Hoo Ha
Me Lyrics


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Mirror, mirror, on the wall
A vain bunch aren't we all
Staring back, across the room
Our eyes meet yet once more

Hoo ha, hoo ha!

Picture, picture, through the lens
Time under duress
Only now, I failed to see
The shoes didn't match the dress

Is there something
In the mirror
We can't see?

Now it's too bad you can't close your eyes and make it go away
All the wicked spells have served you well, we're bound to live with the

Hoo ha, hoo ha

All of this fuss, such a tiny thing,
Cโ€™mon you'll have to get a move on
(Have to get a move on)
Why all this fuss over tiny things
Yes you'll have to get a move on
(Have to get a move on)
(Have to get a)

Now it's too bad you can't close your eyes and make it go away
All the wicked spells have served you well
We're bound by disarray

La la la, la la la,
La la la, la la

Is there something
In the mirror
We can't see?

Now it's too bad you can't close your eyes and make it go away
All the wicked spells with all their charm are bound by disarray

La la la, la la la,
La la la, la la la,
La la la, la la la,
La la la, la la la





Hoo ha, hoo ha
Hoo ha, hoo ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Me's song "Hoo Ha" touch upon the themes of vanity, self-reflection, and the power of appearance. The opening stanza features the classic "mirror, mirror on the wall" line, emphasizing the character's preoccupation with their own image. As they look at themselves in the mirror, they acknowledge the vanity shared by many. The repetition of "our eyes meet yet once more" suggests a hypnotic fixation on their own reflection.


The second verse shifts to a camera lens, which serves as an extension of the character's fixation with their looks. However, through this new perspective, the character identifies a mistake in their outfit- the shoes don't match the dress. This line may serve as a metaphor, highlighting the imperfection that can persist despite one's outward appearance.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Hoo Ha" multiple times. While it's unclear what this phrase means, it serves as a rhythmic punctuation, almost like a rally cry of sorts. The final verse echoes the themes of vanity, highlighting that the superficial nature of appearance cannot be escaped. The line "All the wicked spells have served you well" suggests that the character has consciously made choices to maintain their appearance, but the cost may be worth it.


Overall, "Hoo Ha" comments on the power of physical appearance in society, and how it can become an obsessive focus for many individuals. It encourages listeners to question the motives behind their own fixation on appearance and recognize the complexity of self-image.


Line by Line Meaning

Mirror, mirror, on the wall
The singer addresses their reflection in the mirror.


A vain bunch aren't we all
The singer recognizes that humans tend to be vain.


Staring back, across the room
The singer is staring at their reflection across the room.


Our eyes meet yet once more
The artist's reflection meets their gaze in the mirror.


Hoo ha, hoo ha!
This line serves as a chorus or refrain, with no specific meaning.


Picture, picture, through the lens
The singer looks at a photo through a camera lens.


Time under duress
The singer has been under time pressure.


Only now, I failed to see
The artist has just realized they made a mistake.


The shoes didn't match the dress
The mistake was not matching shoes with the dress in the photo.


Is there something
The artist poses a rhetorical question.


In the mirror
The singer is referring to their reflection.


We can't see?
The question implies that there may be something about ourselves that we are unaware of.


Now it's too bad you can't close your eyes and make it go away
The singer wishes they could undo their mistake or make something unpleasant disappear.


All the wicked spells have served you well, we're bound to live with the
This line is unclear and open to interpretation, but it suggests that the singer is facing the consequences of their actions or beliefs.


All of this fuss, such a tiny thing,
The singer is acknowledging that their mistake was relatively small, but is still causing them distress.


Cโ€™mon you'll have to get a move on
The artist is urging themselves to move past their mistake and take action.


Yes you'll have to get a move on
The artist repeats the previous line, emphasizing the need for action.


Now it's too bad you can't close your eyes and make it go away
This line repeats from earlier in the song, indicating ongoing regret for the singer's mistake.


All the wicked spells have served you well
This line repeats from earlier in the song, with no clear meaning.


We're bound by disarray
The artist is acknowledging that they are currently in a state of chaos or disorganization.


La la la, la la la,
This line serves as a bridge between verses and chorus, with no specific meaning.


Hoo ha, hoo ha
This line repeats from earlier in the song, indicating ongoing repetition and emphasis.




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@thorneer

At the time Mick Quinn, who plays bass in Supergrass, was recovering from injuries to his spine after sleepwalking out of a second floor window. During his rehabilitation, Danny and Gaz enbarked on a mini-tour as a guitar and drums duo under the name "Diamond Hoo Ha Men." Given the resulting technical limitations, it's not surprising that this song resembles the material of the White Stripes. Mick has since made a full recovery and is back on tour with Supergrass.

@freck2614

Do you remember this

@ponysito44

One of the must underrated bands ever...

@S-I-T

Agreed

@deadsherry

no, they're not...they're widely praised.....look under ANY youtube video and someone is saying a movie or band or song is 'underrated'...zzzzzzz generic as fuck

@controloz3310

Yea. You must

@nimajneb12

It's insane that these guys aren't more well known, they've been my favorite band since, like, 1996.

@thewintereaglefly

Gaz is a bloody legend

@funkygecko

who actually came here without knowing about the axe ad

@Mister_G.D._Muscovy

I came here because of the Crew 2

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