MindKilla
Embrace the Mind's Strength: Unraveling the Message of Gang Gang Dance's 'MindKilla'
Lyrics
It's okay to lay your head down sometimes, I say
Encouraging the listener to take a break and rest when needed.
It's okay to lay your head down sometimes, I say
Reiteration of the encouragement to lay one's head down at times.
Oh-na-na, baby
Repetition of vocalizations, possibly emphasizing a soothing or calming sentiment.
Oh-na-na, baby
-Oh-na-na, oh-na-na, oh-na-na, oh-na-na-na, baby
-Only the strongest travel so deep
Only those with great strength venture into profound experiences.
If you fear the mind killa, you will weep
Warning about the potential impact of the "mind killa" causing sorrow.
You have to make the equation work
Emphasizing the need to find a solution or balance in challenging situations.
If you come over here, come on, here, let's work
Inviting someone to collaborate and work together.
Don't fear the mind killa
Advice to not be afraid of the "mind killa."
Don't be the mind killa, I would say
Discouraging becoming the "mind killa" and offering guidance.
Killa
Repetition of the term "Killa" for emphasis.
Don't be the mind killa, I would say
-Ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly for musical effect.
Ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
-Ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
-We, we love you
Expressing love or support for someone.
Hush little baby, don't say a word
Quoting lines from the traditional lullaby "Hush Little Baby."
Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird
-And if that mockingbird don't sing
-Then I'm gonna buy you a diamond ring
-And if that diamond ring don't shine
-Then I'm gonna move you from behind
-Go get that ring
Encouraging someone to obtain a symbolic "ring."
Go get that ring
-Go get that ring
-Go get that ring
-Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly for musical effect.
Okay
-Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
-Okay
-Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
-Okay
-Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
-Ah-ah
-Okay
-Okay
-Oh-oh-oh
-Go get that ring
Repetition of the encouragement to obtain the symbolic "ring."
Go get that ring
-Go get that ring
-Don't fear the mind killa
Reiteration of advice not to fear the "mind killa."
Don't be the mind killa, I would say
-Don't fear the mind killa
-Don't be the mind killa, I would say
-Killa
-Don't be the mind killa, I would say
Emphasizing the importance of avoiding becoming the "mind killa."
Fear of the mind killa
Expressing a fear of the "mind killa."
Don't be the mind killa, I would say
Reiteration of advice not to become the "mind killa."
Ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly for musical effect.
Okay
Concluding with an affirmative "Okay."
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