Tear It Down
Kevin M. Thomas Lyrics
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I swear I'm cold-hearted
There's no negotiation
I'm not here for debatin'
You need some motivation?
Just look at Ben's face
Then ask yourself how long you think I'll remain patient
I'll throw him overboard and let him swim with killer sharks
Now, let's all just be smart
Although for you that must be hard
You'll get your wand
No one has to come to any harm
Don't try to intimidate
Your bark is much worse than your bite
Who's the baddest of them all?
I guess we're finding out tonight
Let's go, bring it on
Better give us what we want
It's the wand for the crown
If you don't, it's going down
Let's go, make your move
Peace or war, it's up to you
Give him up and do it now
If you don't, it's going down
We want the wand
Or else the king is gone
Your time is running out
You should really watch your mouth
Let's go, pound for pound
We're prepared to stand our ground
Put your swords up, put 'em up
It's going down
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, make the trade
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, or walk the plank
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, make the trade (Uma, Uma, Uma, la-la-la)
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, or walk the plank (Uma, Uma, Uma, la-la-la)
Okay, look, this is not a conversation
It's a do-or-die situation
If you don't give me back the king
I'll have no hesitation
I'll serve you right here
And I don't need a reservation
That way your whole pirate crew can have a demonstration
Release him now, and we can go our separate ways
Unless you wanna deal with me and the VK's
Ha ha, so that's your big speech, huh?
An empty ultimatum?
All it takes is one swing and I'll humiliate him
Matter of fact, make one wrong move and I'll debilitate him
And if he even starts to slip, I'll eliminate him
All it takes is one long look and I'll
Harry, we get it, chill
Let's go, bring it on
Better give us what we want
It's the wand for the crown
If you don't, it's going down
Let's go, make your move
Peace or war, it's up to you
Give him up and do it now
If you don't, it's going down
We want the wand
Or else the king is gone
Your time is running out
You should really watch your mouth
Let's go, pound for pound
We're prepared to stand our ground
Put your swords up, put 'em up
It's going down
Hey, we don't have to choose
We don't have to light the fuse
Mal, whatever you do, it's gonna be a lose-lose
There's gotta be a better way (way)
Uma, I promise I'll give you your chance
You'll have your say
Silly king, you? Give me?
You're gonna give me a chance?
Well, not a chance
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, make the trade
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, or walk the plank
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, make the trade (Uma, Uma, Uma, la-la-la)
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, or walk the plank (Uma, Uma, Uma, la-la-la)
Let's go, bring it on
Bring it on, it's going down
Time is running out
Bring it on, it's going down
Let's go, bring it on
Bring it on, it's going down
Time is running out
Bring it on, it's going down
Let's go, pound for pound
We're prepared to stand our ground
Put your swords up, put 'em up
It's going down
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Uma, Uma, Uma, la-la-la)
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Uma, Uma, Uma, la-la-la)
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Uma, Uma, Uma, la-la-la)
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Uma, Uma, Uma, la-la-la)
Uma, Uma, Uma, Uma
What's my name?
What's my name? What's my name?
(Uma, Uma-la-la)
Say it now (Uma)
The lyrics to Kevin M. Thomas's song "Tear It Down" depict a tense and confrontational situation between two parties, likely in a pirate-themed setting. The song seems to focus on a power struggle involving a king and a group led by a character named Uma. The lyrics suggest that Uma and her crew are demanding the return of a wand, which holds importance and possibly represents authority or control. They are willing to resort to drastic measures, even violence, if their demands are not met. The king, on the other hand, refuses to give in and engages in a back-and-forth banter with Uma, symbolizing their opposition and determination.
The lyrics portray a high-stakes conflict, with both sides displaying their determination to achieve their goals. The song emphasizes the relentless and cold-hearted nature of Uma and her crew, as well as their readiness to engage in physical confrontation. The tension and urgency in the lyrics add to the overall intensity of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, let's get this party started
We should begin this gathering with enthusiasm
I swear I'm cold-hearted
I am emotionally detached and indifferent
There's no negotiation
There is no room for discussion or compromise
I'm not here for debatin'
I have no interest in engaging in arguments
You need some motivation?
