Clogger
16 Horsepower Lyrics
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Never waver from your path
You think you got a way with something boy
See his hand feel his staff
Oh you got away with words alright
An quite a way with the ladies
Your thoughts are troubled
As you hang a left
There ain't no maybees
Come an sing me down
Give my conscience a poundin'
Come an shake my ground
With the sound of heaven's houndin'
You're thinkin' when this is all over
We'll all sit back an laugh
I don't think so see cause
I done the math
Ain't lookin' to gain no honor
No no not among the thieves
I'll be there right beside you friend
In judgment on my knees
Now here you come a draggin'
Jus' couldn't help yourself
Puttin' on your poor mouth an'
Takin' from His wealth you
You come up proper now you
You ride a faithless steed
Took you down the wrong road son
Word an in deed yeah
Come an sing me down
Give my conscience a poundin'
Come an shake my ground
With the sound of heaven's houndin'
Come an sing us down
Give our conscience a poundin'
Come an shake our ground Lord
With the sound of heaven's houndin'
Come an take our crowns Lord
Give our conscience a poundin'
Come an take our crown Lord
With the sound of heaven's houndin'
The song "Clogger" by 16 Horsepower is a powerful song that speaks to the hypocrisy and judgmental nature of some religious figures. The lyrics showcase a level of cynicism about religious leaders who believe they have gotten away with their wrongdoing. The lines "Hey mister with your iron feet yeah/Never waver from your path/You think you got a way with something boy/See his hand feel his staff" suggest that the persona of the song is calling out the religious leaders who believe they are above reproach. The lyrics also critique the way these leaders use their words to manipulate and impress others. The lines "Oh you got away with words alright/An quite a way with the ladies/Your thoughts are troubled/As you hang a left/There ain't no maybees" convey a sense of skepticism about the intentions of these leaders.
The chorus of the song urges the religious leaders to be accountable for their actions. The persona of the song asks them to "give my conscience a pounding" and "shake my ground with the sound of heaven's hounding." The persona seems to believe that a reckoning is coming and that these leaders will be held accountable for their actions. The lyrics suggest that the persona is not looking to gain "honor among the thieves" but rather to stand alongside those being judged for their wrongdoing.
Overall, "Clogger" is a powerful song that speaks to the complexity of religious leaders and the way they are often held to different standards than others. The lyrics portray a level of cynicism and skepticism about the motives of these leaders, but also suggest that there is hope for redemption and accountability.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mister with your iron feet yeah
Addressing a person with unwavering determination
Never waver from your path
Advising to stay committed to the chosen path
You think you got a way with something boy
Suggesting that the person is getting away with something
See his hand feel his staff
Acknowledging the power and authority in the person's hand
Oh you got away with words alright
Acknowledging the person's speaking abilities
An quite a way with the ladies
Acknowledging the person's charm with women
Your thoughts are troubled
Implying that the person is facing mental distress
As you hang a left
Referring to a significant decision made by the person
There ain't no maybees
Asserting that there is no ambiguity in the situation
Come an sing me down
Requesting for a musical performance
Give my conscience a poundin'
Asking to be held accountable for actions
Come an shake my ground
Asking to be impacted on a deeper level
With the sound of heaven's houndin'
Seeking a divine intervention
You're thinkin' when this is all over
Presuming that there is an end to the situation
We'll all sit back an laugh
Assuming that everyone can find humor in the situation
I don't think so see cause
Highlighting a difference in opinion
I done the math
Expressing confidence in one's calculations
Ain't lookin' to gain no honor
Stating that one is not seeking any glory
No no not among the thieves
Rejecting any comparisons to dishonest people
I'll be there right beside you friend
Offering support to the person
In judgment on my knees
Seeking divine guidance for decision-making
Now here you come a draggin'
Noticing a sense of reluctance in the person's actions
Jus' couldn't help yourself
Implying that the person is acting out of compulsion
Puttin' on your poor mouth an'
Acting poor to gain sympathy
Takin' from His wealth you
Accusing the person of stealing from God
You come up proper now you
Recognizing that the person has changed
You ride a faithless steed
Implying that the person lacks faith
Took you down the wrong road son
Pointing out a mistake made by the person
Word an in deed yeah
Affirming the previous statement
Come an take our crowns Lord
Surrendering one's power and authority to God
Give our conscience a poundin'
Asking for accountability and guidance
Come an take our crown Lord
Acknowledging God's superiority
With the sound of heaven's houndin'
Seeking divine intervention and impact
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID EDWARDS, JEAN-YVES TOLA
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Jan Karlsson
One of the most solid records of the 2000's.
JoyMadrugada
true as #@!
Abby Synth Thirst-n-Howl
We thought we were the only ones who heard of these guys.I got "Secret South" for free from a CD store in Pleasant Hill, CA back in 2000. Unsung heroes.
Maldoror2112
I recently rediscovered 16 Horsepower and played the Secret South album in my car on my many and various journeys. I love every song, and I now need to invest in their other albums.
Tyler Durden
I come back to 16HP every now and then, they were very unique back in the days and I still like them.
This video was - if I'm not mistaken - a (hidden?) track on the 'Limited Edition' of "Secret South". It was a small *.mov-file, so you had to install QT on your computer to watch it.
Therefore, the a/v-quality sucks from nowadays perspective.
S .B
magnifique et transcendant
lila violet
On fire..
Bill Klein
I think Secret South is their finest album. Ironically their first after being dropped by a major label. 16HP was never going to be big - DEE would never go mainstream - but I fucking love their music. BTW, I'm an atheist.
Jason Baylor
Awesome
Alathea
Fierce. He makes a crappy quality video amazing!