Hammer
Overhand Lyrics

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I lost my way
I bought your shame
What I half-saved
I can't create

Why hate us?
When it's plain to see
We gave up

It took everything

I tried both ways
And I tried to say
What you thought was my blame
Was my loss
My grave

Why hate us?
When it's plain to see
We gave up
It took everything
I gave up
Who I used to be

Who you thought
Why'd I try to see

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Overhand's song "Hammer" seem to convey themes of self-reflection, loss, and external judgment. The opening lines, "I lost my way, I bought your shame, What I half-saved, I can't create," suggest a deep sense of confusion and vulnerability. The singer seems to have strayed from their path and taken on burdens that do not belong to them, leaving them unable to move forward in a positive direction.

The recurring question, "Why hate us?" reflects a sense of being unfairly targeted or judged by others. Despite their struggles and efforts, the singer feels misunderstood and unappreciated. The lines, "When it's plain to see, We gave up, It took everything," underscore the heavy toll that societal or interpersonal pressures have taken on the singer, leading to a sense of defeat and exhaustion.

The repetition of the phrase "I gave up" further highlights the singer's resignation and acceptance of their changed circumstances. There is a sense of mourning for the person they used to be, as well as a feeling of betrayal from those who misconstrued their actions and motives. The lines, "Who you thought, Why'd I try to see," suggest a realization that trying to meet others' expectations or understand their perspectives may have been a futile endeavor that ultimately led to disappointment.

Overall, these lyrics paint a poignant picture of inner turmoil, external judgment, and the struggle to reconcile one's own identity with the perceptions of others. The singer grapples with feelings of loss, regret, and the weight of societal pressures, ultimately questioning the reasons behind the animosity directed towards them. Through introspection and retrospection, they come to terms with their own limitations and the need to forge a new path forward, free from the constraints of others' expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

I lost my way
I found myself feeling lost and confused

I bought your shame
I took on the burden of your guilt and regret

What I half-saved
I tried to salvage something, but only part of it remained intact

I can't create
I struggled to invent or produce something new

Why hate us?
Why harbor animosity towards us?

When it's plain to see
It is obvious and evident

We gave up
We surrendered or abandoned our efforts

It took everything
It required all of our strength and resources

I tried both ways
I attempted different approaches or methods

And I tried to say
I made an effort to express or communicate

What you thought was my blame
Your perception of fault or responsibility on my part

Was my loss
Actually resulted in my defeat or setback

My grave
My downfall or failure

I gave up
I abandoned or relinquished my pursuit

Who I used to be
My former self or identity

Who you thought
The person you believed I was

Why'd I try to see
Why did I make an effort to understand or perceive

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alex Stromski, Guillermo Alvarez, Ian Wilkinson, Liam Sullivan

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Comments from YouTube:

@BrodieSmith

13y↑2

@gibsonsg0425 One thing you can check to see if your doing properly is the angle of the disc on the release. For big hammers (40 yards plus) you want the disc more vertical on release. So if the disc is double helixing like you say, you may want to tweak the angle a bit and release the disc more vertically.

@BrodieSmith

12y↑8

Try releasing the disc more vertical. Also, the more spin you can generate (wrist snap) it will hold its flight better.

@BrodieSmith

13y↑1

@Lerkki To be honest I have seen the most different types of variations when it comes to the the lower body. So I would honestly say do what works best for you. For me thats being kind of static but using a lot of torque in my hips and core. Its an awkward motion to start with because when throwing a ball with your left hand your taught to step forward with your right foot. And in frisbee left handlers right foot is their pivot foot. So just do what comes natural and is comfortable to you.

@BrodieSmith

13y↑2

@Prozakk08 It sounds like when your releasing the disc it isn't vertical enough. By changing that it will help from having the disc turn over. Try that and see if that helps the disc from turning over. Now with regards to having the disc fly out to the left and curve back. That deals with my arm motion. Too hard to explain just in writing. Would you like a video on that?

