The Mission
Mila Jovovich And Puscifer Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What do you know?
The birds and the bees they are wise to the lies (what do you know?)
So they took to the trees and took to the skies (what do you know?)
On top of the chain and safe from the rain (what do you know?)
Whatcha' know about the ways of the underside? (What do you know?)
'Cause they're hip to the bull and hip to the lies (what do you know?)
Ante up with your ass 'cause you ain't got a penny (what do you know?)
Whatcha' know about the ways on the underside? (what do you know?)
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea (what do you know?)
Ante up with your ass 'cause you ain't got a penny (what do you know?)
Droppin' bombs from above cut ya all down to size (what do you know?)
'Cause they're hip to the bull and they're hip to the lies (what do you know?)
Yeah, the streets rose in two perfect waves in the night (what do you know?)
Crashes on my left and one on my right (what do you know?)
It's all fire and brimstone baby, so let's go outside (what do you know?)
It's all fire and brimstone baby, I got my brand new pistol baby (what do you know?)
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea (what do you know?)
Ante up with your ass cause you ain't got a penny (what do you know?)
Droppin' bombs from above cut ya all down to size (what do you know?)
'Cause they're hip to the bull and they're hip to the lies
And they're hip to the lies
Our turn to decide who lives and who dies
Right in front of your eyes, it's time to get up
Our turn to decide who lives and who dies
Now answer the lies, it's time to get up
Our turn to decide who lives and who dies
Whatcha' know about the ways on the underside? (What do you know?)
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea
Now answer the lies, it's time to get up (what do you know?)
Ante up with your ass 'cause you ain't got a penny (what do you know?)
Droppin' bombs from above cut you all down to size
Now answer the lies, it's time to get up (what do you know?)
'Cause they're hip to the bull and they're hip to the lies
And they're hip to the lies
Our turn to decide who lives and who dies
Now answer the lies, it's time to get up
Our turn to decide who lives and who dies
Right in front of your eyes, it's time to get up
Our turn to decide who lives and who dies
Now answer the lies, it's time to get up
Our turn to decide who lives and who dies
What do you know?
What do you know?
What do you know?
What do you know?
The lyrics of the song "The Mission" by Mila Jovovich and Puscifer are open to interpretation, but they seem to deal with issues of power, control, and deception. The opening lyrics question the listener's knowledge, suggesting that there is more to the world than they might realize. The "birds and the bees" are wiser to the lies than we are, it seems, and they take refuge in the sky and the trees. The lyrics paint a picture of a violent, chaotic world in which people are at the mercy of those who hold the power. The "hot shot gat" is a weapon obtained from a "north end guinea," which could refer to organized crime or some other source of illicit power. The lyrics suggest that people are being deceived and exploited, and that it is time for them to wake up and take control of their lives.
The middle section of the lyrics describes a scene of upheaval and destruction, with "crashes on [the] left and one on [the] right" and "fire and brimstone" outside. The singer of the song appears to be armed and ready for whatever may come next. The final section of the song repeats the idea that it is "our turn to decide who lives and who dies" and urges the listener to "answer the lies" and "get up." The repeated question "what do you know?" suggests that the listener may not know as much as they think they do, and that they should be questioning the information they receive.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to action for people who feel powerless in the face of larger forces at work in the world. The lyrics challenge listeners to question the information they are given and to take control of their lives. It is a song about resisting oppression and deception, and about seizing power from those who hold it.
Line by Line Meaning
The birds and the bees they are wise to the lies (what do you know?)
Even animals are smart enough to sense deceit.
So they took to the trees and took to the skies (what do you know?)
They know to avoid the danger and seek safety up high.
On top of the chain and safe from the rain (what do you know?)
Those at the top have power and protection while others suffer.
Whatcha' know about the ways of the underside? (What do you know?)
Do you really understand the ways of the oppressed and marginalized?
Bought a hot shot gat from a north end guinea (what do you know?)
I got a powerful weapon from someone who knows how to navigate the underworld.
'Cause they're hip to the bull and hip to the lies (what do you know?)
They are aware of the false promises and empty rhetoric used to deceive them.
Ante up with your ass 'cause you ain't got a penny (what do you know?)
You better put all you have on the line because you have nothing to lose.
Droppin' bombs from above cut ya all down to size (what do you know?)
The powerful have the means to destroy and oppress those beneath them.
Yeah, the streets rose in two perfect waves in the night (what do you know?)
The people rose up in coordinated movements to demand change.
Crashes on my left and one on my right (what do you know?)
The chaos of revolution is all around and inescapable.
It's all fire and brimstone baby, so let's go outside (what do you know?)
Things are heating up and we can't ignore what's happening outside.
It's all fire and brimstone baby, I got my brand new pistol baby (what do you know?)
We need to be armed and ready to fight back against oppression.
Our turn to decide who lives and who dies
It's time to take control and make decisions about our own fates.
Right in front of your eyes, it's time to get up
We can't keep ignoring the injustices happening around us.
Now answer the lies, it's time to get up
We need to confront the deceptions and falsehoods we've been fed.
Whatcha' know about the ways on the underside? (What do you know?)
Do you really understand the struggles and hardships faced by those at the bottom?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Maynard James Keenan, Daniel Patrick Lohner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HoboMinerals
It’s all fire and brimstone baby, let’s go outside!!! ❤❤❤❤
@SCS1991
I was high as shit watching this and I was not disappointed… even 2 and a half hours later. Thank you.
@SCS1991
I just came back to say it’s been like almost 14 years since this classic. Play it and ask your kid if they recognize… never.
@donnacrandall9065
Thank you to my son for introducing me to this band...Rock on 🎸🎸🎸
@RedQueenHakai
That was the weirdest warping I've ever seen. I love it.
@govetter
Oi! Why don't they call meh no more? CRANK IT UP! Thx Maynard & Milla!
@dmelz7751
This is such an enjoyable song
@jenniferlewis962
Love this song. And the video is wicked
@AliceErmey135
Cuz we're hip to the bull n hip to the lies
@drancov
Great mix! I really luv the animation & video effects! VFX artist did an awesome job. Great Job!