Why?
Eric Benet & The Roots Lyrics
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Of just hipocrites!
On my shoulders I carry
The globe full of pools!
I devour my own trails
On which my homunculus hans!
The comet shot out of my brain
Crowds of idiots trample down
My pregnant pituitary gland!
I weep over my Loneliness
Surrounded by my Friends!
I must laugh at the kindness
Of my mortal Enemies!
I open my Inward Mind
For the icy breath of the endless Existence
I want to change into an icicle
Of the universal Reason!
My heart turned to stone
Together with the testicles of the Life!
Thousands of hammers hitting the anvil
Of my dark Destiny!
Why?... Billion of Nothing!
The lyrics of Eric Benet & The Roots's song, Why, are quite cryptic and abstract, making their interpretation somewhat challenging. Nevertheless, upon analyzing the lyrics, it becomes apparent that they are talking about the struggles and conflicts that are faced with living in a world full of hypocrites and stupid people. The beginning lines of the song - "I dance on grey skulls of just hypocrites! On my shoulders, I carry the globe full of pools!" - indicate a sense of superiority over the people of the world, with their skull dancing symbolizing the way they stand above the rest, seemingly with a better understanding of the world. The burden they carry on their shoulders, which they describe as "the globe full of pools," could be interpreted as the problems of the world or the weight of responsibility they feel.
The lyrics continue with references to the struggle of self-destruction, with lines such as "I devour my own trails on which my homunculus hans!" and "My heart turned to stone together with the testicles of life!" These lines show the artist's desire to change themselves while acknowledging their inherent self-destructive tendencies. The line "I want to change into an icicle of the universal reason!" could be interpreted as a reference to wanting to become impartial and objective in their thoughts rather than biased or emotional.
Overall, the lyrics of Why by Eric Benet & The Roots are cryptic and abstract but appear to contain themes of struggle amidst the chaos of the world, the desire for self-improvement, and the challenge of achieving objective thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
I dance on grey skulls
I triumph over the remnants of hypocrites who have fallen before me.
Of just hipocrites!
These skulls belong to those who falsely claim to have morals.
On my shoulders I carry
I bear the weight of responsibility for the entire world.
The globe full of pools!
The world is full of tears and sorrow.
I devour my own trails
I destroy my own path to prevent others from following it.
On which my homunculus hans!
My small inner voice guides me on this path.
The comet shot out of my brain
The ideas and creativity that flow out of my mind are powerful and unstoppable.
Will not reach the borders of the Space!
My ideas are so vast and limitless that they cannot be contained by anything, even space.
Crowds of idiots trample down
People who lack intelligence and understanding trample on my thoughts.
My pregnant pituitary gland!
My mind is full of new ideas waiting to be born and brought into the world.
I weep over my Loneliness
I feel sadness and isolation despite being surrounded by people.
Surrounded by my Friends!
Even though I am surrounded by others, I still feel alone in my thoughts and emotions.
I must laugh at the kindness
I find humor in the fact that even my enemies are kind to me.
Of my mortal Enemies!
People who wish for my downfall will not succeed because I am stronger than them.
I open my Inward Mind
I allow my deepest thoughts and emotions to be exposed to myself.
For the icy breath of the endless Existence
I am prepared to face the harsh realities of life and the infinite universe.
I want to change into an icicle
I desire to be transformed into something cold and detached, like the universal Reason.
Of the universal Reason!
The comprehensive understanding of the universe and its rules.
My heart turned to stone
My heart has become hardened and unfeeling.
Together with the testicles of the Life!
Even my ability to create new life has been diminished.
Thousands of hammers hitting the anvil
My destiny is being forged through countless struggles and obstacles.
Of my dark Destiny!
My path in life is not an easy one, and is full of darkness and difficulty.
Why?... Billion of Nothing!
Despite all of my struggles and obstacles, there is no clear answer as to why I must face them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALVIN E. (GENE) TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-yr7vp3df2z
2023 the only way to listen this music 😂 love the voice and drums💞
@LaCheleWallace
I bought this soundtrack because it had Eric Benet on it, period. This is one of his best songs and didn't see the light of day at all. Love his voice.
@zenaaubrey2701
The RIDE movie soundtrack brought some of us here. I LOVE 💕😘 THIS RECORD
@dejonholland3585
Been playing this exact video since my college days 11 years ago 🔥🔥
@cocomamacita365
I absolutely love this track. Thanks for uploading it ❤
@lavenderveronica
2021💕 Eric's voice
@CallMeNette88
Bought the soundtrack to the movie Ride and discovered this song. I was a kid, but it was something about his voice The Roots playing in the background, the way his background singers. I love this song, and those hogh notes. Eric Benet is the truth. The way he can change into different ranges effortlessly.
@puffinstuff3107
His voice really is amazing. Those runs the last 40 seconds of the song are just beautiful!
@Nasirah_Sahar
I’ve always loved this. Thanks for posting ❤
@MsRosettaStoner
this is one of my favorite songs of all time,