He made his film music debut as a solo composer in 1985, scoring a number of successful films including Cocktail, Blind Fury, Cadillac Man, Encino Man, Wayne's World, Wes Craven's New Nightmare, Highlander III: The Sorcerer, Vampire in Brooklyn, Rumble in the Bronx, and The World’s Fastest Indian. Also contributed music to a number of acclaimed TV series, including The Wonder Years, Tales from the Crypt, Eerie Indiana, Charmed and The Handler.
As a successful pop arranger, he has collaborated with Eric Clapton, Manhattan Transfer, Al Jarreau and Melissa Etheridge.
Helter Skelter
J. Peter Robinson Lyrics
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Shit been fucking with my head lately
Gotta make it through
Look I don't believe in mysticism
Or the myths the systems given us
Look how far its driven us
It's a little late to be a debutante
Remember checkerboard, fast food restaurants
Had to check for cops
Now everywhere I go with uncle sam
I gotta check a box
Thinking about my life in the rain while it's coming down
Why some bullshit happens every time these niggas come around
Who am I kidding, I knew they were some fuckin clowns
The day I met them, all they ever do is joke and fuck around
Kids going missing and nobody seems to bat an eye
The media is just gonna give us all the run around
People dying left right, it seems like there's no fun allowed
All this shit just blew my high, I feel it now
I'm coming down
This 2020 visions fuckin terrifying
On the brink of war and plague
Climate change is at its peak
Helter Skelter in my face
I hear Manson in my sleep
He's telling me the nations gonna fall upon its knees
They don't want the peace, too busy trying to run the streets
And no one seems to peep, the wolf fangs in the sheep's mouth
I feel like charlie in the mailroom, making sense of shit
Connecting dots that aren't there
Like do you see it now
Witness all the evil that this world has to offer
Got me begging God like please
Are we go back to Eden now
Yank the curtain with every rhyme that I read aloud
And I'ma keep on pulling until this motherfucking sheet is down
Cuz it's survival of the fittest, Social Darwinism
Start with this one, praying to the sky
Like may the stars be with him
I'm lifting mountains and climbing onto Orion
Sit with drifting clouds
I'ma stomp the yard so hard they hit the ground
To sum it up, I'ma tear the summit down
Have google in an open tab cuz I don't care to dumb it down
I will never stop
I rock when the sun is down
The beat loop forever
And this drum will go 100 rounds
This 2020 visions fuckin terrifying
On the brink of war and plague
Climate change is at its peak
Helter Skelter in my face
I hear Manson in my sleep
He's telling me the nations gonna fall upon its knees
This 2020 visions fuckin terrifying
On the brink of war and plague
Climate change is at its peak
Helter Skelter in my face
I hear Manson in my sleep
He's telling me the nations gonna fall upon its knees
The lyrics to J. Peter Robinson's song "Helter Skelter" express the artist's feelings of despair and anxiety in the face of various global issues. The first verse describes the artist's personal struggles with anger and insomnia, and the overwhelming sense of confusion and disillusionment caused by societal systems and myths. The second verse touches upon larger global issues such as war, climate change, and the current COVID-19 pandemic. The mention of Charles Manson's infamous "Helter Skelter" philosophy adds to the overall sense of chaos and impending doom in the song.
The artist seems to be grappling with the idea that the world is falling apart and that even those in power are not doing enough to address these issues. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "2020 visions fuckin terrifying," reflects the widespread feeling of anxiety and uncertainty that many people have experienced in the past year. The use of the phrase "Helter Skelter" also invokes a sense of impending doom and chaos, as Manson's belief was that a violent race war would cause society to collapse.
Overall, the lyrics to "Helter Skelter" express a sense of hopelessness and despair in the face of global issues that feel too big and overwhelming for any individual to solve. The song serves as a reflection of the anxiety that many people have felt during the past year, as the world struggles to confront issues such as climate change and systemic inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
I been angry, I aint gone to bed lately
I have been feeling a lot of anger and it's been keeping me up at night.
Shit been fucking with my head lately
I've been really bothered and distressed by everything happening around me.
Gotta make it through
I need to keep going and persevere through all of the chaos and turmoil.
Look I don't believe in mysticism
I don't have any faith in the supernatural or the occult.
Or the myths the systems given us
I don't believe in the lies and illusions that society tells us.
Look how far its driven us
This collective delusion and false reality has led us down a dangerous path.
It's a little late to be a debutante
It's too late to pretend that everything is fine and that we're not in a dire situation.
