Total Destruction To Your Mind
Swamp Dogg Lyrics
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Ridin' on a roller skate
Too late to hesitate
Or even meditate
Always looking up what's down
They've come to get me from the lost and found
But believe me, I'm feeling fine
To the world I'll throw some wine (?)
Total destruction to your mind
Total destruction to your mind mind mind mind
Total destruction to your mind
Yeah yeah yeah
Trials and tribulations
Misuse and aggravation
It was me who you stepped upon
Me who you looked down on
Stand and watched you playing games
And now I've learned to do the same
Now I am on your case
Looking you square in the face
And as sure as the sun will shine shine shine shine shine
I'm gonna do total destruction to your mind mind mind mind
Total destruction to your mind
Total destruction to your mind mind mind mind
Total destruction to your mind
Yeah mind yeah mind
Love is what it's all about
War is definitely out
They found out how to catch my grass (?)
Now watch 'em get the law passed
By men who for years have been blind
It's my year, it's my time
Whether they do or they don't
Don't matter if they will or they won't
I wanna do total destruction to your mind mind mind mind
Total destruction to your mind
Total destruction to your mind mind mind mind
Total destruction to your mind
Yeah now
(Scatting solo)
Total destruction to your mind
Yeah
Total destruction to your mind
Yeah yeah yeah
Total destruction to your mind
Yeah
Total destruction to your mind
Total destruction to your mind
The lyrics in Swamp Dogg's song "Total Destruction to Your Mind" depict a rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The opening lines suggest a sense of urgency to act and a refusal for hesitation or meditation, indicating a desire for immediate action. The singer of the song is tired of always looking up and being taken advantage of, and has learned to play the same games as those who previously looked down on him. The following lines imply a direct confrontation with those who have oppressed him, and a determination to take control of the situation. The scatting solo at the end of the song embodies a sense of freedom and abandonment of constraints.
The chorus, "total destruction to your mind," serves as both a threat and a promise. It suggests a challenge to the status quo and a desire to break free from traditional ways of thinking, while also implying that this destruction may not be a negative thing, but rather a necessary step towards transformation and growth. Overall, the lyrics in "Total Destruction to Your Mind" represent a call for individuality and self-expression, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique perspectives and challenge the expectations placed upon them by society.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' on a corn flake
Relaxing with a light heart
Ridin' on a roller skate
Moving forward smoothly
Too late to hesitate
No time for second thoughts
Or even meditate
No time for peaceful contemplation
Always looking up what's down
Optimistic and hopeful through hard times
They've come to get me from the lost and found
Others are trying to control and take advantage of me
But believe me, I'm feeling fine
Despite what's happening, I remain happy and strong
To the world I'll throw some wine (?)
I'll celebrate life in the face of adversity
And then I'll do total destruction to your mind mind mind mind
I'll shatter your preconceived notions and break you free from your mental confines
Trials and tribulations
Challenges and difficulties
Misuse and aggravation
Mistreatment and frustration
It was me who you stepped upon
You mistreated me and held me down
Me who you looked down on
You held yourself above me and saw me as lesser
Stand and watched you playing games
I was once passive and let you control the situation
And now I've learned to do the same
But now I'm in control and can play the game too
Now I am on your case
I am pursuing justice and holding you accountable
Looking you square in the face
I am confronting you with the truth
And as sure as the sun will shine shine shine shine shine
I will follow through with my plans and succeed
I'm gonna do total destruction to your mind mind mind mind
I will change your perspective and shatter your illusions
Love is what it's all about
Compassion and empathy are essential
War is definitely out
Violence and aggression are unacceptable
They found out how to catch my grass (?)
Those in power have figured out how to exploit me and my resources
Now watch 'em get the law passed
Their agenda is being legitimized and institutionalized
By men who for years have been blind
Those in power have been ignorant and unaware of the true issues
It's my year, it's my time
It's time for me to assert myself and take control
Whether they do or they don't
Whether others support me or not
Don't matter if they will or they won't
I will continue to fight for what's right regardless of opposition
I wanna do total destruction to your mind mind mind mind
I want to change your mindset and force you to see the truth
(Scatting solo)
Musical interlude
Total destruction to your mind
A message of liberation and empowerment
Yeah yeah yeah
Expression of joy and satisfaction
Writer(s): JERRY JR WILLIAMS
Contributed by Matthew G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.