Krush began pursuing his solo career after the break-up of the group in late 1991, and soon grabbed people's attention as the first DJ to use turntables as live instruments, doing free sessions with live musicians on stage. He released his 1st album "Krush" in January 1994, and since then released countless records in Japan, Europe, US and around the globe. All his solo releases have ranked high in various charts in & out of Japan, and his 6th album "Zen" had been highly acclaimed and awarded the Best Electronica Album in 2002 AIFM Awards (US). His 8th album "Jaku" released in late 2004 has topped the RPM chart of CMJ for 3 weeks in the US. In March 2006, he released his first best albums in self-remixed style, "Stepping Stones", making another huge buzz around the globe. In March 2007, a historical collection of the 12 years of his career " Suimou Tsunenimasu" was released in Japan in a special DVD box.
Aside from his outer national activities as producer, remixer and DJ, he constantly expands his field from soundtracks for films, TV dramas & commercials to live sessions with various musicians that transcends music genre. In '98 spring, he formed a production unit with DJ Hide & DJ Sak named Ryu (流), collaborating with Nigerian percussionists and releasing a single & album from Polydor Japan. From the end of the year 2000, he also got involved in project which will be launching various projects to question worldwide issues in the 21st Century.
An internationally acclaimed producer, remixer and a DJ, producing music in vast variety of fields such as films, TV dramas and commercials. He has done countless collaborations with artists transcending genres, such as Grammy winning artist, from Black Thought (of The Roots) －provided a track for his solo album, to Herbie Hancock and k.d. lang －provided remixes. In 2009, he scored an animation film entitled "FIRST SQUAD," which was shown in theaters throughout Russia, and won the Kommersant Award in Moscow Film Festival.
At the end of the year 2000, he joined which was established to aim for the 21st Century, and provided a track for its first benefit compilation album "African JAG vol.1" released in 2005. And from 2009, he joined Bill Laswell’s latest project along with artists such as Bernie Worrell and Toshinori Kondo. Following a show in Montreaux Jazz Festival, he also took part on its album "Incunabula" released in 2010. That Herbie Hancock also took part on this album.
And in 2011, he celebratted the 20th year of his solo career. Kicking off with the commemorative 20th anniversary showcase in Tokyo as performed 7 hours long set, released Monthly Single Series (total 10 singles) and world tour at 16 countries. For this constantly evolving artist, DJ Krush, now making a step into his next stage.
As of now, he has performed in front of over 5 million audiences in 313 cities of 50 countries. And he still continues to renew this record, transcending all barriers, and leaving some distinctive footsteps of his own, achieving ever-increasing acclamation as an international artist.
Mind Games
DJ Krush Lyrics
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Pushing the barriers planting seeds
Playing the mind guerrilla
Chanting the Mantra peace on earth
We all been playing those mind games forever
Some kinda druid dudes lifting the veil
Doing the mind guerrilla
Some call it magic the search for the grail
Love is the answer and you know that for sure
Love is a flower
You got to let it, you gotta let it grow
So keep on playing those mind games together
Faith in the future out of the now
You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas
Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind
Yeah we're playing those mind games forever
Projecting our images in space and in time
Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
Yes is surrender
You got to let it, you gotta let it go
So keep on playing those mind games together
Doing the ritual dance in the sun
Millions of mind guerrillas
Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel
Keep on playing those mind games forever
Raising the spirit of peace and love
The lyrics of DJ Krush's "Mind Games" explore the concept of playing games with the mind, with the ultimate goal of spreading love and peace. The lyrics use language that suggests the use of both physical and spiritual violence: pushing barriers, lifting the veil, mind guerrilla. The use of the word guerrilla suggests a fight that isn't conventional, a fight that is fought with unconventional means. The song is a call to embrace the power of love and surrender to its transformative force.
