Elevate My Mind
Stereo MC's Lyrics

I want to go higher
The singer wants to reach new heights and elevate their mind to a higher level.

If I ever get down in the dumps
When the singer feels down and out.

Short of a dollar nothin change for months
The struggle to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck.

It seems to rain about every day
The artist perceives their environment as depressing and gloomy.

And all the news seems kinda grey
The news they receive is not uplifting, but rather dull and uninteresting.

So I release more charge from my battery
The singer finds a way to charge themselves up and energize their spirit.

We can rise death defy gravity
The human spirit has the power to transcend boundaries, limitations and even death.

Bring about a sense of personality
By elevating their mind, the artist is able to develop a stronger sense of self and identity.

So as I walk I look around
The artist takes time to be mindful of their surroundings, looking for inspiration and motivation to keep moving.

See some go up , some go down
The artist observes both success and failure in others around them.

There goes the mayor his nose is brown
The singer notices corruption and insincerity in those who hold positions of power and authority.

Guess how he get to wear his crown
The artist is aware that some people climb to the top unfairly or through dishonest means.

But his hands are shaking the walls are breakin
The singer senses that even the most powerful people can be undone by their own insecurities and weaknesses.

And one day they will all fall down
The singer knows that the powerful will not stay in power forever.

Sometimes its better that way
The singer sees truth in the idea that sometimes a power vacuum can lead to positive change.

Makin space for a some day
By allowing things to fall apart, there is a hope that something better can be built in the future.

We're on the ground floor got lots to learn
The artist acknowledges that they are starting from the bottom and have much to gain from their journey.

Slip to the basement and you burn
If the singer falls any lower, they will suffer dire consequences.

First floor and you start to fall
Even a little bit of success can sometimes cause complacency, leading to a downfall.

Out the bed clothes answer the door
Small wins can beget bigger ones, leading to unexpected opportunities.

On the second I comprehend
The artist has gained some understanding and clarity at this point in their journey.

Positive waves are what I send
Through positive energy and attitude, the artist is manifesting good things in their life.

Third floor and you start to flow
Further progress leads to a greater sense of ease and fluidity.

Tell me now where d'ya want to go
The artist is curious about where their journey will lead them next.

So tell me baby kinda shakey
The singer is questioning their relationship with someone who has been emotionally distant.

We ain't been too friendly lately
The two parties have not been getting along well for a while now.

Things sometimes turn out that way
The singer recognizes that not every relationship can be mended.

And that is all that you got to say
The other party seems to be uninterested in hashing things out or making things better between them.

Well that's ok cause time can soothe
The artist believes that time can heal wounds and provide clarity, even if things don't work out.

Like a dentist pulls out a tooth
Removing something even if it's painful can lead to better healing in the long run.

As each new day will bring a new face
The singer is looking forward to new opportunities and possibilities each day.

how can I make my rhyme go someplace
The artist is questioning how to tie together all the disparate elements of their life and make sense of it all through their art.

First of all she ask for more
Someone is requesting more from the artist in their life.

I said sure I don't mind at all
The artist is willing to provide whatever support and assistance is needed to help this person.

The waters deep but I'm walking tall
Even though the path ahead may be difficult, the singer is determined to face it head on.

It don't matter if you're rich or poor
The artist is not concerned with money or wealth, but rather with elevating themselves and others.

ain't here to score just raise the floor
The singer's goal is to lift others up and create a more positive environment, rather than focusing on competitive scoring or winning.

Maximum vibes what I'm aiming for
The singer desires to cultivate and attract maximum positive energy and attitudes in their life and those around them.

I do my war dance back to the wall
The singer is ready to face any challenge head on, refusing to back down or give up.

Just returning my native call
The artist feels called to their life's work and purpose, and is rededicating themselves to that path.

And that's the way we're getting by ya
This is the way the artist is living their life, with positivity and elevation at the forefront.

Always keeping you on the wire
The singer is maintaining a sense of tension and motivation in their life and in the lives of those around them.

Takin you higher - call me a liar
The singer is confident that he is elevating himself and others, even if some might doubt the validity of his mission.

But you won't cause you're feeling inspired
People around the artist are feeling uplifted and motivated by his words and actions.

Work we're going to , jerk you're all through
The artist is moving forward with their life's work, confident in their trajectory and leaving detractors behind.

there's no way you'll stop my break through
The artist is determined to keep pushing and persevering, confident that they will break through any obstacles in their way.

Two ways to do it , get in or get out
The singer believes that the only way to truly elevate oneself and others is to fully commit to the process and not half-heartedly participate.

Elevate yourself don't hang about
The artist encourages others to take matters into their own hands and focus on elevating themselves, rather than waiting for others to do it for them.

So wherever lies you're latitude
No matter where you are in life or what your circumstances may be.

Wherever you are we're gaining altitude
Together, we are all climbing higher and experiencing greater heights.

In all directions starting to climb
The singer and those around him are climbing higher and reaching new heights in all areas of their lives.

So come on girl - elevate my mind
The artist is inviting someone else to join him on the journey of self-elevation.