Confrontation
Nunó Lyrics
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He gave his life for all our sins
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Abe Lincoln was a very brave man
He took a chance, freed the slaves
Did he have to
Do you believe in me
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
Super man was a very strong man
He risked his life with kryptonite
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Robin Hood was a generous man
Stole from the rich, fed the poor
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Do you believe in me
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
The lyrics to Nunó's song "Confrontation" are a commentary on the expectations and pressures put on individuals who are deemed heroes or admired figures in society. The first verse references Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for humanity's sins. Despite being a kind man, the lyrics suggest that he may not have had to die for our sins, but he did anyway. The second verse references Abe Lincoln, a brave man who took a chance to free slaves. The lyrics again raise the question of whether he had to take such a risk, but acknowledges that he likely had no choice.
The following verses reference Super man and Robin Hood, both considered heroic figures in popular culture for their admirable qualities of strength and generosity, respectively. The lyrics again suggest that these figures had to make difficult choices and sacrifices in order to uphold their values and help others. Amidst these references, the chorus poses the question, "Do you believe in me? Cause if you don't, I'm gonna leave you." It suggests that those admired figures faced doubts and criticisms from society, and similarly, the singer of the song is also seeking validation and support.
Overall, the lyrics of "Confrontation" highlight the weight of societal expectations and the sacrifices that individuals often make in order to meet those expectations. It suggests that even heroes face doubts and challenges, and ultimately, their actions are what define their legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus Christ was a very kind man
Jesus Christ was an extremely benevolent individual
He gave his life for all our sins
He made the ultimate sacrifice for our transgressions
Did he have to
Was it necessary for him to do so
I guess he had to
I believe he made the sacrifice out of necessity
Abe Lincoln was a very brave man
Abe Lincoln was an incredibly courageous person
He took a chance, freed the slaves
He assumed a risk in order to liberate enslaved individuals
Did he have to
Was it obligatory for him to do so
I guess he had to
I believe it was necessary for him to do so
Do you believe in me
Do you have faith in me
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
If you lack belief in me, I will depart
Super man was a very strong man
Superman possessed immense strength
He risked his life with kryptonite
He endangered his life by confronting kryptonite
Did he have to
Was it necessary for him to do so
I guess he had to
I believe he had no other choice but to risk his life
Robin Hood was a generous man
Robin Hood was a magnanimous person
Stole from the rich, fed the poor
He robbed the affluent and fed the indigent
Did he have to
Was it obligatory for him to do so
I guess he had to
I believe he stole out of necessity to support the destitute
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NUNO BETTENCOURT
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@rimowreckify
Jesus Christ was a very kind man
He gave his life for all our sins
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Abe Lincoln was a very brave man
He took a chance, freed the slaves
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Do you believe in me
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
Super man was a very strong man
He risked his life with kryptonite
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Robin Hood was a generous man
Stole from the rich, fed the poor
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Do you believe in me
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
@gilsandwich
I love this song too ^_^ I thank god my mother bought me this CD randomly when I was like 11 years old. I still have it to this day!
@BrendaMidnightMoon
Thought provoking. I believe in you, Nuno ...... in your talent and ability to create memorable music and songs. After the Rihanna tour, I sure hope you and Gary get back to writing great r&r material and issue a new Extreme CD in 2011. I'm so very much looking forward to it..............
@franciscocamacho7850
Nuno bettencourt es para mi el cantante mas perfecto de este mundo su capacida para cantar es un 100% este hombre donde lo ven es el perfecto cantante Doy resptos a este por cantar de corazón
@humbertojimmy
Nuno has the talent of the greatest guitar gods (Slash, Hendrix, Clapton, etc) and the hair of an apache warrior! :-D
@franciscofonseca7236
Humm slash is nothing compared to Nuno.
@carlomarx1690
Nuno has more genius in his righthand middle finger than Slash in his whole body. please stop comparing guitarists with each other!!
@rejanemariaferreira4562
I love this song 💞🎸🎶🎼
@gazman5150
great song !
@rimowreckify
Jesus Christ was a very kind man
He gave his life for all our sins
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Abe Lincoln was a very brave man
He took a chance, freed the slaves
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Do you believe in me
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
Super man was a very strong man
He risked his life with kryptonite
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Robin Hood was a generous man
Stole from the rich, fed the poor
Did he have to
I guess he had to
Do you believe in me
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
@maevecatshine
my fav song <3