Hooligan
Embrace (England) Lyrics
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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
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
The song Hooligan by Embrace is a message to the singer's younger self, advising him not to get caught up in the violence and aggression that surrounds him. The opening lines indicate that the singer has been confronted with a group of hooligans and is tempted to fight back. However, instead of resorting to violence, the singer urges the hooligans to join him and leave the situation behind. The chorus reminds the singer not to get too involved in the hooligans' world, and to remember that they are merely a bunch of troublemakers who are not worth ruining one's life over. The verses highlight the cost of violence and negativity, as the singer warns against losing one's faith and becoming a "fool again."
Overall, the song is a warning against the dangers of violence and the importance of staying positive and true to oneself even in the face of aggression. The hooligans are portrayed as lost and misguided individuals who are not worth getting involved with, and the singer urges listeners not to make the same mistakes he did in his youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't try to beat 'em up
Don't try to physically fight them
Just call them all aboard
Try to include them in your group or community
'cause when your bark is gone
When you're no longer aggressive
You're gonna take 'em all head on
You will stand up to them directly
Your faith is running low
Your confidence is decreasing
It's too bad you'll never know
It's unfortunate you won't understand
But don't be a fool again
Don't make the same mistake again
'cause they're just hooligans
Because they are just troublemakers
Don't try and save them all
Don't try to fix all their problems
Just try and break their fall
Just try to prevent them from getting worse
You want to live among
You want to be included in their group
So don't try and right their wrongs
So don't try to fix the things they did wrong
Bad news is twice around the world
Bad news spreads fast
When good is found
When something positive happens
So don't be a fool again
Don't make the same mistake again
They're just a bunch of hooligans
They are just a group of troublemakers
Don't try and lead the race
Don't try to be the best or win
Like it's a life you saved
Like it's something extremely important
'cause you're all in my face
Because you are being aggressive towards me
Like you're from outer space
Like you're acting strangely or alienating
And though you make 'em laugh
Even though you make them happy or entertained
It won't beat the smile you have
It won't compare to the happiness you have inside
So don't be a fool again
Don't make the same mistake again
They're just a bunch of hooligans
They are just a group of troublemakers
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Repetitive chorus
So don't be a fool again
Don't make the same mistake again
Don't be a hooligan
Don't be a troublemaker yourself
You've tried your best to win
You've done everything to succeed
Now get on board your wings
Now soar towards success
Don't think of paying back
Don't seek revenge
Just keep your soul intact
Just stay true to yourself
They're just a bunch of hooligans
They are just a group of troublemakers
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Repetitive chorus
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Repetitive chorus
Don't be a fool again, They're just a bunch of hooligans
Don't make the same mistake, they are just a group of troublemakers
Don't be a fool again, They're just a bunch of hooligans
Don't make the same mistake, they are just a group of troublemakers
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL MCNAMARA, RICHARD MCNAMARA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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 đ, 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-
â«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' riotâ«
@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 oldđ