Old Tyme Religion
Hugo Lyrics


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Brother let me tell ya, there's some trouble ahead.
The first moment I saw her, I knew the way to heaven's in her bed.
A quiet voice inside me, I didn't pay no mind.
A little taste of the forbidden, so sweet it made me deaf and blind.
I know who to let go, let go
I know who to let go
Caught by a jealous guy, my best friend, I can't deny.
Waiting on that old tyme (religion), old tyme religion.
Caught by a bullet this time, roll my eyes up to the sky.
Waiting on that old tyme (religion), old tyme religion.
Begging that I'll be forgiven.
I'm not an angry man, I'm just a lonely soul.
If I coulda had a million, for every little hungry heart I stole.
Motherf*cker laid me out, cold as pavement stone.
I guess he must've really love her, left me here now I'm bleeding on my own.
I know who to let go, let go
I know who to let go
Caught by a jealous guy, my best friend, I can't deny.
Waiting on that old tyme (religion), old tyme religion.
Caught by a bullet this time, roll my eyes up to the sky.




Waiting on that old tyme (religion), old tyme religion.
Begging that I'll be forgiven.

Overall Meaning

The song "Old Tyme Religion" by HUGO appears to be an exploration of the classic theme of temptation and the consequences that come with succumbing to it. The singer starts by warning the listener of impending trouble and proceeds to tell his own story of succumbing to temptation. He met a woman and felt an intense attraction to her, but he felt a voice inside him telling him to resist, which he ignored. He describes the attraction as "forbidden" and "sweet," which symbolizes the idea that sin is often tempting and alluring before it reveals its destructive consequences.


The next few lines suggest that the singer got involved with this woman despite his reservations and may have cheated on someone close to him in the process, possibly his best friend. He admits to stealing "hungry hearts," which reinforces the idea that he took advantage of people's vulnerabilities to satisfy his own selfish desires. Ultimately, he gets caught and is shot, leaving him bleeding and alone. This tragedy leads him to seek forgiveness, which could be interpreted in different ways. It might mean that he realizes the error of his ways and wants to start over, or it might mean he's begging for mercy and hoping to escape the consequences of his actions.


In conclusion, the song Old Tyme Religion by HUGO is a cautionary tale about the dangers of succumbing to temptation and the consequences that can follow. It emphasizes how people often ignore their better judgment and give in to temptations that ultimately lead to their downfall.


Line by Line Meaning

Brother let me tell ya, there's some trouble ahead.
Hey man, danger is coming our way.


The first moment I saw her, I knew the way to heaven's in her bed.
When I first laid eyes on her, I felt an intense desire that I believed would take me to heaven.


A quiet voice inside me, I didn't pay no mind.
Even though a small voice inside me warned me of the consequences, I ignored it.


A little taste of the forbidden, so sweet it made me deaf and blind.
The experience of doing something I wasn't supposed to was so pleasurable that I became oblivious to any potential harm.


I know who to let go, let go I know who to let go
I have learned who to cut out of my life, who to leave behind.


Caught by a jealous guy, my best friend, I can't deny.
My friend, whom I trusted, became jealous and betrayed me.


Waiting on that old tyme (religion), old tyme religion.
I am hoping for a traditional, strict moral code that will provide guidance and forgiveness.


Caught by a bullet this time, roll my eyes up to the sky.
This time, it was violence that caught up with me, and I look to the heavens for answers or salvation.


Begging that I'll be forgiven.
I am begging for forgiveness for my sins or mistakes.


I'm not an angry man, I'm just a lonely soul.
I am not angry, but I feel deeply alone.


If I coulda had a million, for every little hungry heart I stole.
If I had been paid for every time I took advantage of someone in need, I would be rich.


Motherf*cker laid me out, cold as pavement stone.
My betrayer left me injured and helpless, like a lifeless object on the ground.




Writer(s): Ian Alec Harvey Dench, John Patrick Vivian Flynn, Leo Nocentelli, Hugo Chula Alexander Chakrabongse, Amanda Ghost

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