Remember checkerboard, fast food restaurants
I have memories of simpler times that are now lost and gone forever.
Neck around the corner, rolling weed
I used to take risks and do things that were considered illegal or taboo.
Had to check for cops
I always had to be cautious and make sure I wasn't going to get caught.
Now everywhere I go with uncle sam
I'm always being watched and monitored by the government.
I gotta check a box
I have to conform to their rules and regulations, even if I don't want to.
Thinking about my life in the rain while it's coming down
I'm reflecting on my life and all of its ups and downs while it's raining outside.
Why some bullshit happens every time these niggas come around
Whenever a certain group of people show up, something bad always seems to happen.
Who am I kidding, I knew they were some fuckin clowns
I realize now that these people were never serious or trustworthy in the first place.
The day I met them, all they ever do is joke and fuck around
I regret ever associating with these individuals because they never took anything seriously and acted immaturely.
Kids going missing and nobody seems to bat an eye
Children are disappearing without a trace and no one seems to care or do anything about it.
The media is just gonna give us all the run around
The news and media outlets will only provide us with superficial and misleading information.
People dying left right, it seems like there's no fun allowed
There are deaths happening everywhere and it seems like there's no happiness or joy to be found anywhere.
All this shit just blew my high, I feel it now
All of these negative events have brought down my mood and demoralized me.
This 2020 visions fuckin terrifying
The future and present circumstances of this year are absolutely frightening and appalling.
On the brink of war and plague
We're dangerously close to both a violent conflict and a global pandemic.
Climate change is at its peak
The earth's climate is at its most critical and dangerous point.
Helter Skelter in my face
The chaos and disorder is right in front of me and can't be ignored.
I hear Manson in my sleep
I'm haunted by the infamous cult leader Charles Manson and his prophecies of doom.
He's telling me the nations gonna fall upon its knees
Manson is warning me that the world is going to suffer from a catastrophic collapse.
They don't want the peace, too busy trying to run the streets
People don't want to make amends or fix things - they're too preoccupied with their own interests and agendas.
And no one seems to peep, the wolf fangs in the sheep's mouth
No one is noticing the predators hiding amongst the weak and helpless.
I feel like charlie in the mailroom, making sense of shit
I'm trying to make sense of all of the madness and confusion, just like Charlie did in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'
Connecting dots that aren't there
I'm trying to find patterns and connections in places where there are none.
Like do you see it now
I'm asking if others can see the same patterns and connections that I'm seeing.
Witness all the evil that this world has to offer
I'm seeing all of the violence, cruelty, and malice that exists in the world.
Got me begging God like please
It's making me plead with a higher power or entity for answers or solutions.
Are we go back to Eden now
Is it possible for us to return to a state of innocence and purity, like in the Garden of Eden?
Yank the curtain with every rhyme that I read aloud
I'm trying to expose the truth and uncover the lies with every lyric that I rap.
And I'ma keep on pulling until this motherfucking sheet is down
I'm going to keep revealing the truth until everything is out in the open and exposed.
Cuz it's survival of the fittest, Social Darwinism
The world operates on a ruthless and uncaring principle of 'survival of the fittest,' also known as Social Darwinism.
Start with this one, praying to the sky
We need to start somewhere and it might as well be with me, praying for a better future.
Like may the stars be with him
I'm asking for the celestial bodies to guide and protect me while I navigate this dangerous world.
I'm lifting mountains and climbing onto Orion
I'm trying to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and reach for the stars.
Sit with drifting clouds
I'm taking a moment to reflect and meditate amongst the peaceful beauty of passing clouds.
I'ma stomp the yard so hard they hit the ground
I'm going to dance so fiercely and with such conviction that it shakes the very foundations of the world.
To sum it up, I'ma tear the summit down
In short, I'm going to demolish and dismantle the corrupt and oppressive systems that exist at the top of our society.
Have google in an open tab cuz I don't care to dumb it down
I have Google open because I don't want to dumb down my lyrics or ignore the facts and truths that exist.
I will never stop
I will persist and continue pursuing my goals and speaking the truth, no matter what obstacles come my way.
I rock when the sun is down
I perform and create music during the darkest and most vulnerable hours, when the world is quiet and still.
The beat loop forever
The rhythm and heartbeat of the music will continue on forever.
And this drum will go 100 rounds
This music and art will endure and persevere through any hardship or adversity.
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Written by: Jayquinn Montalvo
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