Mantra
X-Code Lyrics

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i’m keepin it real i’m keepin it raw forever
i’m so white j’allais oublier d’dire neva
chu un miracle j’ai encore failli mourir v’la deux mois
j’m’appelle Emmanuel comme Selassie jah
j’m’appelle Emmanuel comme Jesus l’fils du God
si vous priez j’ai d’la lumière qui m’sort du corps
j’ai pu d’temps a perdre avec des histoires de label
j’ouvre mes deux mains j’attrape le money pis j’stack le paper

rap keb God rap keb dinosaure
j’entends rap keb pourri rap keb tu m’endors
pis dis-moi donc pourquoi j’m’inscrivais pu a l’adisq
ennuyant comme vot’ showbiz prévisible comme un track de Showbizz
ça y est je l’ai dit vous êtes pourris
fermé all day poutine jamais poulet tandoori
pis c’est pas fini chu pas pressé j’représente Alaclair to the fullest
jusqu’a temps qu’ma peau soit plissée mon gars
gros chilleur pas tant all day faiseur pâté faiseur bibine eh yo wassup
dans l’soir quand chu blazed the fuck out
m’en va casser des bouteilles pis crier qu’c’est moi l’meilleur rapper du Québec
c’est nous les best point final
la couronne t’a donnes aux chefs point final
Nrv tatoué su l’chest point final on est dope
pis tu veux ta dose point final

du bon shit comme le béton pour les viaducs
j’représente Q city quand j’dis la bus
puff un fuckin gros swichee Jdilla mute
j’ai jamais sniffé d’cokaine ou commandé d’la pute
on est juste après la fin du monde
j’essaye juste de faire du bon son pour les phéromones
bouger bassin quand tu feellais foné
jamais drunk driver sinon tu vas toucher ton nez
Tony touch Tony Jackalater praicoss
du Dave Ash vieux knowl tagué dans bécosse
j’ai jamais give up mais des fois j’men cawliss
comme quand j’écrivais d’la poésie sur des chars de police
chu sur mon A one bidness
been there done that fuck yall take this

c’est pas d’la musique c’est du délice
c’est Vlooper qui cuisine icitte on rentre pis tu déguédines

Overall Meaning

In the song "Mantra" by X-Code, the lyrics reflect the artist's perspective and experiences. The first paragraph starts with the artist declaring their authenticity and keeping it real and raw in their music. The line "i’m so white j’allais oublier d’dire neva" can be interpreted as a playful reference to the artist's whiteness and a reminder to not forget their identity. The mention of being a miracle and nearly dying two months ago suggests that the artist has faced challenging situations and overcame them. The artist's name, Emmanuel, is mentioned in connection to Selassie Jah and Jesus, implying a spiritual or divine significance to the artist's identity. The line about having light coming out of their body when people pray can be interpreted as the artist feeling connected to a higher power and being a source of inspiration and guidance.

Moving on to the next paragraph, the artist expresses a lack of time for dealing with label dramas and focuses on making money and stacking paper. The references to "rap keb" suggest the artist's association with Quebec and their dissatisfaction with some aspects of the local rap scene. They express boredom with predictable tracks and criticize the industry, stating that they have spoken up about its corruption. The line "fermé all day poutine jamais poulet tandoori" could be a metaphorical contrast between being authentic and true to oneself (closed off to conformity) versus being influenced or swayed by external expectations. The artist asserts their allegiance to the music collective Alaclair and promises to represent them fully till their last breath.

In the third paragraph, the artist compares their music to strong and durable concrete used in viaducts, emphasizing its quality and endurance. The mention of "Q city" represents a reference to their hometown, Quebec City, and the pride they feel in representing it. The line about J Dilla and never having used cocaine or ordered a prostitute can be seen as the artist asserting their commitment to their craft and morals, possibly opposing the prevalent drug and party culture. They mention being in a post-apocalyptic world and aiming to create good music that appeals to people's instincts and desires. The reference to "toucher ton nez" suggests that the artist doesn't engage in drunk driving and promotes responsible behavior.

