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Brandy of the Damned
Nickel Eye Lyrics
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They'll step on you to get to higher ground
All my life I been a working man
I been working for the man
In this life you only get one chance
Music is the brandy of the damned
Don't let them get you down
They'll step on you to get to higher ground
In Nickel Eye's song "Brandy Of The Damned," the lyrics suggest that the world can be a rough place, and people face many challenges. The song encourages listeners not to let others bring them down because some will stop at nothing to get ahead. The phrase "They'll step on you to get to higher ground" is a metaphor for people who will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means hurting others.
The second verse is especially poignant as it speaks to the theme of the song being about the struggle for survival. The singer has been a working man his entire life, living in a world where you only get one chance to succeed. The phrase "Music is the brandy of the damned" implies that music can provide a temporary escape from the harsh reality that life can bring. The song is a call to not lose hope and to rise above the challenges one may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let them get you down
Do not allow other people's actions or comments to bring you down emotionally.
They'll step on you to get to higher ground
Other people will use you for their own gain and may even harm you in the process.
All my life I been a working man
Throughout my entire existence, I have been someone who works for a living.
I been working for the man
I have been employed by a company or individual who holds authoritative power over me.
In this life you only get one chance
We are given a single opportunity to make something of ourselves in our lifetime.
Music is the brandy of the damned
Music can be therapeutic and comforting to those who feel hopeless or troubled by their circumstances.
Contributed by Evan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.