1) a Hare Krishna hardc… Read Full Bio ↴Shelter is the name of more than one artist:
1) a Hare Krishna hardcore punk band
2) pop songwriting/production duo Mark R. Bebb and Rob Bradley
3) alias of Alan Briand
4) funk/rock/jazz/prog fusion band from Lyon, France
5) free jazz quartet
6) artist that appears on Cycles 6 Compilation
7) dungeon synth
8) appears on the Hivernation Series
9) Belgian
10) Netherlands
11) guest vocals with Five Iron Frenzy
12) chill side-project of Space Laces
and probably some more.
13) Dungeon synth. https://shelter-ds.bandcamp.com/
1) Shelter is a Hare Krishna hardcore punk band, formed by Youth of Today vocalist Ray Cappo in 1991. Because of the religious Hindu-oriented messages in its lyrics, Shelter's subgenre has been dubbed by some as "krishnacore."
Discography:
Perfection of Desire (Revelation, 1990)
Quest For Certainty (Equal Vision, 1992)
Attaining The Supreme (Equal Vision, 1993)
Mantra (Roadrunner, 1995)
Beyond Planet Earth (Roadrunner, 1997)
When 20 Summers Pass (Victory, 2000)
The Purpose, The Passion (Supersoul, 2001)
Eternal (Good Life Recordings, 2006)
Mantra
Shelter Lyrics
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Blank stares on the people's face
I contemplate their pointless chase
That traps me and my friends
Is this the place where I belong?
Where did we go wrong?
Will it last real long?
Are you too singing this song?
Sometimes I feel all so alone
And yes yes I must confess
I feel so far from home
Mantra take me home I trust you
Mantra take me home
Take me to the place where I belong
Life's a puzzle the thoughtful solve
But most choose not to get involved
Because of this we don't evolve
Just look around my friend
And life's meaning can be hard to grasp
All that's certain is it won't last
We're all spirits looking for transcendence
Oh mantra grant me tha independence
The lyrics of Shelter's song Mantra share a sense of alienation and loneliness in the world. The opening lines of "Earth can be a lonely place, blank stares on the people's face" convey the feeling of unbelonging in a crowded world where everyone appears indifferent. The singer questions the purpose of the rat race that everyone seems to be running, "I contemplate their pointless chase that traps me and my friends." They are disillusioned by the lack of meaningful existence, wondering where they belong, and where things went wrong.
The chorus of "Mantra take me home, I trust you, Mantra take me home" offers a respite from the existential crisis. The mantra symbolizes a higher power that can provide a sense of direction and belonging - a reliable home amidst chaos. The tell-tale signs of loneliness are evident in lines like "Sometimes I feel it, sometimes I feel all so alone, and yes yes, I must confess, I feel so far from home." The singer is not the only one feeling lost; they ask if others relate to the sentiments expressed in the song, "Are you too singing this song?"
The song's bridge describes life as a puzzle to solve, but most people prefer staying disengaged. The lyrics mourn the state of stagnation and the lack of growth, "Because of this we don't evolve, just look around my friend." Despite the uncertainty, there is a desire for spiritual growth and transcendence. The song ends with a plea for freedom, "Oh, mantra grant me tha independence." Overall, Shelter's Mantra is an insightful commentary on the state of the human condition, the universal need for belonging, and the quest for spiritual growth amidst chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Earth can be a lonely place
The world can feel isolating and disconnected
Blank stares on the people's face
People seem empty and devoid of emotion
I contemplate their pointless chase
I ponder the senseless pursuits that consume people's lives
That traps me and my friends
These pursuits ensnare me and those close to me
Is this the place where I belong?
I question whether I fit in with the rest of society
Where did we go wrong?
I wonder how humanity got to this point
Will it last real long?
I doubt the sustainability of our current way of life
Are you too singing this song?
I ask if others feel the same way
Sometimes I feel it
Occasionally I experience these emotions
Sometimes I feel all so alone
At times, I feel completely isolated
And yes yes I must confess
I admit my true feelings
I feel so far from home
I feel disconnected from my true sense of self
Mantra take me home I trust you
I rely on my mantra to bring me back to my true self
Mantra take me home
The repetition of my mantra brings me back to my center
Take me to the place where I belong
I desire to return to my true purpose and sense of belonging
Life's a puzzle the thoughtful solve
Those who think deeply can unravel the mysteries of life
But most choose not to get involved
Most people don't make the effort to understand life's complexities
Because of this we don't evolve
Our lack of effort stunts our personal growth and evolution
Just look around my friend
I urge others to take notice of their surroundings
And life's meaning can be hard to grasp
The answer to life's purpose can be elusive
All that's certain is it won't last
We can be sure that everything is impermanent
We're all spirits looking for transcendence
We all seek something beyond our physical existence
Oh mantra grant me tha independence
I pray for the freedom that comes from knowing my true self
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAYMOND A. CAPPO
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