Crack Hitler
Faith No More Lyrics
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Buy the lady a drink
And nobody knows my name
Bodies float up
From the bottom of the river
Like bubbles in fine champagne
He's the one, no doubt
He's the one, no doubt
Got a gash on my head
And a grin on my face
And a shadow called danger
Hidin' in the sheets and on the streets
In the heart of every stranger
Here he comes, look out
We're depending on you
Here he comes, look out
(Hey)
Sweat on the brow and a tap on the phone
And lives are on the line
Pick up the briefcase
On a high speed chase
Breathin' by the roll of the dice
Reachin' up to the top
Teach the world a lesson
Reachin' up to the top
In regards to my usage of the drug
It modified my personality
To the extent that I was highly irritable
I was like a crack Hitler
Keep up the fight
And in the wink of an eye (never give up)
Oh ah look out
The lyrics to Faith No More's "Crack Hitler" are complex and multi-layered, as is typical of the band's work. The song seems to be an exploration of addiction, power, and the consequences of both. The opening lines describe a scene of casual drug use and flirtation, but the mood quickly becomes darker with the imagery of bodies floating up from a river. The reference to champagne suggests both luxury and excess, while the bodies serve as a reminder of the human cost of indulgence.
The lines "He's the one, no doubt / Walkin' on a tightrope" suggest a sense of danger or risk-taking, while the description of a "gash on my head / And a grin on my face" further implies that the singer is living dangerously. The line "in the heart of every stranger" adds to this sense of paranoia and danger, implying that danger could be lurking anywhere.
The later verses seem to address themes of power and control, with references to "the top" and "teach[ing] the world a lesson." There's a sense of both excitement and desperation in the lyrics, with the repeated phrase "look out" indicating a sense of urgency or even impending doom.
Overall, "Crack Hitler" is a densely layered song that explores themes of addiction, power, and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Sink the eight ball
Start a game of pool by putting the eight ball into the pocket
Buy the lady a drink
Purchase an alcoholic beverage for the woman standing next to you
And nobody knows my name
I am unidentified and unknown
Bodies float up from the bottom of the river, like bubbles in fine champagne
Dead bodies rise to the surface of the river, resembling bubbles in a fancy carbonated wine
He's the one, no doubt. Walkin' on a tightrope. He's the one, no doubt.
An individual is taking an enormous risk while moving forward towards their end goal.
Got a gash on my head, and a grin on my face. And a shadow called danger, hidin' in the sheets and on the streets. In the heart of every stranger.
Despite sustaining an injury, the singer appears unbothered, and acknowledges the constant presence of danger.
Here he comes, look out. We're depending on you. Here he comes, look out.
The arrival of an individual who is highly anticipated, and upon whom others rely.
(Hey)
A vocal expression of surprise or excitement.
Sweat on the brow and a tap on the phone, and lives are on the line. Pick up the briefcase, on a high speed chase. Breathin' by the roll of the dice.
The situation is tense, and the stakes are high in terms of lives being at risk. A valuable item is being pursued, and outcomes depend on chance.
Reachin' up to the top. Teach the world a lesson. Reachin' up to the top.
Struggling to achieve a major accomplishment that will captivate and instruct the world.
In regards to my usage of the drug, it modified my personality. To the extent that I was highly irritable. I was like a crack Hitler.
My drug addiction altered my behavior in such a way that I became easily agitated and aggressive, reminiscent of a destructive dictator.
Keep up the fight. And in the blink of an eye (never give up). Oh ah look out
Remain steadfast in the struggle, and victory may come suddenly without warning. Never lose hope.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BIG THRILLING MUSIC
Written by: BILL GOULD, JAMES BLANCO MARTIN, MICHAEL ALLEN PATTON, MICHAEL ANDREW BORDIN, RODDY CHRISTOPHER BOTTUM
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