Mantra
Zespół Pieśni i Tańca Śląsk Lyrics

The lyrics of the song "Mantra" by Zespół Pieśni i Tańca Śląsk reflect themes of struggle, reminiscence, and resilience. The opening lines convey a sense of repeated falls and the repetition of a few words like a mantra. The singer reflects on the past, connected to the children of those who experienced hardship and miracles, evoking a sense of being lost in the footsteps of those who came before. The imagery of lost streets, pride, and anger intertwined with memories of laughter that carried through the night like loud music, love, and sin, creates a nostalgic yet tumultuous atmosphere.

The chorus introduces the motif of a "dead sky" that envelops and extinguishes the individuality of the characters in the song. The comparison to fading stars above each of their paths and cities suggests a sense of insignificance and fading hope that has persisted for years. The metaphorical darkness contrasts with the singer's attempts to remember pain, indicating a struggle to confront and transcend past suffering.

The second verse delves deeper into the feelings of displacement and anonymity, symbolized by being spat out onto the sidewalks by the same unfeeling structures. The monotonous urban landscape is vividly portrayed as "gray cities beautifully infinite," reflecting a sense of being trapped in a cycle of repetition and struggle. Despite the acknowledgment of humility and uncertainty, there is a resolve not to fear the future, even amid lingering anxieties.

The closing verses express a defiance in the face of adversity, as the singer vows to confront the truth and take hold of their world, even as the night gives way to dawn. The imagery of extinguishing stars and the raw determination to seize control of their destiny, despite the pain endured, encapsulates a theme of resilience and transformation. The mention of old words cast out onto the streets, against walls that seek to conceal, and the reference to starting anew tomorrow if today is lost, encapsulates a message of perseverance and hope in the face of challenges.