Deca - "Mammon's Mantra"

[@jSplat16]

As an Aesop Rock, MF DOOM, and Earl Sweatshirt fan; I am ashamed to be this late.

[@DJMAERZ]

You made it though so that's all that really matters in the end.

[@no.thx.]

Fr, I know how you feel

[@dingus6520]

some of his stuff gives me DJ premier vibes too. but I agree, as someone who also loves aesop, earl, doom, can't believe i've been sleeping on Deca

[@singularity1676]

Your art is unlike any other. You create masterpieces one after another.

[@nicholasadams2374]

It’s incredible. Deca is on a whole other level!! No other artists gives me goosebumps as much as him.

[@H411UCIN093NIC]

I still can't get over this guy's lyrics. So glad you aren't serving someone else's record label. Shout out to my fav artist!

[@alikhalil4431]

Right!!!

[@alexavfclineham7301]

Pure poetry in motion

[@eyedeasneverdie3348]

We desperately need a Deca & Aesop song!

[@lance324]

Writing this on 2 March 2022.....The relevance is astounding

[@DigitalAlchemyst]

"In a pandemic land, show me where th answer is hidden" prophetic af

[@siryeetington8771]

Why Am i just now seeing this amazing music video? AND HOW ARE THERE SO LITTLE VIEWS?!

[@KelOne333]

This is one of the greatest things I've ever heard. Puts his words together like a jigsaw, with meaning and impact.

[@GrahamHettinger]

Deca you are so damn talented. Kind of reminds me of a little Aesop Rock and El-P from Run The Jewels.

[@paulfresh]

Graham Hettinger dude I though the same ! He’s like a mellow version of Aesop rock

[@johnbutler7567]

A more digestive aesop rock and he is my favorite

[@TrustTheShooters]

Mad underrated, dense lyrics and Vocab. Great beat, abstract. The reasons why I subbed.

[@TrustTheShooters]

Dope everytime

[@danielpflug]

Intro sample is from Eldridge Cleaver performing “Barbecue the Pigs” in Syracuse 1968 for anyone wondering

[@keagancollins3243]

Been listening to this song for years and always wondered, thank you!

[@skenghiskhan8289]

This is incredible man. The lyrics, flow and beat are insane.. So underrated

[@izaaklane8028]

Palf if you like this you should check out Aesop Rock. If I had to suggest a specific song I'd say Klutz, maybe Daylight

[@nicholasadams2374]

The best part is, he makes his own beats too!!! And the artwork!! Aesop Rock is the only other artist with this level of skill and creativity. He also does his own beats. After that would be Atmosphere. Then El-P. Deca just released a new album bout a week ago. The entire album, EVERY track, is brilliant.

[@imacracker515]

This dude is hella underrated.

[@rebekahsandifer1995]

Never leaves me unimpressed. Keep doin what you do. He's got his finger on the trigger of a generation. 😉

[@lolzorsPwnage]

How are you not bigger

[@meredithkirby3057]

I know, right?

[@skenghiskhan8289]

Cause people would rather listen to talentless dickheads like lil pump, standards are low nowadays, this is real rap.

[@commentingaccount1383]

Because there's no money in subverting authority. Big coincidence huh

[@iantaylor95]

His music isn't for the masses

[@adamfabino46]

Palf. I think it was Deca who said "Real rap lies in the eye of the beholder" its not a fact rather than an opinion

[@teedub1546]

Oh my God! Sooo Doooope. I NEED MOOOOORE Tuc-Town, AZ

[@rivkahhannah]

Absolutely incredible!! Much love

[@6lu5ky86]

I've listened to this so many times, never gets old.

[@skybowl456]

jesus christ this is so great

[@wohlstanddurchbirnen]

absolutely

[@atombom8214]

Amen

[@umeuwe]

Brilliant. Found these songs of yours at just the right time (with an accidental search). Your delivery of the awareness you possess is unmatched, beats are groovy to boot. Congratulations on being the most essential artist in this era of my life.

