The surreal music video for the song was created by Shynola. It is set in a computer-animated environment, where Beck rises from a grave and digs up a dog, only to be pursued by skeletal zombies. He escapes on what appears to be on a bike, the wheels of which turn into legs and climb buildings (a slight homage to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial). Near the middle of the video, his head is knocked off and is washed in a washing machine and fished out of a river, only to be shot back onto his neck via cannon. Near the end Beck is seen running from a giant skull made up of the graveyard gate and headstones. He begins jumping up a series of musical notes, finally teetering on the last one as the song abruptly cuts off and the video fades to black. Subsequently, the video was nominated for "Best Music Video" in the 2005 Arias Awards.
E-Pro
Beck Lyrics
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Scrape down at the bump of my fingers
Holdin' over the devil I know
All my troubles just hang on your trigger
Take your eyes and mind from the road
Shoot your mouth if you know where you're aimin'
Don't forget to pick up what you sow
Talkin' 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
See me kickin' the dog with my boots
Broke down at out in a ditch of old rubbish
Snakes invoked at the back of your room
Handin' out a confection of venom
Heaven's drawn the poison you use
Thunderbolts in the eyes of a gambler
Now I seem to come to you
Hammer my bones in 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
I won't give up that ghost
If you take away, 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
If you take away, 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 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
The lyrics of Beck's song "E-Pro" are cryptic, but they convey a sense of anger and frustration with society. The opening lines, "See me comin' to town with my soul, Scrape down at the bump of my fingers" suggest that the singer is feeling lost or disconnected, but still determined to make an impact. The line "Holdin' over the devil I know, All my troubles just hang on your trigger" speaks to the idea of personal responsibility and the consequences of our actions. The singer seems to be warning others to be careful with their words and actions.
The second verse is even more enigmatic, with lines like "See me kickin' the dog with my boots, Broke down at out in a ditch of old rubbish, Snakes invoked at the back of your room" suggesting a sense of chaos or destruction. The line "Handin' out a confection of venom, Heaven's drawn the poison you use" is particularly striking, suggesting that our own negative thoughts and emotions can be as poisonous as any venom.
The chorus, with its repeated "na na na na" has a catchy, almost hypnotic quality, and the repeated phrase "I won't give up that ghost, If you take away, these tongues are twisted" suggests a sense of defiance and determination, even in the face of adversity. Overall, "E-Pro" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that invites listeners to think deeply about their own values and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
See me comin' to town with my soul
I come to town with my true self
Scrape down at the bump of my fingers
I'm itching and restless
Holdin' over the devil I know
Taking control of my old vices
All my troubles just hang on your trigger
You have the power to ruin my life
Take your eyes and mind from the road
You're easily distracted
Shoot your mouth if you know where you're aimin'
Speak up if you have a clear plan
Don't forget to pick up what you sow
Reap what you've sewn
Talkin' trash to the garbage around you
Spreading negativity to those around you
See me kickin' the dog with my boots
I'm acting out in anger
Broke down at out in a ditch of old rubbish
Feeling defeated and stuck
Snakes invoked at the back of your room
Your past mistakes are coming back to haunt you
Handin' out a confection of venom
Giving out harmful words and deeds
Heaven's drawn the poison you use
You're using dangerous methods
Thunderbolts in the eyes of a gambler
Taking risks can have dangerous consequences
Now I seem to come to you
I'm seeking connection with you
Hammer my bones in the anvil of daylight
I'm willing to be shaped and tested
I won't give up that ghost
I won't let go of the past
If you take away, these tongues are twisted
If you take away my voice, I won't be able to express myself properly
The good in us is all we know
We have to hold onto the positive aspects of ourselves and others
There's too much left to taste that's bitter
There's still hope for better experiences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BECK HANSEN, ADAM HOROWITZ, MICHAEL DIAMOND, ADAM YAUCH, JOHN KING, MIKE SIMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jobmused10
[Verse 1]
See me coming to town with my soul
Straight down out of the world with my fingers
Holding onto the devil I know
All my troubles will hang on your trigger
Take your eyes and your mind from the road
Shoot your mouth if you know where you're aiming
Don't forget to pick up what you sow
Talking trash to the garbage around you
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
See me kicking 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
[Chorus]
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
[Bridge]
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
[Chorus]
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
@ThexWickid
DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD OT IS TO FIND THIS SONG WHEN THE ONLY LYRICS YOU KNOW ARE "NA NA NA NA NA NA NA"?
@gabbystephens2034
How DID you find it then? XD
@ThexWickid
"Rock Band 2 Beck song" kept searching till I found it
@gabbystephens2034
LOL. Glad you found it. E-pro is one of the best songs EVER.
@ThexWickid
YES
@gabbystephens2034
XD
@thelitcandle7036
That riff is absolutely unforgettable
@nathanasbury2083
You've created a monster
@conceptforge
off the fucking chain lads.
@jamesvaughn6399
gets me super pumped for class