Mantra
Sublime D&B Lyrics
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Pour faire de l'argent qui dort bienvenue dans l'An 0 y'a qu'les rois mages qui m'ont vu pleurer
Pas d'faux contacts dans l'répertoire entouré des meilleurs m'a dit mon miroir
Comme Lex Luthor j'schématise sous tise
J'écris dla magie dans l'grimoire
Pendant que jme marre en les r'gardant couler du haut dmon sémaphore
God damn
Comme 40 de fièvre j'suis bouillant
Sorti du mirage j'garde que l'gagnant
J'ai pris des années pour savoir cque j'veux vraiment
C'est à dire tout et tout de suite quitte à tout découper comme Hutu contre Toutsi
This is sparta bouffe ton kick et tombe dans l'oubli
J'écris tous les 4 ans mais de t'façon le talent est inné
Téma l' come back tar Lisa Ann classe mais épuré
Meilleur sous tous les angles tout est carré
Ca fonce tout droit nique la chicane
Plus l'temps d'écrire depuis qu'j'commence à compter
Ryan dans l'ascenseur ta tête finit ratatinée j'ai les dents longues comme rattatac jamais rassasié
dans deux ans le couvre chef sra une couronne de lauriers Des punchlines dans la teté négro j' en ai par milliers
Tout niquer tout niquer tout niquer tout niquer c'est le mantra
J'charbonne pour vivre dans maison grande comme l'Ahlambra
Concu inexistante j'fais l'unanimité comme Paul Biya
L'flow t'pete à la gueule comme pavé dans l'démineur
Tu connais pas Picho bro t'es une sacrée demer
Même après ma mort j'veux vivre, rester dans l'éternité
A un Sept En C1 Roule vers le succès
L'Son toujours à la page l'album sera un best seller
Lunettes Ray Ban jsuis allblack j'envoie dla frappe à la Dan Carter
J'vois l'avnir dans les vapeurs d'alcool j'ui l'nouvel oracle
Avec Boygame on graille ces mongols posé dans le cénacle
Putain d'palmier dessiné sur le pentacle
J'envoie la punchline marteau comme Thor sur ton clou du spectacle
The lyrics in Sublime D&B's song "Mantra" convey a sense of confidence and ambition. The opening lines compare the artist's entrance into the game to Rocco in a Delbor (likely referring to an influential or impactful figure) and a Japanese person at Pearl Harbor (both emphasizing a strong presence and impact). The artist stays awake to make money, welcoming listeners to the year 0 where only the three wise men have seen him cry. This could symbolize his resilience and determination in pursuing success.
He claims to have no false contacts in his repertoire and surrounds himself with the best, as advised by his mirror. Comparing himself to Lex Luthor, he simplifies things while under the influence of alcohol, writing magical things in his book. He mocks others' failures, enjoying their downfall from his semaphoric viewpoint.
Continuing with his self-assured attitude, the artist compares himself to a fever of 40 degrees, indicating a high level of intensity. He claims to have too much flow, overwhelming his competition. Having emerged from a mirage, he only keeps what is profitable, indicating a strategic mindset. It took him years to understand what he truly wants, which is everything and immediately, even if it means cutting everything apart like Hutu versus Tutsi (a reference to the Rwandan genocide). He further references Sparta, suggesting an aggressive approach to overcoming his rivals.
The artist expresses his sporadic writing frequency, but believes talent is innate. He acknowledges his comeback, comparing himself to adult film star Lisa Ann in terms of class and refinement. He considers himself better from all angles, and his determination and momentum propel him straight ahead, disregarding any obstacles. He mentions Ryan (potentially a reference to a rival) whose fate is being crushed in an elevator, highlighting his relentless drive and insatiable hunger for success.
Looking towards the future, the artist envisions himself wearing a crown of laurels, symbolizing victory and accomplishment. He claims to have countless punchlines in his head, asserting his lyrical prowess. The repetition of "tout niquer" (to destroy everything) emphasizes his mantra, his mindset of conquering and overcoming all challenges. He works hard to live in a mansion as grand as the Alhambra, making his presence felt.
The artist asserts his ability to garner unanimous support, comparing himself to Paul Biya, the longstanding President of Cameroon. His flow hits like a brick, symbolizing its impact and force. He mentions someone named Picho and dismisses them as a "demer," suggesting insignificance. Even in death, he aims to live on and be remembered for eternity. The reference to "Sept En C1" (likely referring to a bus route) rolling towards success emphasizes his drive and determination.
