Mongoloid
Madchild Lyrics


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I'm a mongoloid with an ongoing convoy
Tats on my face and my hands and my arms, boy
I don't fuck around, boy, I am very down
I'm an underdog, blue, Huckleberry Hound
I used to wear a crown encrusted with fake jewels
Guess I had to die so I could resurrect and make moves
Most of these mainstream raps sound like Playschool
Now I am Skeletor, I live in Castle Greyskull
More cigarette smoke than an ashtray
I am underground again like the Batcave
Or a parking lot
I'm in the darkest spot
I'm paying rent on a loft and a parking spot
I'm trying to walk these dogs but they bark a lot
I am so stressed my heart could stop
Man, I shred through every verse like Wolverine
But I got visions of myself on the silver screen

I just leave my house, I'm in my room all day
I just leave my house, I'm in my room all day
I just leave my house, I'm in my room all day
While my fans be chanting Madchild, boom-bye-yae

You get shot with a Glock
I get shot by a Minolta
You get paid by selling drugs
I get paid by a promoter
Now tell everybody that the game is over
Madchild spit greased lightning like John Travolta
Shit's real
Multiple personality disorder
How I feel?
How come they won't allow me across the border?
What's the deal?
This old ox got hit by a road block
In old socks with a gold Glock, got cold cocked
I got no emotions like a robot
Northwest King from Van to Manitoba
They tried to tell me Madchild it's over
But I refused to be old news like I was Hova
Now I'm afraid of what I might do
Looking in the mirror like, "I don't even like you"
Sober and I'm dangerous, can't afford a strike two
So I'll keep rapping 'til I'm ice cold and bright blue

I just leave my house, I'm in my room all day
I just leave my house, I'm in my room all day




I just leave my house, I'm in my room all day
While my fans be chanting Madchild, boom-bye-yae

Overall Meaning

In Madchild's "Mongoloid," the rapper reflects on his journey as an artist and the struggles and challenges he has faced. He begins the song by referring to himself as a "mongoloid," which has been used as a derogatory term for people with Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities but in this context, it seems to imply that he is an outsider, someone who is different and doesn't fit in with mainstream society. He mentions his tattoos on his face, hands and arms, which is a clear indication of someone who does not follow conventional norms.


Madchild emphasizes that he is not someone to be messed with, that he is tough and unbreakable. He has been through struggles but has been able to overcome them and make a successful comeback in the rap industry. The line "I used to wear a crown encrusted with fake jewels" signifies his former status as a rapper in the limelight, which he realized was not authentic. He significantly compares himself to Skeletor, the antagonist in the popular cartoon He-Man, who resides in Castle Greyskull.


The last verse of the song is particularly intense, with Madchild expressing his inner turmoil and the emotional pain he is experiencing. He reveals his fear and recurrent thoughts about his actions and states that he doesn't even like himself anymore. He acknowledges his past vices and dangerously sober current state, saying that he will continue to rap until he is "ice cold and bright blue."


Overall the song seems to be about Madchild's personal journey and his growth as an artist who has been through tough times, but who is still fighting to keep going forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a mongoloid with an ongoing convoy
I am an outcast with a group of like-minded individuals who also feel disconnected from society.


Tats on my face and my hands and my arms, boy
I have tattoos on my body that are visible to others, demonstrating my willingness to display my individuality.


I don't fuck around, boy, I am very down
I am serious and committed to my craft or lifestyle and will not be distracted or deterred.


I'm an underdog, blue, Huckleberry Hound
I feel like an outsider and relate to the character Huckleberry Hound, who is often an underdog.


I used to wear a crown encrusted with fake jewels
I used to have an inflated sense of self-importance and misguided idea of wealth and success.


Guess I had to die so I could resurrect and make moves
I had to experience failure or a significant change to reassess my priorities and make real progress in my life.


Most of these mainstream raps sound like Playschool
I find most mainstream music to be simplistic and lacking substance, catering to a younger and less discerning audience.


Now I am Skeletor, I live in Castle Greyskull
I feel like the character Skeletor from He-Man, a villain living in a secluded and ominous fortress.


More cigarette smoke than an ashtray
I smoke a lot of cigarettes, evidenced by the amount of smoke in the air around me.


I am underground again like the Batcave
I feel like an underground or lesser-known artist, similar to the character Batman hiding in the Batcave.


Or a parking lot
I feel isolated and alone, like a deserted parking lot.


I'm in the darkest spot
I feel like I am in a very negative and depressing place.


I'm paying rent on a loft and a parking spot
I am paying for a living space and parking space, but still do not feel content or fulfilled.


I'm trying to walk these dogs but they bark a lot
I am trying to deal with various issues or responsibilities, but they are causing me stress and frustration.


I am so stressed my heart could stop
I am feeling immense pressure and anxiety that could be detrimental to my health.


Man, I shred through every verse like Wolverine
I am a talented rapper who can easily and effectively perform or compose songs, akin to the superhero Wolverine's sharp claws.


But I got visions of myself on the silver screen
I have aspirations of expanding my career and appearing in movies or television shows.


You get shot with a Glock
You are in danger of being shot with a gun.


I get shot by a Minolta
I am taking pictures, possibly with a Minolta camera, which is not as violent as being shot with a gun.


You get paid by selling drugs
Your income comes from illegally selling drugs.


I get paid by a promoter
I earn money by performing shows, sanctioned by promoters.


Now tell everybody that the game is over
I am proclaiming that the current state of the industry or culture is unsustainable and in need of significant change or reform.


Madchild spit greased lightning like John Travolta
My rapping is fast and precise, like the character John Travolta played in the movie Grease.


Shit's real Multiple personality disorder How I feel?
I am experiencing or alluding to a mental health condition and questioning my state of mind and perceptions of reality.


How come they won't allow me across the border?
I am facing obstacles or problems with immigration or travel that are hindering my career or personal life.


This old ox got hit by a road block
I feel like a large and powerful animal being hindered by an unexpected obstacle or roadblock.


In old socks with a gold Glock, got cold cocked
I am wearing old clothes and carrying a weapon, but still have been taken by surprise or caught off guard.


I got no emotions like a robot
I feel numb or disconnected from my feelings and emotions, similar to a robot or machine.


Northwest King from Van to Manitoba
I am a respected and influential rapper hailing from the northwest region of Canada.


They tried to tell me Madchild it's over
People have doubted my abilities or potential, suggesting that my career or personal goals are unattainable.


But I refused to be old news like I was Hova
I am determined to remain relevant and important like Jay-Z, rather than fade into obscurity or irrelevance.


Now I'm afraid of what I might do
I am concerned or fearful of my own actions or thoughts.


Looking in the mirror like, "I don't even like you"
I have a negative or critical view of myself, and may struggle with self-esteem or confidence issues.


Sober and I'm dangerous, can't afford a strike two
I am aware of the risks of my lifestyle or choices, and cannot put myself in further jeopardy by making mistakes or taking additional risks.


So I'll keep rapping 'til I'm ice cold and bright blue
I will continue to pursue my passion and career as a rapper until the end, regardless of what happens to me.


I just leave my house, I'm in my room all day While my fans be chanting Madchild, boom-bye-yae
Despite my sheltered or reclusive lifestyle, my fans still support and appreciate me, as evidenced by their enthusiastic chants.




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shane Bunting, Reece Zazulak

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