Born and raised in South Florida, fully reaping the benefits of full moons over the beach, Mike nurtured his artistic sensibility. In school, he would leave class for a bathroom break, raid a guitar from the chorus room, and entertain one of the few classrooms lucky enough to have an open-minded teacher. He then hit the open road to see the country right out of high school, a common rite of passage from the book of all true soul searchers, from which he wisely took a page.
He has done the research, folks, walked his shoes to the sole and bares the fruit from the experience. He offers reprieve from the waiting line, to tempt that latent part of you that knows there is more than just this. So come and see the spectacle, and experience an audio-erotic seduction of your senses that springs forth from a child-like foundation. You may come with a safe word, but you will walk away feeling contently violated.
Truth Plagues Plato
Mike Mineo Lyrics
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Destined to be cannibals they're hungry for more
And they ignore the facts surrounding them to keep them in the norm,
But this is what they wanted when they whispered to the floor,
This is what they know when nothing could be known,
Truth plagues Plato like a poet with words,
And the history we're filtered through makes us think backyards,
But this is what we wanted when we whispered to the floor,
This is who we are when we don't know anymore,
What's the story to reveal when the forgery is gone?
A million story moments that forever will move on,
If time will allow, Then I some how,
Am born in this thought,
But this is what I wanted when I whispered to the floor,
This is what I knew when nothing could be known,
Conspiracies of alien ancestors,
Come to the mind like a game for the bored,
And the catch of your reaction upon here reads the answer,
But this is what you wanted when you whispered to the floor,
This is what you knew when nothing could be known,
This is what you wanted,
This is what you wanted
The lyrics of Mike Mineo's song "Truth Plagues Plato" delve into the complex ways in which we as humans perceive and understand truth. The first stanza compares the relationship between a killer and their prey to the relationship between people and their beliefs. The line "destined to be cannibals they're hungry for more" suggests that just as a killer cannot help their desire for prey, people cannot help their desire for more information to align with their beliefs, even if it means ignoring facts that contradict them. The line "this is what they wanted when they whispered to the floor" suggests that people may deliberately seek out information that confirms their beliefs and ignore contradictory evidence.
The chorus references Plato and the idea that truth can be elusive, plaguing even the greatest thinkers and poets. The line "statements made that were already heard" suggests that even supposedly new ideas are often reiterations of what has been said before. The following line about "history we're filtered through" suggests that our understanding of truth is often shaped by external influences, such as media, education, and cultural norms.
The final stanza touches on the idea that even if the "forgery" of history is exposed, we will never truly know the full story. The lines "a million story moments that forever will move on, / if time will allow, then I somehow / am born in this thought" suggest a sense of futility and acceptance that we may never fully understand the truth. The last few repetitions of "this is what you wanted" suggest that perhaps we are complicit in our own ignorance, seeking out information that aligns with what we want to believe.
Line by Line Meaning
A killer loves his prey like the prey love their lord,
The relationship between the killer and the prey is mutually dependent as they both require each other to fulfill their desires.
Destined to be cannibals they're hungry for more
No matter how much they consume, their desires can never be fully satisfied.
And they ignore the facts surrounding them to keep them in the norm,
To avoid facing the harsh reality, they choose to live in ignorance and conform to societal standards.
But this is what they wanted when they whispered to the floor,
Their subconscious desires were the driving force behind their actions.
This is what they know when nothing could be known,
Their beliefs and desires are often based on nothing more than speculation.
Truth plagues Plato like a poet with words,
Plato struggles with the concept of truth, as it is often subjective and difficult to define.
Statements made that were already heard,
Frequently, information that is presented as new or groundbreaking is actually just a repeat of something that has already been said.
And the history we're filtered through makes us think backyards,
Our perception of history is often skewed by the biases and agendas of those who have recorded it.
What's the story to reveal when the forgery is gone?
When something that was originally false has been corrected, what is the new narrative and what will it reveal?
A million story moments that forever will move on,
There are countless events that shape our lives, but they are fleeting and will eventually become a part of our history.
If time will allow, Then I some how,
If we have the luxury of time, we can reflect on our experiences in a more profound way.
Am born in this thought,
Our thoughts and ideas are constantly evolving and being shaped by our experiences.
Conspiracies of alien ancestors,
Ideas about extraterrestrial life and their impact on human history.
Come to the mind like a game for the bored,
Some people entertain these ideas as a form of escapism or to indulge their curiosity.
And the catch of your reaction upon here reads the answer,
The way people respond to these ideas can reveal a lot about their beliefs and desires.
This is what you wanted when you whispered to the floor,
Our subconscious desires often drive our curiosity and interest in certain topics.
This is what you knew when nothing could be known,
In the absence of concrete evidence, we often rely on our intuition and instincts to guide us.
This is what you wanted,
Ultimately, our desires and interests shape our beliefs and actions.
Contributed by Alexandra R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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