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The Beast
Cataldo Lyrics
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I know where is a hind
Please wake the wicked creature
In this heart of mine.
Who saw Mr. Hunt?
You don't get to drink from my cup
The things that touch my lips
Noli me tangere, motherfucker
For the beast I am.
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
And cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you
I'm not going to just hold your hand
(Who me? Well the beast I am)
Who saw Mr. Hunt?
All I need is bass and drums
To catch the genesis
The geminis wide-eyed, thunderstruck
Yes, who saw Mr. Hunt?
I don't really have the time
To play the marco polo game
Of who the slack-jawed wine-drunk crowd likes
Noli me tangere, motherfucker
For the beast I am.
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
And cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you
I'm not going to just hold your hand
(Who me? Well the beast I am)
You ain't even gotta worry
(You're just a shiny little worm)
Nothing you say could ever hurt me
(Feasting on dead things in the woods)
This makes me brave. You cannot hurt me,
You cannot hurt me, you'll never hurt me!
Noli me tangere, motherfucker
For the beast I am.
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
And cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you
I'm not going to just hold your hand
(Who me? Well the beast I am)
Oh, the beast I am
The song "The Beast" by Cataldo is a richly symbolic song that employs imagery drawn from human consciousness to depict the intrinsically transformative nature of beasts. The song opens with the phrase "Who saw Mr. Hunt?" which could be interpreted in different ways. "Mr. Hunt" could refer to the persona or the identity portrayed by the singer. The line "I know where is a hind/ Please wake the wicked creature/In this heart of mine" could be seen as a call to awaken the beast that lies within the singer's psyche. The "hind" could represent an impediment, such as fear, that must be overcome to access the power of the beast.
As the song progresses, the tone shifts to a more aggressive and defiant stance. The lines "You don't get to drink from my cup/ The things that touch my lips/ Are going to shred you up" suggest that the singer is setting boundaries and asserting ownership over their self. The phrase "Noli me tangere, motherfucker" which translates to "Do not touch me," adds to this sense of self-protection.
The song's chorus, "For the beast I am/ And cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you/ I'm not going to just hold your hand/ (Who me? Well, the beast I am)" is an acknowledgement of the power of the beast within the singer. The final lines "You cannot hurt me, you'll never hurt me!/ Oh, the beast I am" suggest that the singer has embraced their inner beast and is no longer susceptible to external attacks.
Overall, "The Beast" is a complex exploration of the dual nature of humanity and the transformative power of embracing one's inner beast.
Line by Line Meaning
Who saw Mr. Hunt?
Do you know who saw Mr. Hunt and can you tell me?
I know where is a hind
I know where I can find a female deer.
Please wake the wicked creature
Please bring out my evil side.
In this heart of mine.
In my innermost feelings.
You don't get to drink from my cup
You are not allowed to enjoy what I have.
The things that touch my lips
The things that come close to my mouth.
Are going to shred you up
Will destroy you completely.
Noli me tangere, motherfucker
Do not touch me, you idiot.
For the beast I am.
Because I am a ferocious monster.
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
I am truly a wild animal.
And cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you
And I know the danger I present when I am near you.
I'm not going to just hold your hand
I will not just be friendly with you.
(Who me? Well the beast I am)
(Who am I? I am the monster.)
All I need is bass and drums
I just need music with a rhythmic beat.
To catch the genesis
To capture the origin of something.
The geminis wide-eyed, thunderstruck
The Gemini twins are both amazed and frightened.
I don't really have the time
I am too busy to deal with something.
To play the marco polo game
To play a game of Marco Polo in a pool.
Of who the slack-jawed wine-drunk crowd likes
I am not interested in who the drunken crowd prefers.
You ain't even gotta worry
You do not need to be concerned.
(You're just a shiny little worm)
(You are insignificant to me.)
Nothing you say could ever hurt me
Your words cannot harm me.
(Feasting on dead things in the woods)
(I consume dead animals in the forest.)
This makes me brave. You cannot hurt me,
This makes me courageous. You cannot harm me,
You cannot hurt me, you'll never hurt me!
You cannot and will never be able to harm me!
Oh, the beast I am
Oh, how fierce and savage I am.
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ErinEliseSmith
If I didn't have three kids listening with me constanly, I'd have this song on repeat all day, every day.
@Toatz
Love this song so much.
@Mirin-ou8ln
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@Toatz
also I'd love a copy of the lyrics to read.
@rogenardmadayag4567
can i ask you who listens to songs am curious as to what this song means what is the message if any of you were to reply i would be grateful the more detailed explanation would be the best lols am the kind of person who reads the lyrics to lear what it means yet this still makes me question what it is trying to convey
@cataldoband8775
Here's a hint: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45593/whoso-list-to-hunt-i-know-where-is-an-hind
@vladislavasiomka3046
Whoso list to hunt?
I know where is a hind
Please wake the wicked creature
In this heart of mine
Whoso list to hunt?
You don't get to drink from my cup
The things that touch my lips
Are going to shred you up
Noli me tangere, motherfucker
For the beast I am
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
'Cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you
I'm not gonna just hold your hand
(Who me? Well, the beast I am)
Whoso list to hunt?
All I need is bass and drums
To catch the genesis
The geminis wide-eyed, thunderstruck
Yes, whoso list to hunt?
I don't really have the time
To play the Marco Polo game
Of who the slack-jawed wine-drunk crowd likes
Noli me tangere, motherfucker
For the beast I am
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
'Cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you
I'm not gonna just hold your hand
(Who me? Well, the beast I am)
You ain't even gotta worry
(You're just a shiny little worm)
Nothing you say could ever hurt me
(Feasting on dead things in the woods)
This makes me brave, you cannot hurt me
You cannot hurt me
You'll never hurt me!
Noli me tangere, motherfucker
For the beast I am
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
'Cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you
I'm not gonna just hold your hand
(Who me? Well, the beast I am)
Oh, the beast I am
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
Oooh, the beast I am
(Who me? Well, the beast I am)
Noli me tangere, motherfucker (Oooh, the beast I am)
For the beast I am
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
'Cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you (Oooh, the beast I am)
I'm not gonna just hold your hand
(Who me? Well, the beast I am)
Noli me tangere, motherfucker (Oooh, the beast I am)
For the beast I am
(Oh, yes, the beast I am)
'Cause I know the weight it carries when I touch you (Oooh, the beast I am)