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.
Perfect Friend
Macho Man Randy Savage Lyrics
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This one goes out to my real close friend and buddy
Curt Hennig A.K.A. Mr. Perfect just want to
Let you know that you're missed but you'll never be forgotten
You've always been an incredible friend and we just want
You to know that we've got your back buddy
System style from Macho Man Randy Savage
Hey Curt we miss you but we know you're in a better place
It's kinda hard as time goes on and I don't see your face
So I'm clinchin' and I'm holdin' on to memories
Remember the times rollin' strong just you and me
It's real hard sometimes to keep it goin' day to day
But I know you wouldn't want it any other way
So I keep it movin' doin' what I gotta do
And as a tribute I'm dedicating this song to you
[CHORUS x2]
You were my perfect friend
Right there until the end
I'm forever missin' you
Until we meet again
Can't explain this pain
Never felt like this
Mr. Perfect don't you know
That you'll be truly missed
[VERSE 2]
Mr. Perfect's the name it'll never be forgotten
As long as Macho's around I'm a keep ya spot in
Wrestling history cuz you were all about perfection
It's not a mystery that wrestling was the right selection
Cuz you were one of the best very high on my list
Not just in the ring but outta the ring you're dearly missed
But your name lives on we carry on your legacy
Cuz the passion that you left with us lives on in me
[CHORUS x2]
[VERSE 3]
We remember Mr. Perfect (you know you'll be truly missed)
He was always in command (you know you'll be truly missed) [x3]
His greatness was so obvious
That all could understand
He brightened up a locker room (you know I'm missin' you (missin' you)
He made the time go by (how much you'll never know (never know)
He had personality (deep in our hearts we'll never ever forget you)
Gregarious, not shy
He really was perfection
But now he's gone away
We're lucky to have known him
And we'll miss him everyday
Mr. Perfect
[CHORUS x3]
The song "Perfect Friend" by Macho Man Randy Savage is a tribute to his real-life friend Curt Hennig, also known as Mr. Perfect, who passed away in 2003. The lyrics express the deep sadness and pain of losing a close friend and the determination to keep their memory alive. The first verse talks about the difficulty of coping with the loss and how memories of the times they spent together are what kept the friendship alive. The chorus emphasizes the irreplaceable void left by the departed friend and how their absence is felt in every moment. In the second verse, Macho Man pays tribute to Hennig's legacy as a wrestler and how his name will never be forgotten, especially in the world of wrestling. The third and final verse remembers Hennig's charming personality and how he brightened up the locker room with his presence.
The song has a nostalgic and sentimental tone, with the chorus being repeated three times to emphasize the magnitude of the loss. The lyrics portray the deep bond between the two wrestlers and how their friendship extended beyond the ring. Hennig's death was a significant loss not only to Savage but also to the wrestling community as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Curt we miss you but we know you're in a better place
Although we miss you, we are comforted by the idea that you are in a better place now.
It's kinda hard as time goes on and I don't see your face
As time passes, it gets harder not to see your face around.
So I'm clinchin' and I'm holdin' on to memories
I try to hold on to memories of the times we spent together.
Remember the times rollin' strong just you and me
I remember those times when it was just you and me, holding each other strong.
It's real hard sometimes to keep it goin' day to day
Sometimes it's really hard to keep going, day after day, without you.
But I know you wouldn't want it any other way
But I know that you wouldn't want me to give up.
So I keep it movin' doin' what I gotta do
So I keep moving forward and doing what I have to do to honor your memory.
And as a tribute I'm dedicating this song to you
As a tribute to you, I've dedicated this song to you.
You were my perfect friend
You were the perfect friend for me.
Right there until the end
You were always there for me until the very end.
I'm forever missin' you
I will forever miss you.
Until we meet again
Until we meet again, my friend.
Can't explain this pain
I can't even begin to explain the pain that losing you has caused me.
Never felt like this
I have never felt this way before, about losing a friend like you.
Mr. Perfect don't you know
Mr. Perfect, you should know that you were truly perfect in every way.
That you'll be truly missed
You will be truly missed, Mr. Perfect.
Mr. Perfect's the name it'll never be forgotten
Your name, Mr. Perfect, will always be remembered and never forgotten.
As long as Macho's around I'm a keep ya spot in
As long as I'm around, I will keep your spot reserved for you.
Wrestling history cuz you were all about perfection
You were all about perfection, which is why you'll always be remembered in wrestling history.
It's not a mystery that wrestling was the right selection
It's no mystery that wrestling was the perfect profession for you.
Cuz you were one of the best very high on my list
You were one of the best wrestlers, and are ranked very high on my list.
Not just in the ring but outta the ring you're dearly missed
It's not just in the ring, but everywhere else too, that you are sorely missed.
But your name lives on we carry on your legacy
Your name will continue to live on, as we carry on your legacy.
Cuz the passion that you left with us lives on in me
The passion that you imparted on us, still lives on in me.
He brightened up a locker room (you know I'm missin' you (missin' you)
You were always able to brighten up a locker room with your presence, and we all miss you.
He made the time go by (how much you'll never know (never know)
You were always able to make time pass by quickly, and how much you did is something we'll never know.
He had personality (deep in our hearts we'll never ever forget you)
You had such an irresistible personality that we will never, ever forget you.
Gregarious, not shy
You were always friendly and outgoing, and not shy at all.
He really was perfection
You really were the epitome of perfection, Mr. Perfect.
But now he's gone away
But alas, you have now left us.
We're lucky to have known him
We consider ourselves lucky to have known you.
And we'll miss him everyday
We will miss you every single day.
Contributed by Brody K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.