1. Los… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by the alias 'Souleye'.
1. Los Angeles based Hip Hop artist. Souleye has been touted as “hip hop’s medicine man,” “America’s new leading edge voice,” and “a modern day hip hop warrior.”
2. Swedish video game music composer Magnus Pålsson . He is known for composing chiptune-like soundtracks for games such as VVVVVV and Garden Gnome Carnage.
Ego
Souleye Lyrics
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To open up the lock /
Colorful combination /
What makes your clock tick /
Not neurotic / I see my ego /
Edging God out /
The man in the overcoat /
Always looking down /
Feet across the ice /
Let the flower pack your pipe /
The mystery teacher /
The history they speak of is not love /
For us its not love /
My ego getting bigger /
Getting louder / And
It's getting me in trouble /
I take something so humble /
My bravado co-opt's it on the double /
My big head in the door way /
There is no way /
That it's big enough for me /
With ego edging God out /
All this fall out /
With these self shouts-out for me /
Pull me up Pull me up I'm falling in /
Can't swim wait then again I can /
Always can fresh across the border /
Master piece theater /
With the Olympic torch holder /
Believe or not /
My friends know who I am /
And I planned that /
Knowing that we will over stand /
And I give back /
Through art call it prophecy /
What ever you need we've got it /
Part of the puzzle piece /
Genius /
Gentle with it now and easy does it /
So you don't loose your bit of faith /
While you discover /
Who you are and truthfully who you want to be /
With out my dark light shadow /
There'd be no me /
Repeat Eye of the tiger / eye of the young man /
Listening to acapellas /
People watching /
We have the choice /
Whether or not to live in the grid /
I am Iron horse running /
Toward the forest as a kid /
Hold the fort down / and the stereo /
Turn the speakers up It's a miracle /
Lets recognize / each other in our own /
I find the highest good in growing up /
Honor my birthright /
Picking the red or the blue pill /
Where will we go / I know the story /
The same one that you where told /
You're hungry enough with ambition / Animal
I'm not going to go that way /
I know the road /
Repeat
The lyrics to Souleye's song Ego are both profound and introspective. The opening lines, "That's what the keys for / To open up the lock / Colorful combination / What makes your clock tick," invite the listener to examine the inner workings of their psyche, to unlock the secrets that keep their ego in check. Souleye goes on to confess that, while he himself is not neurotic, his ego often edges God out, keeping him from understanding the mysteries of the universe.
The song is a meditation on the dual nature of the human psyche – the struggle between the ego and the divine. Souleye's lyrics are rich in symbolism and imagery, from the man in the overcoat always looking down to the mysterious flower that packs his pipe. The lyrics invite the listener to examine their own inner world, to recognize the power of the ego and the importance of spiritual growth.
Overall, Souleye's Ego is a deeply introspective, thought-provoking song that invites the listener to examine their own inner world. It speaks to the struggle we all face between our egos and our spiritual selves, and encourages us to find balance and understanding within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
That's what the keys for /
The keys serve to unlock things
To open up the lock /
They are used to unlock something
Colorful combination /
The keys must be used in a certain order
What makes your clock tick /
What motivates and drives you
Not neurotic / I see my ego /
I am not crazy, I can see my ego
Edging God out /
Ego is taking priority over spirituality
The man in the overcoat /
A mysterious figure
Always looking down /
Uninterested in the world around them
Waist high the tropical snow fall /
In an unusual place, surrounded by strange things
Feet across the ice /
In a precarious situation, at risk of falling
Let the flower pack your pipe /
Relax, take it easy
The mystery teacher /
Someone who has knowledge or wisdom
The history they speak of is not love /
The past is not always about love
For us its not love /
The same goes for us
My ego getting bigger /
My ego is growing
Getting louder /
Becoming more noticeable
And it's getting me in trouble /
Causing problems for me
I take something so humble /
I take something simple
My bravado co-opt's it on the double /
My confidence takes over quickly
My big head in the door way /
I am too self-centered
There is no way /
It's impossible
That it's big enough for me /
Even though it may seem so
All this fall out /
All these negative consequences
With these self shouts-out for me /
I only care about myself
Pull me up Pull me up I'm falling in /
Help me, I am struggling
Can't swim wait then again I can /
I feel helpless but I know I am capable
Always can fresh across the border /
Always adaptable and ready for change
Master piece theater /
Life is like a grand performance
With the Olympic torch holder /
An accomplished, successful person
Believe or not /
Whether you believe it or not
My friends know who I am /
My true self is known by my friends
And I planned that /
I intended for it to be that way
Knowing that we will over stand /
Confident in mutual understanding
And I give back /
I am generous and give back to others
Through art call it prophecy /
My art is a way of predicting the future
What ever you need we've got it /
We have everything you need
Part of the puzzle piece /
We all fit together in the grand scheme of things
Genius /
Exceptional talent or intelligence
Gentle with it now and easy does it /
Approaching it carefully and calmly
So you don't loose your bit of faith /
Don't give up hope
While you discover /
As you explore and learn
Who you are and truthfully who you want to be /
Learning about yourself and who you really want to be
With out my dark light shadow /
Without my darker side
There'd be no me /
I am not who I am without it
Eye of the tiger / eye of the young man /
I am fierce and determined
Listening to acapellas /
Listening to music without accompaniment
People watching /
Observing the people around me
We have the choice /
We are free to make choices
Whether or not to live in the grid /
To live a conventional life or not
I am Iron horse running /
I am strong, resilient and powerful
Toward the forest as a kid /
Chasing after adventure as a child
Hold the fort down / and the stereo /
Keep things under control and enjoy music
Turn the speakers up It's a miracle /
Enjoying music is like experiencing a miracle
Lets recognize / each other in our own /
Let's appreciate each other's uniqueness
I find the highest good in growing up /
Maturity and personal growth are important
Honor my birthright /
Respect my heritage and family traditions
Picking the red or the blue pill /
Choosing between reality or fantasies
Where will we go / I know the story /
I am familiar with the possibilities and outcomes
The same one that you where told /
The same one everyone else has been told
You're hungry enough with ambition / Animal
A strong drive for success
I'm not going to go that way /
I am not following the same path as others
I know the road /
I am confident in my own path
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