Hammer
Bacchae Lyrics
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I brought it down;
I took a scalpel to my heart
And turned it inside out
I turned the light off
I closed the door;
Let go the actor playing my
Role in my life before
I returned to somewhere that I hated once
And found how much I'd changed
And in my mind, reviewed my time
And conquered all the hurt that still remained
Oh it's changing; oh it's changing now
I wrecked my body once
Destroyed my soul;
I dug around too hard
To excavate an empty hole
No more unfaithful now;
No more unkind
Impatient ignorance
When facing all this fleeting time
I returned to somewhere that I hated once
And found how much I'd changed
And in my mind, reviewed my time
And conquered all the hurt that still remained
Oh it's changing; oh it's changing now
With my hand I took a hammer
Brought it down and made it better
With my hand I took a hammer
Brought it down and made it better
With my hand I took a hammer
Brought it down and made it better
With my hand I took a hammer
Brought it down and made it better
The song "Hammer" by Bacchae is a powerful and introspective track that explores themes of growth, self-exploration, and rebirth. The lyrics begin with the singer describing the actions of taking a hammer and a scalpel to their heart, turning it inside out, and closing the door on the role they previously played in their life. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the process of shedding one's old self and embracing change.
The second verse sees the singer reflecting on their past struggles and how far they've come since then. They revisit a place they once hated and realize how much they've changed, conquering the hurt that still remained. The repetition of the phrase "oh it's changing; oh it's changing now" underscores the sense of growth and transformation being experienced by the singer.
The chorus acts as a declaration of agency and empowerment. The singer takes responsibility for their life and uses the metaphorical hammer to "make it better." They reject unfaithfulness, unkindness, and ignorance, embracing a more patient and present approach to life.
Overall, "Hammer" is a powerful and personal song that speaks to the universal struggle of self-improvement and the constant process of growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a hammer
I took control and did what needed to be done
I brought it down;
I acted decisively to make changes
I took a scalpel to my heart
I confronted my deepest pain
And turned it inside out
I faced my fears and vulnerabilities
I turned the light off
I disconnected from the past
I closed the door;
I shut out negativity
Let go the actor playing my
I released the false image of myself
Role in my life before
I moved past old and unhelpful patterns
I returned to somewhere that I hated once
I faced the places and people that hurt me
And found how much I'd changed
I realized my growth and progress
And in my mind, reviewed my time
I reflected on my journey and experiences
And conquered all the hurt that still remained
I overcame the pain that held me back
Oh it's changing; oh it's changing now
I acknowledged and celebrated my transformation
I wrecked my body once
I damaged myself in the past
Destroyed my soul;
I suffered deep emotional pain
I dug around too hard
I tried to fix things in harmful ways
To excavate an empty hole
Trying to fill a void that could never be filled
No more unfaithful now;
I am committed to honesty and integrity
No more unkind
I choose compassion and understanding
Impatient ignorance
I reject my past foolishness
When facing all this fleeting time
I recognize the preciousness of life's moments
With my hand I took a hammer
I took action with determination
Brought it down and made it better
I made positive changes in my life
With my hand I took a hammer
I took responsibility for my own growth
Brought it down and made it better
I transformed and improved myself
With my hand I took a hammer
I confronted my difficulties head-on
Brought it down and made it better
I worked hard to create positive outcomes
With my hand I took a hammer
I seized control of my life
Brought it down and made it better
I turned challenges into opportunities
Writer(s): Andrew B, Bacchae, Eileen O., Katie Mcd, Rena H.
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.