Hercules
Beat Less Lyrics
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Check our your own back yard before you check out someone else
Railroad track, in my neighborhood
Ain't no trains around that part just ain't no good
Wanna know, what's going down,
When the pimp on the corner looks like the sharpest cat in town
Jungle rule, can't be no fool
Might get caught by the hook of a crook no time for cool
Look out jay, what you say, what you carrying brother
I hope you're clean cause the man is mean, don't come another further
We all know the answer, will come out in time
I might even carry some of your load, right along with mine
Thank you ma'am, mister please
â??Cause I must be Hercules
I must be Hercules
Like a bird, on the wing
I just wanna be free enough to do my thing
I can feel the pressure, from every side
If you ain't gonna help, don't hurt, just pass me by
Oh, no
Hercules
I must be Hercules
Jungle rule, can't be no fool
Devil is on the loose, no coo
Got your feet, in the sand
Got to be down with the cats that around and still got the face the man
Talk about me if you please but I must be Hercules
Hercules
I must be Hercules
Duckin' rocks, catchin' stones
Movin' how can I survive what's going on
Big steely borrow
Somehow I've got to make it to tomorrow
Can't depend, on no-one else
Comin' up the hard way I've got to save myself
Must be Hercules
I must be Hercules
Talk about me if you please
I must be hercules
The lyrics of Beat Less's "Hercules" speak to the struggles and pressures of life, particularly for those in marginalized communities. The song references the concept of fear and how it can hold us back, reminding the listener to focus on their own life before judging others. The mention of a railroad track in the neighborhood without any trains is a metaphor for the lack of opportunity in some communities. The pimp on the corner "looks like the sharpest cat in town," yet underneath the surface, there is a harsh reality that many people are facing. The song warns against being fooled and caught up in the dangerous "jungle rule," where only the strongest survive.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the title, "Hercules," and the desire to possess the strength and resilience of this legendary figure. The lyrics speak to the need to stay strong in the face of adversity and to not let the pressures of life break us. The final lines highlight the importance of self-reliance in difficult times, demonstrating the need to "save ourselves."
Overall, "Hercules" is a powerful commentary on the struggles and challenges that many people face in their daily lives, and the need to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
All you fear, is fear its self
You are only afraid of fear itself.
Check our your own back yard before you check out someone else
Before you criticize someone else, make sure your own actions are in order.
Railroad track, in my neighborhood
There is a railroad track in my neighborhood.
Ain't no trains around that part just ain't no good
There are no trains around that area, which means it's not a good place.
Wanna know, what's going down,
I want to know what's happening.
When the pimp on the corner looks like the sharpest cat in town
When the pimp on the corner is the most stylish person in town.
Jungle rule, can't be no fool
In the jungle, you can't be a fool.
Might get caught by the hook of a crook no time for cool
You might get caught in the trap of a criminal, so there's no time for playing it cool.
Look out jay, what you say, what you carrying brother
Be careful, Jay, what you say and what you're carrying, brother.
I hope you're clean cause the man is mean, don't come another further
I hope you're not carrying anything illegal because the police are harsh and won't let you go so far.
We all know the answer, will come out in time
We all know the truth will eventually be revealed.
I might even carry some of your load, right along with mine
I might help you carry your burden as well as mine.
Thank you ma'am, mister please
Thank you, ma'am and please, sir.
â??Cause I must be Hercules
Because I have to be strong and mighty like Hercules.
Like a bird, on the wing
Like a bird flying free.
I just wanna be free enough to do my thing
I just want to be free to do what I want.
I can feel the pressure, from every side
I can feel pressure coming from all directions.
If you ain't gonna help, don't hurt, just pass me by
If you're not going to help me, then don't do anything to hurt me, just walk past.
Oh, no
An expression of surprise or dismay.
Hercules
Referring to the strength and power of the Greek hero, Hercules.
Jungle rule, can't be no fool
In the jungle, you can't be a fool.
Devil is on the loose, no coo
The devil is causing chaos and there is no peace.
Got your feet, in the sand
Your feet are in the sand.
Got to be down with the cats that around and still got the face the man
You have to be with the people who are around you, and you still have to face authority.
Talk about me if you please but I must be Hercules
You can talk about me if you want, but I have to be strong like Hercules.
Duckin' rocks, catchin' stones
Avoiding problems and difficulties.
Movin' how can I survive what's going on
I have to keep moving to survive what's happening.
Big steely borrow
Taking something big and significant from someone else without permission.
Somehow I've got to make it to tomorrow
I have to find a way to survive until tomorrow.
Can't depend, on no-one else
I can't rely on anyone else.
Comin' up the hard way I've got to save myself
I have to save myself, even if it means going through the difficult path.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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