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.
Remember Me
Macho Man Randy Savage Lyrics
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How could you forget me, Forget all about me
How could you forget me, Forget all about me
[VERSE 1]
Y'all remember me from back in the days
The wrestling' O.G. Randy Savage don't play
I'll still kick ya butt cuz I'm still real mean
I'm comin' wit da heat so don't try to stop me
Refuse to get beat so y'all can't top me
Still got the fury still got the fire
The best til' I retire cuz that's my desire
But now I flipped the script I'm rappin' on the mic
But don't get it twisted I'm always down to fight
Cuz it's in the blood to pass on the legacy
Macho Man from the school of hard knocks remember me
[CHORUS]
Remember Me I'm the same ol' Macho that I used to be
Ain't nuthin' gonna change so remember me la la la la
La La La La La La La La
Remember Me I'm the same ol' Macho that I used to be
I'm still the reining king so remember me
For those who forgot I still rock I still rock, remember me
[VERSE 2]
Bow down pay homage or the price you'll pay
I've been the king of the ring since back in the day
Beware I'm warnin' U to stay outta my way
Cuz I'll have ya runnin' scared like a castaway
The M's cuz I push it to the maximum
And the A's for the aura that they try to become
The C's for the champ 6 times I became
And the H is for honor I'm in the hall of fame
The O's for OOHH Yeah cuz I'm so outstanding
The M's for Macho I'm the last man standing
The A's for anytime anyplace we can go
And the N's for Notorious the one Macho, remember me
[CHORUS]
[VERSE 3]
Ya can't forget me the 6-time champion
Some call me Randy some rather call me Macho Man
Back in 88 I won the world title
Controlled my own fate it was all about survival
Remember Trump Plaza in Atlantic City
That's where I took the belt and didn't take no pity
Remember the Silverdome up in Motown
93,000 strong I came to put it down
Been gone for a minute but now Macho's back
No time to be timid I ain't takin' no crap
I was the bad boy of this whole wrestling game
Ya haven't seen me for a while but y'all remember the name
[CHORUS x2]
(So) Remember Me I'm the same ol' Macho that I used to be
Ain't nuthin' gonna change so remember me la la la la
La La La La La La La La
Remember Me I'm the same ol' Macho that I used to be
I'm still the reining king so remember me
For those who forgot I still rock I still rock
Remember me
How could you forget me
Forget all about me
How could you forget me
Forget all about me
How could you forget me
In the song "Remember Me", Macho Man Randy Savage reminisces about his past as a professional wrestler and how he still commands respect as an icon in the sport, even after a long absence. He reminds his fans of his accomplishments, including winning six world titles and being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Randy Savage asserts his dominance and warns others to beware of his power and ability to rule the ring once again. He has now flipped the script and is rapping on the mic, but his warrior spirit and love for fighting are still ingrained in him. He urges his audience to remember him as the same old Macho Man that he used to be, still reigning as king of the ring.
The lyrics, "How could you forget me, Forget all about me" is a way for Macho Man to emphasize his impact on the wrestling community. He feels that although he's not as active in the sport as he once was, his legacy should not be forgotten. The rhyme scheme and rhythm of the song reflect the personality of Macho Man and the energy he brought to wrestling. The chorus is catchy and easy to sing along to, making it a memorable and fun song for fans of the wrestler and hip-hop genre.
Line by Line Meaning
How could you forget me
Macho Man Randy Savage is wondering why people have forgotten about him.
Forget all about me
He is upset that people have completely forgotten about him.
Y'all remember me from back in the days
Macho Man is reminding people that he was a big deal back in the day.
The wrestling' O.G. Randy Savage don't play
He is emphasizing that he was a big deal in wrestling and should not be underestimated.
Been chillin' in da cut but I'm back on the scene
Macho Man is making a comeback and wants people to know that.
I'll still kick ya butt cuz I'm still real mean
His wrestling skills have not diminished and he is still a force to be reckoned with.
I'm comin' wit da heat so don't try to stop me
He is coming back with force and determination.
Refuse to get beat so y'all can't top me
He has a competitive edge and will not allow himself to be beaten.
Still got the fury still got the fire
He is still passionate about wrestling and will always maintain his intensity.
The best til' I retire cuz that's my desire
He wants to be remembered as the best and will continue to maintain that reputation until he retires.
But now I flipped the script I'm rappin' on the mic
He is now singing and rapping instead of wrestling.
But don't get it twisted I'm always down to fight
Despite his transition to music, he still has a fighting spirit.
Cuz it's in the blood to pass on the legacy
Wrestling is a part of his heritage and he wants to ensure that his legacy is carried on to future generations.
Macho Man from the school of hard knocks remember me
He is proud of his background and wants people to remember him as a product of hard work and perseverance.
Remember Me I'm the same ol' Macho that I used to be
He wants people to remember him as the same tough guy he always was.
Ain't nuthin' gonna change so remember me la la la la
He is confident that he will always be remembered the same way.
Bow down pay homage or the price you'll pay
He wants people to show him respect or face the consequences.
I've been the king of the ring since back in the day
He has always been a wrestling legend.
Beware I'm warnin' U to stay outta my way
He is telling people to stay out of his business.
Cuz I'll have ya runnin' scared like a castaway
If people don't listen to him, he will intimidate them.
The M's cuz I push it to the maximum
The first letter of 'Macho' represents his drive to always push harder.
And the A's for the aura that they try to become
The first letter of 'aura' represents the energy he exudes that others try to emulate.
The C's for the champ 6 times I became
The first letter of 'champ' represents his 6 title wins.
And the H is for honor I'm in the hall of fame
The first letter of 'honor' represents his induction into the hall of fame.
The O's for OOHH Yeah cuz I'm so outstanding
The first letter of 'outstanding' represents his unforgettable catchphrase.
The M's for Macho I'm the last man standing
The first letter of 'Macho' represents him being the last one standing in any situation.
The A's for anytime anyplace we can go
The first letter of 'anytime' represents his readiness to fight anywhere, any time.
And the N's for Notorious the one Macho, remember me
The first letter of 'Notorious' represents his bad boy reputation and he wants people to remember him for that.
Ya can't forget me the 6-time champion
He is reminding everyone that he was a 6-time champion.
Some call me Randy some rather call me Macho Man
He goes by two different names and he wants people to remember both.
Back in 88 I won the world title
He is proud of his past accomplishments and wants them to be remembered.
Controlled my own fate it was all about survival
He was in charge of his own fate and he made it work.
Remember Trump Plaza in Atlantic City
He wants people to remember a specific location he wrestled in.
That's where I took the belt and didn't take no pity
He was ruthless in his victory and wants people to remember that.
Remember the Silverdome up in Motown
Another location he wants to be remembered for.
93,000 strong I came to put it down
He had a very successful match in this location that he wants to be remembered for.
Been gone for a minute but now Macho's back
He has been away for a while but is now back and ready to put on a show.
No time to be timid I ain't takin' no crap
He is not going to let anyone walk over him.
I was the bad boy of this whole wrestling game
He wants to be remembered as the wrestling bad boy.
Ya haven't seen me for a while but y'all remember the name
Despite the time away, he is still a big name and wants to be remembered as such.
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.