Mind Games
Ed Kowalczyk Lyrics


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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, you got to let it grow

So keep on playing those mind games together
Faith in the future, outta 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 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 forever
Raising the spirit of peace and love

Love...
(I want you to make love, not war, I know you've heard it before)





Márcio Nunes

Overall Meaning

In Ed Kowalczyk's Mind Games, the lyrics refer to the power of the mind and its capacity to transcend barriers that humanity has put up. The song talks about the ways in which we interact with each other and how our thoughts, words, and intentions can affect the world around us.


The lines "We're playing those mind games together, pushing the barriers, planting seeds" suggest that the people who are playing these mind games are trying to challenge the status quo and create a new reality. It talks about how we've been playing these games forever, and that people throughout history have been attempting to lift the veil and understand the mysteries of the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

We're playing those mind games together
We are collectively participating in psychological manipulation and influencing each other's thoughts.


Pushing the barriers, planting seeds
We are breaking down mental barriers and introducing new ideas.


Playing the mind guerrilla
We are engaging in psychological warfare to gain an advantage in our thinking.


Chanting the mantra, peace on earth
We are repeating and focusing on the idea of peace on the planet.


We all been playing those mind games forever
We have been engaging in psychological manipulation for as long as humans have existed.


Some kinda druid dudes lifting the veil
There are mysterious figures revealing hidden knowledge.


Doing the mind guerrilla
Further engaging in psychological warfare to shape our thinking.


Some call it magic, the search for the grail
Some refer to this process as supernatural and the quest for an elusive goal.


Love is the answer and you know that for sure
The solution to all problems is love, and this is an undeniable fact.


Love is a flower, you got to let it, you got to let it grow
Love is a living thing that requires nurturing to thrive.


So keep on playing those mind games together
Continue to engage in psychological manipulation as a group.


Faith in the future, outta the now
Belief and hope for the future, transcending the present moment.


You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas
It is impossible to defeat those who are skilled in psychological warfare.


Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind
A completely different and alternate reality exists within one's thoughts.


Yeah we're playing those mind games forever
We will continue to engage in psychological manipulation for all time.


Projecting our images in space and in time
We are communicating our thoughts and ideas across vast distances and time periods.


Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
Saying yes and being open to new possibilities is the key to success.


Yes is surrender, you got to let it, you got to let it go
Surrendering to what is and being open to new experiences is essential to growth.


So keep on playing those mind games together
Continuing to engage in psychological manipulation as a group.


Doing the ritual dance in the sun
Performing a symbolic dance in the light and warmth of the sun.


Millions of mind guerrillas
Countless individuals skilled in psychological warfare.


Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel
Using their spiritual energy to influence the course of destiny.


Keep on playing those mind games forever
Continuing to engage in psychological manipulation for all time.


Raising the spirit of peace and love
Elevating the collective consciousness to embody the principles of peace and love.


Love...
A final emphasis on the importance of love as a driving force for all aspects of life.


(I want you to make love, not war, I know you've heard it before)
A call to action for individuals to prioritize love over conflict and violence.




Writer(s): Clive Wright, Nigel Eric Holton

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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, you got to let it grow

So keep on playing those mind games together
Faith in the future, outta 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 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 forever
Raising the spirit of peace and love

Love...
(I want you to make love, not war, I know you've heard it before)



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Janice Dooley

A fabulous tribute to Mr. Lennon. Eddie, you never disappoint.

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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, you got to let it grow

So keep on playing those mind games together
Faith in the future, outta 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 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 forever
Raising the spirit of peace and love

Love...
(I want you to make love, not war, I know you've heard it before)

Meri Daye

Ooh this one's my fav, u always pick such great re-makes Ed..I'm so glad ur still out there sharing ur beautiful gift. :o)

Boat

You should do cover songs more often. This is a good rendition.

Miguel Angel Martin

love this cover!

B

Great cover of this song :)

stella zwaan

loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it I want the cd.....now

Gery Schoonhoven

It sounds very familiar, and thanks to a friend I know that the song: Marbles - Only One Woman is very much the same.

BioBOSS

Ed once agian you rock. Please visit the Netherlands soon.

zwallop

I wish I could like this more than once.

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