OK
M. Kamm Lyrics

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Money money money
Work work work

Hey are you OK?
Tell 'em you're not OK
Tell 'em you're taking off work today
Are you OK?
Ali are you OK?

Tell em you're not gonna be working late
It's been ages
Since you spent a day just
Don't ignore your doctor's orders
Now come here
Show me how you're loving me

All work and no play
I think we need a holiday
All work and no play
Tell 'em it's your birthday

All your best days are given to your boss way
Tell 'em you're working on us today
Do you wanna be running after money
Or be home hanging with your honey
Now come here, show me how you're loving me

All work and no play
I think we need a holiday
All work and no play
Tell 'em it's your birthday

Ali I haven't even seen you since we left Calais
You've been so busy
It's driving me crazy

You know I gotta be grinding
Sorry if I'm flaking
All this money that I be taking
I'm just shaking what Im making
I'm sending bread and bacon
Back home so they can
Fix what's broken
So baby don't be hating
If you need vacation
Please be patient
I'm thinking generation
'Cause it's my obligation

All work and no play
I think we need a holiday

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to M. Kamm's song "OK" speak to the importance of taking a break from work and prioritizing relationships with loved ones. The opening lines emphasize the constant grind of work and the obsession with money. The chorus then poses the question "Are you OK?", urging the listener to prioritize their own well-being and take a day off work. The lyrics address a partner named Ali throughout the song, expressing concern for their busy schedule and the need to make time for their relationship.

The lyrics highlight the societal pressure to prioritize work over personal relationships and the message is one that many people can relate to in our fast-paced, work-obsessed culture. The refrain "All work and no play" drives home this point and emphasizes the need to take time off and prioritize leisure and relationships.

Overall, the message of "OK" is a universal one, emphasizing the importance of taking care of oneself and living a balanced life that prioritizes relationships and happiness over the constant grind of work.

Line by Line Meaning

Money money money
The daily focus on earning money.

Work work work
The daily focus on work.

Hey are you OK?
Asking a loved one if they are doing well.

Tell 'em you're not OK
Don't pretend to be fine when you're not.

Tell 'em you're taking off work today
Taking a break from work.

Are you OK?
Asking a loved one again if they are doing well.

Ali are you OK?
Checking in specifically with a named individual.

Tell em you're not gonna be working late
Setting a boundary with work.

It's been ages
It's been a long time.

Since you spent a day just
Since you had a day to yourself.

Don't ignore your doctor's orders
Following medical advice is important.

Now come here
Come here and be present.

Show me how you're loving me
Demonstrate affection and care.

All work and no play
Only focusing on work and not taking time for leisure.

I think we need a holiday
We need a break from work.

Tell 'em it's your birthday
Taking a day off for a special occasion.

All your best days are given to your boss way
Giving all your energy and time to work at the expense of personal fulfillment.

Tell 'em you're working on us today
Prioritizing time with loved ones over work.

Do you wanna be running after money
Is it worth sacrificing personal relationships and well-being for financial gain?

Or be home hanging with your honey
Taking time to be with loved ones and enjoy life.

Now come here, show me how you're loving me
Reiterating the importance of affection and care.

Ali I haven't even seen you since we left Calais
Expressing concern over the lack of quality time spent together.

You've been so busy
Acknowledging the demands of work.

It's driving me crazy
The impact of not spending enough quality time together is distressing.

You know I gotta be grinding
Recognizing the importance of work and financial stability.

Sorry if I'm flaking
Apologizing for not being as present as desired.

All this money that I be taking
Supporting family financially is important.

I'm just shaking what Im making
Dancing and enjoying life with what one has.

I'm sending bread and bacon
Sending money home to support family.

Back home so they can
Supporting family in need.

Fix what's broken
Supporting repairs and needs in the family's home.

So baby don't be hating
Asking for understanding and patience.

If you need vacation
Acknowledging the importance of taking a break.

Please be patient
Asking for understanding and patience.

I'm thinking generation
Thinking long term for the sake of future generations.

'Cause it's my obligation
Fulfilling one's responsibilities to support family.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Smith, Richard John Phillips, Mathangi Arulpragasam

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Camped Out and Wayward

3y↑3

Great walk through! I have set this hammock up several times. I think the reason why your hammock kept sliding is because of how far apart those trees are. What I mean is... the closer the trees are, your straps have more a 45 degree pitch. The straps bite better on the tree and doesn’t slip. I got the Mantis Ul, so the straps are different, but I do use the python as tree straps. Also had to ditch the tarp. Too small!! I got the Nemo 12x12 Bugout shelter. Sooooo good!!!