[@feltongailey8987]

Y'all better get with it. It's almost here.

[@Ty91681]

This is incredible. Can't believe it took me this long to get here.

[@pitterpatter4201]

Praise Jesus, this is amazing work.

[@ChrisCouch-vx2te]

What in the world... this is insane...

[@grahmdionable]

steve mertens is a brilliant light in this world. deca opens the dimensions to be infected with groove and harmony. the 2 of them can change this world if people would open their eyes and ears.

[@otis5d]

cosign.

[@nutchunder]

I've been listening to Ase for a decade and a half. How the hell did I just find your music today? Soooo good, *Thankyou* for improving the universe

[@blue_genes]

good shit deca much love

[@katelinmccoy3828]

🔥🔥 saving my life

[@ConstanceWhenever]

Nice work. It's nice to hear some depth in hip hop. You're like if Jung and Campbell started rapping haha.

[@explosiveshrapnel]

Absolute fire as always, gorgeous work.

[@sucubai]

"The pigs of the power structure, are oinking to the people. Get your boot off my neck or I'm gonna try to snatch your leg off." Perfect quote to describe where America is right now. Love all your music

[@dbadagna]

Plus he seems to have known there was going to be a pandemic back in 2018!

[@RubSomefastOnIt]

hows it now?

[@marksweatman6511]

Brilliant

[@Barncore]

Deca is the most underrated hip hop artist

[@samwalton1825]

you're a real artist 🔥 everything is made with so much effort 🤙🏾

[@dubbsmt6128]

Broooooo much love. Sorry for sleepin on you so long. I am glad I found out about you.

[@spiritgoesby7407]

Nice beat!

[@headhunter30boom2]

Deca is great. Been into hip hop since 10 years old NWA and deca by far is my favorite.

[@tbmb3037]

Oh shit dude lets go. Great stuff

[@BossPL4Ever]

Cant believe how underrated someone can be. Its true, people get real art after many years because they cant comprehend your genius rn

[@Mizzhapp]

This song and video are just absolute genius. Every second of the video has such amazing imagery! Good watch while tripping.

[@madlogict.v.]

Here from Aniylists live definitely going to give this a listen Love what I've heard 💚💙💚💙💚💎💎💎

[@RockersNet]

This whole album is my new obsession, well done sir

[@IncurZeAwperator]

my favorite song rn. fire

[@meredithkirby3057]

Your music just keeps getting better and better.

[@nickmarlowe1566]

Deca is an unsung hero of underground hip-hop. Im forever a fan.

[@mel-belle404]

You are a smooth kinda fire. Anilyst played this you are amazing

[@JamesPhoenix88]

I love Illogic and Aesop Rock and this beauty just proves you guys all have to collab at some point....... PLEASE :D

[@6ixthhydro652]

Propaganja 😉

[@marctaylor1142]

This is a masterpiece

[@stephendaniel9581]

how did you make this?

[@nuze1]

I eagerly await the day you tour in the UK

[@DataPunkStudios]

underrated. this song is a masterpiece.

[@funkymunky1776]

Dude. You are at the level of Eyedea. I’ve had your song on repeat for the last year. It means a lot to me that you created this, I deeply appreciate “Mammon’s Mantra.”

[@vinderesual]

lit af

[@pauldabrowski6938]

Does anyone feel that since 'The Ocean' Deca has combined multiple themes that reoccur in different parts?

[@MervWinster]

Psychedelics, spirituality, Indian accents, cartoonery, buffoonery, charcuterie, highfalutin Fury in a hurry without worries I know a furry worked that wet into a slurry like a hung jury buried in a curry

[@cpSharkBlast]

Merv Winster huhhh?????? Lmfaooo

[@MervWinster]

@@cpSharkBlast I use the KZbin comments to ghost write all of decas lyrics. You'll find this on his next album. Currently concocting obnoxious conjurings of calcified creators crushing their cream-of-the-crop creations into quivering leviathans

[@DsmDiego]

This is so relevant now.. 2020/2021.

