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).
Murder One
Hermano Lyrics
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I dont wanna be your fuckin friend man
Did you cry, when i said
I dont wanna be your right-hand man
We'll see your mind
We'll let you do some of our time
Ohh, i said thats not the only one
Two pockets overdrawn
Oh well i said, ill take murder one
Well ill take
Murder,
Murder one
Murder,
Murder one
Did you cry, did you say
I dont wanna be your friend man
We'll see your mind,
Common do some of our crime
Ohh, i said thats not the only gun
With your ties too long
Shallow pockets, all but safety gone
Ohh, i said ill take murder one
Well i'll take
Well i'll take
Well i'll take
Well i'll take
Murder,
Murder one
Murder,
Murder one
Murder
Doctors and lawyers
With your harmlessful hire
Faked on tombs and liars
Wish you all away
I wish you
Murder,
Murder one
Murder,
Murder one
Murder,
Murder one
Murder,
Murder one
The lyrics of Hermano's song Murder One seem to describe a falling out or breaking of a relationship. The opening lines of the song suggest that one person said they didn't want to be the other person's friend anymore, leading to the other person becoming emotional and perhaps even crying. The chorus then repeats the phrase "Murder One," which could either be interpreted literally as a desire to commit murder or metaphorically as a way of expressing extreme anger or frustration at the situation.
The verses touch on themes of crime, with lines about doing "some of our time" and "some of our crime." There are also references to shallow pockets and ties too long, perhaps implying dishonesty or a life of crime. The final verse seems to take a more cynical turn, with mentions of doctors and lawyers who are "liars" and the wish to see them all gone.
Overall, the song seems to be a dark and intense exploration of a broken relationship and the feelings of anger and betrayal that can come from it. The repeated phrase "Murder One" serves as a kind of cathartic release for these emotions, while the verses suggest a more complex backstory involving crime and deception.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you like, that you said
Did you enjoy saying the hurtful things you said?
I dont wanna be your fuckin friend man
I don't want to be your friend or associate.
Did you cry, when i said
Did you feel emotional when I told you that?
I dont wanna be your right-hand man
I don't want to be your trusted or favored companion.
We'll see your mind
We'll understand your thoughts and motives.
We'll let you do some of our time
We'll let you serve some of our prison sentence.
Ohh, i said thats not the only one
That is not the only option we have.
With your lines to drawn
You have crossed a moral boundary.
Two pockets overdrawn
You are in a precarious financial situation.
Oh well i said, ill take murder one
I am willing to commit the most serious crime to achieve my goals.
Well ill take
I am willing to take on the responsibility.
Murder,
The act of killing someone with intent.
Murder one
The most serious level of murder charge.
Did you cry, did you say
Did you become emotional and say something hurtful?
We'll see your mind,
We'll understand your thoughts and motives.
Common do some of our crime
Come on, participate in our illegal activity.
Ohh, i said thats not the only gun
That is not the only weapon or method available to us.
With your ties too long
Your connections or alliances are too extensive.
Shallow pockets, all but safety gone
You have very little money and are vulnerable.
Ohh, i said ill take murder one
I am willing to commit the most serious crime to achieve my goals.
Doctors and lawyers
Even those with a respectable profession can be involved in crime.
With your harmlessful hire
Your employees may be innocent-looking, but they are not.
Faked on tombs and liars
People who lie and deceive should not be trusted.
Wish you all away
I wish for all of you to disappear or be punished.
Murder,
The act of killing someone with intent.
Murder one
The most serious level of murder charge.
Murder,
The act of killing someone with intent.
Murder one
The most serious level of murder charge.
Murder,
The act of killing someone with intent.
Murder one
The most serious level of murder charge.
Murder,
The act of killing someone with intent.
Murder one
The most serious level of murder charge.
Contributed by Cooper A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.