The lyrics suggest that the game of the mind is a game that has been played forever, by druid dudes, projecting images in space and in time. The repetition of this phrase suggests that this game is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that love is the answer, and it is something that needs to be grown, to be nurtured. The song acknowledges that this is a difficult process and at times can feel like a battle, but the ultimate reward is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
We're playing those mind games together
We are engaging in psychological games as a group
Pushing the barriers planting seeds
We are breaking down boundaries and sowing new ideas
Playing the mind guerrilla
We are using unconventional tactics in our psychological games
Chanting the Mantra peace on earth
We are repeating a phrase that expresses our desire for world peace
We all been playing those mind games forever
We have been engaging in psychological manipulation for as long as we can remember
Some kinda druid dudes lifting the veil
There are certain individuals who are revealing secret knowledge to us
Doing the mind guerrilla
We are using unconventional tactics to influence others
Some call it magic the search for the grail
Some people refer to these tactics as magical, or as a quest for something holy
Love is the answer and you know that for sure
The solution to our problems is love, and we are certain of this
Love is a flower
Love is a beautiful and fragile thing
You got to let it, you gotta let it grow
We must allow our love to grow and flourish
So keep on playing those mind games together
We should continue to engage in psychological manipulation as a group
Faith in the future out of the now
We have confidence in what is to come, based on our current situation
You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas
We will never overcome those who use unconventional psychological tactics
Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind
There is a sacred and hidden place within our minds
Yeah we're playing those mind games forever
We will continue to engage in psychological manipulation indefinitely
Projecting our images in space and in time
We are broadcasting our thoughts and ideas throughout history and the universe
Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
We are certain that the answer is 'yes'
Yes is surrender
Surrendering to the truth is necessary
You got to let it, you gotta let it go
We must let go of our resistance and embrace the truth
So keep on playing those mind games together
We should continue to engage in psychological manipulation as a group
Doing the ritual dance in the sun
We are engaging in a symbolic, spiritual act
Millions of mind guerrillas
Countless individuals are using unconventional tactics to influence others
Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel
We are using our spiritual energy to influence fate
Keep on playing those mind games forever
We will continue to engage in psychological manipulation indefinitely
Raising the spirit of peace and love
We are promoting and increasing the attitude of peacefulness and love in society
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AristosDocouzgiannis
We're playing those mind games together
Pushing the barriers planting seeds
Playing the mind guerrilla
Chanting the Mantra peace on earth
We all been playing those mind games forever
Some kinda druid dudes lifting the veil
Doing the mind guerrilla
Some call it magic the search for the grail
Love is the answer and you know that for sure
Love is a flower you got to let it grow
So keep on playing those mind games together
Faith in the future out of the now
You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas
Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind
Yeah we're playing those mind games together
Projecting our images in space and in time
Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
Yes is surrender you got to let it go
So keep on playing those mind games together
Doing the ritual dance in the sun
Millions of mind guerrillas
Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel
Keep on playing those mind games together
Raising the spirit of peace and love
(I want you to make love, not war
I know you've heard it before)
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written by Lennon, John
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed and Provided By LyricFind
@BigNinwowsk
im a 92's kid, sadly im part of the last generation that enjoyed this stuff growing up and ill never give up on it, im bringing my kids up on the old stuff.
@danielovizgendarm1419
hh survives to those who mean it
@valentin1579
This womans voice is amazing...
@sivuyilecelu1876
Expensive taste........much love to Dj Krush....South Africa
@medallionmotionpictures
Soul Sistah Number 1!!!! This is classic. DJ Krush is a very dangerous mixmaster, he'll have your mind blow''n with these hardcore instrumentals. NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@YariBeatsMedia
man this guy is seriously the benchmark of everything beats.
@Scienide1995_Deep_and_Dub
This rocking dark beat just leaves no chances!
@spysun04
This song is a Mind Game on its own. Dope production by the Samurai Beat Warrior DJ Krush and an otherwordly voice by his chosen Muse here.
@Theomastus
Unreal. The gritty, shaky camera work and Ohno's emotional intensity are awe-inspiring. Stripped down, minimalist beat. Oh yeah- and the truth - 'Love is the answer, and you know that for sure'
@bensmith9248
just yes soul brother