Crackin
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics

Ever since this troubled world began
Throughout all of human history, people have struggled to find purpose and meaning in life in a difficult world.

Every woman and man,
Both men and women alike have faced this universal struggle.

Trying to find some purpose in their lives,
All people are attempting to find meaning and direction for their existence.

Some way to survive.
Making a living and surviving can be a challenge in life.

And I'm the same,
The singer also struggles with these same issues.

I'm not ashamed:
The singer is not embarrassed or ashamed of the challenges he faces.

Riddle's my middle name.
The singer enjoys keeping people guessing and doesn't always reveal his true intentions.

I'm not a saint,
The singer admits he's not perfect.

I've got no complaints:
Despite his struggles, the singer has nothing to complain about.

There's a lot of worse things I ain't.
The singer has avoided many worse fates or situations that could have befallen him.

I'm crackin' up.
The singer is reaching a breaking point.

People wanna put their tag on you,
Many people want to define or label others.

Define what you do,
People want to narrowly define one's actions.

And you might enjoy some small renown
A little bit of fame or attention may come with being labeled.

But it's hard to live down.
However, once labeled, it can be challenging to overcome that identity or reputation.

Stuck in a mould,
Labels and expectations can trap people in a particular role.

Do what you're told,
People are often expected to blindly follow orders.

A product that's bought and sold,
People are reduced to commodities or objects.

Made out of straw.
People can be fragile or easily broken in these situations.

Sentenced before
People are judged and placed in restrictive roles and expectations.

The Court Of Unwritten Law.
The unwritten rules and expectations of society can be harsh and unforgiving.

I won't stand for it so I am
The singer is refusing to accept this fate and is taking action.

Though I hide behind a cool facade
Even though the singer appears calm and composed on the surface, he struggles internally.

I can't drop my guard,
He's always on the defensive, not allowing himself to relax.

Almost made myself a nervous wreck
The stress of this situation is causing the singer tremendous anxiety.

Keeping feelings in check.
He's trying to suppress his emotions.

You've gotta perform,
People are expected to put on a show or act in a certain way.

Stick to the norm,
People are pressured to conform to established rules and expectations.

Wishing you were never born.
These pressures can feel unbearable, leading people to question their existence.

You've gotta behave,
People are expected to act in specific ways and follow strict guidelines.

Facing looking brave,
People are expected to appear courageous, even when they're feeling frightened or insecure.

And you'll dig yourself an early grave.
These constant pressures and expectations will destroy a person over time.