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The Sinister Minister
BĂ©la Fleck and the Flecktones Lyrics


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Ain't nothing wrong with this chemistry
Ain't nothing wrong with this plce for me
Time tell the place of pedigree
Experience is another one meant for me to
Tell me now (Tell me now)
And show me how (Show me how)
To understand (Understand)
What makes a good man?
To tell me now (Tell me now)
And walk the line (Walk the line)
And understand (Understand)
What makes a good man?
Good man
Now I ain't tired of sweating for blood and dirt
I ain't tired of sweating for...
What it's worth
'Cos lines get drawn
Lines get kicked and blurred
Indelible, is what I need to spread the word
Tell me now (Tell me now)
And show me how (Show me how)
To understand (Understand)
What makes a good man?
To tell me now (Tell me now)
And walk the line (Walk the line)
And understand (Understand)
What makes a good man?
Good man
Tell me now (Tell me now)
And show me how (Show me how)
To understand (Understand)
What makes a good man?
To tell me now (Tell me now)
And walk the line (Walk the line)
And understand (Understand)
What makes a good man?
Good man
Good man
Good man
Good man
Good man
Good man
Good man
What makes a good man?
Good man
Good man
Good man
Good man
What makes a good man?
Good man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BĂ©la Fleck and the Flecktones's song The Sinister Minister touch on the theme of self-discovery and understanding what defines a good person. The singer expresses satisfaction with their current situation, noting "Ain't nothing wrong with this chemistry" and "Ain't nothing wrong with this place for me." However, they also acknowledge the importance of experience and seeking knowledge in order to become a better person. The lines "Tell me now, and show me how, to understand what makes a good man" indicate a desire for guidance and direction.


The second verse delves deeper into the idea of personal development. The singer notes their willingness to work hard, even if it means "sweating for blood and dirt." They acknowledge that lines will be drawn and blurred, but they seek to leave a lasting impression through their actions - "Indelible, is what I need to spread the word." The repetition of the chorus reinforces the importance of understanding what makes a good person.


Overall, the lyrics to The Sinister Minister emphasize the value of self-examination and continuous growth. The singer understands that being a good person isn't an innate trait, but rather something that must be worked at and cultivated over time.


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't nothing wrong with this chemistry
There is nothing wrong with the combination of elements or components in this context.


Ain't nothing wrong with this place for me
This location or situation suits my preferences or needs perfectly.


Time tell the place of pedigree
The quality or origin of something will become apparent over time.


Experience is another one meant for me to
One's experiences serve as a means of gaining knowledge or insight.


Tell me now (Tell me now)
Requesting immediate information or clarification.


And show me how (Show me how)
Demonstrating or providing instruction on how to do something.


To understand (Understand)
To comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.


What makes a good man?
Inquiring about the qualities or traits that make one a good person.


Now I ain't tired of sweating for blood and dirt
I am not weary of putting in physical or manual labor for a worthy cause.


I ain't tired of sweating for...What it's worth
I am willing to work hard for something that has value or meaning to me.


'Cos lines get drawn, Lines get kicked and blurred
Boundaries or expectations are established, but they can be challenged or altered.


Indelible, is what I need to spread the word
Something permanent or lasting is necessary to effectively communicate a message or idea.


Good man
Reinforcing the importance of being a good person.


Tell me now (Tell me now), And walk the line (Walk the line), And understand (Understand), What makes a good man?
Continuing the inquiry into what qualities or traits define a good person, and seeking guidance in how to embody those qualities.


Good man (repeated several times)
Emphasizing the theme of striving to be a good person.




Contributed by Aaliyah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Comments from YouTube:

@arielabraham6683

My friend is a bassist, and my god HE NEVER STOPS PLAYING THIS SONG.. please its been 4 years and I still constantly hear this..

@redxpen

Lulz. It was tabulated in bass player magazine like 15 years ago and I've been playing it ever since, too.

@kakarot0397

can i get some tabs or a score please

@ih8suvs

@Kakarot03 What would you do with them? Lol. You'll have to be phenomenal to Play this, and if you are you could transcribe it for us all. 😉

@dead_on275

Crunchy

@stevensauls2013

@Jack Handy You hit the nail on the head. 💀

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@bringbackmyspace7112

We played this in my high school jazz band way back in 2002. I played bass guitar nowhere even remotely close to this skillfully but hearing this took me back down memory lane. Amazing

@indus7841

who was on banjo?

@nitramza861

One of the crunchiest tunes I've ever laid my ears on.

@blank8058

idk why but crunchy is just......too accurate?

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