Are you in need of inspiration?
Just look at Ben's face
Observe the expression on Ben's face
Then ask yourself how long you think I'll remain patient
Consider how long I will tolerate the situation
I'll throw him overboard and let him swim with killer sharks
I will endanger his life by exposing him to dangerous predators
You either hand over the wand or he'll be ripped apart
You must surrender the wand or he will face severe consequences
Now, let's all just be smart
Let us all act intelligently
Although for you that must be hard
Although that may be difficult for you
You'll get your wand
You will receive the wand
No one has to come to any harm
No one needs to be harmed
Don't try to intimidate
Do not attempt to scare or threaten
Your bark is much worse than your bite
Your threats are more intimidating than your actions
Who's the baddest of them all?
Who is the most formidable or dangerous?
I guess we're finding out tonight
We will discover the answer tonight
Let's go, bring it on
Let us proceed and face the challenge
Better give us what we want
It would be wise to provide us with our desired item
It's the wand for the crown
We want the wand in exchange for the crown
If you don't, it's going down
If you refuse, there will be consequences
Let's go, make your move
Take action now
Peace or war, it's up to you
You can choose between peace or conflict
Give him up and do it now
Surrender him immediately
If you don't, it's going down
If you refuse, there will be consequences
We want the wand
We desire the wand
Or else the king is gone
Otherwise, the king will be lost
Your time is running out
You are running out of time
You should really watch your mouth
You should be mindful of what you say
Let's go, pound for pound
Let us confront each other directly
We're prepared to stand our ground
We are ready to defend our position
Put your swords up, put 'em up
Raise your swords and prepare for battle
It's going down
An event or confrontation is about to happen
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, make the trade
Execute the exchange or transaction
Yo-oh, ho-oh, oh-oh, or walk the plank
Or face the consequence of being made to walk the plank
Okay, look, this is not a conversation
Understand that this is not a discussion
It's a do-or-die situation
This is a critical situation with high stakes
If you don't give me back the king
If you do not return the king to me
I'll have no hesitation
I will act swiftly and decisively
I'll serve you right here
I will take action immediately
And I don't need a reservation
Without any hesitation or delay
That way your whole pirate crew can have a demonstration
In order to demonstrate my power to your entire crew
Release him now, and we can go our separate ways
Free him immediately, and we can part ways without any further conflict
Unless you wanna deal with me and the VK's
Unless you want to confront me and the VK's (Villain Kids)
Ha ha, so that's your big speech, huh?
So, that is your grand or impressive speech, right?
An empty ultimatum?
Is it a threat or demand without any real power or consequence?
All it takes is one swing and I'll humiliate him
With just one strike, I will embarrass or shame him
Matter of fact, make one wrong move and I'll debilitate him
In fact, if he makes a single mistake, I will incapacitate him
And if he even starts to slip, I'll eliminate him
If he shows any signs of weakness or failure, I will remove him completely
All it takes is one long look and I'll
With just a prolonged gaze, I will
Harry, we get it, chill
Harry, we understand your point, calm down
Hey, we don't have to choose
We are not obligated to make a decision
We don't have to light the fuse
We do not have to ignite the explosive situation
Mal, whatever you do, it's gonna be a lose-lose
Mal, regardless of your actions, it will result in a negative outcome
There's gotta be a better way
There must be a more preferable or advantageous approach
Uma, I promise I'll give you your chance
Uma, I assure you that I will provide you an opportunity
You'll have your say
You will have the opportunity to express your views
Silly king, you? Give me?
Foolish king, you would offer me something?
You're gonna give me a chance?
You would actually provide me with an opportunity?
Well, not a chance
Well, definitely not
What's my name?
What is my name?
What's my name? What's my name?
What is my name? What is my name?
Say it now (Uma)
Say it now (Uma)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam Schmalholz, Antonina Armato, Thomas Sturges, Tim James
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