2) - Nuno is a solo project of Extreme guitarist, Nuno Bettencourt. He released "Schizophonic under this moniker in 1997.
Confrontation
Nuno 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
Nuno Bettencourt's song "Confrontation" features notable individuals who have made sacrifices to bring about change. The song begins with the line, "Jesus Christ was a very kind man, He gave his life for all our sins," reflecting the belief that Jesus sacrificed his life to save humanity. Bettencourt then goes on to mention Abraham Lincoln, who is acknowledged for his bravery in freeing slaves. The lyrics suggest that these iconic figures had to make these sacrifices in order to make a difference.
Bettencourt then poses a question to the listener: "Do you believe in me?" This line signifies that the artist is likely alluding to himself as someone who also wants to make a difference, but may only be able to do so if he is believed in. The chorus is repeated later in the song, and it is clear that the artist feels that his beliefs and actions are not being taken seriously by others, and that there is a need for confrontation.
The final two examples Bettencourt mentions are Superman and Robin Hood, both of whom made sacrifices for the greater good. Superman risked his life to protect those in danger, while Robin Hood gave to the less fortunate. These examples further illustrate the idea that sometimes people need to make tough choices and sacrifices to bring about change.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus Christ was a very kind man
Jesus Christ was a compassionate person
He gave his life for all our sins
He sacrificed his life for the redemption of our wrong deeds
Did he have to
Is it really necessary?
I guess he had to
Maybe he had no choice
Abe Lincoln was a very brave man
Abe Lincoln was a courageous person
He took a chance, freed the slaves
He risked his life to abolish slavery
Do you believe in me
Do you have faith in me?
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
If you lack faith in me, I'll depart from you
Super man was a very strong man
Superman was a very powerful person
He risked his life with kryptonite
He endangered himself by confronting his weakness
Robin Hood was a generous man
Robin Hood was a charitable person
Stole from the rich, fed the poor
He took from the wealthy to support the needy
Did he have to
Was it necessary?
I guess he had to
Perhaps he had no alternative
Do you believe in me
Do you have confidence in me?
Cause if you don't I'm gonna leave you
If you lack faith in me, I'll depart from you
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