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A makeshift shrine, a newly lain sod
Hardly even tryin', gives the nod
I sure hope I'm not the type to dwell
Hope I'm a fast healer, fast as hell
Heaven is a better place today because of this
But the world is just not the same
If and when you get into the end zone
Act like you've been there a thousand times before
Don't blame, don't say people lose people all the time anymore
A toonie to the busker and a husky 'keep it comin'' under my breath
But then said, ?Though, if you wouldn't mind
Less cryin' and more tryin', more tryin' and less cryin'?
I'm not the type to dwell
I'm a fast healer, fast as hell
Heaven is a better place today because of this
But the world is just not the same
Oh, if and, if and when you get into the end zone
Act like you've been there a thousand times before
Don't blame, don't say people lose people all the time anymore
Don't say people lose people all the time anymore
If and when you get into that end zone
Act like you've been there a thousand times before
Don't change but don't say people lose people all the time anymore
Ooh, it's just not the same because of this
Ooh, it's not the same
The lyrics of "Hip's Song" by The Tragically Hip speaks of the loss of someone important, probably a famous or talented person, who has recently passed away. The song describes him as a "glue guy, performance god," indicating that he was someone who brought people together, a force to be reckoned with in terms of his talent, but also someone who was humble and nonchalant about it - "hardly even trying, gives the nod." The singer expresses sadness and hope that he can quickly overcome the pain of the loss and move on, but also acknowledges that the world will never be the same because the person has left it.
The lyrics also contain advice on how to behave when achieving great success, such as getting into the end zone. The singer tells the listener to act like they've been there before, not to brag or blame others, and not to see losing people as commonplace. This could be interpreted as addressing the idea that, although success is important, it is also vital to maintain humility and a sense of empathy and compassion for others.
Overall, the song is about loss and change, but also about how to handle these things with grace and humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's a glue guy, performance god
Introducing someone who has the ability to bring a team together and give an outstanding performance
A makeshift shrine, a newly lain sod
Describing the makeshift memorials and tributes that people put together in honor of the person's legacy
Hardly even tryin', gives the nod
Even though the person didn't have to try hard to achieve greatness, they still acknowledged others with a nod
I sure hope I'm not the type to dwell
Expressing hope that the grief of the person's death won't consume them
Hope I'm a fast healer, fast as hell
Wishing to recover quickly from the loss
Heaven is a better place today because of this
Believing that the person's presence in heaven brings positivity
But the world is just not the same
Acknowledging the impact of the person's absence on the world
If and when you get into the end zone
Referring to a football metaphor about achieving success and goals
Act like you've been there a thousand times before
Encouraging humility and gracefulness in success
Don't blame, don't say people lose people all the time anymore
Discouraging acceptance of loss as a common occurrence and instead encouraging empathy and support
A toonie to the busker and a husky 'keep it comin'' under my breath
Recounting a moment of appreciation for street performers and tipping them secretly
But then said, ?Though, if you wouldn't mind
Following up the appreciation with a request for improvement
Less cryin' and more tryin', more tryin' and less cryin'?
Asking performers to focus on practice and improvement rather than dwelling on failures
Ooh, it's just not the same because of this
Reiterating the impact of the person's death on the world
Don't change but don't say people lose people all the time anymore
Repeating the message of empathy and encouragement to support grieving individuals
Ooh, it's not the same
Concluding that the world is forever changed by the loss of this person
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GORDON DOWNIE, JOHNNY FAY, JOSEPH PAUL LANGLOIS, ROBERT BAKER, ROBERT GORDON SINCLAIR
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@bobthebear1246
I was there at the South side of Times Square in December 1994 watching this get filmed. To date this is the only music video I have ever witnessed being made. Such a great memory for me and, my God, this was now 29 years ago!!!!
@tammyf.7864
Lucky you!!!
@JamesCain
Extreme = extreme talent = brilliant lyrics, killer rhythm section, and....NUNO!
@ksenijajemensek6126
James Cain Yes. ♥️♥️♥️
@bigjebus4424
Heads up: if this song gets stuck in your head, it will, in fact, not be gone tomorrow.
@tammyf.7864
Ha, ha!!! I saw what you did there!
@Nico-gp7if
One of Extreme best songs to me!
@penunggangmacan
when mike mangini as an extreme drummer........best rock'90s hit!!!!
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