Missouri
Mad Lasso Lyrics
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"Hey, Pa this is the best one yet switched around, turned around my mindset"
They'll say anything they can, make you worship and raise those hands
Take you out on the town, bring ya back and tell you to bow down
So I'm rollin' on over Missouri
And I'm rollin' on over
I went crazy, ripped the scabs off my knees, I went crazy askin "why god me?"
Suppose I ain't like them other boys, so they carved me my own damn pedestal
"Why the hell we goin' to hell if we don't dig girls?"
And I'm rollin' on over Missouri
And I'm rollin' on over
Cuz I am a man now, and I know I'm all fucked up
But I can stand now, and I know I can fuck you up
Oh boy, I'm outta control, I can't sleep, can't eat or see outta this hole
God taste a hell of a lot like whiskey, oh lord washeth away my wicked dreams
Oh boy, that ain't God, that's a bottle of Beam
Then I guess the Devil's the one that's been helping me
So I'm rollin' on over Missouri
And I'm rollin' on over
The lyrics to Mad Lasso's "Missouri" are a powerful commentary on the influence of society and religion on an individual's mindset. The song begins with a young boy being swayed by the words of his father, who manipulates him into believing in a certain way. The boy feels grateful for the change in mindset, even though it has been turned around. The lyrics then take us on a journey of personal discovery, as the singer questions his beliefs and purpose in life. He realizes that the people in his life, including his family, will do anything to keep him loyal and obedient to their own traditions and values.
The lines "Suppose I ain't like them other boys, so they carved me my own damn pedestal" speaks to the way society and the people in our lives place us on a pedestal when we don't conform to their expectations of what is normal or right. They make us feel like we are special but in reality, we are being used to further their own agenda. The lyrics then address the singer's struggle to distance himself from his past and the things he was taught. He is constantly battling his demons, trying to break away from the chains that bind him.
The chorus, "And I'm rollin' on over Missouri, And I'm rollin' on over" is a metaphor for the singer's journey to find himself. He is leaving behind the old, the things that were holding him down, and moving forward towards a new beginning. The lyrics are a powerful reflection on the idea of personal freedom and the struggle to break free from the things that hold us down.
Line by Line Meaning
Cute long-haired eight-year old boy turned to a tacit, bald decoy
The singer, once an innocent child, has now become quiet and disconnected from others, feeling like a fake version of themselves.
"Hey, Pa this is the best one yet switched around, turned around my mindset"
The singer has had a moment of epiphany and has changed their perspective on life, and is expressing this to their father.
They'll say anything they can, make you worship and raise those hands
The singer is critical of those who try to manipulate others into obeying them, even using religion as a tool for control.
Take you out on the town, bring ya back and tell you to bow down
The manipulators mentioned before will try to give the people things they want, only to remind them of their authority and control afterward.
So I'm rollin' on over Missouri
The artist is leaving their current situation and seeking something new.
I went crazy, ripped the scabs off my knees, I went crazy askin "why god me?"
The singer has had a breakdown, becoming frustrated with their situation and questioning why things have happened to them.
Suppose I ain't like them other boys, so they carved me my own damn pedestal
The singer is different from others, and people have put them on a pedestal for this reason.
Extolled my voice, a trojan horse for their words
The artist's unique voice has been co-opted by others to push their own agenda.
"Why the hell we goin' to hell if we don't dig girls?"
The artist is critical of the notion that not being heterosexual could send someone to hell.
And I'm rollin' on over Missouri
The artist is still searching for something new, leaving their old life behind.
Cuz I am a man now, and I know I'm all fucked up
The singer is acknowledging their flaws and mistakes, but also asserting their maturity as an adult.
But I can stand now, and I know I can fuck you up
The artist is confident in their own strength and ability to defend themselves.
Oh boy, I'm outta control, I can't sleep, can't eat or see outta this hole
The singer is feeling lost and overwhelmed, experiencing physical and emotional symptoms of distress.
God taste a hell of a lot like whiskey, oh lord washeth away my wicked dreams
The singer is conflating the effects of alcohol with religious experiences, asking for help in healing their troubled mind.
Oh boy, that ain't God, that's a bottle of Beam
The singer is realizing that their reliance on alcohol is not helping them, but rather masking their problems.
Then I guess the Devil's the one that's been helping me
The artist is recognizing that their actions and choices have not been leading them in a positive direction, and may have even been influenced negatively by outside forces.
So I'm rollin' on over Missouri
The artist is still searching for something new, leaving their old life behind once again.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Franklin Ellis
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Ethan Lalli
Dude I saw your ad somewhere and this is now my new favorite song. Can’t wait to hear more
Ethan Lalli
@Mad Lasso just listened to Sad Lasso and had to grab the EP. Thanks for the link and the music
Mad Lasso
Appreciate it man! I released my EP early.. can check it out at this link https://madlasso.bandcamp.com/releases
It'll be out on platforms at midnight.
Josh Sitarski
A lot of talent with a few followers. This gon blow up
Charles Brabec
Soooo frigging good!
Maya Parker
so glad i found you on instagram! this is my jam. such a good video too
miguel alcala
Wtf same lol I just came across it on IG. And I love it.
miguel alcala
Wtf same lol I just came across it on IG
Gordon Shaimaiyuk
This song popped up on my suggested songs through Spotify. What an amazing song. The euphoria feels so good when I listen and close my eyes.
Joe_Mama
I saw your ad and I can’t even put into words how this song makes me feel. I have been dying to rock climb and I can picture myself putting in my AirPods and climbing my dream mountains with this song. Thank you for this incredible song.