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Barracuda
Hearts Lyrics
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I had to turn my heart away
Smiled like the sun, kisses for everyone
And tales, it never fails
You lying so low in the weeds
I bet you gonna ambush me
You'd have me down, down, down, down on my knees
Back over time we were all trying for free
You met the porpoise and me, uh-huh
No right, no wrong you're selling a song, a name
Whisper game
And if the real thing don't do the trick
You better make up something quick
You gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn to the wick
Ooh, barracuda, oh yeah
"Sell me, sell you" the porpoise said
Dive down deep now to save my head, you
I think that you got the blues too
All that night and all the next
Swam without looking back
Made for the western pools, silly, silly fools
The real thing don't do the trick, no
You better make up something quick
You gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn it to the wick
Ohh, barra-barracuda, yeah
The song Barracuda, released by Heart in 1977, is a cautionary tale about the music industry and the dangers of fame. The lyrics describe a past encounter with someone who is now famous and successful, but who the singer sees as a backstabber and liar. The singer tries to guard themselves against this person and their manipulations, but knows that they could still fall victim to their tactics.
The metaphor of the barracuda is used to describe this person, as the barracuda is a predator that lies in wait to attack its prey. The lyrics about selling a song and a name and making up something quick refer to the pressure and manipulation that artists face when trying to make it big in the industry. The line about the porpoise could be referring to a friend or ally who was also taken advantage of by this person, or it could be a symbol of innocence and naivete.
Overall, the song Barracuda is a warning to aspiring artists about the ruthless nature of the music industry and the need to be careful and protective of oneself in order to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
So this ain't the end, I saw you again, today
I didn't think I'd see you again, but here you are.
I had to turn my heart away
I can't let myself fall for you again.
Smiled like the sun, kisses for everyone
You're charming and likable, but I know there's more to you than meets the eye.
And tales, it never fails
You have a reputation for being ruthless and deceptive, and I believe it.
You lying so low in the weeds
You're hiding and waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
I bet you gonna ambush me
You're going to try to take me down, just like you always do.
You'd have me down, down, down, down on my knees
Now wouldn't you, barracuda? Oh
You want to make me feel weak and vulnerable, but I won't let you.
Back over time we were all trying for free
We used to be carefree and happy, without any ulterior motives.
You met the porpoise and me, uh-huh
We all hung out together, but you were always looking out for yourself.
No right, no wrong you're selling a song, a name
You don't care about morality, only about making a profit and gaining a reputation.
Whisper game
You spread rumors and half-truths to manipulate people.
And if the real thing don't do the trick
If your honest efforts aren't successful...
You better make up something quick
...you'll resort to dishonesty to get what you want.
You gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn to the wick
Ooh, barracuda, oh yeah
Your lies and deceit will catch up to you eventually, and everyone will see you for who you really are.
"Sell me, sell you" the porpoise said
Dive down deep now to save my head, you
I think that you got the blues too
The porpoise is challenging you to be honest, and to reveal your true feelings and motivations.
All that night and all the next
Swam without looking back
Made for the western pools, silly, silly fools
You and the porpoise swam away, not looking back at the consequences of your actions.
The real thing don't do the trick, no
Being honest and straightforward isn't enough for you to get what you want.
You better make up something quick
You'll do whatever it takes to achieve your goals, even if it means manipulating or deceiving others.
You gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn it to the wick
Ohh, barra-barracuda, yeah
Your scheming and unscrupulous behavior will lead to your downfall in the end.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Roger Douglas Fisher, Michael Joseph Derosier, Nancy Lamoureaux Wilson, Ann Wilson Dustin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@biglar769
Lyrics
So this ain't the end, I saw you again, today
I had to turn my heart away
Smiled like the sun, kisses for everyone
And tales, it never fails
You lying so low in the weeds
I bet you gonna ambush me
You'd have me down, down, down, down on my knees
Now wouldn't you, barracuda? Oh
Back over time we were all trying for free
You met the porpoise and me, uh-huh
No right, no wrong you're selling a song, a name
Whisper game
And if the real thing don't do the trick
You better make up something quick
You gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn to the wick
Ooh, barracuda, oh yeah
"Sell me, sell you" the porpoise said
Dive down deep now to save my head, you
I think that you got the blues too
All that night and all the next
Swam without looking back
Made for the western pools, silly, silly fools
The real thing don't do the trick, no
You better make up something quick
You gonna burn, burn, burn, burn, burn it to the wick
Ohh, barra-barracuda, yeah
@noone9350
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
@evelyntokamp1011
@No one - well I might be pushing the daisies by then, so here is a reminder already ;) xxx
@jameshalley4997
@@evelyntokamp1011 lol
@throb9
May it be recommended on your birthday, fren'
@luktor7
Same
@ramysam90
Here's another reminder.
@leokimvideo
Nearly every rock music video I watch has this video featured in the 'recommended' list. I bet I'm not alone.
@engineerered4577
I used to watch your videos when i was young
@whitetigress7448
I bet you're right. This one makes me go all snarly -- as soon I hear the first few bars. (I had a wicked stepmother.)
@jackwells7091
I like your user icon - Prince Planet's pendant. 😊