The band released Only a Suggestion on Teepee Records in 2002. In 2004 they signed to Dutch label Suburban Records (to date they have been more successful in Europe than North America) and released Dare I Say without Mike Callahan or Steve Earle, the latter replaced by new drummer Chris Leathers (Supafuzz). They have since recruited additional vocalist Aleah X (Banger, Devil May Care, Candy Says).
Life
Hermano Lyrics
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Night, you never leave it, even lying, leave it here
Life don't even, life don't even decree
Even the world's cold, even them up I can see
And whether up tight, even inside
Smack me way down, smack me down to size
Life, life, the keys
And baby it's one more leave it...
Life, life, the keys
Give your right arm, one hundred sixty strong
Throw it up bad, she even knows
Light with the fire, cool it down my dog Houdini
Love, don't even love, watering me
And baby it's just one more leave it alone
And baby it's one more leave it...
Hot damn leave it alone
Hot damn leave it alone, well all right
The lyrics of Hermano's song "Life in 2-3" seem to focus on the themes of perseverance and resilience, despite the cold and harsh conditions of the world around us. The opening lines, "Life, you need it, a beat it, beat it hear," hint at the importance of rhythm and persistence in making our way through life. The singer acknowledges the difficulties of the night, but insists that we never leave it behind - instead, we must confront it head-on and find a way to persevere.
The next lines, "Life don't even, life don't even decree / Even the world's cold, even them up I can see," suggest that life itself is an unpredictable force that cannot be tamed or controlled. However, even in the face of this uncertainty, the singer finds the strength to keep going and take on whatever challenges arise. The lyrics also seem to touch on the theme of self-doubt, with the line "Smack me way down, smack me down to size" suggesting that the singer must be tough on themselves in order to overcome their doubts and fears.
Overall, "Life in 2-3" seems to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of persistence and determination to overcome even the most difficult challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Life, you need it, a beat it, beat it hear
Life is essential, it requires a rhythm that pulses with energy
Night, you never leave it, even lying, leave it here
Night never leaves us and even when we lie down, it stays with us
Life don't even, life don't even decree
Life exists without any rules or set plans
Even the world's cold, even them up I can see
Even as the world is harsh and unforgiving, I can see through the facade
And whether up tight, even inside
Even when I feel uptight and disturbed internally
Smack me way down, smack me down to size
Life has the power to humble and bring me down to the right size
Life, life, the keys
Life has the power to unlock the doors to untold possibilities
And baby it's just one more leave it alone
There are times in life when we need to let things be and move on
And baby it's one more leave it...
Moving on is a part of life and it's okay to leave things behind
Give your right arm, one hundred sixty strong
To succeed in life, one must give their best and put in intense effort
Throw it up bad, she even knows
Despite trying my best, sometimes things go wrong and people notice
Light with the fire, cool it down my dog Houdini
Sometimes we need to be like Houdini and strike a balance between intensity and calmness
Love, don't even love, watering me
Love has the power to nourish us and help us grow
Hot damn leave it alone
Some things are best left alone and should not be tampered with
Hot damn leave it alone, well all right
It's okay to let things be and enjoy life as it is
Writer(s): Chris Leathers, Steven V. Brown, John Garcia, David Angstrom
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.