Hooligan
Embrace(임브레이스) Lyrics


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Don't try to beat 'em up
Just call them all aboard
'cause when your bark is gone
You're gonna take 'em all head on

Your faith is running low
It's too bad you'll never know
But don't be a fool again
'cause they're just hooligans
Don't try and save them all
Just try and break their fall
You want to live among
So don't try and right their wrongs

Bad news is twice around the world
When good is found
So don't be a fool again
They're just a bunch of hooligans

Don't try and lead the race
Like it's a life you saved
'cause you're all in my face
Like you're from outer space

And though you make 'em laugh
It won't beat the smile you have
So don't be a fool again
They're just a bunch of hooligans

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

So don't be a fool again
Don't be a hooligan
You've tried your best to win
Now get on board your wings

Don't think of paying back
Just keep your soul intact
Don't be a fool again
They're just a bunch of hooligans
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah




Don't be a fool again, They're just a bunch of hooligans
Don't be a fool again, They're just a bunch of hooligans

Overall Meaning

The song "Hooligan" by Embrace appears to be a cautionary tale about not giving in to aggressive or violent behavior. The first verse advises against confrontation, suggesting that it is better to call people aboard rather than try to beat them up. The second verse seems to be addressing someone who may have been hurt or let down before, telling them not to be a fool again and to recognize that those around them are just hooligans. The lyrics advise against trying to save everyone, but rather just trying to break their fall and not getting too caught up in their wrongdoings.


Overall, the song seems to carry a theme of staying true to oneself and not letting others bring us down. It also suggests that we should not be too quick to judge or condemn others, but instead should try to understand where they are coming from and, ultimately, just focus on being the best version of ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't try to beat 'em up
Don't resort to violence


Just call them all aboard
Try to mediate the situation and get everyone on the same page


'cause when your bark is gone
When you lose your initial force or aggression


You're gonna take 'em all head on
You'll still be able to face them head on with strength and confidence


Your faith is running low
You're losing hope and belief


It's too bad you'll never know
Unfortunately, it's unlikely that you'll ever fully understand


But don't be a fool again
Don't make the same mistake twice


'cause they're just hooligans
Because they're just troublemakers


Don't try and save them all
You can't save everyone


Just try and break their fall
Do what you can to prevent them from causing harm or getting in trouble


You want to live among
You want to fit in and be accepted


So don't try and right their wrongs
Don't try to fix everything or correct their actions


Bad news is twice around the world
Negative information spreads quickly and far


When good is found
Positive occurrences are often overlooked or undervalued


So don't be a fool again
Don't make the same mistake twice


They're just a bunch of hooligans
They're just troublemakers


Don't try and lead the race
Don't try to dominate or control everything


Like it's a life you saved
As if you're the only one who can save society


'cause you're all in my face
Because you're being too confrontational


Like you're from outer space
Acting out of touch with reality


And though you make 'em laugh
Even if you entertain or amuse them


It won't beat the smile you have
Your genuine happiness and satisfaction is more important than impressing others


So don't be a fool again
Don't make the same mistake twice


They're just a bunch of hooligans
They're just troublemakers


Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Repeating the chorus


So don't be a fool again
Don't make the same mistake twice


Don't be a hooligan
Don't be a troublemaker


You've tried your best to win
You've done all you can


Now get on board your wings
Now move on and focus on your own journey


Don't think of paying back
Don't seek revenge


Just keep your soul intact
Focus on maintaining your inner peace and morality


Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Repeating the chorus


Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Repeating the chorus


Don't be a fool again, They're just a bunch of hooligans
Don't make the same mistake twice, they're just troublemakers




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL MCNAMARA, RICHARD MCNAMARA

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Comments from YouTube:

@patumakera

i love this song, hadnt heard it in ages until today again being played in the radio station

@johndunnejnr

Always loved this song

@martinhawkins8795

Absolutely love this choon 👍, think the singer sounds a bit like bob Dylan which is never a bad thing

@maitt008

2 chords and wow, brilliant.

@ZER0--

E and A.

@TTBLfilms1

great song

@NaTaS-

♫Early in the morning, risin' to the street
Light me up that cigarette and I'll strap shoes on my feet
Got to find the reason, reason things went wrong
Got to find a reason why my money's all gone
I got a Dalmatian and I can still get high
I can play the guitar like a motherfuckin' riot♫

@debut71

I love this video!

@TheMoreYouKnowNZ

fuckin excelent song man.

@garry171170

Going seeing em in November.
Wa there in 98 when they 1st played the album getting old😂

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