Activate
Octagen & M.I.D.O.R. Lyrics
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There's a story to be told
Image that a frame stole
Of a lonely man grown old
His eyes follow
From the picture on the wall
When darkness swallows
The picture on the wall
Outside, yeah - so much better
Outside, it's a lot
Inside, yeah - can not stand
It's time to activate
It's time to activate
It's time to active...
It's time to activate
I need to activate my
I need to activate my
I need to activate my brain
Outside it's slutty
The soul to my face my brain
I need to find
I need to go
The place inside a dull hope
I'm never done
Sometimes you need to go
Other times you watch your budget on stereo
I need to activate my brain
I need to activate my brain
I need to activate my...
In a place - at the time of the night for a fashion sight
In a way - get the sound to get found fighting against the ground
In a place - need no reason, tempo beats on hard to fight
One world (one world) in a minute let the funk surround
In a place - at the time of the night for a fashion sight
In a way - get the sound to get found fighting against the ground
In a place - need no reason, tempo beats on hard to fight
One world (one world) in a minute let the funk surround
The lyrics to Octagen & M.I.D.O.R.'s song "Activate" seem to tell a story of a lonely man who is staring at a picture on the wall that captures a moment in time from his life. His eyes follow the image as it reminds him of his past and he realizes that he needs to "activate" his brain and move on from the past. The lyrics contrast the "outside" world, which is better and more vibrant, with the "inside" world, which seems static and dull. The repetition of the phrase "it's time to activate" reinforces the idea that it is time for a change.
The second half of the lyrics seem to shift focus to a different setting, possibly a dance floor, where the beat and music "activate" something within the singer. The lyrics are more abstract and use phrases like "fighting against the ground" and "let the funk surround" to create a sense of motion and energy. The chorus repeats the need to "activate my brain" which could signify a desire to break free from a mundane routine and experience something new and exciting. Overall, the lyrics deal with the themes of reflection, change, and the power of music to inspire.
Line by Line Meaning
In a picture on the wall
There is a picture on the wall
There's a story to be told
The picture has a story behind it
Image that a frame stole
The picture was captured by a frame
Of a lonely man grown old
The picture is of an aged, solitary man
His eyes follow
The man in the picture seems to be looking at the viewer
From the picture on the wall
The gaze is coming from the picture on the wall
When darkness swallows
In the dark, the picture is still there
Outside, it's a lot
The world outside is vast and different
Outside, yeah - so much better
The outside world is considered better
Outside, it's a lot
The outside world is vast and different
Inside, yeah - can not stand
The inside world is unwanted
It's time to activate
It's time to take action
It's time to activate
It's time to take action
It's time to active...
It's time to take action
It's time to activate
It's time to take action
I need to activate my
I need to take action
I need to activate my
I need to take action
I need to activate my brain
I need to put my brain to use
Outside it's slutty
The outside world is scandalous
The soul to my face my brain
My facial expression reflects my state of mind
I need to find
I need to search for
I need to go
I need to leave
The place inside a dull hope
Somewhere hopeful but mundane
I'm never done
There is always more to do
Sometimes you need to go
Sometimes you need to leave
Other times you watch your budget on stereo
Other times you mind your money whilst listening to music
I need to activate my brain
I need to put my brain to use
I need to activate my brain
I need to put my brain to use
I need to activate my...
I need to take action
In a place - at the time of the night for a fashion sight
At a place, during the night where fashion is prominent
In a way - get the sound to get found fighting against the ground
In a manner of getting the music to stand up against the surroundings
In a place - need no reason, tempo beats on hard to fight
In a place where the tempo of the beats is hard to resist
One world (one world) in a minute let the funk surround
Experience the world through music and funk
In a place - at the time of the night for a fashion sight
At a place, during the night where fashion is prominent
In a way - get the sound to get found fighting against the ground
In a manner of getting the music to stand up against the surroundings
In a place - need no reason, tempo beats on hard to fight
In a place where the tempo of the beats is hard to resist
One world (one world) in a minute let the funk surround
Experience the world through music and funk
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Steve Baldwin
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