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.
I'm Back
Macho Man Randy Savage Lyrics
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[VERSE 1]
I'm the wrestlin' king but now I'm spittin' lyrics
Took a break from the ring cuz I want y'all to hear this
Comin' on a medium nobody expected
Been in the game for years and I'm still respected
Macho Man Randy Savage the true chief warrior
People on the streets say "Randy you the illest"
And I'm one of the realest so it's not hard to feel this
[CHORUS x2]
People wanna know if Macho's still in the ring
People wanna know if Randy's doin' his thing
Everybody's talkin' wanna know this and that
So I'm a tell ya right now Randy Savage is back
[VERSE 2]
I'm back with vengeance and got good chemistry
Me and Big3 bout to shock the whole industry
Ya can't believe Macho Man's really rappin'
Hooked up with Da Raskulls we made this thing happen
Hit the studio to get paid in full
And I can make power moves I got a lot of pull
Every time I'm in the streets people still show love
They wanna know what's goin' on they wanna know what's up?
[CHORUS x2]
[VERSE 3]
I'm back on the block but the product's changed
But the passion I possess still remains the same
I switched the game I'm on a different plane
The first wrestlin' MC'll be my claim to fame
I'm like Deion, Bo and Mike I can play two sports
And in both arenas I'm a tremendous force
Cuz when I fight or rip the mic I ain't talkin' no slack
In fact I got the nack to entertain so I'm back
[CHORUS x2]
[OUTRO]
Yeah Macho man Randy Savage back at ya
Got Da Raskulls in the house
Big K., Brian O., Ted, Romey Rome, and O-Jizzle
A shout out to Eric on the boards
Tommy Jizzle and Pinky, I can't forget the master of disaster
The incredible Bill Edwards and the entire Big3 crew, OOOH YEEAAHH
In "I'm Back," Macho Man Randy Savage announces his triumphant return to the world of entertainment, this time as a rapper. He acknowledges that people might be curious about whether he's still wrestling, but assures them he's back in a new capacity. He declares himself the "wrestling king" and a "true chief warrior," but now he's focused on spitting lyrics rather than competing in the ring. He references his longevity in the industry and his continued respect from fans, while also calling out critics who don't understand his versatility. He's now collaborating with Da Raskulls and the Big3 to create some groundbreaking music that's going to shock the whole industry.
One way to interpret these lyrics is that Macho Man is reclaiming his power and reputation in the entertainment world. He's not content to be just a wrestler or just a rapper—he's going to dominate in both arenas. He's confident in his abilities and doesn't care what people think about his transition to music. He also seems to be aware of his influence and impact on popular culture, as evidenced by his references to Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson, and Michael Jordan as athletes who excelled in multiple sports. Overall, "I'm Back" is a proclamation of Macho Man's enduring legacy and his determination to stay relevant and successful in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the wrestlin' king but now I'm spittin' lyrics
I used to be a wrestler, but now I'm trying my hand at rapping.
Took a break from the ring cuz I want y'all to hear this
I've taken a break from wrestling to focus on my music.
Been in the game for years and I'm still respected
I've been in the entertainment industry for years, and I still have people's respect.
Critics I'm ignoring' ya to ladies it's euphoria
I don't pay attention to what the critics say, but the ladies seem to love my music.
People on the streets say 'Randy you the illest'
People on the streets tell me that I'm great at what I do.
And I'm one of the realest so it's not hard to feel this
I'm one of the true talents in this industry, so it's easy to enjoy my music.
People wanna know if Macho's still in the ring
People are curious if I'm still a wrestler.
People wanna know if Randy's doin' his thing
People are curious if I'm still entertaining audiences.
So I'm a tell ya right now Randy Savage is back
I'm here to announce that I'm back and better than ever.
I'm back with vengeance and got good chemistry
I'm back and ready to make an impact, with a great team supporting me.
Ya can't believe Macho Man's really rappin'
Some people can't believe that I'm really pursuing a music career.
Hooked up with Da Raskulls we made this thing happen
I collaborated with Da Raskulls to create this amazing music.
Every time I'm in the streets people still show love
No matter where I go, people still show me love and support.
I'm back on the block but the product's changed
I'm back, but I'm doing something different now.
The first wrestlin' MC'll be my claim to fame
I'll be the first wrestler to successfully transition to a music career.
I'm like Deion, Bo and Mike I can play two sports
Just like some great athletes, I'm proving that I can excel in two different areas.
In both arenas I'm a tremendous force
I'm incredibly successful in both wrestling and music.
Cuz when I fight or rip the mic I ain't talkin' no slack
Whether I'm wrestling or rapping, I'm always putting in 100% effort.
In fact I got the nack to entertain so I'm back
I'm a natural entertainer, and I'm back doing what I do best.
Contributed by Colton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.