Mantra
Karen Nyame KG Lyrics
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I’m not right
All of the time
I try to hide
What I feel inside
You take it
In strides
You swallow your pride
But I can feel the distance now
Don’t tell me that you don’t
Just to be petty now
I know play it hard
But I give up that fight
Not tryna do this tryna do this all night
(Night)
Inhaling all your real feelings
Exhaling what don’t mean nothing
No more, no more
Not chasing a thing
If it’s meant to be
It’ll be, yeah
I’m not one to feel things
(Yeah)
If they’re not real things
When I tell you my feelings
Know they are real things
Tempted to touch
But don’t wanna rush
Cus my walls are still up
I’ve been through enough
All these games are too much
It’s too confusing
To compete your love
When it gets like that
Don’t wanna be too in my feelings
I know you hold back
Cause you can tell this is the real thing
And it’s pressure
And you fold under pressure
Inhaling all your real feelings
Exhaling what don’t mean nothing
No more, no more
Not chasing a thing
If it’s meant to be
It’ll be, yeah
I’m not one to feel things
If they’re not real things
When I tell you my feelings
Know they are real things
The lyrics to Karen Nyame KG's song "Mantra" carry a theme of vulnerability and the complexities of love. In the beginning, the singer acknowledges that they are not always right and try to conceal their true emotions. The person they are addressing in the song is patient and understanding, choosing to not say too much to avoid burdening the singer's mind. However, the singer senses a growing distance between them and doesn't want to hear empty reassurances. Despite pretending to be strong, they are willing to give up the fight and not prolong any misunderstandings or conflicts throughout the night.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for authenticity and genuine connections. They want to inhale and embrace true emotions while exhaling anything that holds no significance. They are no longer chasing after anything in particular and believe that if something is meant to be, it will naturally unfold.
The following verse expresses the singer's reluctance to fully engage in a romantic relationship. Their walls are still up due to past experiences and heartbreak, and they have encountered enough games and confusion. Despite being tempted to pursue deeper intimacy, they don't want to rush things. The singer understands that their partner holds back because they recognize the authenticity of their connection, but this also places pressure on them, leading to moments of vulnerability where they fold under it.
Overall, "Mantra" explores the tensions between protecting oneself from emotional harm and desiring genuine emotional connections. It delves into the complexities of guarding one's heart while also seeking love that is real and true.
Line by Line Meaning
I know
I am aware
I’m not right
I am not always correct
All of the time
Every single moment
I try to hide
I attempt to conceal
What I feel inside
My internal emotions
You take it
You handle it
In strides
With ease
You swallow your pride
You suppress your ego
You don’t say too much to spare my mind
You don't express a lot to prevent overwhelming me
But I can feel the distance now
However, I can sense the growing emotional gap
Don’t tell me that you don’t
Please don't deny it
Just to be petty now
Only to be spiteful at this moment
I know play it hard
I understand the act of pretending
But I give up that fight
But I surrender in that struggle
Not tryna do this tryna do this all night
Not attempting to continue this all night long
Inhaling all your real feelings
Taking in all your genuine emotions
Exhaling what don’t mean nothing
Releasing what holds no significance
No more, no more
No longer, no longer
Not chasing a thing
Not pursuing anything
If it’s meant to be
If it is destined
It’ll be, yeah
It will happen, yes
I’m not one to feel things
I am not someone who easily experiences emotions
If they’re not real things
Unless they are genuine
When I tell you my feelings
When I express my emotions to you
Know they are real things
Understand that they are authentic
Tempted to touch
Feeling the urge to physically connect
But don’t wanna rush
But I do not want to hurry
Cus my walls are still up
Because my emotional barriers are still intact
I’ve been through enough
I have experienced sufficient hardships
All these games are too much
These manipulations are overwhelming
It’s too confusing
It is excessively perplexing
To compete your love
To enter into a competition for your affection
When it gets like that
When it becomes like that
Don’t wanna be too in my feelings
I do not want to be excessively emotional
I know you hold back
I understand that you restrain yourself
Cause you can tell this is the real thing
Because you can sense that this is genuine
And it’s pressure
And it creates tension
And you fold under pressure
And you crumble when faced with pressure
I’m not one to feel things
I am not someone who easily experiences emotions
If they’re not real things
Unless they are genuine
When I tell you my feelings
When I express my emotions to you
Know they are real things
Understand that they are authentic
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Karen Nyame KG, Karen Nyame-Gyamfi, Talitha Beshara Fofana
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SophiaSooFire
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@KarenNyameKG
Thank u my babessss
@jimimased1894
Yeah kg!
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Thanks hunnn
@the1stDJLowkey
I Love It!! I will be digging for more! Too bad I am not residing in LA anymore or I would seek her out to see her perform.
@thecapricorn11
why did you leave LA? was it the ever encroaching homeless
@the1stDJLowkey
@@thecapricorn11 that and a few other reasons.
@thecapricorn11
@@the1stDJLowkey I live in the Bay Area but I'm in LA at least twice a year. Every time I go its worse. I was shocked to see a neighborhood like Los Feliz with tent encampments.