The Mission
Hans Zimmer & Nick Glennie-Smith Lyrics

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California mission you're the one I'm missing left you I'm tripping yeah yeah
California mission
You're the one I'm mission yeah yeah
I'm calling (I'm calling you baby)
I'm calling
Can you answer just like a prayer

Answer just like a prayer yeah
Cross country trying to find myself
Cross country about to lose my health
Don't know why I'm here right now
Don't know if I want to breathe right now
Momma answer
Dad please answer
Mya answer
Monet asnwer
Somebody answer
California mission left you I'm tripping
California mission left you I'm tripping
Trying to find a vision yeah yeah
Calling

I'm calling
Like a prayer can you answer can you answer?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Mission" by Hans Zimmer and Nick Glennie-Smith delve into a deeply personal exploration of longing, confusion, and seeking connection. The repeated phrases of "California mission you're the one I'm missing left you I'm tripping yeah yeah" and "California mission you're the one I'm mission yeah yeah" convey a sense of yearning and nostalgia for a place or state of being that the singer feels disconnected from. The use of California, a place often associated with dreams and aspirations, adds to the imagery of seeking something elusive and significant.

As the song progresses, the repetition of "I'm calling" highlights a desperate attempt to reach out for connection and understanding. The plea for an answer "just like a prayer" suggests a deep longing for a response that could provide guidance or solace in a time of confusion and uncertainty. The references to family members such as mother, father, Mya, and Monet further underline the theme of seeking support and reassurance from loved ones during a challenging period.

The lines "Cross country trying to find myself / Cross country about to lose my health" reflect a journey of self-discovery that is fraught with difficulties and mental strain. The singer expresses a sense of being lost and unsure of their purpose, grappling with internal struggles that impact their well-being. The questioning of existence with "Don't know why I'm here right now / Don't know if I want to breathe right now" showcases the depth of emotional turmoil and inner conflict that the singer is experiencing.

In the final verses, the repeated calls for an answer and the imagery of tripping and searching for a vision encapsulate the overarching theme of seeking clarity and direction in a tumultuous and disorienting reality. The longing for a response that can provide a sense of purpose and belonging is palpable throughout the lyrics, ultimately culminating in a plea for connection and understanding that resonates with the complexities of human emotions and experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

California mission you're the one I'm missing left you I'm tripping yeah yeah
Reflecting on the absence of the California mission, feeling disconnected and lost without it

California mission you're the one I'm missing yeah yeah
Acknowledging the significance of the California mission and its importance in one's life

I'm calling (I'm calling you baby)
Expressing a strong desire to reach out and connect with someone or something, seeking comfort and reassurance

I'm calling
Continuing to reach out and search for answers or guidance

Can you answer just like a prayer
Hoping for a response or solution to come effortlessly, akin to the feeling of a prayer being answered

Answer just like a prayer yeah
Desiring a response that brings comfort and resolve, similar to the affirmative feeling of having a prayer answered

Cross country trying to find myself
Embarking on a journey across the country in search of self-discovery and a sense of purpose

Cross country about to lose my health
Indicating the toll and challenges of the journey on physical and mental well-being, potentially risking one's health

Don't know why I'm here right now
Expressing uncertainty and questioning the purpose or reason for being in the current moment

Don't know if I want to breathe right now
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure about continuing to face challenges and obstacles, questioning the will to persevere

Momma answer
Seeking guidance, support, or reassurance from one's mother figure

Dad please answer
Desiring guidance, advice, or strength from one's father figure

Mya answer
Seeking solace, comfort, or answers from someone named Mya

Monet asnwer
Searching for inspiration, creativity, or guidance from someone named Monet

Somebody answer
Desperately seeking a response, guidance, or support from anyone who can provide it

California mission left you I'm tripping
Reflecting on the impact of leaving the California mission, feeling overwhelmed and disoriented without it

California mission left you I'm tripping
Reiterating the disorientation and distress caused by leaving the California mission behind

Trying to find a vision yeah yeah
Attempting to discover and create a clear goal, purpose, or direction in life

Calling
Continuing to reach out, seek assistance, or express a need for connection

I'm calling
Persisting in reaching out for help, guidance, or support

Like a prayer can you answer can you answer?
Expressing a plea for a response or resolution, hoping for guidance and support like the comfort of answered prayers

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ethan Smith Jr.

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