Mano a mano
Outlandish Lyrics


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What makes u judge quick
and talk shit when I haven't even spit and u already on my dick
what makes u prejudice
and chase us like predators
convincing the medias and population to get rid of us
what makes u playa-hate
and pack hate just cause I got my name writing on the plates of my Benz
what makes u flip over my sisters scarf
and generalize when the fact is u hide your true colors behind your disguise
What makes u analyze every move I make
step in the ring of debate and discover who's fake
what makes u think u better than me
when we got the same college degrees
and I got all the right keys

Chorus:
Mano a mano
He who laugh last laugh longest
See action speaks louder than words
No mercy
Mano a mano
He who laugh last laugh longest
See action speaks louder than words
No mercy

Pass that bucket water
like one of those joints
thirsty for life
u ride ' dirty dessert ' to the point
get the path right
thinking that I might follow your steps right
thinking u got flow
stealing a dead mans show by getting the role right
what a low life
didn't your mamma tell u not to fuck with the dead right
digging their graves up
fucking their gimmicks
and spread lies - like a bitch right
making a mill on selling your soul to the shaitan
with the American dream cream a la theme scheme
fool!!! But no not mine
Not how Bachiri succeed in making the money they earned right
Bottom up - that's right
By never forgetting the roots of mine
Give it up y'all!!! Don't really gotta chance with a moro right
Throw it up y'all!!! or I minimize everything in your life

Chorus...

Mano a mano
Tres hermanos
Protagonista sin igual
Disparando a todo mal
Mano a mano
Nos llevamos
Proclamamos en papel
Aprendiendo del ayer

(Translated)
Mano a Mano
Three brothers
Protagonist without equal
Sniping all the illness
Mano a Mano
We conduct us
Proclaiming us in paper
Always learning from the past
Hardcore circumstances
We quit we damage and dances
going under like Atlantis
and burn u logo to ashes
while I flash this mic in they asses like Onassis
making sure u can't harass this
lunatic lyricist
emerge from the abyss
never seen this pissed
by now I've topped u hit list
The 4 elements with my middle finga equals my fist
an intellectual fuck u u simply can't resist
it's ridiculous how we spit
u can't predict our future
watch your mouth or I'ma shot ya
cause we got tongues
spitting bullets like guns
with appetite like dons
our name shines like them far away suns

Majid:
A Metaphysist
Don't neglect my intellect
The magnificent
Has come to represent
With rap lyrics so potent
If they were stolen and spit out by others
For sure they'll be choking
Doing them off the dome
Or with the paper and a pen so sick
That u will think I'm half-human half jinn
Toxicating the air more dangerous then plutonium
Getting high of my shit thinking that it's opium
Doping 'em while I sparkle in the darkness
All u think about is trying being the largest
While I stand heartless
Thinking about being the hardest
In this art kid that New York started
I get elevated, while u getting departed
On the spot
Like acupuncture medicine




Got lawyers practicing my words saying that they are relevant
Ya heard me I said they are relevant

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Outlandish’s song “Mano a Mano” are a powerful commentary on prejudice, judgment, and the importance of action over words. The opening lines criticize those who judge and talk negatively about others before getting to know them, and then go on to suggest that this behavior is rooted in prejudice, which is perpetuated by the media and society. The lyrics also touch on the envy of those who hate just because someone else is successful, as well as hypocrisy in those who criticize others for their cultural practices (like wearing a scarf) while hiding their own intolerance. The chorus emphasizes the importance of action over words, calling for honesty, integrity and mercy in all our interactions with others.


Throughout the song, Outlandish’s lyrics weave together influences from their Moroccan, Danish, and Honduran backgrounds, mixing together different languages (English, Spanish, and Arabic) and drawing on different cultural traditions. They use their lyrics to call on brothers (tres hermanos) to stand together in the fight against discrimination and hate, and to remind us all of the importance of learning from the past as we move forward into the future.


Overall, “Mano a Mano” is a powerful and poignant song that speaks truth to power, drawing on Outlandish’s unique blend of cultural, linguistic, and musical influences to create something strikingly original.


Line by Line Meaning

What makes u judge quick
Why do you judge so quickly?


and talk shit when I haven't even spit and u already on my dick
Why do you talk negatively about me even before I have said or done anything?


what makes u prejudice
Why do you have preconceived notions and biases against me?


and chase us like predators
Why do you relentlessly pursue and pursue us like hunters?


convincing the medias and population to get rid of us
Why do you manipulate the media and masses to turn against us and get rid of us?


what makes u playa-hate
Why do you hate on me and try to bring me down?


and pack hate just cause I got my name writing on the plates of my Benz
Why do you hate me just because I have my name on the license plates of my Benz?


what makes u flip over my sisters scarf
Why do you get angry and offended by my sister's scarf?


and generalize when the fact is u hide your true colors behind your disguise
Why do you generalize us when you yourself hide your true identity?


What makes u analyze every move I make
Why do you closely scrutinize and analyze every action I take?


step in the ring of debate and discover who's fake
Why do you engage in arguments just to prove who is fake?


what makes u think u better than me
Why do you have a superiority complex and think you are better than me?


when we got the same college degrees
When we both have the same level of education?


and I got all the right keys
And I possess all the necessary skills to succeed.


