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Trail of Lies
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics
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So another year, another drama
She reportedly collapsed at a Hollywood nightclub
She looked like she was on some kind of ?
Pretty intoxicated
(sample)
in the land of make believe you are all mine
in the land of make believe you are all mine
in the land of make believe i'm doing fine
(Verse 1:Vinnie Paz)
turn the television off cousin
that ain't nothin for a girl to see
i got a niece, an best believe she mean the world to me
she don't need to see the shit they think a girl should be
90 pound, skinny bitch; that ain't even girl to me
esentially that shit, design and take a hold of you
telling lies, take your vision, take control of you
their finding different ways to take your fuck'n soul from you
show about a model make your self asteem low for you
everything is fake, trust me; no one that lovely
i met a lot of famous people and they're fat and ugly
i ain't any better, i just think the fact is funny
that they'll take a little girl and pimp her for the cash and money
and what's gonna become of them, in like 50 years
when Hannah Montana turnin' into Brittney Spears
they chew you up and spit you out cause no one really cares
and ain't no body gonna hold you when your really scared
where the parents at, cousin this is really bad
is this the motherfucking manager or really dad?
is he concerned about his daughter or his silly pad?
this ain't gonna change nothin, i just think it's really sad
(sample)
in the land of make believe you are all mine
in the land of make believe i'm doing fine
in the land of make believe you are all mine
in the land of make believe i'm doing fine
(sample)
(Verse 2:Vinnie Paz)
turn the television off cousin
it's a tool for them to clog the mind
conservitism, liberalism, they divide the line
the natural feelings of a child is to be calm and kind
then they show you ads for the marines, and they decide it's time
so they can send you to a war, behind their father crime
then send you home missin a limb and not provide a dime
and the news tell you, "cops is on the block for people"
i'm a put it simple and plain: cops is evil
take the television show, cops, for example
that's the shit they want america to watch and sample
never showing you how dirty that they really is
and that they hide behind their badge, and that they're really bitch
i ain't never met a pig in my life
that i ain't wanna catch his body on the jig of my knife
that's another fuck'n topic for another day
i'm a tell you how they try to get you in another way
they tell you that there's something wrong with you; you need their drugs
but their ain't nothing fucking wrong with you, they're being thugs
they sell drugs in commercials, at the same time
lock a motherfucker up for the same crime
(sample)
in the land of make believe you are all mine
in the land of make believe i'm doing fine
in the land of make believe you are all mine
in the land of make believe i'm doing fine
(sample)
The song "Trail of Lies" by Jedi Mind Tricks is a commentary on the lies and illusions present in mainstream media and society. The song's intro features news clips of a Hollywood celebrity collapsing at a nightclub and being dismissed as intoxicated. It highlights the problem of celebrities being exploited by the media and society's unrealistic expectations of what a girl should look like. Vinnie Paz expresses his concern for his niece growing up in a superficial world where one's self-esteem is based on their appearance, as opposed to their character. He calls out the design and control of the media and exposes the damaging effects of false representation.
Moving on to the second verse, he denounces the harmful impact of media and government propaganda. The lyrics show how the media uses commercials to sell drugs while portraying drug users as criminals, creating a systematic cycle of drug addiction and imprisonment. He also criticizes the portrayal of police as heroes while they hide behind their badges, abuse their power and target minorities. He touches upon the subject of police brutality and states how he's met police officers who he's wanted to harm. Vinnie Paz goes on to stress that the public should not allow themselves to be manipulated by the media and should be made aware of the truth behind the lies.
Line by Line Meaning
turn the television off cousin
Stop watching television
that ain't nothin for a girl to see
Television shows are inappropriate for young girls
she don't need to see the shit they think a girl should be
There are false and damaging stereotypes about what a girl should be
everything is fake, trust me; no one that lovely
Celebrities are fake and different than what they present themselves as
they'll take a little girl and pimp her for the cash and money
Some people in the entertainment industry exploit young girls
where the parents at, cousin this is really bad
Parents need to be more involved in protecting their children
is he concerned about his daughter or his silly pad?
Some parents prioritize their own lifestyle over their children's safety
turn the television off cousin
Stop watching television
it's a tool for them to clog the mind
Television is harmful to mental health and influences thoughts and opinions
so they can send you to a war, behind their father crime
Governments use propaganda to manipulate people into supporting wars
never showing you how dirty that they really is
The media doesn't show the true nature of people in power, especially police
they tell you that there's something wrong with you; you need their drugs
Pharmaceutical companies push drugs on people to make money even when they don't need them
but their ain't nothing fucking wrong with you, they're being thugs
Doctors and drug companies are acting like criminals by overprescribing medication
they sell drugs in commercials, at the same time lock a motherfucker up for the same crime
Drug companies advertise and profit off drugs while people who use them are punished and incarcerated
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ben Melanson
for all of you who like to rap along with the legend.
