Brimstone Rock
16 Horsepower Lyrics
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There's one who's out to have you
An jus' his breath will burn your curls
Don't you fret you needn't bother don't you fret
Here comes the father yet
Whatcha doin' up atop my roof
Creepin' 'cross them shingles
You 'bout scared me half to death girl
Oye I heard your talkin'
That little Jesus geek need a good ass good ass clockin'
Oye I seen your mockin'
Don't you dare boy think my lord hath done
Forgotten
No
I beseech the lord clear my head
Before once again I scar the soul
Of that girl in my bed
O lord clear my bed for once again I
Scar the soul of that girl in my head
Revenge is mine saith the lord
The lyrics to "Brimstone Rock" by 16 Horsepower are a warning and a tale of confrontation. The song tells the story of a father who is protecting his daughter from a man who wants her. The man is described as having bad breath that will "burn your curls." The father tells his daughter not to worry because he is there to protect her. As he is checking on the roof of the house, he confronts the man, Ruthie Lingle, who is speaking negatively about Jesus. The father tells him that he better not think that the Lord has forgotten him.
The song then takes a turn as the father realizes that he is in danger of losing control and scar the soul of the girl in his bed. He beseeches the Lord to clear his head and help him regain self-control. The lyrics also contain a warning of revenge, as the father states, "Revenge is mine saith the lord." The song is filled with religious imagery and themes, as well as a sense of foreboding and tension.
Overall, "Brimstone Rock" is a powerful and haunting song that explores themes of religious fervor, violence, and the struggle for self-control.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen closely to me now my darlin' girl
Pay attention to what I'm saying, my dear.
There's one who's out to have you
There's someone who wants to harm you.
An jus' his breath will burn your curls
His mere presence can cause you harm.
Don't you fret you needn't bother don't you fret
Do not worry, there's nothing to concern yourself with.
Here comes the father yet
Your father has arrived to protect you.
Whatcha doin' up atop my roof
What are you doing on my roof?
Creepin' 'cross them shingles
Sneaking across the roof tiles.
You 'bout scared me half to death girl
You almost scared me to death.
What's your name ruthie lingle
May I know your name, young lady?
Oye I heard your talkin'
I heard what you were saying.
That little Jesus geek need a good ass good ass clockin'
That Jesus-loving guy needs a good beating.
Oye I seen your mockin'
I saw you making fun of me.
Don't you dare boy think my lord hath done forgotten
Do not think that God has forgotten about me or is neglecting me.
No
Not at all.
I beseech the lord clear my head
I ask the Lord to clear my mind.
Before once again I scar the soul
So that I don't harm
Of that girl in my bed
The girl who's in my bed/mind.
O lord clear my bed for once again I
Clear my mind so once again I
Scar the soul of that girl in my head
I do not want to hurt that girl mentally again.
Revenge is mine saith the lord
I believe that God will punish those who have harmed me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID EUGENE EDWARDS, JEAN-YVES TOLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andreluizcastro1166
Listen closely to me now my darlin' girl
There's one who's out to have you
An jus' his breath will burn your curls
Don't you fret you needn't bother don't you fret
Here comes the father yet
Huuum... All right
Whatcha doin' up atop my roof
Creepin' 'cross them shingles
You 'bout scared me half to death girl
What's your name ruthie lingle
Yeah
Oye I heard your talkin'
That little Jesus geek need a good ass good ass clockin'
Oye I seen your mockin'
Don't you dare boy think my lord hath done
Forgotten
No
I beseech thee lord clear my head
Before once again I scar the soul
Of that girl in my bed
O lord clear my bed before once again I
Scar the soul of that girl in my head
Revenge is mine saith the lord
@mesanyxta12
♥ Mavra Mesanixta ♥ last part :'(
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One of the finest opening tracks I've ever heard.
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