[@sceplecture2382]

this has always been relevant...

[@mephisto5537]

the song is just soo good , fking underrated god damnit

[@unbutteredtoast6412]

[Intro: Sample] Every time he opens his mouth, he says 'Oink.' And I cannot accept any lie that is so phonetically out of harmony with my ears The pigs of the power structure, are oinking to the people Get your boot off my neck or I’m gonna try to snatch your leg off [Verse 1: Deca] Lost in the bliss of a lofty wish A pot to piss, pockets thick Pop hits for the populace Pop Cris' to wash the pills down your esophagus On the eve of the apocalypse We got megaton bombs, rocket ships Stop and frisk, and deep-state operatives I've been waiting for the plot to twist I'm an optimist, locked in the grips Of an unseen hand with an axe to grind A vagabond, far from home Following the path toward Avalon When the market thrives and the sharks arrive To tear apart your hide with sharpened knives You can see a world with a darker side Where they harbor lies and the high oligarch resides We're led towards our demise Narcotised by Phantom Menace Got a house and a car to drive A new phone and a smart television with the camera in it In a pandemic land of branded image Show me where the answer is hidden A cancer is living in the minds of men We got wolves in the den, and ants in the kitchen [Chorus] Far as the eye can see There's eyes in the sky that are eyeing me Goons with the world in a stranglehold That want control, their mantra goes (Money - Lies) Sharpen swords (Abuse - Power) Guard the doors (Fire - Bullets) Colonize (Terror - War) Call it yours Far as the eye can see There's eyes in the sky that are eyeing me Goons with the world in a stranglehold That want control, their mantra goes (Money - Lies) Sharpen swords (Abuse - Power) Guard the doors (Fire - Bullets) Colonize (Terror - War) Call it yours [Verse 2] Broke away from the day to day To take a walk in the citadel In the crown of the human shell in a living hell Where the inner hounds come running At the sound of the dinner bell The world outside reflects Every inner complex in effect below That we project from the depths of a restless soul As the pressure grows for the collective whole I've been in a Heaven on earth In the soft light of a new dawn I’ve been in the realm of the son of darkness Chained to my self-hate when I couldn't move on We oscillate between opposites Locked in the grips of a hidden hand Drawing lines in the sand Trying to make a stand till the lion lays with the lamb in the confines of a wasteland When it's eight below and you stroll Down a vacant road with no place to go It takes a toll, take it slow Try to break the mold and find space to grow To build in the midst of the chaos here In the belly of the beast where they prey on fear Where police on the centipede creep in the streets That'll reach for their piece and (bang) [Chorus] Far as the eye can see There's eyes in the sky that are eyeing me Goons with the world in a stranglehold That want control, their mantra goes (Money - Lies) Sharpen swords (Abuse - Power) Guard the doors (Fire - Bullets) Colonize (Terror - War) Call it yours Far as the eye can see There's eyes in the sky that are eyeing me Goons with the world in a stranglehold That want control, their mantra goes (Money - Lies) Sharpen swords (Abuse - Power) Guard the doors (Fire - Bullets) Colonize (Terror - War) Call it yours [Outro: Sample] If a man has a good hold on life, the hold gets more, more assured and secure as time goes on That's right, then things should become easier for him During that period when I analysed my dreams and began to get a glimpse of the pattern of my life I saw the errors I had made, and assumed full responsibility for everything

[@j_gate]

Great lyrics and fantastic flow.!!

[@JJfishYo]

"You can see a word with a darker side Where they harbor lies and they hide all the dark designs. We're led toward our demise, And narcotized by a phantom menace Got a house and a car to drive a new phone and a smart television with a camera in it." -Twas in this very moment my brain had exploded upon my bedroom wall.

