Mantra
Thomas A.S. Lyrics
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You gotta work it out like '82 with Jane Fonda
You don't wanna know where my mind goes to wander
The beat so fat slap like E. Honda
cll black pants and the combat boots
I gotta break that bank gotta get that loot
I got 32 cans of that Campbell's soup
Gotta get my name on the roll call, I got a
Three piece suit with the bolo, man be looking so bold
Weather man saying that I'm too cold
Gotta set a fire to the village like I'm Rollo
Then I heat it up, until I melt the vinyl and
When I come around I got my jury on the trial
I speak so vile, keep me in a vile
Gotta let me out, I contaminate the style
I be coming back like the Dalai Lama
Chilling on a beat and I get a little karma
Repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra
I be coming back like the Dalai Lama
Chilling on a beat and I get a little karma
Repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra
Under Bodhidarma wisdom through the history and after
Visions of us living in the saga
Try to dull my senses I think of it when sipping on my lagar
Undertones honing in Macabre
Bleed it out the marker channing the scripture
Shit I'm conflicted shaking up the ricatre
Summon out my stanzas pen it on the canvas
To hearing out my mantras from here to crkansas
Shit I mean crkansas see that spelling is an obstacle
I guess it isn't meeting to my standards
Getting off topic but it's topical that 'Pence can heat it tropical
It's hotter than the hearts of romantics so frantic
We keep it live like a game of operation
Lost in contemplation it's just an observation
It's diluted in the daily conversation
Repeat it like Mantra on occasion tell 'em Tom
I be coming back like the Dalai Lama
Chilling on a beat and I get a little karma
Repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra
I be coming back like the Dalai Lama
Chilling on a beat and I get a little karma
Repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra
The lyrics of Thomas A.S.'s song "Mantra" convey a sense of confidence and determination in the face of drama and obstacles. The first verse establishes a strong persona who is not willing to entertain any unnecessary drama. The reference to "working it out like '82 with Jane Fonda" suggests a need to confront and resolve issues in a similar determined and proactive manner. The line "You don't wanna know where my mind goes to wander" hints at a complex and perhaps turbulent inner world, while the comparison of the beat to E. Honda's slaps in the video game Street Fighter conveys its powerful and impactful nature.
The second verse delves into the persona's appearance and mindset. The mention of "cll black pants and the combat boots" suggests a rebellious and non-conforming style. The line "I gotta break that bank gotta get that loot" implies a strong desire for financial success and accomplishment. The reference to having 32 cans of Campbell's soup and being painted like a Warhol alludes to the persona's uniqueness and artistic expression, perhaps symbolizing the idea of turning everyday objects into art and finding value in the unconventional.
The third verse highlights the persona's boldness and ambition. The mention of a three-piece suit with a bolo tie suggests a mix of traditional and modern elements, creating a unique and striking image. The line "Weather man saying that I'm too cold" implies that the persona's demeanor may be seen as cold or distant, possibly due to their unwavering determination and focus. The reference to setting a fire to the village like Rollo conveys a willingness to challenge the status quo and shake things up.
The final verse brings in spiritual imagery and reflects on the deeper purpose and meaning behind the persona's actions. The reference to the Dalai Lama symbolizes the idea of coming back, reincarnating, or returning with a sense of enlightenment and wisdom. By chilling on a beat and getting karma, the persona suggests finding balance and reaping the rewards of their actions. The repetition of the line "Repeat it like a mantra" emphasizes the importance of intention and repetition in reinforcing a mindset or belief. The lyrics also touch on the struggles of staying true to oneself in a complex world and hint at a desire to challenge existing standards and provoke thought.
