Jer Elliott, (drums)
Tim Melton (bass)
The Heat
Distorsis Lyrics
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Monkey man wont catch him now
Packing peace a pre release
Sticky fingers licking up the grease
Had to take a couple down
Cant stand the heat
Right between the eyes
Travelling in the skies
Got a ton of funny money
Waiting on another southern honey
Chase the wind taste the rain
Holding up the easy train
If they go first maybe he do the same
Cant stand the heat
Right between the eyes
Running in the street
Travelling in disguise
The lyrics of Distorsis's song "The Heat" seem to tell the story of a person who is trying to escape from something or somewhere. The opening lines indicate that he is leaving on a Monday morning, and that he's confident he won't be caught. He's packing "peace" - which could be a weapon or something else that brings him calm - and "a pre release," which could suggest that he's waiting for something important to happen before he finally leaves. The next lines paint a sinister picture of someone who has had to take "a couple" people down - we don't know why, but it's clear that he doesn't want to be caught for whatever he's done.
Line by Line Meaning
He hits the road on monday morning
He leaves town very early on a Monday morning
Monkey man wont catch him now
He is confident he won't be caught or stopped by those in power (the government)
Packing peace a pre release
He is carrying a weapon (probably a gun) for protection, which he acquired before leaving
Sticky fingers licking up the grease
He is taking advantage of opportunities for personal gain (perhaps stealing money or goods)
Had to take a couple down
He had to use his weapon to kill a few people who posed a threat to his mission
Cant stand the heat
He cannot tolerate the trouble and danger of his current situation
Right between the eyes
He is aware of the risks and danger he faces, and it's affecting him greatly
Running in the street
He is moving quickly and trying to avoid getting caught
Travelling in the skies
He is feeling as though he is above the fray and looking down on his current situation from a higher perspective
Got a ton of funny money
He has a lot of counterfeit money on him, which could be used to buy things illegally or used to bribe officials
Waiting on another southern honey
He is waiting for someone from the South (perhaps another criminal or a friend) to join him on his journey
Chase the wind taste the rain
He is motivated by a sense of freedom and pleasure, and wants to experience the natural world in all its forms
Holding up the easy train
He is doing something illegal, and potentially dangerous, like robbing a train or holding up people
If they go first maybe he do the same
He is willing to use violence and illegal methods to get what he wants, and will do so if he feels threatened
Travelling in disguise
He is traveling under a false identity or appearance, in order to avoid detection or suspicion
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.