Mandibles
E-Town Concrete Lyrics


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Take the bullet between my mandibles
It's the path I chose
Took life and I grabbed the balls
I rose like an animal
And the jungle taught me to handle foes

To all y'all mother Fers
Heffers and half steppers
The best of us is yet to come
So y'all ain't seen the last of us

I am that kid that nobody ever gave a fuck about
Curse words and the worst words
Were the first words coming out my mouth
We started out we had nothing to lose

I never had an option
So there was nothing to choose
It was all about turning
Food stamps into cash

Buy some dipsey doodles
With a food stamp
Get 75 cents back
What you know about that now?

In my darkest hour it seems that I can't make it
I find the strength within to know that I can take it
Finger on the trigger, you know you better pull it
Barrel in my mouth, I learned to bite the bullet.

I'm right here
Its right now




Finger on the trigger
Barrel in my mouth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of E-Town Concrete's song "Mandibles" speak about a life of struggle, where the only way to survive is to fight back with all the strength and determination one has. The singer talks about taking the bullet between his mandibles, which means he is ready to face any challenge that comes his way. He is convinced that it is the path he has chosen and will rise like an animal to handle his foes. He credits his ability to face the challenges of life to the lessons he has learned from the jungle.


The lyrics of "Mandibles" also suggest that the people who were born into challenging circumstances often have to rely on their wits, as there is no one to help them. The singer speaks about being that kid that no one gave a fuck about and how he had to learn to curse and use bad words to survive the harsh realities of life. He started with nothing and had nothing to lose, so every small win was like a victory to him. He still remembers the days when he had to turn food stamps into cash and buy some dipsey doodles to get 75 cents back. The singer also talks about being at his darkest hour but finding the strength within to fight back. He puts his finger on the trigger and is ready to pull the trigger with the barrel in his mouth, which shows his resilience and willingness to take on any challenge with determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Take the bullet between my mandibles
I am actively confronting a difficult situation head-on and am prepared to face the consequences.


It's the path I chose
I am in control of my own actions and decisions.


Took life and I grabbed the balls
I am assertive and proactive in achieving my goals.


I rose like an animal
I have strength and resilience in the face of adversity.


And the jungle taught me to handle foes
I have learned important life lessons from challenging experiences.


To all y'all mother Fers, Heffers and half steppers
This is a defiant message to anyone who doubts my abilities.


The best of us is yet to come
I have confidence in myself and my potential for future success.


So y'all ain't seen the last of us
Regardless of setbacks, I am determined to keep pushing forward.


I am that kid that nobody ever gave a fuck about
I have overcome a lack of support and encouragement from others.


Curse words and the worst words were the first words coming out my mouth
I have faced and overcome difficult circumstances since a young age.


We started out we had nothing to lose
I began this journey with nothing to my name, so I have nothing to fear.


I never had an option
I have been dealt a specific set of circumstances that I must navigate.


So there was nothing to choose
My lack of options forces me to be creative and resourceful in finding solutions.


It was all about turning food stamps into cash
I have had to work hard to make the most of the resources available to me.


Buy some dipsey doodles with a food stamp, get 75 cents back, what you know about that now?
I have learned how to stretch my limited resources as far as possible.


In my darkest hour it seems that I can't make it
I have faced times of extreme difficulty and uncertainty.


I find the strength within to know that I can take it
I draw on my inner strength and resilience to overcome challenging situations.


Finger on the trigger, you know you better pull it
I am prepared to take decisive action when necessary.


Barrel in my mouth, I learned to bite the bullet
I have faced great difficulties and learned how to persevere through them.


I'm right here
I am present and engaged in the moment.


Its right now
I am focused on the present moment, without dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.


Finger on the trigger
I am prepared to take action to achieve my goals.


Barrel in my mouth
I am willing to take risks and face the consequences of my actions.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY MARTINI, DAVID MONDRAGON, ERIC DENAULT, TED PANAGOPOULOS

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Lakeland Records

This was one of me and my old buddy's favorite bands when we were growing up. He committed suicide four years ago, I listen to them and remember going around NYC and Long Island blazing and making music in the early days.

1teamBoy

Hell yeah. RIP to dude. 👐

30SecondsGO

Same exact reason I'm here. Respect to you!

anthony simone

Sorry for your loss

Steakneggs Hernandez

condolences bro

david d

I've been listening to these guys for 20 years. I'm 39 now and got to see them at a hardcore show when I was 19. They have always been top on my list of artists I never get tired of listening to. Time to Shine, The Second Coming, and The Renaissance are all dope f*cking albums! ETC will be playing when my casket drops!!

marvin campos

they will play in starlandballtoom in Sayreville October 1st 20th anniversary

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new jersey

Jason Constantine

Been listing to them since I was 15 now I am 30 😑

Jesse Pacheco

I wish I had the chance to see them live.

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