Boogie Man
"Larry Howard's life has been spent learning, playing, and recording music.… Read Full Bio ↴"Larry Howard's life has been spent learning, playing, and recording music. He began his recording in 1967, nearly 40 years ago. but his lifetime of music began long before he entered his first recording studio. "In my early years I played a lot of big band swing music," Howard says recounting his early years. "When I was 14 I had the opportunity to play with Count Basie at the University Of Miami music school for six weeks. I love that style of music." (Christian Bluesnet)

A former member of Grinderswitch who became a Christian in 1980. He has recording a number of albums of Christian blues.

"Music used to be a God to me. Now it is a gift. So every night when I go on stage it is not like a job. It is like unwrapping new gifts every time I start a new song. Without sounding weird, I feel like it is a reward God is giving me." Larry Howard

Boogie Man
Larry Howard Lyrics


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Are you listening devil I've had enough
I ain't goin' for that evil stuff
If you don't quit that slew foot strut
Gonna polish my boots and stand you up

All of hell better hear and understand
Me and Jesus ain't afraid of no boogie man
If you think you're gonna get one up
You're all out of your gambler's luck
You still smell like stinking pride
And I ain't goin' for your lyin' jive

All of hell better hear and understand
Me and Jesus ain't afraid of no boogie man

Look here devil I'm gettin' tough
Mess with me you're gonna get cut
I've got a razor two edged sword
One hand's mine and one's the Lord's





All of hell better hear and understand
Me and Jesus ain't afraid of no boogie man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Larry Howard's 'Boogie Man' is a declaration of resistance against evil, embodied by the 'devil' and the 'boogie man.' The singer of the song is addressing the devil, warning it to quit its sins and tricks, or else the singer would 'polish [his] boots and stand [the devil] up.' The singer's strength comes from his faith in Jesus, and he reassures the devil that he and Jesus are not afraid of the boogie man. The song's refrain repeats this idea, shouting out to 'all of hell' that the singer won't be intimidated by the devil's tricks.


The second verse of the song adds more depth to the singer's claim. He notes that the devil's 'gamblin' luck' has run out, and that he sees through the devil's 'lyin' jive.' In other words, the singer is claiming that the devil's tricks and sins won't work on him because he knows the truth. He tells the devil that he's 'gettin' tough' and warns that he carries a 'razor two-edged sword' in his hand. This sword is a metaphor for a powerful weapon that the singer and Jesus have to fight against evil.


Overall, Larry Howard's 'Boogie Man' is a powerful declaration of resistance against evil. The singer's faith in Jesus gives him strength, and he won't be intimidated by the devil's tricks. He sees through the devil's lies and is ready to fight with a powerful weapon. The song is a reminder that even in the face of evil, we can find strength in our faith and our convictions.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you listening devil I've had enough
Addressing Satan, the singer declares their dissatisfaction with the evil acts committed by him


I ain't goin' for that evil stuff
The singer refuses to tolerate evil deeds


If you don't quit that slew foot strut
The singer warns Satan to stop his evil swagger


Gonna polish my boots and stand you up
The artist is preparing to confront Satan and defeat him


All of hell better hear and understand
The artist is addressing all of hell and wants them to know what he and Jesus are capable of


Me and Jesus ain't afraid of no boogie man
The singer and Jesus are not afraid of Satan or any other evil force


If you think you're gonna get one up
The singer warns Satan that he will not get the upper hand


You're all out of your gambler's luck
The artist believes that Satan's luck has run out


You still smell like stinking pride
The artist can sense Satan's overwhelming pride and arrogance


And I ain't goin' for your lyin' jive
The artist will not believe Satan's lies or be deceived by him


Look here devil I'm gettin' tough
The singer is boldly declaring that he is strong and unafraid


Mess with me you're gonna get cut
The artist threatens Satan that if he disturbs him, there will be consequences


I've got a razor two edged sword
The singer is metaphorically describing his weapon - the word of God


One hand's mine and one's the Lord's
The singer and the Lord will fight together against Satan




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Norm

thank you so much been looking for this for years praise the lord

Carlos S

I had this tape 31 years ago now its 2023 WOOHOOO GOD IS GOOD

Francois Froge

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