The artist confidently declares that his sound is always up-to-date, and his album will be a bestseller. Wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses, he presents himself as confident and stylish, sending powerful strikes like Dan Carter, a renowned rugby player. He sees the future in the fumes of alcohol, positioning himself as a new oracle. Collaborating with Boygame, they conquer their foes, depicting a strong bond and alliance. The mention of a palm tree drawn on the pentacle signifies a symbol of victory or achievement. Finally, he sends his punchlines like Thor's hammer on stage, referencing a powerful and impactful performance.
Line by Line Meaning
J'débarque dans l'jeu comme Rocco dans un delbor comme un jap à pearl harbor j'reste éveillé
I enter the game with force, like Rocco entering a brothel, or a Japanese person at Pearl Harbor, I stay awake and alert.
Pour faire de l'argent qui dort bienvenue dans l'An 0 y'a qu'les rois mages qui m'ont vu pleurer
To make money that never sleeps, welcome to Year 0, only the three wise men have seen me cry.
Pas d'faux contacts dans l'répertoire entouré des meilleurs m'a dit mon miroir
No fake contacts in my phone book, my mirror tells me I am surrounded by the best.
Comme Lex Luthor j'schématise sous tise
Like Lex Luthor, I plan under the influence of alcohol.
J'écris dla magie dans l'grimoire
I write magic in the spellbook.
Pendant que jme marre en les r'gardant couler du haut dmon sémaphore
While I laugh, watching them sink from the top of my lighthouse.
God damn
God damn.
Comme 40 de fièvre j'suis bouillant
Like a fever of 40 degrees, I am hot.
Trop de flow j'embroche la concu sur l'trident
Too much flow, I impale the competition on my trident.
Sorti du mirage j'garde que l'gagnant
Out of the mirage, I only keep the winner.
J'ai pris des années pour savoir cque j'veux vraiment
I took years to know what I really want.
C'est à dire tout et tout de suite quitte à tout découper comme Hutu contre Toutsi
That is, everything and right away, even if it means cutting everything up like Hutu against Tutsi.
This is sparta bouffe ton kick et tombe dans l'oubli
This is Sparta, swallow your kick and fall into oblivion.
J'écris tous les 4 ans mais de t'façon le talent est inné
I write every 4 years, but talent is innate anyway.
Téma l' come back tar Lisa Ann classe mais épuré
Check out the comeback, a classy but streamlined Lisa Ann.
Meilleur sous tous les angles tout est carré
Better from all angles, everything is square.
Ca fonce tout droit nique la chicane
It goes straight ahead, screw the curves.
Plus l'temps d'écrire depuis qu'j'commence à compter
No more time to write since I started counting.
Ryan dans l'ascenseur ta tête finit ratatinée j'ai les dents longues comme rattatac jamais rassasié
Ryan in the elevator, your head ends up crushed, I have long teeth like Raticate, never satisfied.
dans deux ans le couvre chef sra une couronne de lauriers Des punchlines dans la teté négro j' en ai par milliers
In two years, my headgear will be a crown of laurels. I have thousands of punchlines in my head, nigga.
Tout niquer tout niquer tout niquer tout niquer c'est le mantra
Fuck everything, fuck everything, fuck everything, that's the mantra.
J'charbonne pour vivre dans maison grande comme l'Ahlambra
I work hard to live in a house as big as the Alhambra.
Concu inexistante j'fais l'unanimité comme Paul Biya
Inexistent competition, I have unanimous approval like Paul Biya.
L'flow t'pete à la gueule comme pavé dans l'démineur
The flow hits you in the face like a brick in minesweeper.
Tu connais pas Picho bro t'es une sacrée demer
You don't know Picho bro, you're a real mess.
Même après ma mort j'veux vivre, rester dans l'éternité
Even after my death, I want to live, to stay in eternity.
A un Sept En C1 Roule vers le succès
At One Sept C1, rolling towards success.
L'Son toujours à la page l'album sera un best seller
The sound always up to date, the album will be a bestseller.
Lunettes Ray Ban jsuis allblack j'envoie dla frappe à la Dan Carter
Ray Ban sunglasses, I'm all black, I send a strike like Dan Carter.
J'vois l'avnir dans les vapeurs d'alcool j'ui l'nouvel oracle
I see the future in alcohol fumes, I am the new oracle.
Avec Boygame on graille ces mongols posé dans le cénacle
With Boygame, we feast, sitting in the inner circle.
Putain d'palmier dessiné sur le pentacle
Fucking palm tree drawn on the pentagram.
J'envoie la punchline marteau comme Thor sur ton clou du spectacle
I send the punchline like Thor's hammer on the nail of the show.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ludovic M'Bongué
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