"Metal Gear Solid" Main Theme
Harry Gregson-Williams Lyrics
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And I love big John Cash
And I think Waylon Woktosha Jennings
Is a table thumpin' smash
Playin' with Marshall Tucker Band
Was as good as smokin' grass
But anybody that don't like Hank Williams
You can kiss our ass
Was well worth doin'
And their doin' it
The best way that they can
Oh, you're the only one
That you are screwin'
When you put down what
You don't understand
I love all them Allman Brothers
Merle Haggard and George Jones
Shotgun Willie Nelson
And them rockin' Rolling Stones
Everything the Eagles do
And I'm in love with Linda Rondstat
Anybody that don't like Hank Williams
They can kiss our ass
'Cause I think what they've done
Is well worth doin'
And their doin' it
The best way that they can
Oh, you're the only one
That you are screwin'
When you put down what
You don't understand
I ain't sayin' that he was
The first or the last
But if you don't like Hank Williams
You can kiss our ass
The lyrics of the song "Metal Gear Solid" Main Theme (Metal Gear Solid 3 version) is actually a different song from the verses provided here. However, the provided verses are from "Hank Williams Junior Junior" by David Allan Coe. The verses reflect the artist's love for country music and musicians like Charlie Daniels, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Jones, and others. The lyrics are somewhat defensive, as the artist declares that anyone who doesn't like these musicians can "kiss our ass". They also express the artist's frustration with people who put down music that they don't understand. The artist is essentially saying that appreciation of music is highly subjective and that everyone should be free to enjoy the music they love without judgment from others.
The lyrics of the song reflect the artist's love and respect for traditional country music and the musicians who helped shape the genre. The artist makes it clear that these musicians have made valuable contributions to music, and anyone who dislikes them is missing out. The lyrics also encourage people to be open-minded about music and not to judge something before they fully understand it.
Line by Line Meaning
I like Charlie Daniels
Charlie Daniels' music is pleasing to my taste
And I love big John Cash
I have deep admiration for the musician Johnny Cash
And I think Waylon Woktosha Jennings
I hold the belief that Waylon Jennings is a great musician
Is a table thumpin' smash
Waylon Jennings' music is great and excites me
Playin' with Marshall Tucker Band
Performing music with the Marshall Tucker Band was a great experience
Was as good as smokin' grass
Playing music with the Marshall Tucker Band was as enjoyable as smoking marijuana
But anybody that don't like Hank Williams
Anyone who dislikes Hank Williams
You can kiss our ass
I strongly disagree with those who dislike Hank Williams
Cause I think what they've done
I think that the musicians mentioned are talented
Was well worth doin'
The music they created was worth creating
And their doin' it
The musicians are continuing to create great music
The best way that they can
They are putting their best efforts into their music
Oh, you're the only one
You are only hurting yourself
That you are screwin'
You are negatively affecting yourself
When you put down what
When you criticize something
You don't understand
Without proper knowledge or comprehension
I love all them Allman Brothers
I have a deep appreciation for the Allman Brothers' music
Merle Haggard and George Jones
I have great admiration for the musicians Merle Haggard and George Jones
Shotgun Willie Nelson
I enjoy Willie Nelson's music
And them rockin' Rolling Stones
I think the Rolling Stones are a great rock band
Everything the Eagles do
I enjoy all of the music created by the Eagles
And I'm in love with Linda Rondstat
I deeply appreciate the music of Linda Ronstadt
I ain't sayin' that he was
I am not claiming that Hank Williams was
The first or the last
The beginning or end of something
But if you don't like Hank Williams
If you dislike Hank Williams
You can kiss our ass
I strongly disagree with your opinion
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AndrewCARNBORN
This man composed this and Shrek 1 in the same year
THAT'S talent
@sguinn91
His scores are awesome! Though I haven't really heard anything recent since his score for the unnecessary remake of Mulan.
@boxingcat-ih8kt
One of the best video game music
@ricobigbronxbeard2759
Epicness epitomized to the Fullest! MGS.... DEFINITELY in Top 5 series invented..... EVAHHHHHH! GET EM SNAKE!
@The_Deadly_DictatorOfU.C.E_666
0:39 this is where the fun begin
@The_Deadly_DictatorOfU.C.E_666
@manny yeahhh,it sound really perfect for a stealth mission
@bucefaletro9252
OOOOOh guaxin no te creo que pedaso de tema, me encanta amo este juego y sus temas igual, te voy a dar like a todos los del metal gear soiid 2, hay dios mio me emocione.
@raptor_boquita
al toque perri
@broden4838
Top 3 themes of video games in video game history (early 2000s):
1) MGS2 theme (MGS2, Harry Gregson-Williams)
2) Live and Learn (Sonic Adventure 2, Crush 40)
3) Simple and Clean (Kingdom Hearts, Utada Hikaru)
@theexpresidents
Best Metal Gear intro music ever.