Recently, Brion experimented Hip-Hop style as producer on Kanye West last album, "Late Registration". The result is brilliant, with real-life instruments mashed up with heavy beats. To complete this mutation, Kanye West did a live recording of his record at the mythic Abbey Road Studio, Jon Brion being the missing link between Hip Hop and The Beatles pop music.
In addition to his prolific studio work, he also has held a long-term position as "the house band" Friday nights at the high-profile Hollywood nightclub Largo. At his live shows, the crowd can expect anything from guest appearances by Aimee Mann, Michael Stipe, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, or Grant Lee Phillips, and Brion is infamous for making up songs on the spot (often from titles shouted from the audience). He also is beloved for his quirky cover versions of songs by Cheap Trick, the Beatles, and Cole Porter, proudly likening his on-stage antics to "spraying musical Raid on the classics, until each dying song flips on its back and wiggles its little musical legs in surrender." Whatever music he was involved in, his eclectic touch undeniably shaped the sound of many progressive alternative musicians throughout the '90s.
Hook
Jon Brion Lyrics
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I know the tricks of the trade
But it goes on anyhow
Sometimes the answers are ready made
And I go for it every time
Just like a heavy drinker
I go for it every time
He descends on the room
Holier than thou and sillier
He's gonna knock on her cocoon
And it's gonna sound familiar
And she'll go for it every time
Putting herself in peril
She'll go for it every time
Lock, stock and barrel
And I'm feeling for all of the world like I'm feeling for all the world
So go and reel me in
If I am tugging the line
A hook is under my skin
Because your lure is well designed
Oh I go for it every time
Just like a heavy drinker
I go for it every time
Hook, line and sinker
The lyrics of Jon Brion's song "Hook" delve into the human tendency to fall into familiar patterns and repeat certain behaviors, even when we know the outcome may not be favorable. The song explores the idea that despite understanding the "tricks of the trade" and recognizing that sometimes the answers are already known, we still find ourselves going for it every time, just like a heavy drinker who can't resist the allure of alcohol. This metaphorical hook, line, and sinker represents the irresistible appeal or temptation that draws us in, despite our better judgment.
The lyrics also introduce the character of someone who descends on the room with an air of superiority and foolishness, someone who knocks on her cocoon and triggers a sense of familiarity. This person represents a potential love interest who entices the singer into risky situations. The repeated phrase "she'll go for it every time, lock, stock and barrel" emphasizes the singer's willingness to put herself in perilous circumstances for the sake of this connection, unable to resist the lure even though she knows the potential consequences.
Overall, the repeated use of the phrases "go for it every time" and "hook, line and sinker" highlight the ideas of succumbing to temptation, repeating patterns, and willingly putting oneself at risk for the sake of a connection or desire. The lyrics evoke a sense of powerlessness or inevitability in our human tendencies, portraying the struggle to resist certain behaviors even when we know better.
Line by Line Meaning
It should be boredom by now
I should be tired of this by now
I know the tricks of the trade
I am familiar with the techniques and strategies
But it goes on anyhow
But it continues regardless
Sometimes the answers are ready made
Sometimes the solutions are already prepared
And I go for it every time
And I fall for it each and every time
Just like a heavy drinker
Similar to someone who drinks excessively
Hook, line and sinker
Completely and unquestioningly
He descends on the room
He enters the room dramatically
Holier than thou and sillier
Overly self-righteous yet foolish
He's gonna knock on her cocoon
He will disrupt her protected world
And it's gonna sound familiar
And it will seem familiar
And she'll go for it every time
And she will fall for it each time
Putting herself in peril
Endangering herself
She'll go for it every time
She will fall for it each time
Lock, stock and barrel
Without reservation or hesitation
And I'm feeling for all of the world like I'm feeling for all the world
And I am empathizing with the entire world
So go and reel me in
So go ahead and attract me
If I am tugging the line
If I am pulling on the line
A hook is under my skin
I am deeply affected by it
Because your lure is well designed
Because your bait is skillfully crafted
Oh I go for it every time
Oh, I fall for it each and every time
Just like a heavy drinker
Similar to someone who drinks excessively
I go for it every time
I fall for it each and every time
Hook, line and sinker
Completely and unquestioningly
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON BRION
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Giannalovexo
Someone at least get Ted more milk
@TheodoreMnts
Thank you How I Met Your Mother
@user-rc8ff9dw7o
When did they use this one? I remember them using "Voices" early on in the series, but not this song!
@torchbearerSN
when Robin moved in with Don.
@amargado445
@@user-rc8ff9dw7oMaybe he's thankful that he knew Jon brion in there, not specially this one song but the artist
@desanta2109
sad that this isn't in Spotify
@Yastroanut
im happy that is in youtube!!!
@nuff6512
It is now
@ameredewdrop
HIMYMMMM
@randomals
One of my favorite Jon Brion songs. I’ve seen him perform this at The Largo, so magical