Damn Yankees
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Ready for Another
Dose of my Yankee Pride
In the jungle
Ya just might stumble
Onto something that you never tried
Got that right
There was trouble in the east
Worry in the west
Till the wall came tumblin' down
Shift in the sand
Rockets to the madman
Haven't heard a sound
You don't have to worry
Help is on the way
We don't need no "thank you, ma'am"
We know what they're gonna say
(They say) Hey, hey, Damn Yankee
Woh, Oh, Oh, Damn Yankee
(How we doin')
Now I say what I want
And I do what I want
And I go where I want to go
Ain't no strong man
Safe from the hang man
Baby, now, don't ya know
If you need assitance
I'll be on the way
Run into a little resistance
Ya know what they're gonna say
(They say) Hey, hey, Damn Yankee
Woh, oh, oh, Damn Yankee
Hey, hey, Damn Yankee
[guitar solo]
They landed at Plymouth Rock
The kids was ready to roll
Greasy dictator down south of us *
Lost all control *
He didn't have time to see me
He didn't have time to thank me
Suck on the barrel of my hot shotgun
Smile when you say "Damn Yankee"
Hey, hey, Damn Yankee
Woh, oh, oh, Damn Yankee
Hey, hey, Damn Yankee
Woh, oh, oh, Damn Yankee
Damn Yankee
Damn Yankee
The lyrics to the song Damn Yankees by the band with the same name carry a powerful message of patriotism and pride in being an American. The opening lyrics are an invitation to the listener to join in on the experience of the band's music and take a dose of their Yankee Pride. The mention of stumbling onto something new in the jungle is a metaphorical reference to exploring one's own potential and discovering new horizons.
The second verse talks about the geopolitical landscape of the time, with reference to the trouble in the east and worry in the west. The line "shift in the sand" hints at the fragility of political alliances and how the balance of power can shift at any moment. The mention of rockets to the madman and a lack of sound implies a sense of impending doom and danger.
The chorus, which is repeated multiple times throughout the song, is a rallying cry for American strength and resolve. The lyrics "Hey, hey, Damn Yankee" are a declaration of pride in being an American and not backing down from any challenge or threat. The guitar solo adds to the power of the song, enforcing the bold and unapologetic message.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey brother
Addressing someone who is familiar to the singer
Ready for Another
Asking if they are ready for what's coming next
Dose of my Yankee Pride
A reference to the singer's pride in being from the Yankees
In the jungle
Referring to a dangerous or chaotic situation
Ya just might stumble
There's a chance you may come across something unexpected
Onto something that you never tried
You might find something new or different
Got that right
Agreeing with the person they are speaking to
There was trouble in the east
Referring to a situation of conflict in the eastern region
Worry in the west
Referring to a situation of concern in the western region
Till the wall came tumblin' down
Until the situation was resolved
Shift in the sand
Referring to a change in the situation
Rockets to the madman
Referring to missiles being launched at a leader
Haven't heard a sound
The result of the attack is unknown
You don't have to worry
The singer is telling someone not to worry
Help is on the way
Assistance is coming
We don't need no "thank you, ma'am"
Not expecting gratitude for helping them
We know what they're gonna say
We are aware of the potential response
Hey, hey, Damn Yankee
Referring to the singer as a damn Yankee
Woh, Oh, Oh, Damn Yankee
Repeating the previous line
(How we doin')
Asking how everyone is doing
Now I say what I want
The singer speaking his mind freely
And I do what I want
The singer doing what he wants without restriction
And I go where I want to go
The singer going where he wants without fear
Ain't no strong man
No one is too strong to be dealt with
Safe from the hang man
No one is safe from punishment
Baby, now, don't ya know
Telling someone that they should know this already
If you need assitance
Offering help
I'll be on the way
The singer is willing to come help
Run into a little resistance
If there are obstacles encountered
Ya know what they're gonna say
Predicting what others might say or do
They say Hey, hey, Damn Yankee
Referring to the singer as a damn Yankee
Woh, oh, oh, Damn Yankee
Repeating the previous line
Hey, hey, Damn Yankee
Repeating the previous line
[guitar solo]
Instrumental break
They landed at Plymouth Rock
Referring to the founding of America
The kids was ready to roll
The people were ready for action
Greasy dictator down south of us *
Referring to an oppressive leader in a southern country
Lost all control *
The leader lost his grip on the people
He didn't have time to see me
The leader didn't have the chance to confront the singer
He didn't have time to thank me
The leader didn't have the chance to show gratitude
Suck on the barrel of my hot shotgun
Threatening to shoot the leader
Smile when you say "Damn Yankee"
Saying it doesn't bother the singer to be called a damn Yankee
Damn Yankee
The singer repeats the insult hurled at him
Damn Yankee
The singer repeats the insult hurled at him
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Danny Waysted Official Hard n Heavy Channel 🇨🇦
1. Don't Tread On Me 0:00
2. Fifteen Minutes of Fame 5:11
3. Where You Goin' Now 10:02
4. Dirty Dog 14:42
5. Mister Please 19:36
6. Silence is Broken 23:57
7. Firefly 28:58
8. Someone to Believe 33:56
9. This Side of Hell 38:53
10. Double Coyote 42:54
11. Uprising 47:39
Dolphy Mdo
Tommy voice😘😘😘
musicmamma
Thanks Danny!
Further AM
literally one of the my favorites because you posted this like what 3-4 years ago.. got everyone song now! thank you!
Steve Gant
What a great album, I played the crap out of the tape cassette I had, especially Mister Please! Another great album Danny!
Joe R
Jack Blades is an underrated lyricist.
Stuart Turner
A toast to Danny kicking arse once again cheers bro, great Chanel thanks for all your efforts, keeping metal alive
Andrea Zaniboni
You don't know how many times you save my life trought the music you public. Thank you.
Chuy Delgadillo
😎🎸 DAMN! DAMN! DAMN! DAMN YANKEES! 👌👍
Sandijs Zaļetilo
Awsome album🤘🤘