In 2010 he released two singles on Innovative Leisure, a subsidiary of Stones Throw Records. His debut album, Will the Guns Come Out, was released on September 27, 2011. The album features eight original songs and three covers.
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Head In The Dirt
Hanni El Khatib Lyrics
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I want my loving back, don't want your empathy.
The road to my heart is narrow and covered with thorn.
Vultures circling 'round the sky are hungry and the snakes are coiled.
Don't walk away, don't walk alone.
Don't walk away, the streets are cold.
Heard me say,
My head is in the dirt.
My mind is in the sea.
My blood is on the money ground.
Hold my hand and walk away with me.
The more that I do wrong, the more that my love grows deep.
So I drink myself to sleep at night and dream about her misery.
Don't walk away, don't walk alone.
Don't walk away, the streets are cold.
Don't walk away, don't walk alone.
Don't walk away, the streets are cold.
Don't walk away, don't walk alone.
Don't walk away, too far from home.
The lyrics of Hanni El Khatib's "Head In The Dirt" deliver a raw and emotional message long into the ear. The song seems to be a desperate plea for the return of lost love, longing for both the money and love that were taken away. The singer admits to making mistakes, yet feels that his love only grows deeper. He expresses his fear of being alone, scared of the "narrow and covered with thorn. Vultures circling 'round the sky are hungry and the snakes are coiled." It's a visual representation of his internal turmoil, conveying that he is always one wrong move away from being hurt.
The refrain constantly says, "Don't walk away, don't walk alone," which feels like a plea to the love he's lost to reconsider and to help him find his way back to her. The singer feels lost in the world, both literally and metaphorically. The streets are the embodiment of being lost and falling apart, so he reaches out to her and asks her to hold his hand and walk away with him. The song ultimately conveys a message of longing and the desire to be reunited with what was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I want my money back, give it back to me.
I demand the return of the money I paid you.
I want my loving back, don't want your empathy.
I desire the restoration of my love, not your mere pity.
The road to my heart is narrow and covered with thorn.
My heart is guarded and difficult to reach.
Vultures circling 'round the sky are hungry and the snakes are coiled.
Many dangers and enemies loom around me, ready to strike.
Don't walk away, don't walk alone.
Stay with me and support me in my struggles.
Don't walk away, the streets are cold.
It's a harsh world out there and I need your warmth and companionship.
Heard me say, My head is in the dirt. My mind is in the sea. My blood is on the money ground. Hold my hand and walk away with me.
My life is in disarray and confusion, and my passion and vitality are spent. Join me in my journey to escape this all and start anew.
The more that I do wrong, the more that my love grows deep.
My mistakes and faults only deepen my affection for the one I've lost.
So I drink myself to sleep at night and dream about her misery.
I drown my sorrows in alcohol and imagine the sufferings of the one who left me.
Don't walk away, too far from home.
Don't abandon me to fend for myself in this unfamiliar and hostile world.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matthew Caughey
0:00 Head in the Dirt
3:17 Family
5:44 Skinny Little Girl
9:40 Penny
12:58 Nobody Move
15:28 Can't Win 'em All
18:32 Pay No Mind
21:38 Save Me
24:27 Low
27:00 Sinking in the Sand
29:28 House on Fire
Fernando García
+Matthew Caughey Thanks bro!
Vic Demise
+Matthew Caughey thanx!
Michael McDonnell
this is fantastic! pure, old fashioned rock n roll.
Gabriel Sanchez
Definitivamente esta de lujo, realmente esto si es música.
Logan Pentleton
Just stumbled upon this album and can I just say this is the best music I've heard all year. Good work and keep it up!!
Alec Veiga
Isso sim são músicas. Perfeitas!
Sabrina MARIETTE
Une véritable tornade de pure plaisir !!! Merci pour ce nouveau souffle !!!
Neal Bonner
'Nobody move' = A taste of Royal Blood you think? Its worth checking out 'Melt me'. Should have been on the album. Excellent!! Cheers
G Nahum
loving the album