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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You Rascal You
Hanni El Khatib Lyrics
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I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
When you dead in your grave,
No more women will you crave.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
I trust you in my home, you rascal, you.
I trust you in my home,
You wouldn't leave my wife alone.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
I fed you since last fall, you rascal, you.
I fed you since last fall, you rascal, you.
I fed you since last fall,
Then you got your ashes hauled.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
You asked my wife to wash your clothes, you rascal, you.
You asked my wife to wash your clothes, you rascal, you.
You asked my wife to wash your clothes
And something else I suppose.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
You know you done me wrong, you rascal, you.
You know you done me wrong, you rascal, you.
You know you done me wrong,
You done stole my wife and gone.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
You asked my wife for a meal, you rascal, you!
You asked my wife for a meal, you rascal, you!
You asked my wife for a meal,
And something else you tried to steal.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
Please don't me find you, rascal, you.
Please don't let me find you, rascal, you!
Please don't let me find you
'Cause you'll leave this world behind you.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
Ain't no use to run, you rascal, you.
Ain't no use to run, you rascal, you.
Ain't no use to run,
I done bought a Gatling gun,
And you still having your fun, you rascal, you!
I'm gonna kill you just for fun, you rascal, you!
I'm gonna kill you just for fun, you rascal, you!
I'm gonna kill you just for fun;
The buzzards gonna have you when I'm done.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
You done messed with my wife, you rascal, you!
You done messed with my wife, you rascal, you!
You done messed with my wife,
And I'm gonna take your life.
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
"You Rascal You" by Hanni El Khatib is a reinterpretation of a 1929 song by Sam Theard, originally recorded by Louis Armstrong. In the song, the singer expresses his hatred towards the rascal who has wronged him repeatedly. The singer mentions how he initially trusted the rascal in his home, but the latter didn't adhere to the trust and tried to steal things, including his wife. The singer seems to have lost his temper and desires to see the rascal dead so that he would have no access to women or his wife. He even goes as far as saying that he has a gun that he would use to kill the rascal. The singer's use of the phrase "you rascal you" frequently in the song makes it evident that he has contempt towards the rascal.
The lyrics of "You Rascal You" suggest that the singer has been betrayed by someone whom he trusted. The song conveys a message of the consequences of betrayal, as the singer wants revenge on the rascal who has wronged him. The song's message rings true in today's world as well, where trust and loyalty are highly valued. The song shows how betrayal can be extremely hurtful and leads the singer to feel intense anger and hatred.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be glad when you dead, you rascal, you!
I will rejoice when you pass away, you scoundrel!
When you dead in your grave, No more women will you crave.
Once you are deceased, you will no longer be able to lust for women.
I trust you in my home, you rascal, you.
Despite your malicious ways, I still put faith in you to be in my household.
You wouldn't leave my wife alone.
You constantly made advances on my wife and wouldn't respect our marriage.
Then you got your ashes hauled.
You received your just punishment for your indiscretions.
And something else I suppose.
You made inappropriate requests to my wife for services beyond washing your clothes.
You know you done me wrong, you rascal, you.
You are aware that your actions have caused harm to me, you miscreant!
You done stole my wife and gone.
You deceitfully took my wife from me and left with her.
And something else you tried to steal.
You attempted to steal something else from my wife in addition to a meal.
Please don't let me find you, rascal, you!
I hope to never come across you, scoundrel, as I may take drastic action.
'Cause you'll leave this world behind you.
You will meet your demise if I were to catch you.
Ain't no use to run, you rascal, you.
It is pointless for you to attempt to flee, you malicious person.
I done bought a Gatling gun, And you still having your fun, you rascal, you!
I have obtained a powerful weapon, but you continue to indulge in your wicked behavior, you scoundrel!
The buzzards gonna have you when I'm done.
After I inflict harm on you, the vultures will take care of your remains.
You done messed with my wife, you rascal, you!
You meddled with my wife, you despicable person!
And I'm gonna take your life.
I intend to end your life as a result of your actions.
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@Priestica606
his singing voice reminds me of the black keys but his guitar playing is straight up Jack White style. I love it, its like a combo of both
@tylersays-
Les Claypool..black keys, and cage the elephant all in one
@stoneagequeen53
Wow, who would have thought that this song is 82 years old! It's a good modern treatment of this song; love it!!
@cleftheart1969
This song is good therapy it gives me comfort dealing with my shitty father 🙄🤨
@glorycox
I heard in tv series californication. And then quickly search and i loved it so much.
@matthieuneuilly
I did the same thing haha
@billdoran9340
çağtay özdemir that's exactly what i did just now
@shubsodhi9088
same
just this moment
@arjunpotter17
Same rn!
@gonzalopriale3293
HBO's Sr. Avila🙌🏻