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).
My Boy
Hermano Lyrics
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Shoot the conponly
Dont screw it up royal
Snap it to rayheart
Go practice in the yard
Shoot them strait truley
Shoot them down and wave goodbye
Can you see his blood?
Now cry goodnight
My boy
Fill your gut so full of blood
Never thought you could fall in love
Lets try and see when you shot one down
You shot down another three
Now take home to show me
Thats my little boy
Thats my little boy
Statue of gold for you
Thats my little boy
Thats my little boy
Statue of gems for you
My boy
Wave your weapon so high
Shoot them down and wave goodbye
See his blood now cry goodnight
My boy
Fill your gut so full of blood
Never thought you could fall in love
Lets try and see when you shot one down
You shot down another three
Now all your prey have such good lives
They even have such beautiful wives
Can you watch them bleed?
Can you watch them bleed and cry?
My boy
Now all your prey have such good lives
They even have such beautiful wives
Can you watch them bleed?
Can you watch them bleed and cry?
My boy
Thats my little boy
Thats my little boy
Thats my little boy
Thats my little boy
Thats my little...
Thats my little...
Thats my little boy
Thats my little boy
The lyrics of Hermano's song "My Boy" are rather dark and disturbing, with a clear focus on violence and hunting. The song's verses appear to be spoken from a father's perspective, urging his son to become a skilled hunter and kill his prey with precision. The father teaches his son how to shoot properly, to never screw up or miss a shot, and to wave his weapon high after each successful kill. The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of pride and satisfaction the father has for his son's violent actions, referring to him as "my boy" and promising him a golden statue as a reward.
The song's lyrics also feature some unsettling lines, such as "Fill your gut so full of blood" and "Can you watch them bleed and cry?", portraying hunting as an aggressive and bloody act. There's also a hint of sarcasm toward the end, as the father mentions how the animals killed by his son had such good lives and beautiful wives, almost mocking their demise.
Overall, the lyrics of "My Boy" reflect a disturbing and violent mentality, highlighting how easily young minds can be influenced by their parents or surroundings. The song serves as a critique of such attitudes, condemning the glorification of hunting and the normalization of violence in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Take you upon me
I take responsibility for you
Shoot the conponly
Take the shot with precision
Dont screw it up royal
Don't mess it up
Snap it to rayheart
Be quick and precise
Go practice in the yard
Get some practice before you perform
Shoot them strait truley
Shoot them with accuracy
Wave your weapon so high
Wave your weapon with pride
Shoot them down and wave goodbye
Shoot them and celebrate your victory
Can you see his blood?
Do you see the reality of what you've done?
Now cry goodnight
Feel the emotional weight of what you've done
My boy
Addressing the person being spoken to
Fill your gut so full of blood
Engage in violence with intensity
Never thought you could fall in love
You never thought you would enjoy violence so much
Lets try and see when you shot one down
Test your capabilities by shooting more
You shot down another three
You are skilled at violence
Now take home to show me
Show off your violence to me
Thats my little boy
Proudly claiming ownership of the violent person
Statue of gold for you
Celebrating violence with a gift
Statue of gems for you
Another gift celebrating violence
Now all your prey have such good lives
Questioning the morality of the violence
They even have such beautiful wives
Questioning the justification of the violence
Can you watch them bleed?
Do you understand the severity of your actions?
Can you watch them bleed and cry?
Questioning the violent person's empathy
Thats my little boy
Proudly claiming ownership of the violent person
Thats my little...
Repeatedly emphasizing the pride in that ownership
Thats my little boy
Proudly claiming ownership of the violent person
Contributed by Grayson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@travisstevens8788
One of my favorite songs from Hermano.Makes me think of My Boy!
@johntravisstevens6062
Wow over 4 years ago I posted that. Hehehe my little boy is growing up now.
@zcolmeyaufop
man, it made me smile listening to this for the first time
@laxerolje
If I ever had a part in a snowboard movie, I'd demand that this song was played during it
@juanpablomadero2050
El mejor cantante de la historia.
@eijakaikkonen5662
#Garciasingslikeanangel
@fabriceguerrero4415
Super chanteur super groupe
@marsensound
@bobbybushae339 I saw Soundgarden with QOTSA in Vancouver last summer, he hasn't lost his voice.
@finallucario5873
Wes Marsen what does qotsa and sound garden have to do with harmono?
@AKRIDASGAMWEKSOGIINI
i know man. i'm talking about your name :D