Savage manages to do this by utilizing a multi-disciplinary, consilient approach (which E.O. Wilson would be proud of) by synthesizing elements of American popular culture such as wrestling and hip hop. In Sartre's existentialist tradition, Macho utilizes the elements available in his times and environment to validate and give meaning to what had become a meager existence, while at the same time elevating & liberating the rest of humanity to another level of meaningful existence.
Examples of this new paradigm of human expression abound in this oeuvre. From the CD cover photo, which shows Mr. Macho manipulating the chains which symbolize the possibility of humanity's ability to break away from the chains of oppression that enslave us all and prevent us from leading a truly meaningful existence, to his aptly named title track, "Be A Man" which utilizes his rivalry with Hulk Hogan as a metaphor for the conflict between a superficial and unfulfilling material existence and a meaningful and rich human spiritual existence. This truly is a paradigmatic change that T. Kuhn would find exemplary.
This is a seminal must for any one's artistic recordings collection, for it is destined to be a classic and the topic of scholarly and intellectual discussions for quite some time.
Five stars is not enough to show the importance of this recording. Perhaps all the stars in the Ursa Major constellation would be more fitting.
Gonna Be Trouble
Macho Man Randy Savage Lyrics
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(Yeah)
Ooh Yeah, you should've never messed with the Macho
Man Randy Savage dude (that's right) You're in trouble now
[CHORUS]
Oh No! Ya better watch yourself cuz I'm bad for your health
And I'm about ready to blow
Oh No! Ya better watch yourself cuz I'm bad for your health
Ya feelin' the wrath of Macho
Uhhh Oohh! Now There's Gonna Be Trouble
[VERSE 1]
Everybody wants to talk shhh.... I heard it all before
But by the time I'm done with you you're layin' flat on the floor
I'm the Macho Man Number 1 exterminator
Ya see my come your way you better say your prayers
I'm sick and tired of all the speculation
You talked that junk now you're a hospital patient
I told you before dat Randy ain't playin'
Now you're all swoled up that's the price you're payin'
You're sayin' sorry but it's too late now
Cuz I dissed ya and dismissed ya like a bastard child
(Boom Bow) you're knocked out and don't know how
Takin' Shh....from you chumps is something I don't allow
[CHORUS]
[VERSE 2]
You're in trouble now dude cuz talkin' a lot
Of Shhh ain't my style dude
But you always wanna run off at the mouth dude
I'm about to show you what I'm all about dude
I'll knock you out dude
I can't believe the gall of all these wrestlin' cowards
Cuz they all know the Macho Man got the power
Even though you haven't seen me in the ring for awhile
I'll still kick ya butt and walk away with a smile
That's my style I let my fists do the talkin'
So don't even think about it dude keep walking
All you new dudes I'm about to bust ya bubble
Cuz when the Savage comes back you're all in TROUBLE
[CHORUS]
[VERSE 3: Smokke rap]
(Uh huh) Smokke, this is Macho Bad
Smokke and the Macho Man look homey I am not your man
Watch what ya say before the ----go bam
And if I miss partner Ya better watch your fam, got a savage
Named Randy who is not for playin'
A heckler and kotch that I cop for sprayin'
A whip with a top I can drop when I tan
And if you get spotted, better start your prayin'
Messin' with me dog you ain't got no name
And worse case scenario you got no change
I curse through the stereo & rock your brain
Smokke and Macho Man it's not no game
[CHORUS]
[OUTRO]
Macho Man Randy Savage baby he ain't playin'
He comin' at ya like this
The lyrics of Macho Man Randy Savage's song "Gonna Be Trouble" are a powerful statement of self-confidence and aggression. The song starts with the Macho Man warning his opponent that he's in trouble now that he's messed with him. The chorus is a strong warning that the Macho Man is bad for your health and is about to blow. The first verse talks about how he's had enough of people talking junk and how he's sick and tired of all the speculation. He warns that when he comes your way, you better say your prayers as he's the number one exterminator.
The second verse continues the Macho Man's warning to his opponents, saying that talking a lot of shhh isn't his style, but he's about to show them what he's all about. He reassures everyone that even though he hasn't been in the ring for a while, he'll still kick your butt and walk away with a smile, letting his fists do the talking. The final verse is performed by Smokke and reinforces the message that the Macho Man is not someone to mess with. He's got a savage, named Randy who is not for playing.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Agreement and confirmation that the Macho Man is not to be messed with
Ooh Yeah, you should've never messed with the Macho
Man Randy Savage dude (that's right) You're in trouble now
Acknowledgment that the Macho Man must not be underestimated, with a warning of the danger that will follow any attempt to challenge him
Oh No! Ya better watch yourself cuz I'm bad for your health
And I'm about ready to blow
Uhhh Oohh!! Now There's Gonna Be Trouble!
A warning that the Macho Man is a lethal force to be reckoned with and that trouble will ensue if he is provoked.
Everybody wants to talk shhh.... I heard it all before
But by the time I'm done with you you're layin' flat on the floor
I'm the Macho Man Number 1 exterminator
Ya see my come your way you better say your prayers
The Macho Man is exasperated by the trash talk of his opponents and asserts his dominance as a feared killer in the ring, with the implication that opponents should prepare themselves physically and spiritually for his arrival
I'm sick and tired of all the speculation
You talked that junk now you're a hospital patient
I told you before dat Randy ain't playin'
Now you're all swoled up that's the price you're payin'
The Macho Man dismisses the trash talk of his opponents as baseless and emphasizes his lethal power, as evidenced by his opponents' hospitalization and subsequent physical swelling.
You're saying sorry but it's too late now
Cuz I dissed ya and dismissed ya like a bastard child
(Boom Bow) you're knocked out and don't know how
Takin' Shh....from you chumps is something I don't allow
The Macho Man derides the apologies of his opponents as irrelevant in the aftermath of his ultimate victory, boasting of his power and the brutal consequences of opposing him.
You're in trouble now dude cuz talkin' a lot
Of Shhh ain't my style dude
But you always wanna run off at the mouth dude
I'm about to show you what I'm all about dude
I'll knock you out dude
The Macho Man reiterates his intolerance for trash talk and boasts of the punishment his opponents will face as a result.
All you new dudes I'm about to bust ya bubble
Cuz when the Savage comes back you're all in TROUBLE
A warning to newer wrestlers that they will face the wrath of the Macho Man when he inevitably returns to the ring.
Smokke, this is Macho Bad
Smokke and the Macho Man look homey I am not your man
Watch what ya say before the ----go bam
And if I miss partner Ya better watch your fam, got a savage
Named Randy who is not for playin'
A heckler and kotch that I cop for sprayin'
A whip with a top I can drop when I tan
And if you get spotted, better start your prayin'
Messin' with me dog you ain't got no name
And worse case scenario you got no change
I curse through the stereo & rock your brain
Smokke and Macho Man it's not no game
A hip hop verse featuring the Macho Man and Smokke. The Macho Man emphasizes his dangerous reputation and implies that those who go up against him will face dire consequences with no hope of compensation.
Macho Man Randy Savage baby he ain't playin'
He comin' at ya like this
A final confirmation of the Macho Man's insurmountable power and his unwavering commitment to destroying anyone who dares to challenge him.
Contributed by Colin D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.