Mano a mano
Head to head. A direct confrontation.


He who laugh last laugh longest
The one who has the last laugh wins in the end.


See action speaks louder than words
Actions are more effective in conveying a message.


No mercy
There will be no mercy shown.


Pass that bucket water
Pass me that bucket of water.


like one of those joints
Like one of those marijuana cigarettes.


thirsty for life
Eager for more life experiences.


u ride ' dirty desert ' to the point
You keep living life recklessly until it all catches up with you.


get the path right
Make sure you take the right path in life.


thinking that I might follow your steps right
Thinking that I may emulate your actions.


thinking u got flow
Thinking that you have great rhythm and style.


stealing a dead mans show by getting the role right
Taking the credit for someone else's work and accomplishments.


what a low life
What a despicable person.


didn't your mamma tell u not to fuck with the dead right
Didn't your mother teach you to respect the dead?


digging their graves up
Disrespecting the resting places of the deceased.


fucking their gimmicks
Exploiting the tricks and methods of others for personal gain.


and spread lies - like a bitch right
Spreading false information maliciously.


making a mill on selling your soul to the shaitan
Earning a lot of money by selling your soul to the devil.


with the American dream cream a la theme scheme fool!!! But no not mine
Pursuing the American Dream by deceiving and tricking others, but not me.


Not how Bachiri succeed in making the money they earned right
That is not how the Bachiri brothers succeeded in earning their money.


Bottom up - that's right
Starting from the bottom and working your way up to success.


By never forgetting the roots of mine
By never forgetting my origins and culture.


Give it up y'all!!!
Leave it be, everyone!


Don't really gotta chance with a moro right
You don't stand a chance against a Moroccan like me.


Throw it up y'all!!!
Let it all out, everyone!


or I minimize everything in your life
Or I'll make everything in your life seem small and insignificant.


Tres hermanos
Three brothers.


Protagonista sin igual
Unequal protagonist.


Disparando a todo mal
Shooting down all the bad things.


Nos llevamos
We get along.


Proclamamos en papel
We proclaim on paper.


Aprendiendo del ayer
Learning from yesterday.


Hardcore circumstances
Difficult situations.


We quit we damage and dances
We leave a lasting impact and never back down.


going under like Atlantis
Disappearing without a trace.


and burn u logo to ashes while I flash this mic in they asses like Onassis
Destroying your reputation and insulting you at the same time.


making sure u can't harass this
Ensuring that you cannot harass me.


lunatic lyricist
A crazy songwriter.


emerge from the abyss
Rising from the depths.


never seen this pissed
Never been this angry before.


by now I've topped u hit list
I am at the top of your list of enemies.


The 4 elements with my middle finga equals my fist
The four elements of hip-hop combined with my middle finger make up my fighting power.


an intellectual fuck u u simply can't resist
An intelligent 'f*** you' that you cannot ignore.


it's ridiculous how we spit
It's crazy how we rap.


u can't predict our future
You cannot predict what we will achieve in the future.


watch your mouth or I'ma shot ya
Be careful what you say or I may harm you.


cause we got tongues
Because we have the ability to speak out.


spitting bullets like guns
Speaking harshly and forcefully like guns firing bullets.


with appetite like dons
With the hunger and desire of powerful men.


our name shines like them far away suns
Our reputation shines brightly like distant stars.


Majid:
Majid speaks.


A Metaphysist
A philosopher who studies metaphysics.


Don't neglect my intellect
Don't underestimate my mental abilities.


The magnificent
Someone who is great and impressive.


Has come to represent
Has come to be the face of something.


With rap lyrics so potent
With powerful lyrics in his rap songs.


If they were stolen and spit out by others
If others copied and used his lyrics.


For sure they'll be choking
They will definitely struggle to deliver the words properly.


Doing them off the dome
Coming up with the lyrics spontaneously.


Or with the paper and a pen so sick
Or writing the lyrics down with great skill.


That u will think I'm half-human half jinn
You will think that he is part-human, part-djinn (supernatural being).


Toxicating the air more dangerous then plutonium
Making the air more dangerous than plutonium.


Getting high of my shit thinking that it's opium
Getting intoxicated by his lyrics and thinking that it is opium (a highly addictive drug).


Doping 'em while I sparkle in the darkness
Intoxicating others with his lyrics while he himself stands out in the darkness.


All u think about is trying being the largest
All you care about is trying to be the biggest and most successful.


While I stand heartless
While he stands unfeeling and indifferent.


Thinking about being the hardest
Thinking about being the strongest and most resilient.


In this art kid that New York started
In the art form that originated in New York.


I get elevated, while u getting departed
I rise to greater heights, while you decline and disappear.


On the spot
Immediately and without hesitation.


Like acupuncture medicine
Like a precise and effective treatment.


Got lawyers practicing my words saying that they are relevant
My words are so powerful that even lawyers use and appreciate them.


Ya heard me I said they are relevant
You heard me right, I said they are relevant.




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