In the final paragraph, the artist mentions various names and references that could be personal to them. "Tony touch Tony Jackalater praicoss" might be references to influential figures or experiences from their past. The line about writing poetry on police cars could symbolize a rebellious and confrontational attitude towards authority. They declare their dedication to their business and assert that they have been through various experiences, dismissing any criticism from others. The mention of Vlooper, the producer, cooking and entering the scene, emphasizes their determination and ability to create a unique and distinct sound.

Overall, the lyrics of "Mantra" reflect X-Code's personal experiences, their commitment to their craft, and their dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the music industry. They express their identity, resilience, and dedication while incorporating references to spirituality, their hometown, and influential figures.

Line by Line Meaning

i’m keepin it real i’m keepin it raw forever
I am committed to being genuine and authentic indefinitely

i’m so white j’allais oublier d’dire neva
I am proudly white, and I will never forget it

chu un miracle j’ai encore failli mourir v’la deux mois
I am a miracle; I almost died two months ago

j’m’appelle Emmanuel comme Selassie jah
My name is Emmanuel, similar to Selassie Jah

j’m’appelle Emmanuel comme Jesus l’fils du God
My name is Emmanuel, just like Jesus, the son of God

si vous priez j’ai d’la lumière qui m’sort du corps
If you pray, I radiate light from within my body

j’ai pu d’temps a perdre avec des histoires de label
I don't have time to waste on label drama

j’ouvre mes deux mains j’attrape le money pis j’stack le paper
I seize money with my open hands and stack it up

rap keb God rap keb dinosaure
I am the god and dinosaur of Quebec rap

j’entends rap keb pourri rap keb tu m’endors
I hear mediocre Quebec rap that puts me to sleep

pis dis-moi donc pourquoi j’m’inscrivais pu a l’adisq
So tell me, why did I no longer register at ADISQ?

ennuyant comme vot’ showbiz prévisible comme un track de Showbizz
Your showbiz is boring, predictable like a Showbizz track

ça y est je l’ai dit vous êtes pourris
There, I said it, you are rotten

fermé all day poutine jamais poulet tandoori
Shut up all day, poutine not chicken tandoori

pis c’est pas fini chu pas pressé j’représente Alaclair to the fullest
And it's not over, I'm not in a rush, I represent Alaclair to the fullest

jusqu’a temps qu’ma peau soit plissée mon gars
Until my skin is wrinkled, my friend

gros chilleur pas tant all day faiseur pâté faiseur bibine eh yo wassup
A big slacker, mostly all day, maker of pâté, maker of drinks, hey, what's up?

dans l’soir quand chu blazed the fuck out
In the evening, when I'm extremely high

m’en va casser des bouteilles pis crier qu’c’est moi l’meilleur rapper du Québec
I'm going to break bottles and shout that I'm the best rapper in Quebec

c’est nous les best point final
We are the best, period

la couronne t’a donnes aux chefs point final
The crown was given to the chiefs, period

Nrv tatoué su l’chest point final on est dope
Angry tattooed on the chest, we are dope, period

pis tu veux ta dose point final
And you want your dose, period

du bon shit comme le béton pour les viaducs
Good stuff like concrete for viaducts

j’représente Q city quand j’dis la bus
I represent Q city when I say 'the bus'

puff un fuckin gros swichee Jdilla mute
Puff, a fucking big switch, J Dilla muted

j’ai jamais sniffé d’cokaine ou commandé d’la pute
I have never sniffed cocaine or ordered a prostitute

on est juste après la fin du monde
We are just after the end of the world

j’essaye juste de faire du bon son pour les phéromones
I'm just trying to make good music for the pheromones

bouger bassin quand tu feellais foné
Move your hips when you felt wasted

jamais drunk driver sinon tu vas toucher ton nez
Never drunk drive, or you'll touch your nose