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Hey Man Nice Shot
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I wish I would've met you
Now it's a little late
What you could've taught me
I could've saved some face
They think that your early ending was all wrong
For the most part, they're right
But look how they all got strong

That's why I say, "Hey man, nice shot"
Good shot, man
That's why I say, "Hey man, nice shot"
Good shot, man

A man has gun
Hey man, have fun
Nice shot

Now that the smoke's gone
And the air is all clear
Those who were right there
Got a new kind of fear
You'd fight and you were right
But they were just too strong
They'd stick it in your face
And let you smell what they consider wrong

That's why I say, "Hey man, nice shot"
Good shot, man
That's why I say, "Hey man, nice shot"
What a good shot, man

A man has gun
Hey man, have fun
Nice shot

A man has gun
Hey man, have fun
Nice shot, man
Nice shot, man

I wish I would have met you
I wish I would have met you, oh
I wish I would have met you
I wish I would have met you
I'd say, "Nice shot"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Filter's song Hey Man Nice Shot appear to be a reflection on someone's life, lamenting the fact that they never got the chance to meet this person and learn from them. The song suggests that this person suffered an early death, one that was perhaps met with some degree of controversy or disagreement. The line "they think that your early ending was all wrong" implies that not everyone agreed with the circumstances of this person's death. However, the song suggests that despite this, there is something to be admired in the way that this person handled their life and their struggles. The line "look how they all got strong" suggests that perhaps the person's death served as inspiration for others to overcome their own difficulties.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "hey man, nice shot," appears to be a reference to a specific incident involving a politician who committed suicide on live television. The phrase was allegedly spoken by a news anchor who was impressed with the politician's choice of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head as a means of ending his own life. The song has been interpreted as a criticism of this kind of sensationalism in the media, and as a commentary on the way that society values aggression and violence.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of frustration and anger at the world and the way that people behave towards one another. The line "they'd stick it in your face and let you smell what they consider wrong" suggests that there is a certain amount of hypocrisy and cruelty in the way that people treat one another. The song appears to be an attempt to come to terms with these kinds of issues and to find some way of making sense of them.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish I would've met you
Regretting the missed opportunity of meeting someone who could have taught me valuable lessons


Now it's a little late
Realizing that it's too late to learn from that person


What you could've taught me
Acknowledging that the person had knowledge and wisdom to offer


I could have saved some face
Recognizing that learning from them could have helped me avoid embarrassment or shame


They think that your early ending was all wrong
Others believe that the person's tragic death was unjust or unnecessary


For the most part they're right
Admitting that there may be some merit to the criticism or objections raised by others


But look how they all got strong
Noting that despite the tragedy or injustice, others were empowered or emboldened because of it


That's why I say man, nice shot
Commenting on the irony of a tragic event that inadvertently produced a positive outcome


Now that the smoke's gone
Describing the aftermath of the tragic event


And the air is all clear
Implying that the situation has been resolved or calmed down


Those who were right there
Referencing those who witnessed or experienced the tragedy firsthand


Got a new kind of fear
Describing how the tragedy has left a lasting impact on those who were present


You'd fight and you were right
Acknowledging that the person stood up for what they believed in and was courageous


But they were just too strong
Recognizing that despite the person's bravery, the opposition was too powerful


They'd stick it in your face
Describing how the opposition arrogantly and aggressively flaunted their power


And let you smell what they consider wrong
Implying that the opposition's actions were immoral or unethical


That's why I say hey man, nice shot
Reflecting on the tragedy and how it was interpreted or perceived by others


I wish I would have met you
Reiterating the regret over not having the chance to learn from the person


I wish I would have met you
Reiterating the regret over not having the chance to learn from the person


I'd say nice shot
Acknowledging the impact the person had, despite the circumstances




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Michael Patrick

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