Stuntman
24-7 Spyz Lyrics
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Really must be hard being you
4 lies you tell, you'll go to hell & I can't even wish you well
Soon you'll play yourself and you'll be through
People like you want people like me
To forget about my integrity
Try to pull a scam the best you can
Don't like lyin' thieving chumps
Turned out you were just another stuntman!
Used to be a time when I considered you a friend
Faith in you you know I'd never lack
When I found out what you were all about
And in my mind there is no doubt
My good friend has stabbed me in the back!
Record companies mother fuckers!
Pullin' stunts like chicken pluckers
Tell me what the flavor is today
Hardcore, grindcore, guitar, pop
Won't play metal, you'll get dropped
Then we'll have to send you on your way!
But we'll be back!
The song "Stuntman" by 24-7 Spyz is a powerful and introspective critique of betrayal, lies, and the music industry. The opening lines, "Step up to the mirror, tell me what it is you see / Really must be hard being you," immediately set the tone for the song's frank and relentless examination of the deceitful behavior of others. The singer, who is clearly disillusioned and hurt by the actions of someone he once considered a friend, warns that four lies will lead to eternal damnation and he cannot even bring himself to wish the betrayer well.
The song's chorus, "People like you want people like me / To forget about my integrity / Try to pull a scam the best you can / Don't like traitors, don't like punks / Don't like lyin' thieving chumps / Turned out you were just another stuntman!" is a powerful indictment of those who prey on the honesty and vulnerability of others for their own gain. The term "stuntman" here implies a lack of authenticity and a willingness to engage in reckless and dangerous behavior in order to impress others.
The song's final verse takes aim at the music industry itself, calling out record companies as "mother fuckers" who are always changing their flavor of the moment and dropping artists who don't fit their narrow and arbitrary definitions of success. The singer defiantly declares that they will be back, suggesting that despite the many obstacles and betrayals they have faced, they will continue to persevere and create powerful and authentic music.
Line by Line Meaning
Step up to the mirror, tell me what it is you see
Confront your own reflection and realize who you truly are
Really must be hard being you
It's difficult being someone with no morals
4 lies you tell, you'll go to hell & I can't even wish you well
If you continue lying, you will face eternal punishment and I cannot even offer you my goodwill
Soon you'll play yourself and you'll be through
Your dishonesty will lead to your own downfall
People like you want people like me
Individuals with corrupt intentions want those with integrity to compromise their values
To forget about my integrity
To disregard the principles that define my character
Try to pull a scam the best you can
Attempting to cheat and deceive as effectively as possible
Don't like traitors, don't like punks
Disapproving of disloyalty and cowardliness
Don't like lyin' thieving chumps
Disliking those who are dishonest and steal
Turned out you were just another stuntman!
Realizing that the person in question was only pretending and not genuine
Used to be a time when I considered you a friend
There was a point when I believed we had a genuine bond
Faith in you you know I'd never lack
I always had faith in you and trusted you
When I found out what you were all about
Upon discovering your true character
And in my mind there is no doubt
I am beyond certain that my former trust and faith was misplaced
My good friend has stabbed me in the back!
You, my supposed friend, have betrayed me horribly
Record companies mother fuckers!
The music industry can be unscrupulous and exploitative
Pullin' stunts like chicken pluckers
Engaging in deceitful practices like a group of farmers removing feathers from poultry
Tell me what the flavor is today
Inform me of the current music trend and market demand
Hardcore, grindcore, guitar, pop
Examples of different music genres
Won't play metal, you'll get dropped
If your music does not fit the current trend, your contract will not be renewed
Then we'll have to send you on your way!
We will have no choice but to end our business relationship with you
But we'll be back!
Despite the hardships and difficulties, we will persist and continue in the music industry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WAYNE K. RICHARDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jaake 7113
Rick has so much old school bass in his playing. I hear Stax, the Isley's, Jamerson, just everything I love about rhythm & funk bass.
Mr. Johnson
True indeed!
Horus Lupercal
One of the most underrated rock bassists of all time.
Adam
Ass a bass player been loving theses guys , I was watching Beavis and Butthead yesterday. When the video first started I thought it was a fish bone song I didn’t know then I thought it was Living Colour, what a Gem to find , new songs to learn can’t wait
Roger M. Fox
🎼🪄✨Phat...Shreddy...Dope,
All the best,
Fox🌬️💨🔥🎶🔥🎵🤜🏼✨🤛🏼🕶️
EM Cash
First time here-This is really cool!!😎🤩👏🔥
Rodjer Dankist
Beavis and Butthead brought me here.
I initially thought it was Living Colour, they really remind me of them.
phillbagg
Same to both points.
Jordan
season 3 episode 2!!!!
wilkamania
For years I couldn't remember the name of this song, I saw it on Beavis and Butthead too. On recorded VHS lol. Then wikipedia happened, and I was finally able to find this song.