Hammer to Fall
Galileo Lyrics
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History won't care at all
Make the bed, light the light
Lady Mercy won't be home tonight.
You don't waste no time at all
Don't hear the bell but you answer the call
It comes to you as to us all
For the hammer to fall
Oh every night, and every day
A little piece of you is falling away
But lift your face, the Western Way
Build your muscles as your body decays.
You don't waste no time at all
Don't hear the bell but you answer the call
It comes to you as to us all
We're just waiting
For the hammer to fall
Tow the line and play their game
Let the anaesthetic cover it all
Till one day they call your name
You know it's time for the Hammer to fall.
Rich or poor or famous for
Your truth it's all the same
Lock your door but rain is pouring
Through your window pane
Baby now your struggle's all vain.
For we who grew up tall and proud
In the shadow of the Mushroom Cloud
Convinced our voices can't be heard
We just wanna scream it louder and louder
You don't waste no time at all
Don't hear the bell but you answer the call
It comes to you as to us all
We're just waiting
For the hammer to fall
What the hell are we fighting for?
Just surrender and it won't hurt at all
You just got time to say your prayers
While you're waiting for the Hammer to fall.
Galileo Scaramouche's song "Hammer to Fall" is a reflection on the inevitability of death and the uncertain nature of life. The opening lines, "Here we stand or here we fall, history won't care at all," speak to the futility of fighting against fate or trying to control one's legacy. The song goes on to explore the idea of decay, both physical and moral, as the body and the world crumble and fall apart.
The chorus, "We're just waiting for the hammer to fall," is a reference to the Grim Reaper, who is often portrayed holding a hammer. The lyrics suggest that death is looming over all of us, and that we are powerless to do anything but wait for it to come.
The song also touches on themes of conformity and oppression. The lines "Tow the line and play their game, let the anaesthetic cover it all" speak to the idea of people being forced to conform to societal norms and to suppress their true feelings and desires.
Overall, "Hammer to Fall" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to contemplate the nature of life and death, as well as the importance of living authentically and standing up for what one believes in.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we stand or here we fall
Whether we succeed or fail, it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of history.
History won't care at all
Our actions will not significantly impact the course of history.
Make the bed, light the light
Prepare for the night ahead, both practically and figuratively.
Lady Mercy won't be home tonight.
Compassion or forgiveness will not be present in the upcoming events.
You don't waste no time at all
You move quickly and efficiently.
Don't hear the bell but you answer the call
You respond promptly to a situation without hesitation or warning.
It comes to you as to us all
Everyone will experience this situation eventually.
We're just waiting
We know what's going to happen and we're anticipating it.
For the hammer to fall
For the inevitable negative event or consequence to occur.
Oh every night, and every day
Every moment of your life, you're slowly deteriorating.
A little piece of you is falling away
Your body, mind, or spirit is gradually weakening or breaking down.
But lift your face, the Western Way
Follow the American ideal of perseverance and success.
Build your muscles as your body decays.
Even as you age, continue to work hard to achieve your goals.
Tow the line and play their game
Conform to the expectations and rules set by those in power.
Let the anaesthetic cover it all
Numb yourself to the pain and hardship by ignoring reality or indulging in distractions.
Till one day they call your name
Eventually, the people in power will need you to perform a certain task or duty.
You know it's time for the Hammer to fall.
You know that this task or duty will lead to negative consequences or danger.
Rich or poor or famous for
Regardless of your social status or wealth,
Your truth it's all the same
Your personal beliefs or values do not impact the course of history or the inevitability of negative events.
Lock your door but rain is pouring
Try to protect yourself from the inevitable negative consequences, but they will still impact you.
Through your window pane
The negative consequences will come from outside sources.
Baby now your struggle's all vain.
Your attempts to resist or fight against the negative consequences are pointless and will ultimately be ineffective.
For we who grew up tall and proud
For those of us who were raised to be confident and ambitious,
In the shadow of the Mushroom Cloud
Living in a post-nuclear world where the threat of annihilation is always present.
Convinced our voices can't be heard
Feeling powerless and unheard in the face of structures of power.
We just wanna scream it louder and louder
Desperately wanting to have our voices and ideas heard and acknowledged.
What the hell are we fighting for?
Questioning the purpose and value of our struggles and efforts.
Just surrender and it won't hurt at all
Admitting defeat and giving up will prevent any further pain or hardship.
You just got time to say your prayers
You still have time to make peace with your life or actions before the negative consequences take effect.
While you're waiting for the Hammer to fall.
In the meantime, you're anticipating the negative consequences that will inevitably come about.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY
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@DexM47
I love the fact that they know exactly what's gonna happen but still find it marvelous when it happens.
@g4macdad
Shows that atheists are not nearly as sure as they pretend to be. In fact, sure of nothing.
@aleksandaraleksic4067
They spend money and 3h of their time just to film this. Idiots, they don't need chamber this big, and best of all it is a cornerstone law of physics, so better believe it and go to the pub.
@ReasonMakes
It is the most satisfying thing in science to predict something and then see it follow your prediction
@aleksandaraleksic4067
@@metroid1 Of course.
@ysteinlndalnilsen9924
@@g4macdad Wait so only atheists believe in gravity?? I really don't understand what atheism has to do with this video. But if ur wondering why scientist make a smile when theories gets proven correct, its simply the fact that in science u have to prove to be right. Even tho we know pretty much 99% that a theory is correct we still have to test and prove till we truly know the facts. On the other side we have people like u, who i assume is religious. Would u say believing a book written by who ever 1000+ years ago is being critical? Sure u can believe it, that's up to u and i have no problem with that. But in science we actually try our best to look for the facts and explore this wonderful world and universe. If everyone was just gonna read one book and not keep looking for new answers we would not be here on a computer watching this video right now. U should never underestimate the importance of science. And also, there are multiple scientists with religious beliefs.
@rick1646
Imagine Galileo seeing it he would have cried watching this amount of beauty.
@theseductivepotato7459
Wasn't Newton the one who predicted that a feather and a brick would fall down at at the same speed if air resistance wasn't present?
@theseductivepotato7459
Oh my bad, just checked and turns out it was Galileo, thanks
@emanuelxavier9923
@@theseductivepotato7459 newton just prove mathematically the concept