in these moments of peace and calm, they still picture better, more relaxing places where they can truly unwind and relax.


And in my mind's eye I see this place, the players go in fast
They imagine a beautiful, bright place filled with attractive and successful people, where you arrive quickly and without hassle.


I got a spot for us all, so we can ball, at thug's mansion
They have created a place where they can all gather, party, and enjoy themselves without fear or judgment, thug mansion.


Ain't no place I'd rather be, chillin' with homies and family
They love this place and prefer to be here surrounded by their friends and loved ones, their gang and family.


Sky high iced out paradise in the sky
Thug mansion is an imaginary paradise high up in the sky filled with riches and wealth, and materialistic goods.


Chromed out mansion in paradise in the sky
Thug mansion is like a shining, silver mansion in the sky filled with money and luxury items.


Will I survive all the fights and the darkness?
They question whether or not they will get through all of the tough battles in their life and the dark, difficult times.


Trouble sparks, they tell me home is where the heart is, dear departed
When there is a conflict, they are reminded that their family and loved ones are where their heart is and where they will always return.


I shed tattooed tears and couldn't sleep good
They have experienced so much pain and heartache that it has left an indelible mark, and they have trouble sleeping at night.


For multiple years, witness peers catch gunshots
For years they have witnessed many of their friends and acquaintances being shot and killed.


Nobody cares, seen the politicians ban us
They feel like nobody cares about them or their people, and even politicians pass laws meant to prevent them from being themselves or to control them.


They'd rather see us locked in chains, please explain
The people in power would prefer they be put in jail or prison, but nobody has given a good reason as to why they should.


Why they can't stand us, is there a way for me to change?
They can't understand why they are hated and despised so much but are still open to changing themselves to be accepted and appreciated.


Or am I just a victim of things I did to maintain?
They wonder if they are victims of their own actions to keep their status and respect and whether it is too late to turn things around.


I need a place to rest my head with the little bit of home boys
All they need is a comfortable place to lay their head and be around their friends and family.


That remains, 'cause all the rest dead
Of all the people they have known and loved, only a few remain, most have died.


Is there a spot for us to roll, if you find it
If someone were to find a spot where they could relax and unwind, they hope they would be shown or at least told about it.


I'll be right behind ya, show me and I'll go
They will follow whoever shows or tells them about the ideal spot to rest and be at peace.


How can I be peaceful? I'm comin' from the bottom
It's hard to achieve peace of mind when you come from a background of poverty and struggle like they have.


Watch my daddy scream peace while the other man shot him
They have witnessed their father being shot and killed while he was trying to offer peace to someone else.


I need a house that's full of love when I need to escape
They want a place to escape to that is overflowing with love and kindness and not filled with hatred and violence.


The deadly places slingin' drugs, in thug's mansion
They have found this peaceful house that they so desperately needed, away from the dangerous, drug-infested neighborhoods.


Dear momma don't cry, your baby boy's doin' good
They want their mother to know that they are doing fine and everything is alright.


Tell the homies I'm in Heaven and they ain't got hoods
They want their friends to know that they are in heaven and are without the violence, poverty and struggle associated with their hood.


Seen a show with Marvin Gaye last night, it had me shook
They had an experience where they saw Marvin Gaye perform the previous night, and it left a lasting impression on them and their life.


Drippin' peppermint schnapps, with Jackie Wilson, and Sam Cooke
They visualize themselves drinking peppermint schnapps and socializing with famous soul singers like Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke.


Then some lady named Billie holiday
After seeing the two performers, they imagine meeting the famous jazz singer Billie Holiday.


Sang sittin' there kickin' it with Malcolm, till the day came
In their minds, they see themselves listening to Billie Holiday perform and spending time with Malcolm X until it was time for him to leave.


Little latasha sho' grown tell the lady in the liquor store
They remember Latasha Harlins, a young girl who was murdered in a liquor store and wish they could tell her and the store lady that they forgive them, and that it's time to come home.


That she's forgiven, so come home
They are ready to let go of their past anger and forgive those who have done them wrong and welcome them back home.


Maybe in time you'll understand only God can save us
They hope that one day people will come to realize that only by turning to God can we be protected and saved from all the violence and chaos that exists in the world.


When miles Davis Cuttin' lose with the band
They see themselves in a better place surrounded by jazz legends like Miles Davis, who are performing and having fun.


Just think of all the people that you knew in the past
Think back to all the people they have known in the past who are no longer with us.


That passed on, they in Heaven, found peace at last
Those people have passed away, but they know they are in heaven and have finally found peace and tranquility.


Picture a place that they exist, together
Imagine that place where those people they knew and loved are now together and at peace.


There has to be a place better than this, in Heaven
Believing that there must be a place in heaven that is better than the one they currently inhabit.


So right before I sleep, dear God, what I'm askin'
Before they go to sleep, they talk to God and ask him to remember them and save a special place for them.


Remember this face, save me a place, in thug's mansion
They want God to remember them and save a special place for them in their imagined paradise, thug mansion.




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Written by: Daniel Snaith

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@AngelCamarena-zo8xm

Hola desde México, linda Musica

@blueazure9658

I’m tripping out. I used to hear this song a long and played it, loved it, but i don’t remember this being the same song. I literlaly came from a reality where this has a million views

@lamelomane1656

Mandela effect my man

@kaiser8411

this is fucking crazy man.

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