Last of the Mohicans
Golden Earring Lyrics


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The old man told me and he told me good
The old man taught me every trick in the book
And when he expired in a whispered groan
He said, "Go crush the empire, operate alone."
"'Cause you're the last of the Mohicans
You're the last of the killer tribe
You better find the man who runs it
The man who's gonna set this world on fire
"Behind a wall of titanium
You gotta tear it down stone by stone
In the middle of the evening
In the middle of the night
I'll come a prowlin'
I can smell his hid
Looks like a vampire in broad daylight
So I pull the trigger, put an end to the fight
'Cause I'm the last of the Mohicans
I'm gonna start multiplying
Like a fast eagle in disguise
Won't help you none
Redskin is about to track you down




Disguise protect you no
From a last flash of indigo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Last of the Mohicans tell the story of a man who has been taught by an old man who is now deceased. The old man had taught him all the tricks in the book and before he died, he told the man to go and crush the empire and operate alone. The man is referred to as the last of the Mohicans and the last of the killer tribes. He is tasked with finding the man who runs the empire that is about to set the world on fire. He is told that he has to tear down the wall of titanium, stone by stone.


In the middle of the evening, the man says that he will come prowling around, and he can smell his hide. He describes the man he is after as a vampire in broad daylight, but he is not afraid as he knows he is the last of the Mohicans. He puts an end to the fight with his trigger and says that he is going to start multiplying like a fast eagle in disguise. He warns that disguise will offer no protection in the face of his last flash of indigo.


The lyrics reveal the man's determination to accomplish the task he has been set. The song has a sense of urgency as he prowls around and puts an end to the fight. It speaks to the power of one person to effect change and the importance of taking action to achieve one's goals.


Line by Line Meaning

The old man told me and he told me good
The elder imparted his wisdom, and it was valuable


The old man taught me every trick in the book
The elder taught me everything he knew


And when he expired in a whispered groan
He died silently and peacefully


He said, "Go crush the empire, operate alone."
Conquer the establishment without backing


"Cause you're the last of the Mohicans
As the sole survivor of a skilled tribe


You're the last of the killer tribe
The last of a people who were renowned for their lethal abilities


You better find the man who runs it
It is imperative to locate the person in charge


The man who's gonna set this world on fire
The individual who seeks to ignite anarchy in reality


"Behind a wall of titanium
Protected by an indestructible barrier


You gotta tear it down stone by stone
Demolish it completely and methodically


In the middle of the evening
During the late hours of the day


In the middle of the night
In the wee hours of the morning


I'll come a prowlin'
I will hunt stealthily


I can smell his hid
I detect his scent


Looks like a vampire in broad daylight
Looks conspicuous and out of place


So I pull the trigger, put an end to the fight
I will execute them and terminate the conflict


'Cause I'm the last of the Mohicans
As the killer tribe's last survivor, I am responsible


I'm gonna start multiplying
I will breed and multiply


Like a fast eagle in disguise
On the surface, I appear harmless and swift


Won't help you none
Will not aid your defense


Redskin is about to track you down
A native warrior is searching for you


Disguise protect you no
A disguise won't shield you


From a last flash of indigo
The last reflection of pure savagery




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAY, KOOYMANS

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Comments from YouTube:

Rick Ciesielski

love the bassline on this song / a rare gem indeed!

James T Callahan

Rinus!

Aric C

@James T Callahan He makes and drives the song!

1

Just great. From one of G.E's best ever albums.

Dylan MacDonald

Every song is great

Rick Ciesielski

did i mention this album is hypnotic to listen to & addictive; so be careful.

James T Callahan

My favorite track on the record. Just fucking genius all around. And George!...so many great and beautiful guitar parts and sounds in one song!

Chris Perrien

Second to Twilight Zone, I won't disagree that you think this is best the song now, but in 82 , yea the Zone ruled especially at 2 Am

Steven Atkinson

It's 2am the fear is gone!

martianshoes

“Lost and Found” from this album is a stunner, too.

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