The Mission
Мила Йовович и Puscifer Lyrics
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What do you know?
What do you know?
The birds and the bees they're all wise to the lies
(What do you know?)
So they took to the trees and took to the skies
(What do you know?)
(What do you know?)
What cha' know about the ways of the underside?
What do you know?
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea
'Cause they're hip to the bull and hip to the lies
(What do you know?)
Ante up with your ass 'cause you ain't got a penny
(What do you know?)
Whatcha' know about the ways on the underside?
What do you know?!
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea
(What do you know?)
Ante up with your ass 'cause you ain't got a penny
(What do you know?)
Droppin' bombs from above cut ya all down to size
(What do you know?)
'Cause they're hip to the bull and they're hip to the lies
What do you know?
Yeah, the streets rose in two perfect waves in the night
(What do you know?)
Crashes on my left, and one on my right
It's all fire and brimstone baby, so let's go outside
(What do you know?)
It's all fire and brimstone baby, I got my brand new pistol baby
What do you know?!
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea
(What do you know?)
Ante up with your ass 'cause you ain't got a penny
(What do you know?)
Droppin' bombs from above cut you all down to size
(What do you know?)
'Cause they're hip to the bull and they're hip to the lies
And they're hip to the lies
Our turn to decide, who lives and who dies
Right in front of your eyes, it's time to get up
Our turn to decide, who lives and who dies
Now answer the lies it's time to get up
Our turn to decide, who lives and who dies
Whatcha' know about the ways on the underside?
What do you know?
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea
The lyrics of "The Mission" by Мила Йовович и Puscifer draw attention to the lies that permeate different aspects of life. The opening lines, "What do you know?" repeated three times imply that there is a lot that people do not know. The reference to "the birds and the bees" being wise to lies insinuate that even nature is aware of the dishonesty that surrounds us. The line "On top of the chain and safe from the rain..." suggests that those in power are aware of the lies and have positioned themselves strategically to avoid being affected by the negative consequences that may result.
The succeeding lines talk about buying a gun to protect oneself and the realization that even without money, one can still be intimidated or victimized by those who have more. The lines "Our turn to decide, who lives and who dies..." imply a shift in power dynamics, with those once victimized now having the power to decide who lives and who dies. The song concludes with a call to action to wake up and recognize the ways of the underside.
Line by Line Meaning
The birds and the bees they're all wise to the lies
Even animals are smart enough to see through the deception.
So they took to the trees and took to the skies
To escape from the falsehoods, they sought higher ground.
On top of the chain and safe from the rain
Those in power can avoid the repercussions of their actions.
What cha' know about the ways of the underside?
Do you understand what's really going on behind the scenes?
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea
Got a weapon from someone who's street smart and knows the truth.
Ante up with your ass 'cause you ain't got a penny
You have to pay a high price to get ahead, even if you have nothing.
Whatcha' know about the ways on the underside?
Do you really understand the realities that exist below the surface?
Droppin' bombs from above cut ya all down to size
Those in power are willing to destroy anyone who opposes them.
'Cause they're hip to the bull and they're hip to the lies
Those with knowledge and insight can see through the deceit.
Yeah, the streets rose in two perfect waves in the night
Chaos and violence erupted in the city.
Crashes on my left, and one on my right
The danger and destruction is all around.
It's all fire and brimstone baby, so let's go outside
The situation is dire, so it's time to take action.
It's all fire and brimstone baby, I got my brand new pistol baby
The only way to survive is to arm oneself and fight back.
Our turn to decide, who lives and who dies
It's time for us to take control and determine our own fate.
Right in front of your eyes, it's time to get up
The truth is right in front of you and it's time to act.
Now answer the lies it's time to get up
Stop believing in the falsehoods and start fighting back.
Whatcha' know about the ways on the underside?
Do you really understand what's happening behind the scenes?
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@jvtc
I'd kill for a HQ version of this live performance
@Digitalhunny
IKR?! Honestly thought that Maynard was dressed up again on stage. Nope, natural beauty, the gorgeous Millia just looks like a monster with this video quality. How TF did we live with such horrible technology only a few years ago?? 😂😂😂😂
BTW, just in case you're an actual adult or just lookin' like one... here's the key:
IKR = I know right
TF = the fck
BTW = by the way
😘💕💕💕
@ChaoticAtmosphere
I love the creepiness of Milla's voice, makes it sooooo gooood.
@darrenfreyauthor
I am here in the new decade to say that this is still the sexiest thing I have ever seen in my life! Swoon!
@Dreamtheatre100
I love the way maynard is just chilling behind the tv, what a strange but funny guy!
@ajbala5979
Milla has that 40's style voice. I could see her in a red dress singing for a bunch of drunk sailors getting ready to ship out for the Pacific in the morning.
@filmfelineadmin
Rent a film called the Claim. She's pretty good in that and sings too. I bet it's on youtube
@drinkinbebop6231
Northern Atlantic
@Metalefty3
ship out to the Puscific...
@infinitemonkey917
Also a bit of 70s punk in there.