The Lion The Beast The Beat
Grace Potter The Nocturnals Lyrics


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Steady now, steady now
Don't fear what you can't see
Ready now, ready now
I'll hold on to you, you hold on to me

Ooh

I found the heart of a lion
In the belly of the beast
And I held it in my hand, and I could feel
I could feel, feel the beat

Gas up the easy rider
And head out for Nevada
Can somebody let the beast out, baby

It's time to meet your maker
Make the road your undertaker
Can somebody let the beast out, baby

Can't stop the beat, can't stop the beat
Run, but you can't hide from the heat
Life is a record, playing on repeat
I'm running wild, with The Lion The Beast The Beat

So don't you try to tame the lion
Just to ride on the horizon
Can somebody let the beast out, baby

Yeah, we all hide our desire
And then we feel the beat like fire
Will somebody let the beast out, baby

Oh

Can't stop the beat, can't stop the beat
Run, but you can't hide from the heat
When life is a record, playing on repeat
I'm running wild with The Lion The Beast The Beat

Oh

Can't stop the beat, can't stop the beat
Run, but you can't hide from the heat




When life is a record, playing on repeat
I'm running wild with The Lion The Beast The Beat

Overall Meaning

"The Lion The Beast The Beat" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals is a song about embracing your wild side and not being afraid to let it out. The lyrics paint a picture of a journey, with the singer finding the heart of a lion in the belly of the beast. They feel the beat of it in their hand and can't help but let it out, urging others to do the same. The song encourages us to run wild and not be tamed by society's expectations, letting our true selves come to the surface.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Can't stop the beat, can't stop the beat, run but you can't hide from the heat" over and over, emphasizing the idea that we cannot suppress our true nature forever. Eventually, it will come out, like a record playing on repeat. The song ends with the repeated chorus, driving home the message that we should embrace our inner beasts and let them out to play.


Overall, "The Lion The Beast The Beat" is an empowering anthem that encourages us to let loose and not be afraid to show our wild sides. The lyrics urge us to embrace our true nature and not be tamed by societal norms, making it a perfect song for anyone looking to break free and run wild.


Line by Line Meaning

Steady now, steady now
Be calm and composed


Don't fear what you can't see
Do not worry about the unknown


Ready now, ready now
Be prepared for anything


I'll hold on to you, you hold on to me
Together we can face anything


I found the heart of a lion
I found courage within myself


In the belly of the beast
In the midst of danger and uncertainty


And I held it in my hand, and I could feel
And I felt empowered by it


I could feel, feel the beat
I felt the rhythm of life and possibility


Gas up the easy rider
Prepare to embark on an adventure


And head out for Nevada
And go where the wind takes us


Can somebody let the beast out, baby
Let's embrace our inner wildness


It's time to meet your maker
It's time to confront our destiny


Make the road your undertaker
Let's take charge of our lives


Can't stop the beat, can't stop the beat
We can't resist the flow of life


Run, but you can't hide from the heat
We can't escape from the intensity of life


Life is a record, playing on repeat
Life is unpredictable and repetitive


I'm running wild, with The Lion The Beast The Beat
I'm living life boldly and passionately


So don't you try to tame the lion
Don't try to control nature and intuition


Just to ride on the horizon
Just to achieve a temporary goal


Yeah, we all hide our desire
We all suppress our true passions


And then we feel the beat like fire
And then we finally understand the power within us


Will somebody let the beast out, baby
Let's embrace who we truly are


Oh
Expressing excitement or wonder


Can't stop the beat, can't stop the beat
Life keeps moving forward


Run, but you can't hide from the heat
We can't escape from the intensity of life


When life is a record, playing on repeat
Life can be monotonous and predictable


I'm running wild with The Lion The Beast The Beat
I'm living life fearlessly and passionately




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GRACE POTTER

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@marcdanielburns8184

Still rocking this in 2023

@michaelcottle6270

In an alternate, sane universe, Grace Potter is the biggest rock star on the planet. The voice, the musicianship, the showmanship. She is teh total package and needs to be much much bigger.

@UnbornTurd

way bigger. and to be judged by a woman favorably is the highest praise. She has the looks the sound the abandon of enjoying herself while being herself! i am a better person for finally looking her up :D

@shawnpwatsons1

I agree!

@andrewscott3184

She keeps letting someone write these shit songs and what a shame for such a great singer. 15k likes says it all.

@ordainedhughes1388

I feel like if the population as a whole was as into rock music as they have been in decades past she would be much bigger.

@tonyr669

Michael Cottle hahahahahahahahaha

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@rkshoemaker

Just saw Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Red Rocks, Colorado... best show ever!! So much energy, an amazing band, and Grace is ... amazing. Her voice is perfect, from sweet, to powerful, to knock your face off.. perfectly on pitch. Never seen so much ENERGY An impossible act for the Tedeschi Trucks band to follow. They were good too, but I'm now a Grace Potter fan for life!

@airiannadelaney9272

I discovered Grace back in Colorado when I DJed at a Local Radio Station and my world has never been the same. That essence pouring from her is so beautifully expressed in all she is! Love her story, Love her songs, they are so fun to sing, they give any singer an avenue to express more vocal color than most music out there! Its a vocal transcendental experience and I get lost in all the notes. Shes a great balance of Earth and Air as she is a Gemini/Taurus blend and it shows in her style and songs!

Were all in the huddle with the great music and I like it like this! Lets keep it small😉

Peace Love and Grace❤❤❤

@davidsimmons9763

It's June 18, 2023. I think I just watched this for the 100th time!

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