Expendables' distinctive live performances and unique brand of music. Described as an electric mix of genre-bending rock, reggae and surf. It has begun to charm audiences far and wide. Rapidly approaching status as a full-time touring act, the band is a rising star on the West Coast. To date, The Expendables have performed with in-demand musical acts such as Slightly Stoopid and reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse; they have appeared live on the Vans’ Warped Tour; and hosted their own radio show on The Santa Cruz X 103.9 FM. The Expendables landed number one in the Metro Santa Cruz Top 10 list of favorite bands in local music. In addition, Lion Entertainment and Your Music Magazine awarded the group first place in their Battle of the Bands contest in 2002.
The Expendables have five original full-length albums to their credit:
"No Time to Worry" (2001); "Open Container" (2002); "Gettin' Filthy,” (2006) the polished result of a two-month recording stint at Herbie Herbert’s Sy Klopps Studios in San Francisco; "The Expendables" (2007); and their most recent, "Prove It" (2010).
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Mind Control
The Expendables Lyrics
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With your two feet and the ground they own
When it's you your thoughts and yourself
No one to save you hear a cry for help
You have learned to live a life with more
Than a heartless world that's bruised and torn
Where will you go when it's only yourself
You will never want more
If your hands are full
If your heart is whole
You will never want more
Never want more
Who owns your mind's control?
Who owns your mind's control?
Wake up cold still in the air
With a million thoughts and no one to care
Not a voice of answer except your own
Each step closer is further from home
When life is done you're the only one
If you search for more then everything is gone
If your soul's not sold when eyes get old
You'll stand whole when your story's told
You will never want more
If your hands are full
If your heart is whole
You will never want more
Never want more
Who owns your mind's control?
Who owns your mind's control?
The Expendables' song "Mind Control" is a deep and contemplative piece of music that touches upon the idea of self-reliance, finding inner peace, and breaking free from the shackles of societal and mental conditioning. The song begins with a description of the loneliness that comes with standing alone against the world. The lyrics talk about the feeling of being on your own, with no one to rely on, and the difficulty of facing the challenges that come with it.
The song then moves on to describe the importance of finding a sense of peace and fulfillment from within. It emphasizes the idea that true happiness and contentment come from having a heart that is whole and hands that are full, rather than constantly searching for external sources of validation or material possessions. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of control, questioning who is really in control of our thoughts and actions. The song encourages listeners to take control of their own minds and not allow others to manipulate their thoughts or beliefs.
Overall, "Mind Control" is a powerful message of self-discovery and self-reliance. It encourages listeners to break free from the societal pressures and conditioning that can keep us trapped and unfulfilled, and to find our own sense of inner peace and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's sometimes hard to stand alone
It can be challenging to rely solely on yourself
With your two feet and the ground they own
You have to rely on your own strength and stability
When it's you your thoughts and yourself
You are solely responsible for your thoughts and actions
No one to save you hear a cry for help
You have to be able to help yourself when no one else is around
You have learned to live a life with more
You have learned to appreciate the things you have in life
Than a heartless world that's bruised and torn
You have learned to live despite the difficult and harsh realities of the world
Where will you go when it's only yourself
There will be times when you have to navigate life on your own
At the end of the road it's too late for help
There comes a point where you have to face the consequences of your actions
You will never want more
Being content with what you have is important
If your hands are full
If you already have enough
If your heart is whole
If you are emotionally fulfilled
Never want more
You won't desire anything beyond what you already have
Who owns your mind's control?
Who has the power to influence or manipulate your thoughts?
Wake up cold still in the air
Waking up alone and feeling isolated
With a million thoughts and no one to care
Having many thoughts or concerns but no one to confide in
Not a voice of answer except your own
The only guidance you can rely on is from yourself
Each step closer is further from home
As you move forward in life, you may feel more and more disconnected from your roots
When life is done you're the only one
At the end of your life, you are the only one responsible for the choices you made
If you search for more then everything is gone
If you are constantly searching for more, you may lose sight of what you have
If your soul's not sold when eyes get old
If you maintain your integrity throughout your life
You'll stand whole when your story's told
You will have lived a fulfilling life that you can be proud of
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
justinshultz120
This is probably my favorite expendables song. Especially with D.C.B. as the opening to it! Fuckin rocks..