@BrodieSmith

13y↑3

@Andrewcunningmusic thats known as the double helix hammer...you have to angle the disc more vertically on release to make sure it doesn't do that...but for long hammers its sometimes ok for a double helix

@BrodieSmith

13y↑3

@AbSoluteZeWoah With the hammer you want to do what comes natural for you. So i wouldn't say there is a right and wrong way of pivoting. Feel it out and do what works best. For me I don't really move my right foot that much but it also depends on the type of hammer

@BrodieSmith

13y↑4

@FlawlessPlay Both great throws in your arsenal. I will add it to the list.

@BrodieSmith

12y↑1

If you are doing the Frisbee Trick Shot Challenge I would watch this!

@BrodieSmith

13y↑3

@Youknowhubbard tri's, bi's chest, and back for the upper body. Also having a strong and flexible shoulder is great!

@BrodieSmith

13y↑3

@havone2 With the hammer I see some people pick up their right foot and some people keep it down. Do whatever comes natural because after playing around with it, for me it didn't change any part of my throw.

@johngabbradley1

34w

Yo Brodie,

Going to see if I can throw my glitch this way. Learning a lot from these older videos. Good look at the worlds this week!

@jfk9454

9y↑4

Thx!!! Tried this throw and during ultimate frisbee in gym ( but there was goals at the ends to shoot it in) i scored 3goals out of the 4 goals for our tema using this throw!

@BrodieSmith

13y↑3

@mywomanisbig probably has to do with you not snapping your wrist and forearm enough. Really work on that snap and that will help generate spin you will need to have a great flying disc.

@AbSoluteZeWoah

13y

Hey Brodie, is there any pivoting in this throw? In your video it looks like you're getting the power from the shoulder and hip rotation but is there any pivoting or stepping out for this throw? Like when your throwing right hand flick you step out with your right foot and throw it, but do you do anything like this for the hammer? It always seems like I have awkward footing when throwing this.

@BrodieSmith

13y↑3

@wackNLR2003 slightly but the angle of the disc at release will help you more...try throwing the disc more vertical

@bananapete

12y

What do you think of double helix hammers? I don't find them to be very useful, do you? I've noticed that if I throw the disc slightly off axis(disc axis in line with my body, but arm motion slightly across to the left) I can accentuate the spiral path hammers take without destabilizing it. They end up sliding in from left to right a little more than dropping straight down, which I find to be easier to catch.

@kekelaward

I used a hammer throw to great effect when I played double disc at the University of Hawaii back in the early 80's. I had to be throwing it wrong, cause instead of straightening out at the end, the disc would stall, then drop straight down, but it was totally uncontrolled, so it was very hard to judge where it was going to land, so it gave my opponents fits. After seeing this, I guess I'll go dig out my old discs and give it another shot. Thanks for the memories. Really good times...playing all night, quaffing beers and burning doobs. Yeah, really good days.

@BrodieSmith

13y↑4

@lax8196 try throwing the disc with more a different angle to the ground. Like flatter would be best

@JoeMamaUltimate

11y

Many of us have grown up throwing balls where the main throwing motion comes from your arm. As a result, when you throw a hammer it feels more natural to use your arm(as if you're throwing a baseball). On another note, try throwing fully with your arm with a mark-you'll find that snapping your wrist is the only way to get off that hammer without smacking your mark in the face on the follow through. It will also allow you to get more spin on it, allowing it to fly further and bite the wind more.

@BrodieSmith

12y↑4

The backhand pull...

@nitkiv

12y

Nice! I like these tutorial videos. Just got my own ultimate frisbee and still don't pull of alot of throws :p I guess the backhand pull is alright :) Anywas - Nice to see some in game clips at the end! Peace out from Gothenbourg, Sweden

@tazzaam

12y

Hey Brodie, with your trick shots for basketball hoops do you throw hammers more vertical or horizontal?

@BrodieSmith

13y↑4

@TheSean228 Haha good catch! Didn't even see that. I did something pretty sneaky to fix it. See if you can figure it out lol.

@gibsonsg0425

13y

do you have notes about preventing the double helix hammer? most of my distance hammers (which i rarely throw because they suck) end up turning over and going the other way...

@BrodieSmith

13y↑2

@boombox129 you got it! on the list! thanks for the suggestion!

