Lyrics
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
You have control over your thoughts; liberate yourself.
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
Reiteration of the idea that one has control over their mind and should free themselves.
Well now Mister Smart, watch your step
Addressing someone as "Mister Smart," cautioning them to be careful.
Cause the goal you’re aiming at is higher than you’ll ever get
Warning that the aspirations are too high and might be unattainable.
Now can’t you see, they’re trying to use you like a puppet on a string
Highlighting an attempt to manipulate the person, comparing it to controlling a puppet.
Now can’t you see what’s happening ? no you can’t,
Asserting that the person may not realize the manipulation taking place.
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
Repeating the call to free one's mind from control.
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
Reiteration of the importance of freeing oneself from mental control.
Forgetting who you are, blinded by success and wealth
Warning about losing one's identity due to excessive focus on success and wealth.
focusing on diamond rings, oh but remember this one thing :
Advising against getting too caught up in materialistic pursuits like diamond rings.
The countenance of one man brighten up an other day, not gold it’s time to realise the party’s almost over
Emphasizing the positive impact one person can have, suggesting that time is running out for the party lifestyle.
time to realise the party’s almost over
Repeating the realization that the party lifestyle is coming to an end.
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself. You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
Reiteration of the need to free one's mind from control.
Well now Mister Smart, watch your step
Repeating the caution to "Mister Smart" to be careful.
Cause the goal you’re aiming at is higher than you’ll ever get Now can’t you see, they’re trying to use you,
Reiterating the warning about aiming too high and being manipulated.
they’re trying to use you you like a puppet on a string
Stressing the attempt to manipulate, likening it to being controlled like a puppet.
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
Repetition of the call to free oneself from mental control.
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
Emphasizing once again the importance of freeing the mind from control.
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
Repetition of the call to free one's mind from control.
You’ve got your mind under control, free yourself.
Reiteration of the importance of liberating the mind from control.
You’ve got your mind under control
Repeating the idea that one has control over their mind.
You’ve got your mind under control
Continuing the repetition of the concept of having control over one's mind.
mind under control
Emphasizing the notion of having control over the mind.
mind under control
Repetition of the idea of having control over the mind.
mind under control
Reiteration of the concept of having control over the mind.
mind under control
Continuation of the repetition regarding control over the mind.
You’ve got your mind under control
Final repetition of the call to free oneself from mental control.
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