Time
H.O.P. Lyrics
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Somebody's talking their shit
Trying to control my frustration
Somebody's gonna get hit
But when is it right to fight?
And when is it right to walk away?
And this is the price we pay Cause we don't have to be
What people see
Got our own minds
Got our own realities
We try to stick together
And let the music be our might
But this time there's gonna be a fight
We're not about senseless violence
Don't wanna spoil the fun
But when you get pushed, feels like an ambush
And this time you cannot run
This time wrong or right
, we have to defend ourselves
And show them we're not just some toys on the shelf
"H.O.P." stands for House of Pain, a hip-hop group from the United States. "Time" is one of the tracks in their third studio album, "Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again," released in 1996.
The song "Time" is about standing up for oneself in a difficult situation, refusing to be a victim of other people's perception and control. The lyrics are about dealing with aggression and violence - something that is often present in the world of hip-hop culture. The first few lines describe the tension and frustration the singer feels as he is attacked verbally. The lyrics suggest that violence is not the answer, but sometimes there is no choice but to defend oneself.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of individuality and self-expression. The band asserts that they refuse to be defined by other people's expectations. They are not just mindless performers; they have their own thoughts and feelings that are not dictated by others. The sense of unity among the band members is highlighted as they look to music as a way to connect and empower themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing alone in a situation
In a difficult moment, I'm isolated and on my own.
Somebody's talking their shit
Someone is speaking negatively about me or others.
Trying to control my frustration
I'm struggling to keep my emotions in check.
Somebody's gonna get hit
If pushed too far, I may resort to physical violence.
But when is it right to fight?
I'm questioning the timing and necessity of physical confrontations.
And when is it right to walk away?
I'm considering whether avoiding conflict is sometimes the best course of action.
Sometimes we have no choice
Occasionally we must confront our problems head-on.
And this is the price we pay
There may be a cost or consequences for standing up for ourselves.
Cause we don't have to be
We have the freedom to express ourselves authentically.
What people see
Our outward appearance or actions do not define us completely.
Got our own minds
We each have our own thoughts and beliefs.
Got our own realities
Our individual experiences shape our perceptions of the world.
We try to stick together
As a group, we support and encourage one another.
And let the music be our might
We find strength and inspiration in the music we create together.
But this time there's gonna be a fight
In this particular situation, we are prepared to defend ourselves physically.
We're not about senseless violence
We are not interested in harming others for no reason.
Don't wanna spoil the fun
We don't want conflict to distract from or ruin the positive aspects of our community.
But when you get pushed, feels like an ambush
Sometimes it feels like others are attacking us unfairly.
And this time you cannot run
In this situation, we must face our problems head-on.
This time wrong or right
Regardless of whether our actions are justified, we are committed to them.
We won't back down from the fight
We are steadfast in our commitment to defending ourselves and each other.
We'll take a stand for what we believe
We are willing to fight for what we think is right and just.
And see it through with all our might
We are fully committed to seeing this situation through to its end.
So if you wanna push us around
Others may try to take advantage of our community or bully us.
Think again before you do
Those who try to harm us will face significant resistance.
We won't let you control us
We refuse to let others dictate how we live our lives.
Our time is now, we'll make it through
We are confident in our abilities to overcome any obstacle.
In this moment we unite
We come together and work as a team to overcome adversity.
As we face the test of time
We are being challenged and tested as individuals and as a community.
We'll overcome all obstacles
We will use our combined strength and determination to overcome any difficulties.
And rise above the climb
We will emerge victorious and stronger than ever before.
For we are who we are
We are proud of our individuality and our community.
And that's not up for debate
We will not allow others to question or undermine our identities.
Our strength lies in our unity
Our ability to come together and support each other is our greatest asset.
And the power of our fate.
We control our destiny and will determine our own futures.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL RICE, JERRY FOSTER
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