@Krallelat

13y

Good videos. Easy to understand. But in a game there is going to be called a travel on the last throw for sure. even if it's too close to call, that motion with your leg is enough for alot of players to call it on.

@Cyclone1005

13y

Thanks Man! you got better explaining than other people

@BrodieSmith

13y↑2

@krakatawa1 no but the nike carbon flywire are the best cleats i have ever tried

@BrodieSmith

13y↑1

@ishue i generate all my power from my upper body...no need for me to really use my lower body...but taking a step forward will help you get more distance

@BrodieSmith

13y

@boombox129 haha ok i will try and wrap my head around that one and see if i can do it

@ExplosiveFilms2007

12y↑1

I can throw the best hammers out of my team thanks to this vid. Thx Brodie, you're awesome!

@hammertosslikeaboss

12y

when we started playing ultimate at school i could not throw a a disc at all, i watched some of brodies vids and now i am in love with ultimate and i am okay at it so thanks brodie your vids helped alot!

@zerip9756

They really do!!!

@boombox129

13y

@brodiesmith21 I believe it's where you grip the rim of the frisbee right-side up with thumb on the inside and index on the outside, and then use your thumb for leverage and throw it from you neck...if that makes sense. Also, a video with basic catches and trick catches would be awesome.

@Gamatech123

11y

Hi Brodie, I just had an ultimate taster session at my Uni (I'm first year). I'm really interested in joining the club and everyone was really friendly. I live in England so it's one of the few that exist here. I want to ask as I can't see very clearly in this video, but does the disk fly upside-down with a hammer throw? Thanks for the help in advance :-)

@CheckeredPast

12y

What weight would ideal for this throw? Lighter might make it fly all screwy but could make it go further depending I guess... either way def will try this out on the next band tour!

@aamidjaythreepointoh

13y

Thanks for everything so far. Main problem I have: I always throw the hammer short of my target, even if the target is closer than the farthest distance I know that I can throw it. Secondary problem: I can't throw it probably more than 40 yards. any tips?

@JewelsCoin

10y↑7

Thanks, this really helps, I've always wanted to learn the way you throw.

@BrodieSmith

13y↑1

@MinnesotaVikingz try throwing it more vertically...if you want to take a video of you throwing we wouldn't mind taking a look at it

@Zamnek

12y↑1

Great videos! I liked the game clips at the end. I'm going out for my first practice today.

@BrodieSmith

13y↑3

@boombox129 i like the idea...what is the staker?

@nomoretakenshit

12y

Nice video. Thanks! What's the key on throwing a long distance hammer?? Mine seem to be wavy and overturn at times.

@treyg.a4488

7y↑1

Thank you Brodie. I have been trying to throw a hammer all the time.

@havone2

13y↑3

Hey Brodie, really appreciate all the tips on improving throwing motion. Do you think that picking up your right foot when you are throwing your hammer is a problem that I should try to fix or should I keep doing it the same way?

@SkyIon

2y↑4

Poor guy, it's been more than 11 years, and he still hasn't had a response.

@kareemhijazy

12y

two things: 1) when i throw a hammer i do all of the instructions you said...and the throw does works but not too far distance about 20-30 yards maximum..what is the missing element that would let me hit the frisbee X5 times further like those guys at the end of the vid...?? please let me know :S 2) your really good...how long you have been playing this game?

@requiemforacloud

13y

@brodiesmith21 Ever have a full rotation into an S when throwing the hammer? I think it's impossible from a physics standpoint but if you have enough velocity it might be able to? I've gotten close in disc golf sometimes.

@GravityFree29

11y

brodie, i have a question on this throw, every time i do it, it starts off good, then begins to S, how do i prevent the S curve?

@Fakeman

11y

Watch the video. You don't want your wrist cogged back when you go into the throw, keep your wrist straight. When you get behind yoour head, cog your wrist back, then snap your arm and wrist at the same time when you throw. To solve the S curve, you can position the disc more vertical or you can throw more direct than before. Hope that helps

@VickyHK1

11y

Hey Brodie I tried a hammer with a really light frisbee and it went perfectly actualy 20 yards to far but then I threw it with a 175 gram and it wobbled way to much and went like 2 feet

@nanoBDbutters

10y

Hey love your stuff! You should use a colored disk so we can see it better up against a white sky

@srpjr3795

11y

At 4:35 the arm motion and wrist snap is so fast, it's beautiful.

