Journey to the Center of the Mind
Ramones Lyrics
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Come with us and find
The pleasures of a journey to the center of the mind
Come along if you care
Come along if you dare
Take a ride to the land inside of your mind
Beyone the realm of what
Across the streams of hopes and dreams where things are really not
Come along if you care
Come along if you dare
Take a ride to the land inside of your mind
But please realise
You'll probably be surprised
For it's the land unknown to man
Where fantasy is fact
So if you can, please understand
You might not come back
Come along if you care
Come along if you dare
Take a ride to the land inside and you'll see
How happy life could be
If all of mankind
Would take the time to journey to the center of the mind
Would take the time to journey to the center of the mind
Center of the mind
Journey to the Center of the Mind is a psychedelic rock song by the Ramones, released in 1968. The song is an invitation to join the band on an introspective trip to the center of the mind, a journey that will provide a sense of freedom and fulfillment. The lyrics suggest that the destination of this journey is a place of unlimited possibilities, where fantasy becomes reality. The song is an expression of the countercultural movement of the late 1960s, which challenged the traditional values and embraced experimentation with drugs and alternative lifestyles.
The opening line, "Leave your cares behind, come with us and find the pleasures of a journey to the center of the mind," is an invitation to the listener to let go of their worries and join the band on this journey. The repetition of the phrase "come along if you care, come along if you dare" emphasizes the voluntary and fearless nature of the journey. The second verse builds on the imagery of the first, suggesting that the land they will reach is beyond the limits of rational thought and the realm of tangible reality.
The bridge of the song brings in a note of caution, suggesting that the journey may have consequences beyond what the listener may expect. However, the potential rewards of experiencing the world beyond one's conscious mind are enough to justify the risk. The final lines of the song are a call to action, urging humans to explore the depths of their own minds and embrace the new realities that such an exploration may yield.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave your cares behind
Forget about your worries and troubles
Come with us and find
Join us and discover
The pleasures of a journey to the center of the mind
The enjoyment of exploring your thoughts and imagination
Come along if you care
If you care about personal exploration
Come along if you dare
Be brave and come along
Take a ride to the land inside of your mind
Explore the depths of your own consciousness
Beyond the seas of thought
Going past rational thinking
Beyond the realm of what
Going beyond what is presently known or understood
Across the streams of hopes and dreams where things are really not
In the realm of the impossible and far-fetched
But please realise
Be aware that
You'll probably be surprised
It will surprise you
For it's the land unknown to man
It is a place beyond current human knowledge
Where fantasy is fact
Where things you imagine become true
So if you can, please understand
Be aware that
You might not come back
You may not return the same as before
Take a ride to the land inside and you'll see
If you go on this journey, you will witness for yourself
How happy life could be
How fulfilling life can become
If all of mankind
If everyone
Would take the time to journey to the center of the mind
Explored their thoughts and imagination
Center of the mind
The core area of your consciousness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN O FARMER, TED NUGENT
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