Hammer Drop
Mister Heavenly Lyrics
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When the Hammer Drops
Will you break down
Will you break like glass
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
Will you break down
Oh the push and shove
Of falling in and out of love
Allongé on freeways
The ballet of heartbreak
Will you stand your ground
When you're knocked back down
Even when they throw you
Into the fires of hell
What do you do when all of your dreams come true
Well for one you could wake up
Yeah you could come to
The music was slept on
The drugs were stepped on too
So what do we do
We let the hammer drop
Let the hammer drop
Let the hammer drop
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
Will you break down
Will you break like glass
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
Will you break down
Will you break like glass
Oh the art of war
Of drawing lines across the floor
Allongé on freeways
The ballet of heartbreak
Will you stand your ground
When you're knocked back down
Even when they throw you
Into the fires of hell
Get a taste of affection
Feels like perfection
But you know it ain't true
Oh it ain't true
So what's there to do now that we've come down
We can't stop
No we can't stop
We let the hammer drop
We let the hammer drop
We let the hammer drop
Will you feel okay
Will you feel okay
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
Hammer Drop
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
When the Hammer Drops
The song "Hammer Drop" by Mister Heavenly is a contemplative and introspective piece that ponders the nature of love, heartbreak, and resilience in the face of adversity. The recurring refrain "When the Hammer Drops, will you break down? Will you break like glass?" highlights the existential uncertainty and vulnerability of the human condition, emphasizing the precariousness of being subjected to life's unpredictable and tumultuous events.
The lyrics also touch upon the paradoxes and contradictions that characterize the human experience. The opening lines refer to the "push and shove of falling in and out of love," underscoring the bittersweet and tumultuous nature of romantic relationships. The juxtaposition of heartbreak and the ballet metaphor suggests the graceful and fluid motions of love at its peak, contrasting it with the eventual pain and sorrow of its demise.
The song conveys a sense of determination and resilience in the face of hardship. The question posed in the refrain - "Will you stand your ground when you're knocked back down?" - suggests that the singer is urging his listeners to persevere and endure, even in the face of adversity. The final lines, "We let the hammer drop, will you feel okay?" imply that there is a sense of acceptance and resignation to the inevitability of life's trials and tribulations.
Line by Line Meaning
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
Will you break down
Asking if the person will collapse under pressure
Will you break like glass
Asking if the person will shatter emotionally
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
Will you break down
Asking if the person will collapse under pressure
Will you break like glass
Asking if the person will shatter emotionally
Oh the push and shove
Describes the ups and downs of romantic relationships
Of falling in and out of love
Describes the instability of romantic relationships
Allongé on freeways
Metaphorically lying down on a busy highway, feeling overwhelmed
The ballet of heartbreak
Describes how romantic relationships can feel like a graceful yet painful dance
Will you stand your ground
Asking if the person will remain firm in their beliefs and values
When you're knocked back down
Asking if the person can recover from setbacks
Even when they throw you
Even if external forces try to harm you
Into the fires of hell
Metaphorically experiencing intense emotional pain
What do you do when all of your dreams come true
Asking if the person can handle success
Well for one you could wake up
Suggesting that they may be living in a dream or fantasy
Yeah you could come to
Suggesting that they may need a wake-up call
The music was slept on
Suggesting that the music was underappreciated or overlooked
The drugs were stepped on too
Suggesting that the drugs were contaminated or of poor quality
So what do we do
Asking what action to take
We let the hammer drop
We face our problems and deal with them head-on
Let the hammer drop
Be brave and confront the challenges
Let the hammer drop
Accept the consequences of our actions
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
Will you break down
Asking if the person will collapse under pressure
Will you break like glass
Asking if the person will shatter emotionally
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
Will you break down
Asking if the person will collapse under pressure
Will you break like glass
Asking if the person will shatter emotionally
Oh the art of war
Describes the tactics used in competition
Of drawing lines across the floor
Describes the strategy of delineating boundaries
Allongé on freeways
Metaphorically lying down on a busy highway, feeling overwhelmed
The ballet of heartbreak
Describes how romantic relationships can feel like a graceful yet painful dance
Will you stand your ground
Asking if the person will remain firm in their beliefs and values
When you're knocked back down
Asking if the person can recover from setbacks
Even when they throw you
Even if external forces try to harm you
Into the fires of hell
Metaphorically experiencing intense emotional pain
Get a taste of affection
Experience love and intimacy
Feels like perfection
Emphasizes how good it feels to be loved
But you know it ain't true
Acknowledge that love may not be what it seems
Oh it ain't true
Reinforcing the idea that love can be deceiving
So what's there to do now that we've come down
Asking what to do after a disappointment
We can't stop
Cannot stop moving forward
No we can't stop
Reinforcing the idea that we must keep going
We let the hammer drop
We face our problems and deal with them head-on
We let the hammer drop
Be brave and confront the challenges
We let the hammer drop
Accept the consequences of our actions
Will you feel okay
Asking if the person will be okay after facing difficulties
Will you feel okay
Asking if the person will be okay after facing difficulties
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
Hammer Drop
A catchphrase to convey the idea of facing difficult situations head-on
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
When the Hammer Drops
Asking if the person is emotionally strong enough to handle difficult situations
Writer(s): honus honus, joe plummer, nicholas thorburn
Contributed by Grayson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J Truts
great intro!