Blow your mind
Monster Magnet Lyrics


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Mister, have you tickled the witness
He couldn't catch his breath in the storm
Man, you've got to love your position
You're feeding baby food to the whores
I said, "My, my, my" said the spider to the fly
"You want a little pee in your cup?"
I said, "Wait, wait, wait, there's a package at the gate
You'd be lucky if that fucker blew up"

Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?

Sell it to a new generation
You're kicking off your space and your time
You got some bones in your closet
The time is right
And that's the way your spirit dies
Your mind's for the quakin'
Your body's for the shakin'
Your soul's for the makin'
And your money's for the takin'

Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?

Gotta do it hard like a monkey
Nothing's gonna get in your way
Jesus, could you find me an egg now?
Baby's gotta something to say

I'm just a man, and I trust in my own two hands
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?

Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah




Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Monster Magnet's Blow Your Mind present a commentary on society's obsession with money, power, and control. The opening lines, "Mister, have you tickled the witness / He couldn't catch his breath in the storm" paints a picture of someone who is being manipulated and pushed to their limit. The singer then sarcastically remarks, "Man, you've got to love your position / You're feeding baby food to the whores," suggesting that those in power are not only corrupt but also enjoying the power dynamic that allows them to exploit others.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly confrontational. The lines "Your mind's for the quakin' / Your body's for the shakin' / Your soul's for the makin' / And your money's for the takin'" again highlight society's attachment to wealth and material possessions. The rhetorical question, "Now will you ride, with an angel by your side? / Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?" poses a challenge to the listener- will they live a life of integrity, or will they succumb to the allure of power and money and lose themselves in the process?


Overall, Blow Your Mind is a powerful critique of the ways in which capitalism and power dynamics can corrupt individuals and society as a whole. It offers a call to action to resist these forces and stay true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Mister, have you tickled the witness
Hey, have you made someone laugh uncontrollably?


He couldn't catch his breath in the storm
They were laughing so hard that they couldn't breathe during the difficult time.


Man, you've got to love your position
You really should like where you are at in life.


You're feeding baby food to the whores
You are giving something undeserving to those who don't deserve it.


I said, "My, my, my" said the spider to the fly
The spider is luring the fly in.


"You want a little pee in your cup?"
Are you willing to take something dirty- it's like the spider asking if you'd like to drink something unpleasant.


I said, "Wait, wait, wait, there's a package at the gate
Hold on, there's something new coming your way.


You'd be lucky if that fucker blew up"
You'd be fortunate if something crazy happened- like if the package blew up.


Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
You're cool when you're making money.


If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
If you don't have morals, you should just forget it.


Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Will you have a guardian helping you?


Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Or will you have a life-altering experience?


Sell it to a new generation
Pass it along to young people.


You're kicking off your space and your time
You're starting something new in your life.


You got some bones in your closet
You have secrets in your past.


The time is right
Now is the right moment.


And that's the way your spirit dies
That is how you lose your passion.


Your mind's for the quakin'
You should be questioning things in your mind.


Your body's for the shakin'
Your body should be moving, dancing.


Your soul's for the makin'
Your soul is what needs to be put together, to become stronger.


And your money's for the takin'
This is the time to earn and save money.


Gotta do it hard like a monkey
You have to be tough, like a monkey.


Nothing's gonna get in your way
No obstacles can interfere.


Jesus, could you find me an egg now?
This is like asking for divine/ miraculous help.


Baby's gotta something to say
Someone young or innocent has some insight to share.


I'm just a man, and I trust in my own two hands
I rely only on myself.


Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Will you have someone to guide you?


Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Or will you have a mind-blowing experience?


Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
You're happy when you're making money.


If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
If you don't have morals, then don't bother.


Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Will you have someone to guide you?


Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Or will you have an amazing, unforgettable experience?




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Written by: DAVID WYNDORF

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

kowalski

Mister, have you tickled the witness
He couldn't catch his breath in the storm
Man, you've got to love your position
You're feeding baby food to the whores
I said, "My, my, my" said the spider to the fly
"You want a little pee in your cup?"
I said, "Wait, wait, wait, there's a package at the gate
You'd be lucky if that fucker blew up"
Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Sell it to a new generation
You're kicking off your space and your time
You got some bones in your closet
The time is right
And that's the way your spirit dies
Your mind's for the quakin'
Your body's for the shakin'
Your soul's for the makin'
And your money's for the takin'
Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Gotta do it hard like a monkey
Nothing's gonna get in your way
Jesus, could you find me an egg now?
Baby's gotta something to say
I'm just a man, and I trust in my own two hands
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?



All comments from YouTube:

Judas Iscariot

Monster Magnet blows my mind every time I listen to them.

Bbr6704

Great song for sure! Has anyone (any guitarist) an idea of how Ed is getting his tone from 3:57? (effect, or the way he plays to get that kind of swell?) Thanks.

King Garry

Sounds like some sort of phaser effect

lemmyrocks

Fucking awesome!!!!!

kowalski

Mister, have you tickled the witness
He couldn't catch his breath in the storm
Man, you've got to love your position
You're feeding baby food to the whores
I said, "My, my, my" said the spider to the fly
"You want a little pee in your cup?"
I said, "Wait, wait, wait, there's a package at the gate
You'd be lucky if that fucker blew up"
Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Sell it to a new generation
You're kicking off your space and your time
You got some bones in your closet
The time is right
And that's the way your spirit dies
Your mind's for the quakin'
Your body's for the shakin'
Your soul's for the makin'
And your money's for the takin'
Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Gotta do it hard like a monkey
Nothing's gonna get in your way
Jesus, could you find me an egg now?
Baby's gotta something to say
I'm just a man, and I trust in my own two hands
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?
Now did you say, that you're cool when dividends pay, yeah
If you got no soul, boy, you better stick it down that hole, yeah
Now will you ride, with an angel by your side?
Or Will you just completely Blow Your Mind?

sugarfunk75

fuckin' great!!!!!!!!!!!!

No Thaks

Great idea!

ghostwhiskey

@bidefordrfc he likes to write in code using sci fi/fantasy metaphors to make personal songs sound more interesting and so no one knows who hes singing about. hes been quoted as saying that several times but its not like he told me personally

Nathan B.

@bidefordrfc it doesnt always have to make sence ;). Somethimes you just have to enjoy it the way it is without asking questions :D

Bobbi W

and/or use your own interpretation. He is just a few months older than me so I like to believe that maybe, just maybe I'm not too far off...(a girl can dream though, right???)..lol...rock on everyone!!!!

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