[@jacksonrampage4598]

I love this song in particular and I've been on it for like 4 years. I love it.

[@perspectiveiscurrency1541]

dope

[@rafi1234321]

Incredible!

[@ToriKo_]

Every time this comes up on my Spotify Liked I’m reminded of how good it is, and how underrated!

[@nor4drenalin]

Simply beautiful!!!

[@xAllCatsAreBeautiful1312x]

I discovered your music completely by accident but I'm so glad I did because it is the best conscious hip hop I've ever heard. I appreciate the anarchist based philosophies you speak of and in your music and I especially appreciate your speaking of addiction to that *one* substance that takes you to places you'd never imagine finding yourself in and the perspective and wisdom it gives to those who survive it. You're the best!

[@JradandYman]

Incredible, I wish more people appreciated your work

[@MajesticCatfish]

Another work of art

[@JaysonSoto]

Just discovered this and all I can say is it's amazing

[@cameronm5597]

That beat.... and next level lyrics and flow..... this fucking immense

[@dMenaceification]

Even in my darkest days this track gives me inspiration and a reason to continue living. Much love

[@lkemna07]

Just found Deca a few weeks ago, much love. Impressive flow. Powerful, purposeful lyrics. High fidelity beats. What's not to like?!?

[@drudenae]

Heater! Reminds me of Aesop Rock :)

[@Hempstergloves666]

Wow, amazing.

[@angeloboelijn5801]

Aesop rock twin brother 😳

[@TTGPetWussy]

man I can't believe im just finding out about this art

[@SaraitheHermit]

Incredible poetry and a visual splendor to go with it! Bless you sir! This is incredible. I wish more people knew about this!

[@3rdeyerap]

Dopeeee

[@xiozenx454]

I have unplugged myself from the American matrix

[@soledadsierra9869]

PLEASE come to Colorado!!!!! I'm seriously such big fan!!!!

[@NeahSheMaeve]

started singing this word for word again when i woke up. its sooo good. my lord.

[@liam1558]

This track is awesome! I love the animation and your lyrics are wonderful! I'm usually a rock person but a friend showed this to me and I'm in love.

[@MagneticNorthbound]

Delightful genius stuff

[@solanine5110]

Its a shame this only has 4.7k views. This is one of the best songs on the album and it has the most amazing graphics. Totally amazing.

[@dustinwilley2964]

Thank you brother. Truth has a tendency to be rejected socially by design. Please dont stop making music. Please dont stop your art.

[@therealestvibe3798]

your grind will be worth it. you're doing great! first song i heard from you made me subscribe instantly. looking forward what u do next

[@Furthericity]

This is fucking dope.

[@djbeyond3779]

Love this as first heard it

[@Js16108]

OH MY GOD 😮

[@Andy-sz5jy]

Great stuff. Thank you.

[@benadryl3172]

Was recommended this on Spotify. Love it so far

[@altypotato2459]

You've been my favorite artist for years... I call you the Satoshi of music industry

[@funkymunky1776]

I feel like it’s a privilege that I have been able to explore your music given how scarce it is. There’s two sides to the idea of you not having so many viewers. Retrogott, he’s got a song called Sprachbarriere, he is German and very gifted at the level of you and Eyedea. Thanks man. Hope to hear you release more art like this.

[@icanbenchmorethanyou429]

Really great stuff man! Master lyricist!

[@SherpaFrank]

Thank you for giving us a glimpse inside your head. Also, dunno if it's been said but 2:26 to 2:33 is amazing. Great song man.

[@michaelblank944]

Oh thats absolutly genius. What a song. Perfect

[@H411UCIN093NIC]

"In a Pandemic land of brand and image, show me where the answer is hidden."

[@rebeccareed5792]

X-Clan feel. I'm here for it!!

[@bamdadadl9559]

awesome

[@Fxns]

Supa hot fire