Make It Mine
The Shamen Lyrics


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Make it, make it mine
Make it mine, everytime
Make it, make it mine
Make it mine, everytime
Make it, make it mine
Make it mine, everytime

Mean, lean, lazy and fine
That's the way I make it make it mine
Sure, slow, rolling with the flow
That's the way I make it make it show
That's the way I move it
That's the way I prove it
Just so you know, here's how to do it
Listen how I make it, make it mine
Everytime

Making it mine, radiating
Spreading out, contaminating
Double R balloon inflating,
KLA cooling out, meditating
Then I float on up to the Stylus sphere
Everything is clear up hereIn the atmosphere
And as I put on my headphones I can hear,
The sound of Silence in my ear Canal
MetamorphosisingI see a black sun rising
Higher and higher
But all happening prior to my existence
Which is far in the distance
Relating to the past, present and future tense
But we're still rotating
Creating and always alternating
Freewheeling, just like Franklin
Climbing, funking, rhyming
Double R logically timing
Making it yours, making it mine
Explore the labyrinth of your mind

Mean, lean, lazy and fine
That's the way I make it make it mine
Sure, slow, rolling with the flow
That's the way I make it make it show
That's the way I move it
That's the way I prove it
Just so you know, here's how to do it
Listen how I make it, make it mine
Everytime

Make it, make it mine
Make it mine, everytime
Make it, make it mine
Make it mine, everytime
Make it, make it mine
Make it mine, everytime
Make it, make it mine
Make it mine, everytime

Mean, lean, lazy and fine
That's the way I make it make it mine
Sure, slow, rolling with the flow
That's the way I make it make it show
That's the way I move it
That's the way I prove it
Just so you know, here's how to do it




Listen how I make it, make it mine
Everytime

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Shamen's song, Make It Mine, convey a message of taking control and ownership over one's own life and experiences. The repetition of the phrase, "make it mine, every time," emphasizes the importance of actively making choices and creating one's own path. The lyrics also suggest that the way to do this is by being "mean, lean, lazy, and fine" and by "rolling with the flow" while also proving oneself to others. The lines about "exploring the labyrinth of your mind" suggest that this process involves introspection and self-discovery.


The later verses of the song take a more psychedelic turn, with reference to a "Stylus sphere" and a "black sun rising" that speaks to transcendental experiences. The song encourages the listener to embrace their own journey and to create their own reality, even as they explore the mysteries of the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

Make it, make it mine
I want to personalize and claim it as my own


Make it mine, every time
I want to maintain ownership and control


Mean, lean, lazy and fine
I am capable, confident, and relaxed in my approach


That's the way I make it make it mine
I have a certain method that works for me to claim ownership


Sure, slow, rolling with the flow
I am confident and steady in my approach, adapting to the situation as needed


That's the way I make it make it show
By taking ownership and adapting to the situation, I am able to showcase my mastery


That's the way I move it
My approach involves taking action and making it happen


That's the way I prove it
By taking action and making it my own, I am able to demonstrate my abilities


Just so you know, here's how to do it
I am sharing my personal approach and strategy for success


Listen how I make it, make it mine
By listening to and following my example, you too can take ownership and personalize your approach


Making it mine, radiating
When I personalize something, it reflects outwards and influences others


Spreading out, contaminating
My personalized approach is infectious and inspires others to do the same


Double R balloon inflating, KLA cooling out, meditating
These are personal code names for activities that help me relax and stay focused on my personalized approach


Then I float on up to the Stylus sphere
Once I am in a calm and focused state, I am able to access a higher level of clarity and understanding


Everything is clear up here in the atmosphere
From this higher vantage point, everything becomes clearer and more understandable


And as I put on my headphones I can hear, The sound of Silence in my ear Canal
By eliminating other distractions and focusing on a particular sound, I am able to concentrate and achieve clarity


Metamorphosising I see a black sun rising
As I concentrate and focus, I experience a personal transformation and gain new insights


Higher and higher
This transformation takes me to new heights of understanding and mastery


But all happening prior to my existence
These insights and transformations are timeless and have always existed, even before my personal existence


Which is far in the distance
This understanding stretches far beyond my personal experiences and is part of a larger universal truth


Relating to the past, present and future tense
This understanding is relevant and connected to all moments of time, whether past, present or future


But we're still rotating
Even as we gain new insights and understanding, life and the universe continue to move forward and evolve


Creating and always alternating
Life is constantly changing and evolving and we are a part of that process


Freewheeling, just like Franklin
Just as Benjamin Franklin was known for his innovative and free-thinking approach, I also embrace this approach


Climbing, funking, rhyming
I approach life with a sense of adventure, fun and creativity


Double R logically timing
This is another personal code name for an approach that involves staying focused and using logic and strategy


Making it yours, making it mine
By sharing my approach, I hope to inspire others to personalize and take ownership of their own lives


Explore the labyrinth of your mind
I encourage others to delve deeper into their own understanding and gain a greater sense of self-awareness




Writer(s): Will Sin, Colin Angus, Richard West Copyright: Amokshasong

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FurryLippedSquid

The soundtrack to my teenage years. God bless you, Colin.

Frank Gell

Colin? Pardon my ignorance

FurryLippedSquid

@Frank Gell Colin Angus, founding member.

Frank Gell

@FurryLippedSquid 🙏🎵🎼

FurryLippedSquid

@Frank Gell You're welcome sir.

Davey Jones

Top top tune. Old skool techno/dance - I love it! 😍😎

doberchic

Tied for my favorite Shamen tune with Hypereal. This one is still fire <3

Simon Hall

Absolute tune 👌 🙌

Nick Smart

The pioneers of indie/dance/rock fusion

J-Sonnic

cheers for putting these up in such quality - I remember hearing the Eddie Richards mix of this out back in the day the bassline just went through you! 

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