Mantra
KITCHEN - Bring Me The Horizon Lyrics
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I'm not vibrating like I ought to be
I need a purpose, I can't keep surfing
Through this existential misery
Now we're gonna need some real estate
But if I choose my words carefully
Think I could fool you that I'm the guru?
Wait, how do you spell epiphany?
Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off
Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot
Too late to tell you now, one ear and right out the other one
'Cause all you ever do is chant the same old mantra
Yeah
Could I have your attention, please?
It's time to tap into your tragedy
Think you could use a new abuser
Close your eyes and listen carefully
Imagine you're stood on a beach
Water gently lapping at your feet
But now you're sinking, what were you thinking?
That's all the time we have this week
Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off
Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot
Too late to tell you now, one ear and right out the other one
'Cause all you ever do is chant the same old mantra
And I know this doesn't make a lot of sense
But do you really wanna think about yourself now?
All I'm asking for's a little bit of faith
You know it's easy to believe
And I know this doesn't make a lot of sense
You know you gotta work the corners of your mind now
All I'm asking for's a little bit of faith
You know it's easy to, so easy to believe
Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off
Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot
Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off
Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot
Too late to tell you now, one ear and right out the other one
'Cause all you ever do is chant the same old mantra
Oh
The lyrics to "MANTRA" by Bring Me The Horizon explore themes of searching for purpose, the allure of joining a cult-like community, and the frustration of seeking enlightenment in a world filled with existential misery. The song begins with a proposition to start a cult, suggesting a desire for belonging and direction. The singer acknowledges their own lack of vibrancy and the need for a purpose that will transcend their current state of emotional surfing.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that finding the truth and freedom comes with its own challenges. Before reaching a place of self-discovery, one will often become angered and disoriented by the process. The repetition of a mantra, a repeated phrase or word, suggests the futility of seeking meaning in something that has lost its power.
The chorus further emphasizes the monotony and emptiness of repeating the same old mantra without finding genuine fulfillment. The second verse explores the concept of finding a new abuser, likely referring to seeking external sources of control or guidance. The lyrics invite the listener to imagine a serene scene on a beach, but quickly twist it into a sinking feeling, questioning the decisions made.
Overall, the lyrics of "MANTRA" seem to criticize the tendency to follow blindly, searching for easy answers and fulfillment without delving deeper into oneself. They encourage the listener to have faith in their own abilities to find meaning, rather than relying on external influences or empty repetitions.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you wanna start a cult with me?
Do you want to join me in creating a group of like-minded individuals who believe in a common purpose?
I'm not vibrating like I ought to be
I don't feel the energy and enthusiasm I should be feeling
I need a purpose, I can't keep surfing
I need a sense of direction and meaning in my life, I can't keep going aimlessly
Through this existential misery
Through the anguish and emptiness of existence
Now we're gonna need some real estate
Now we will require physical space for our cult
But if I choose my words carefully
But if I carefully select my words
Think I could fool you that I'm the guru?
Do you think I can deceive you into believing that I am the enlightened leader?
Wait, how do you spell epiphany?
Wait, can you please tell me how to spell 'epiphany'?
Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off
Before you can truly find liberation in the truth, it will provoke and anger you
Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot
Before you can find your rightful place in the world, you will become confused and lose sight of your objectives
Too late to tell you now, one ear and right out the other one
It's too late to inform you now, as you are not really paying attention or absorbing the information
'Cause all you ever do is chant the same old mantra
Because all you ever do is repetitively recite the same old phrase
Could I have your attention, please?
May I have your undivided focus, please?
It's time to tap into your tragedy
It's time to explore and connect with the struggles and hardships in your life
Think you could use a new abuser
Do you believe you could benefit from having a different person causing you harm?
Close your eyes and listen carefully
Shut your eyes and pay close attention
Imagine you're stood on a beach
Visualize yourself standing on a sandy shore
Water gently lapping at your feet
The water softly touching your feet
But now you're sinking, what were you thinking?
But now you are descending into a state of despair, what were you expecting?
That's all the time we have this week
That is the extent of the time available to us this week
And I know this doesn't make a lot of sense
And I am aware that this may not seem logical
But do you really wanna think about yourself now?
But do you truly desire to introspect and focus on yourself at this moment?
All I'm asking for's a little bit of faith
All I am requesting is a small amount of belief and trust
You know it's easy to believe
You know it is simple to have faith
You know you gotta work the corners of your mind now
You understand that you need to explore the deepest corners of your mind now
All I'm asking for's a little bit of faith
All I am requesting is a small amount of belief and trust
You know it's easy to, so easy to believe
You know it is effortless, so effortless to have faith
Oh
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Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off
Before the truth can release you from your burdens, it will anger and annoy you
Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot
Before you can discover where you belong, you will become confused and lose sight of your objectives
Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off
Before the truth can release you from your burdens, it will anger and annoy you
Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot
Before you can discover where you belong, you will become confused and lose sight of your objectives
Too late to tell you now, one ear and right out the other one
It's too late to inform you now, as you are not really paying attention or absorbing the information
'Cause all you ever do is chant the same old mantra
Because all you ever do is repetitively recite the same old phrase
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Oliver Sykes, Matt Kean, Lee Malia, Matt Nicholls, Jordan Fish
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