Overall, "Mantra" conveys a message of resilience, self-expression, and the pursuit of personal growth and success. The lyrics encourage overcoming obstacles, staying true to oneself, and taking ownership of one's actions and mindset.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't come around here with that drama
Do not bring unnecessary conflict or negativity into this space
You gotta work it out like '82 with Jane Fonda
You need to put effort into resolving issues, just like how people worked out and exercised in the 1980s with Jane Fonda's workout videos
You don't wanna know where my mind goes to wander
You wouldn't want to explore the depths of my thoughts and imagination
The beat so fat slap like E. Honda
The rhythm of the song is strong and impactful, similar to the strength of a character named E. Honda in a video game
cll black pants and the combat boots
I wear black pants and combat boots, embodying a certain style or attitude
I gotta break that bank gotta get that loot
I need to find a way to make a lot of money and acquire valuable possessions
I got 32 cans of that Campbell's soup
I have a large quantity of Campbell's soup cans
Now you paint me like a Warhol
Now you depict me in a similar artistic style to the renowned artist Andy Warhol
Gotta get my name on the roll call, I got a
I need my name to be called and recognized, and I have
Three piece suit with the bolo, man be looking so bold
I wear a three-piece suit with a bolo tie, and it makes me appear confident and daring
Weather man saying that I'm too cold
The weather forecaster claims that I have an icy or distant demeanor
Gotta set a fire to the village like I'm Rollo
I need to ignite passion and excitement in people's lives, similar to how a character named Rollo would set a village on fire
Then I heat it up, until I melt the vinyl and
I increase the intensity and energy of the music until the vinyl record begins to melt
When I come around I got my jury on the trial
When I arrive, people scrutinize and evaluate me as if I were on trial
I speak so vile, keep me in a vile
I speak in a crude or offensive manner, causing people to view me negatively
Gotta let me out, I contaminate the style
You must release me and allow me to influence the artistic style in a unique and contaminated way
I be coming back like the Dalai Lama
I will return repeatedly, just like the Dalai Lama is believed to reincarnate
Chilling on a beat and I get a little karma
Relaxing and enjoying the rhythm of the music while experiencing the consequences of my actions
Repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra
Continue to say or embody this phrase, similar to how one would repeatedly recite a mantra
Under Bodhidarma wisdom through the history and after
Beneath the wisdom of Bodhidharma throughout past times and into the future
Visions of us living in the saga
Imagining ourselves existing within an epic story or narrative
Try to dull my senses I think of it when sipping on my lagar
When someone tries to numb or diminish my perception, I reflect on it while drinking my lager beer
Undertones honing in Macabre
Subtle or underlying elements focusing on the eerie or macabre
Bleed it out the marker channing the scripture
Expressing thoughts or ideas with permanent markers and creating an atmosphere of religious or sacred text
Shit I'm conflicted shaking up the ricatre
I feel conflicted, causing a disturbance and disruption in the hierarchy
Summon out my stanzas pen it on the canvas
I evoke and bring forth my poetic verses, then transcribe them onto a canvas
To hearing out my mantras from here to crkansas
To listen to and understand my repeated phrases or affirmations from here to 'crkansas' (mocking the difficulty of spelling 'Arkansas')
Shit I mean crkansas see that spelling is an obstacle
I mean 'crkansas' because spelling can sometimes be a challenge
I guess it isn't meeting to my standards
I suppose it does not meet my expectations or criteria
Getting off topic but it's topical that 'Pence can heat it tropical
I may be deviating from the main subject, but it's relevant that 'Pence' can create a warm and tropical atmosphere
It's hotter than the hearts of romantics so frantic
It's more passionate and intense than the emotions of desperate romantics
We keep it live like a game of operation
We maintain a lively and exciting atmosphere, similar to the tension in the game 'Operation'
Lost in contemplation it's just an observation
Engrossed in deep thought and reflection, it's simply an observation
It's diluted in the daily conversation
It becomes diluted or diluted in ordinary daily conversations
Repeat it like Mantra on occasion tell 'em Tom
Reiterate it like a mantra occasionally, inform them, Tom
I be coming back like the Dalai Lama
I will return repeatedly, just like the Dalai Lama is believed to reincarnate
Chilling on a beat and I get a little karma
Relaxing and enjoying the rhythm of the music while experiencing the consequences of my actions
Repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra, repeat it like a mantra
Continue to say or embody this phrase, similar to how one would repeatedly recite a mantra
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