QuasiMotard

3y↑3

Thanks for the feedback! The Mantis is a good, fair weather hammock for my kit, and I've addressed some of its shortcomings. I replaced the Python straps with some Amsteel tree straps and homemade Amsteel UCR's from other kits, and that resolved the stretch issue. The trees in this outing were quite far apart (~24-26 feet), but I still experienced lots of stretch even in normal 15-20' hangs, so the Pythons had to go. You hit the second issue square on the head... the Mantis fly/tarp is too small for rain, and the line locks are a joke. You can watch a catastrophic failure of the tarp in my video here: https://youtu.be/ryCHfZdFNGE?t=270 . The heavy storm winds allowed the tarp to slack and shift to open the foot of the hammock in that storm, so I was quite drenched. To be fair, most hammock gear would fail under those conditions, but that event really highlighted the deficiencies of the Mantis kit as it's delivered "out of the box". Cheers! 👍 --QM

Coach Wide Receivers

3y↑2

@QuasiMotard Had same issue in Charles Deam Wilderness last week. Matter of fact, bought Kammok's Kuhli Pro tarp this week and received it today. IT IS A MAJOR UPGRADE! I've been using the Mantis now for almost a year, absolutely love it. However the biggest issue for me is the tarp cordage. Numerous times in wind, especially last week, had about 35 mph winds, didn't have the stakes cemented in with rocks, and big wind gust completely uprooted the states, bad news for me, since I was near a briar bush, and had a tough time, in the wind with the tarp tangled in the bush, and the knotless system quickly turned into a knotted mess. The gripe I have is the cordage will get all twisted up in the stuff sack if you don't tie them down beforehand. I got tired of it. The Kuhli pro provides pockets to stuff the cordage in, which is a HUGE value add. Not sure why Kammok doesn't add this feature on their base Kuhli tarp that comes with the Mantis. One key point I learned from last week's experience. There are storm configurations for this tarp and the Pro version. Had I know that, would have been very helpful against the wind and horizontal rain. Oh well, big part, is always learning, and that I did. It really is a great hammock tent and love the 3-1 system. While all my other hiking hangers are messing with tying knots and added weight and volume, I pull this badboy out and set it up within minutes.

Coach Wide Receivers

3y↑1

The Kammok Kuhli Pro is the way to go! Just as good as the Nemo tarp.

QuasiMotard

@Coach Wide Receivers Thanks for the tip! I will check out that tarp because I really like the Mantis... it's just the tarp that is a big letdown. I had a catastrophic failure of the tarp and lines in a nasty thunderstorm in Oklahoma. You can watch that fiasco here if you're interested: https://youtu.be/ryCHfZdFNGE . After that trip, I had to re-rig all of the tarp lines with Zing-it and small Nite-Ize Figure-9's for the locks.

I recently got the Kammok Sunda 2 as an early project backer, and that is a very nice system. It's bulkier and heavier than the Mantis, but it seems to be nearly bulletproof. The tarp is integrated into the hammock/tent body, so it's very waterproof. I will be taking the Sunda 2 on my 9200+ mile trip around the country on my Super Cub this July for the Scooter Cannonball Run. We plan to motocamp over 90% of the trip, so I'll be putting the Sunda through lots of abuse... we'll see how it holds up! Cheers! 👍 --QM

Clifford Brown

3y↑2

Never had a problem with sagging with my python straps. 235 lbs.

Laura Crichton

2y↑1

I've had the same problem with stretch in the straps. Debating adding a whoppie sling so at least adjustability is easier.

QuasiMotard

Thanks for the feedback! I ditched those Python straps after this trip and replaced them with a set of Sierra Madre Research Talon straps (cinch buckle style): https://sierramadreresearch.com/collections/hammock-accessories/products/talon-suspension . The Talon straps consume roughly the same space in the pack, but they are lighter and MUCH stronger than the Pythons. They're made from flat Amsteel/Dyneema strap, so they have virtually zero stretch.

I also have a set of shorter UCR's (universal constrictor rope, similar to whoopie slings) and Dyneema tree straps that I built for another ultralight hammock setup. You can find more information on the UCR's here if you're interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-_qsRXXLsU , or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryrXxv7XuBU . I pack those whenever I really need to save weight. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

derose2026

1y↑1

Would you recommend this set up or their double roo with the dragonfly net?

QuasiMotard

Great question! I prefer jungle hammocks with built-in nets because they require less setup time and fiddling with equipment. I live in the south where biting insects are a constant, so it's rare for me to not need the bug net.

The rain fly for this Mantis hammock has been improved since the version that I have, so it reportedly works better than this original tarp. Watch this video for an example of the tarp failure: https://youtu.be/ryCHfZdFNGE (skip to 4m 25s).

