01 E-Pro
Beck Lyrics


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See me comin to town with my soul
Straight down out of the world with my fingers
Holding onto the devil I know
All my troubles'll hang on your trigger
Take your eyes and your mind from the road
Shoot your mouth off but look where you're aiming
Don't forget to pick up what you sow
Talking trash to the garbage around you

Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na

See me kickin the door with my boots
Broke down out in a ditch of old rubbish
Snakes and bones in the back of your room
Handing out a confection of venom
Heaven's drunk from the poison you use
Charm the wolves with the eyes of a gambler
Now I see it's a comfort to you
Hammer my bones on the anvil of daylight

Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na

I won't give up that ghost
It's sick the way these tongues are twisted
The good in us is all we know
There's too much left to taste that's bitter

I won't give up that ghost
It's sick the way these tongues are twisted
The good in us is all we know
There's too much left to taste that's bitter

Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na




Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beck/Homelife's song E-Pro are cryptic and open to interpretation, but they often allude to a sense of rebellion, danger, and the ambiguity that comes with it. The first verse introduces the singer, a person who has just arrived in town but who doesn't seem to belong there. They carry their soul with them, suggesting that they may be on a journey of self-discovery or self-destruction. The finger, holding onto the devil, may be a metaphor for the singer's inner demons or struggles. The line, "All my troubles'll hang on your trigger," implies that the singer may be a danger to others but also to themselves, as they may be driven towards self-destruction.


The second verse adds more context to the narrative, as the singer seems to interact with other characters in the story. They kick the door with their boots, suggesting a lack of respect for authority or rules. The line about being "broke down out in a ditch of old rubbish" hints at a sense of decay or abandonment. The imagery of "snakes and bones in the back of your room" is ominous and unsettling, suggesting that the singer may be involved in some dangerous or illicit activities. "Heaven's drunk from the poison you use" refers to the singer's destructive tendencies, perhaps fueled by their search for a sense of meaning or adventure.


Overall, the lyrics of E-Pro are hard-hitting and provocative, but they also leave room for interpretation. The song seems to be about the journey of a person who is seeking to break free from the constraints of society and explore their own sense of identity and purpose. The lyrics are poetic and cryptic, leaving the listener to fill in the gaps and find meaning in the images presented.


Line by Line Meaning

See me comin to town with my soul
I am arriving in town with nothing to hide, completely open and honest.


Straight down out of the world with my fingers
I have come directly from reality, using my hands to create my art and express myself.


Holding onto the devil I know
I am aware of my weaknesses and faults but choose to embrace them and use them to fuel my art.


All my troubles'll hang on your trigger
I am vulnerable and my art is sensitive. If you criticize it or reject it, it will hurt me deeply.


Take your eyes and your mind from the road
Stop being so goal-oriented and focus on the present moment and the people around you.


Shoot your mouth off but look where you're aiming
Speak your mind, but be mindful about what you say and the people you may offend or hurt.


Don't forget to pick up what you sow
You will reap what you sow, so be sure to put good energy and intentions into everything you do.


Talking trash to the garbage around you
Gossiping and spreading negativity only brings down the people around you and makes you look bad in the process.


See me kickin the door with my boots
I am a rebel and not afraid to break down barriers and defy expectations with my art.


Broke down out in a ditch of old rubbish
My life may be difficult and messy, but I will use these experiences to create art that is raw and honest.


Snakes and bones in the back of your room
There may be dark and hidden things in your life and in your art that you must confront and embrace.


Handing out a confection of venom
I am not afraid to express my pain and anger through my art, even if it may be uncomfortable for my audience to hear.


Heaven's drunk from the poison you use
When you use your art to express negativity and hate, you only bring down yourself and your audience.


Charm the wolves with the eyes of a gambler
Use your wits and instincts to navigate the art world and the people around you, never forgetting your goals and desires.


Now I see it's a comfort to you
People often find comfort in the status quo and are afraid to branch out and take risks in their art or their life.


Hammer my bones on the anvil of daylight
My life and my art are a constant work in progress, and I will use every opportunity to refine and perfect them.


I won't give up that ghost
I refuse to let go of my past experiences, and they will always influence my art in some way.


It's sick the way these tongues are twisted
People often speak in confusing and contradictory ways, which can make it difficult to communicate clearly and effectively.


The good in us is all we know
Our past experiences and upbringing shape who we are, and it is up to us to find the goodness in ourselves and others in order to make a better world.


There's too much left to taste that's bitter
Life can be full of pain and negativity, but there is always hope for happiness and joy if we look for it and create it with our art and our actions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BECK HANSEN, ADAM HOROWITZ, MICHAEL DIAMOND, ADAM YAUCH, JOHN KING, MIKE SIMPSON

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Comments from YouTube:

hi i'm emily

Only Beck could make the lyric "talking trash to the garbage around you" work.

elvis316

He creates genres and then transcends them.

Bowens92

Emily Plays lol na anyone can do that he's not the first person to ever say that lol there's always someone somewhere that said that first lol.
If he were fat with a double chin you'd think he's garbage lol

ricardo

Emily Plays I think "I wanna get with you and your sister" is waaay harder to make work. Then there's Alex Turner, that makes the line "I want you down on all fours" work so there's that.

cody8804

Idk, it's a good lyric I think it'd work for most singers

kaptaintrips

Only Beck can take a goof-ball dancer and make you want to see more Beck. Such a humble genius!

VandergriftMoefies

Why is Beck so fucking awesome and yet, so underrated!!WHYYYYY!!!

Valeria E

I didn’t know this song could slap any harder than it does in the studio version, but somehow it does.

Didnt mean no harm

Editor: What effects do you want?
Beck: All of them!

Pepe Silvia

Never thought I'd see Charlie Kelly and Scott Pilgrim in the same room.

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