What You See
Muph & Plutonic Feat. Ivens Lyrics


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(feat. Ivens)

[Verse 1: Muph]
Trout plowed landscape, hands out - man waits for spit
How my acting ability could never really save shit
Take this at face value and we'll break it down to cross priced, cross side
Blurred words incurred curved out in Bondi
Hung from a long line of keep it reals and an even longer genre
Of you gotta get that meal
What you see is what you get, from the music to the feel
Innerfuse it with the never kill, over
And you know it's straight up goal posts
While their all over the place like a Volvo
Hold those hindsights into the warmth of the limelight
Pipe blind, travel under the ravel
Tryn'a fire fight out burnt down bridges
While we work out the business and we churn out the fitness
Like the Biggest Loser, click the user
Use a dooner filth ridden
Four flat tyres and we're still driven

[Chorus:]
We've come along way, let's go further now
You know it started out just by word of mouth
This is life and we'll try our best to work it out
Without churning out a faithless heart because

[Hook: x2]
What you get is what you get and what you see
We tell it like it is

[Verse 2: Ivens]
Return of the faceless I foresaw how I sees in these days blatant?
Hot shaped box rattle on the pavement, skipping a ledwing
Impatient minds quick to grab the template
How walking demonstations seem to be dated
Ethics lost with the ages, 'character buildings a waste of time'
Truth flies and why they mention no glamour shots
Pick a winner off the rack - money well spent, monotonous
Style so symmetrical, my sentiments exactly
Romanticising life though bucket of crabs stop, money tragedy
In a world in that all the while looking at me like 'he's not down with the movement
Can't even walk right, leans to the left, looks foolish'
The feelings mutual friend, just keep my plate heavy with amusement
Laughing aloud at all these product placement games for the youth
I don't try to walk in shoes that aren't gonna fit, not my intent
But a tap of the multi-coloured pigment of vision inside my head
Don't say I used up rockin all that 50 minutes 'til death
Work my way up outta the trench with a more interesting mess

[Hook x2]

[Chorus]

[Hook x2]

[Chorus]





[Hook x4]

Overall Meaning

The song "What You See" by Muph & Plutonic Feat. Ivens is a reflection of the artists' journey in the music industry. The first verse talks about the struggles of trying to make it big while staying true to themselves. Muph talks about how his acting ability can never really save anything and that they come from a long line of "keep it reals." He also talks about being true to their music and not churning out faithless heart just because it's what's expected. The chorus shows a sense of optimism and determination to keep going further and trying their best to work things out without losing their authenticity.


In the second verse, Ivens reflects on the current state of the music industry and how it has lost its ethics. He talks about how people are quick to grab the template and how character building is seen as a waste of time. Despite the challenges, Ivens keeps a positive outlook and finds amusement in the product placement games for the youth. He doesn't try to fit into shoes that aren't made for him and instead works his way out of the trench with a more interesting mess.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the challenges of the music industry, staying true to oneself, and the determination to keep going despite the obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Trout plowed landscape, hands out - man waits for spit
The world is barren, unfair and has nothing to offer, forcing people to wait around for any opportunity that may come their way.


How my acting ability could never really save shit
The singer realizes that their ability to deceive or act a certain way will not lead to any real solutions or successes.


Take this at face value and we'll break it down to cross priced, cross side
The singer encourages the listener to accept things as they are, but at the same time be aware of the financial and societal implications.


Blurred words incurred curved out in Bondi
Deceptive messages are spread and ingrained in the community, causing confusion and mistrust.


Hung from a long line of keep it reals and an even longer genre
The artist comes from a tradition of honesty and authenticity in their craft, which runs deep in their musical genre.


Of you gotta get that meal
The music industry is driven by a need to make money and achieve fame.


What you see is what you get, from the music to the feel
Their music is genuine and reflects their true feelings and experiences.


Innerfuse it with the never kill, over
The artist strives to imbue their art with a positive and life-affirming message.


And you know it's straight up goal posts
The goals and objectives of their music are clear and direct.


While their all over the place like a Volvo
Other artists lack direction and are inconsistent in their messages and style.


Hold those hindsights into the warmth of the limelight
They strive to maintain a positive outlook and use their success to lift others up as well.


Pipe blind, travel under the ravel
The artist travels through life with limited vision and has to navigate the difficult, entangled paths.


Tryn'a fire fight out burnt down bridges
They try to rebuild connections and overcome past failures and mistakes.


While we work out the business and we churn out the fitness
They work hard to achieve success in their music career and maintain physical health and fitness as well.


We've come along way, let's go further now
They have achieved a level of success but strive to continue growing and improving.


You know it started out just by word of mouth
Their success was mainly due to word of mouth and not because of extensive marketing or promotion.


This is life and we'll try our best to work it out
Life is unpredictable and challenging, but they will do their best to find solutions and make the most of it.


Without churning out a faithless heart because
They do not want to become jaded and lose faith in their art or life in general.


Return of the faceless I foresaw how I sees in these days blatant?
The singer wonders if their unique identity and perspective will be lost in a world where conformity and predictability reign.


Hot shaped box rattle on the pavement, skipping a ledwing
The artist witnesses chaos and destruction in the world around them and struggles to find their footing and navigate through it.


Impatient minds quick to grab the template
People are quick to generalize and rely on established patterns of behavior or thought instead of seeking out new ideas or perspectives.


How walking demonstations seem to be dated
Protests or demonstrations no longer have the same impact or effectiveness they once did.


Ethics lost with the ages, 'character buildings a waste of time'
The importance of morality and personal growth has been lost or diminished with time and people dismiss it as a waste of time.


Truth flies and why they mention no glamour shots
People are more interested in superficial or false depictions of reality rather than the truth.


Pick a winner off the rack - money well spent, monotonous
People choose what is safe and reliable instead of taking risks or being adventurous, leading to a repetitive and uninspired culture.


Style so symmetrical, my sentiments exactly
The singer appreciates things that are beautifully crafted and balanced, but also feels a sense of sameness in the world around them.


Romanticising life though bucket of crabs stop, money tragedy
The singer sees through the illusion of romanticizing life and acknowledges the harsh realities of poverty and financial struggles.


In a world in that all the while looking at me like 'he's not down with the movement
The artist feels misunderstood or judged by others for not conforming to established ideas or beliefs.


Can't even walk right, leans to the left, looks foolish'
People judge the artist for being different, even in small ways, and label them as foolish or odd.


The feelings mutual friend, just keep my plate heavy with amusement
The singer understands the mutual feelings of mistrust and judgement, but chooses to find amusement and enjoyment in life regardless.


Laughing aloud at all these product placement games for the youth
The singer finds humor in the manipulative and shallow marketing tactics used to target young people.


I don't try to walk in shoes that aren't gonna fit, not my intent
The artist refuses to conform or compromise their true self by trying to fit into preconceived ideas or expectations of others.


But a tap of the multi-colored pigment of vision inside my head
The artist taps into their unique and colorful perspective to create their art and navigate life.


Don't say I used up rockin all that 50 minutes 'til death
The artist refuses to waste their time or talent on meaningless or unfulfilling endeavors.


Work my way up outta the trench with a more interesting mess
The singer strives to overcome hardships and challenges by embracing the chaos and messiness of life and using it to their advantage.


What you get is what you get and what you see
Their art and life are authentic and transparent with no hidden agendas.


We tell it like it is
The singer values honesty and truth in their art and refuses to compromise that value.




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