The Mantis is a superb motocamping hammock. It's lightweight and very compact, so it can stow almost anywhere... panniers, back seat, backpack, under a scooter seat, etc. However, I'm not a fan of the included Python 10 straps that are included in this kit. I upgraded mine to stronger Dyneema straps that don't stretch. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Stoic Odysseys

2y↑1

There might be an issue with your method with the sagging issue. Any luck rectifying that?

QuasiMotard

2y↑1

Thanks for watching! I'm not a fan of the Kammok Python straps because they are very stretchy; I have two sets of them, and both exhibit the same sag/stretch problem. I have replaced those straps with the Sierra Madre Research Talon straps that are constructed from AmSteel... they don't stretch at all... very consistent and predicable hangs every time. You can see a brief overview in a recent video that I posted here: https://youtu.be/NjwKSry7N2s?t=2656 . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Brandon Orr

4y↑1

If the hammock is sagging why not just connect on a different loop closer to the tree on the strap?

QuasiMotard

The straps were already stretched tight because of the hammock's integrated ridgeline. The Python straps have too much stretch in them for long hangs. I have replaced them with some adjustable Amsteel suspension, and it works much better. The hammock itself doesn't stretch very much, so I'm pleased with it for fair weather outings. The rain fly (tarp) doesn't work well in inclement weather, so that's a limiting factor for 3-season use ( https://youtu.be/ryCHfZdFNGE ). Cheers! 👍 --QM

T. M.

3y↑1

Where’s your light/bug zapper from?

QuasiMotard

I ordered that from Amazon, but it doesn't seem to be available anymore: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071J43PRT . That product page does have several other suggested items that are similar, though. Cheers! 👍 --QM

TheZakkmylde

2y↑1

Researching these types of hammocks and someone vent fact that the fly barely covers the ants so if it was raining and it was coming in potentially get in or what your under quilt would you agree?

QuasiMotard

The Kammok's rain fly is decent, but it doesn't offer a lot of extra coverage for rain storms. The biggest problem that I've had with the fly is with the weak line locks... they loosen up in the rain and wind, so the tarp shifts and allows rain to come in at the ends. See this video for an extreme example: https://youtu.be/ryCHfZdFNGE

Otherwise, the hammock has performed very well and I'm pleased with it. I upgraded the tree straps to something that's less stretchy. I also carry several small Nite-Ize Figure-9 carabiners to use as line locks for the tarp adjusters. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

TheZakkmylde

2y↑1

@QuasiMotard cool thank you. This is all new to me and I wanna do motorcycle camping but the options are overwhelming and I do not know which is the best hammock or tree hammock. 😵‍💫

Leon Perez

4y↑2

Is this a good hammock system for backpacking?

QuasiMotard

I haven't used this system for backpacking, but that is its original purpose. The pack size and weight is very good for its feature set. There are certainly lighter, more expensive units on the market, but this is a good all-in-one solution for under $225. Winter insulation will be necessary for the colder months, and the included straps (Talon 10') aren't the best, but those are easy items to remedy.

However, the Mantis doesn't fare well in high winds or heavy rains. You can watch my next review of the Mantis before a huge storm here: https://youtu.be/OAgUY3tgy0U , and then during a severe thunderstorm when the tarp and lines failed: https://youtu.be/ryCHfZdFNGE . I have since replaced the stretchy straps with some Amsteel whoopie-slings, and I keep a set of 6 Nite-Ize quick-tensioners to supplement the weak factory line locks. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Master Hughes

5y↑1

been to ratcliff lake, gotta watch out for Bigfoot there. , he'll sneak right into your camp at night.

George rosado

4y↑1

Is it a symmetrical lay?

QuasiMotard

Yes, the hammock has a symmetric cut. I forgot to state that specifically in the video, but near the end I mentioned that I slept both directions without any issues. You can check out two more recent videos of mine with this hammock. This one is a more detailed view https://youtu.be/OAgUY3tgy0U , and the next video is later that night when I was clobbered by a severe thunderstorm https://youtu.be/ryCHfZdFNGE . The tarp failed under the high winds and rain, so I'm not sure how well it will work under less severe rain conditions. Cheers! 👍 --QM

David Brown

3y↑1

do mosquitos bite through the bottom of the hammock?

QuasiMotard

3y↑1

I haven't noticed any problem with bite-thru, but I usually have an insulated sleeping pad or underquilt beneath me. The insulation probably prevents most of that possibility. The hammock is only a single layer, so I guess that determined bloodsuckers could bite through it. I also use a pair of extra thin nylon socks to close up those holes near the ends of the hammock near the ridgeline to prevent critters from getting in there. 👍 --QM

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