Beginning as a solo project for singer, frontman, and devilish ringmaster Danny Rendo; Deconbrio has evolved into a superstar project that crosses over all media fronts — acquiring talents from all of Knoxville’s creative scenes. The lineup currently consists of Rendo’s now wife all around “diva divine” Ashley Fantastic; local comic, podcast personality, and on-again-off-again anti-hero Wolfegang Grey (aka Sam Donnelly); everyone’s favorite local “boylesque” personality and goth DJ Peppy Schlongstocking/Dappr-K (aka Kevin Humler); and potentially immortal elf and stealer of hearts Christina Kanoa.
Deconbrio has shared the stage with many national acts; and received much acclaim in the local scene over their short time here; they were included on several “Best Of” lists, and winning the first Knoxville Competitive Music Video Awards. Last year, Deconbrio released its 5th studio endeavor; a re-imagining of their debut album “Obsessions of a False Idol”.
Sledgehammer
Deconbrio Lyrics
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If you'd just lay down your tracks
You could have an aeroplane flying
If you bring your blue sky back
All you do is call me
I'll be anything you need
You could have a big dipper
Going up and down, all around the bends
The amusement never ends
I want to be your sledgehammer
Why don't you call my name
Oh let me be your sledgehammer
This will be my testimony
Show me round your fruitcage
'Cause I will be your honey bee
Open up your fruitcage
Where the fruit is as sweet as can be
I want to be your sledgehammer
Why don't you call my name
You'd better call the sledgehammer
Put your mind at rest
I'm going to be-the sledgehammer
This can be my testimony
I'm your sledgehammer
Let there be no doubt about it
Sledge sledge sledgehammer
I've kicked the habit
Shed my skin
This is the new stuff
I go dancing in, we go dancing in
Oh won't you show for me
And I will show for you
Show for me, i will show for you
Yea, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I do mean you
Only you
You've been coming through
Going to build that powerr
Build, build up that power, hey
I've been feeding the rhythm
I've been feeding the rhythm
Going to feel that power, build in you
Come on, come on, help me do
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, you
I've been feeding the rhythm
I've been feeding the rhythm
It's what we're doing, doing
All day and night
The lyrics to Deconbrio's song Sledgehammer are a plea from the singer to his love interest, telling them that he can help them achieve anything they want in life. The imagery of a steam train, an aeroplane, a big dipper, and a bumper car are all examples of things that the singer can help his love interest achieve. He wants to be her sledgehammer, which is a symbol of the strength and power he can bring to her life. He wants her to open up her "fruitcage," which represents her heart or her life, and let him in. He promises to be her "honey bee," which means he will be sweet and nurturing towards her. The chorus repeats the line "Why don't you call my name" and "I want to be your sledgehammer" as a reminder of the strength and power he can offer.
Overall, the lyrics are about one person offering their strength and support to another person in the hopes of making their dreams come true. The lyrics use a variety of metaphors and symbols to convey the message, but the underlying theme is one of love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
You could have a steam train
If you only put the necessary work in, you can achieve great things
If you'd just lay down your tracks
All that's needed is the foundation to build upon
You could have an aeroplane flying
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it
If you bring your blue sky back
You need to regain your positivity and determination
All you do is call me
I'll always be there for you when you need me
I'll be anything you need
I'm always ready to help in any way possible
You could have a big dipper
Life can be full of ups and downs, but it's always exciting
Going up and down, all around the bends
Life is full of twists and turns
You could have a bumper car, bumping
Life can be chaotic and unpredictable, but enjoyable nonetheless
The amusement never ends
Even in tough times, there's always something to keep you entertained
I want to be your sledgehammer
I'm ready to do whatever it takes to help you achieve your goals
Why don't you call my name
Reach out to me if you need my help
Oh let me be your sledgehammer
I'm here to give you the necessary support to succeed
This will be my testimony
My actions and dedication will speak for themselves
Show me round your fruitcage
Let me explore your life and see what I can do to help
'Cause I will be your honey bee
I'll work tirelessly to make your life sweeter and more enjoyable
Open up your fruitcage
Let me into your life so I can understand how to best help you
Where the fruit is as sweet as can be
Let's work to make your life as enjoyable as possible
You'd better call the sledgehammer
Don't hesitate to ask for my help
Put your mind at rest
I'll take care of everything and put your worries to rest
I'm going to be-the sledgehammer
I'm fully committed to helping you achieve your goals
Let there be no doubt about it
You can trust me to be there for you whenever you need me
Sledge sledge sledgehammer
I'm here to help you break down any obstacles in your way
I've kicked the habit
I've overcome my own personal challenges and am now stronger and more capable
Shed my skin
I've moved past my old self and am ready to help you do the same
This is the new stuff
I'm bringing a fresh perspective and energy to the table
I go dancing in, we go dancing in
I'm always excited and ready to jump into action
Oh won't you show for me
Let me see what I can do to help you
And I will show for you
I'll always be ready to help you in return
Yea, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I do mean you
I'm speaking directly to you - you're the one I want to help
Only you
You're the one in need of my help right now
You've been coming through
You've shown resilience and determination despite any challenges you've faced
Going to build that powerr
Together, we're going to build the strength and confidence you need to succeed
Build, build up that power, hey
Keep pushing forward and building yourself up
It's what we're doing, doing
We're both working hard to achieve your goals
All day and night
I'm here for you whenever you need me, no matter what time it is
Writer(s): Peter Gabriel
Contributed by Carson Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Rushton
I've been waiting so long for this! Awesome job!
James Baysinger
Great job, guys!
Brandon Dillingham
Still awesome to watch and rockout too!!!!!
withmuse
Finally! Love you, guys =3 You`re great!
TheMrJinglesWorld
I like it!
HollowCoreStudio
Nice video guys! Can't wait to see you back in Nashville.
Duffy Laudick
Great video guys!
CHON FIREPEDAL
Love BlankTV <3
AshleyFantastic
Awesome! <3<3<3
Jessica R
That's my boyfriend in the video :) Brandon did such a good job! Good song by the way.