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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The Teeth
Hanni El Khatib Lyrics
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Trying to be someone
Not a fear in the world will be known?
And the sea is to desperate for us to swim or float
And the sharks they smell blood
And the veins in my arm but I know
Can't touch me if I don't want to let let them near
Can't touch me 'cause I spit in stead of fear
Can't touch me when the teeth begin to show
And the pressure appears to be weighing upon my back
But I carry it down to my grave and? Who I am
And if death is a fear that is birthed under life we know
And it? And it will buy us some time
Can't touch me if I don't want to let let them near
Can't touch me when the light begins to glow
Can't touch me when I spit in stead of fear
Can't touch me when the teeth begin to show.
The lyrics to Hanni El Khatib's "The Teeth" portray a sense of fearlessness despite the dangerous situations that the singer is facing. The opening verse talks about rolling on the street without friends, seemingly trying to find a sense of identity or purpose. The line "not a fear in the world will be known?" suggests that the singer is trying to stay strong and not let anyone see their vulnerabilities. The reference to the sea being too desperate to swim or float and the sharks smelling blood add to the feeling of danger and risk.
However, the chorus flips the script and shows a sense of strength and confidence. The singer declares that they can't be touched if they don't want to be, and that the presence of light and their ability to spit instead of fear protects them. The line "Can't touch me when the teeth begin to show" demonstrates that the singer is not afraid to show their strength and aggression when necessary.
The second verse continues the theme of fear and death, but showcases the singer's resilience and determination to carry on. They acknowledge the pressures weighing on them but refuse to let them hold them back. The line "if death is a fear that is birthed under life we know / and it will buy us some time" suggests that death is inevitable but can be used as a motivator to live life fully and make the most of the time we have.
Overall, "The Teeth" is a song about strength and resilience in the face of danger and fear. It encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and not let fear control them.
Line by Line Meaning
We rolled on the street without friends
We were all alone, venturing down the street.
Trying to be someone
We were attempting to establish our identities.
Not a fear in the world will be known?
We were heedless and ignorant of what might go wrong.
And the sea is to desperate for us to swim or float
The ocean was menacing, impelling us not to linger near it.
And the sharks they smell blood
The sharks sniffed the scent of blood in the water, waiting to seize us.
And the veins in my arm but I know
Even though the situation was dire, I responded with resilience.
Can't touch me if I don't want to let let them near
Nothing can affect me if I have complete control over the situation.
Can't touch me when the light begins to glow
As long as there is hope, I can fend off any threat.
Can't touch me 'cause I spit in stead of fear
Rather than giving in to apprehension, I confront the challenge head-on.
Can't touch me when the teeth begin to show
When I display my strength, no one can overpower me.
And the pressure appears to be weighing upon my back
I sense the burden of responsibilities pressing down on me.
But I carry it down to my grave and? Who I am
Despite the discomfort, I have no intention of shedding my identity.
And if death is a fear that is birthed under life we know
Death is an anxiety that arises from the knowledge that life is finite.
And it? And it will buy us some time
The realization of mortality can motivate us to make the most of our existence.
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Santiago Gordillo
nice shit buddy, I found you and its nice to hear some good rock in this decade.
Ben Crank
you should check us out...
thanks!
paula chanel
pretty good.....................
The Philipp Experience
I cant hear shit of what he is singing :/
why cant they get his mic right?
There wouldnt be a fcking problem if this was one of the only decent sources where I could find this song!