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
[Verse 1: Vinnie Paz]
Turn the television off cousin
That ain't nothin for a girl to see
I got a niece, an best believe she mean the world to me
She don't need to see the shit they think a girl should be
90 pound, skinny bitch; that ain't even girl to me
Esentially that shit, design and take a hold of you
Telling lies, take your vision, take control of you
Their finding different ways to take your fuck'n soul from you
Show about a model make your self asteem low for you
Everything is fake, trust me; no one that lovely
I met a lot of famous people and they're fat and ugly
I ain't any better, I just think the fact is funny
That they'll take a little girl and pimp her for the cash and money
And what's gonna become of them, in like 50 years
When Hannah Montana turnin' into Brittney Spears
They chew you up and spit you out cause no one really cares
And ain't no body gonna hold you when your really scared
Where the parents at, cousin this is really bad
Is this the motherfucking manager or really dad?
Is he concerned about his daughter or his silly pad?
This ain't gonna change nothin, I just think it's really sad
[sample:]
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
[Verse 2: Vinnie Paz]
Turn the television off cousin
It's a tool for them to clog the mind
Conservitism, liberalism, they divide the line
The natural feelings of a child is to be calm and kind
Then they show you ads for the marines, when they decide it's time
So they can send you to a war, behind their fog of pride
Then send you home in a limo but not provide a dime
And the news tell you, "cops is on the block for people"
I'm a put it simple and plain: cops is evil
Take the television show, cops, for example
That's the shit they want america to watch and sample
Never showing you how dirty that they really is
And that they hide behind their badge, and that they're really bitch
I ain't never met a pig in my life
That I ain't wanna catch his body on the jig of my knife
That's another fuck'n topic for another day
I'm a tell you how they try to get you in another way
They tell you that there's something wrong with you; you need their drugs
But their ain't nothing fucking wrong with you, they're being thugs
They sell drugs in commercials, at the same time
Lock a motherfucker up for the same crime
[sample:]
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
Ben Melanson
for all of you who like to rap along with the legend.
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
[Verse 1: Vinnie Paz]
Turn the television off cousin
That ain't nothin for a girl to see
I got a niece, an best believe she mean the world to me
She don't need to see the shit they think a girl should be
90 pound, skinny bitch; that ain't even girl to me
Esentially that shit, design and take a hold of you
Telling lies, take your vision, take control of you
Their finding different ways to take your fuck'n soul from you
Show about a model make your self asteem low for you
Everything is fake, trust me; no one that lovely
I met a lot of famous people and they're fat and ugly
I ain't any better, I just think the fact is funny
That they'll take a little girl and pimp her for the cash and money
And what's gonna become of them, in like 50 years
When Hannah Montana turnin' into Brittney Spears
They chew you up and spit you out cause no one really cares
And ain't no body gonna hold you when your really scared
Where the parents at, cousin this is really bad
Is this the motherfucking manager or really dad?
Is he concerned about his daughter or his silly pad?
This ain't gonna change nothin, I just think it's really sad
[sample:]
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
[Verse 2: Vinnie Paz]
Turn the television off cousin
It's a tool for them to clog the mind
Conservitism, liberalism, they divide the line
The natural feelings of a child is to be calm and kind
Then they show you ads for the marines, when they decide it's time
So they can send you to a war, behind their fog of pride
Then send you home in a limo but not provide a dime
And the news tell you, "cops is on the block for people"
I'm a put it simple and plain: cops is evil
Take the television show, cops, for example
That's the shit they want america to watch and sample
Never showing you how dirty that they really is
And that they hide behind their badge, and that they're really bitch
I ain't never met a pig in my life
That I ain't wanna catch his body on the jig of my knife
That's another fuck'n topic for another day
I'm a tell you how they try to get you in another way
They tell you that there's something wrong with you; you need their drugs
But their ain't nothing fucking wrong with you, they're being thugs
They sell drugs in commercials, at the same time
Lock a motherfucker up for the same crime
[sample:]
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
In the land of make believe you are all mine
In the land of make believe I'm doing fine
Raj Panesar
Some of Vinnie's raps are on an uncomparable level - is happiness just a word, uncommon valour, keep movin' on, razorblade salvation to name a few and this is just as great.
Gonzalo Villaran
WORDDDD. STILL ARE.
Daniel Blake
@Gonzalo Villaran Def!!
Jaie
Hundo percent Raj
Neptune X
Plus you can't be neutral on a moving train
Kxng Naki
I think every insecure girl out there needs to hear the first verse of this. vinnie hit the nail on the head
Ryu Hayabusa
The fact that he predicted what was going to happen to Miley is crazy but yet again most famous kids end up in the same path
Ivan Garcia
Damn this song still bumps over ten years latter. Did an essay on this in English freshman year of high school all of it is true song and inspiration
Anime Heroes
This song is so real... You will never see millions of views on it but this is the real shit.