@gordonstheman

11y

try throwing it and a different angle or stance and get a really good snap behind it. Don't try to overpower your throw cause it'll just wobble and flop over. Watch brodie's video about advanced hammer throws and try both and other variations

@TristynKemp

12y

I'm looking to get better at Ultimate Frisbee, what exercises/workout/drills do you personally do to get better? Thanks.

@brandonwalmsley234

A lot of the time when I throw mine, it'll flatten out quicker and make the double curve. I'm probably missing something in the technique, but I can't figure it out for some reason.

@Ultimate101

+Brandon Walmsley You are overthrowing the angle of the disc that you are using. The harder you throw and the farther the throw the more angled toward completely vertical the disc needs to be.

@samuellevin584

+Brandon Walmsley Additionally, you probably aren't snapping your wrist enough, which means that the disc isn't spnning fast enough to be stable. Does it wobble a lot out of your hand?

@quentin1860

Try to throw it more vertically

@CBRAirsofters

11y

Hi there. So I've watched the video and all, and now I understand the throw and the stance, though I have a problem with my hammer. When I throw it, it wobbles too much and I can't get distance on the disc at all. I mean the best I did with a hammer is like just 15 yards. I've been practicing the hammer for a month now, and still no progress. Sometimes though the disc floats too much and sometimes it digs, but either way, the disc be vertical or flat, I just can't get distance. What's wrong.?

@boombox129

13y

you should do a video with a set of advanced throws to give people ideas. not as much explain how to do them, but showcase a bunch of advanced throws (e.g. thumber, staker, scoober, etc.)

@zerip9756

Agreed!!

@101CyberdyneST

12y

Brodie I practiced my hammer for a very long time now and when I throw it, it still 'wobble' in the air, have you got any tips on how to solve that ? :(

@RJ-rj2md

10y

I've a final test tom and while i was studying i decided to watch some vedios so i can understand it more but man my arm started hurting me only by watching the vedio !!! BTW thanks for you effort i think this is so helpful for the people who really want to learn how to play

@Prozakk08

13y

@brodiesmith21 hey great vid, watched it about 3 times now, but now when im applying thoses skills my shot doesnt come out to side as much and flips over sooner and travels straight, i was wondering if u had any advice to fix that thx

@jamesanderson7724

11y

All hammer throws will eventually dip down and cause an S curve, you have to throw the disc more vertical to prevent it from happening to soon.

@cliffsclips5522

Nice throw, will def be trying it out next time.

@A43FI

13y↑1

Any opinions on what to do with the legs? I've been thought to move my other leg (I'm left-handed so my left leg) backward and on the release point my arm and leg should have a somewhat straight line. I find this extremely awkward. My current technique now is lifting the left leg in the air, bending somewhat to the right and landing the foot over to my right side. It might look a bit like throwing a javelin in terms of the position. Any +/- with those compared to your near "static" position?

@ballard420

wsp bro

@brooklynyte4ever

11y

thanks for the tips brodie.appreciate it.

@kiieru

I have a really hard time with this throw. I can't seem to get it to flatten out. It slices pretty bad even at a diagonal.

@woot9697

11y

I have been trying to learn this throw for a while, but anytime i throw it, it doesn't seem to completely flip over or float well.

@FlawlessPlay

13y

Do you think it would be possible to make a video explaining how to low release forehand and backhand please! i'm working on my low releases and i'm having trouble releasing it quickly and accurately.

@Dyal_Gobinde_Singh

13y

At my high school practice I ended a scrimmage with a game winning hammer the full length... I didn't want to seem like a douchebag but they were in a zone defense and it was the only way to get it over everyone.

@boombox129

13y

@brodiesmith21 could you also do something explaining the airbounce and skip (on the ground) throws?

@Oopba

12y

Hey one question. Are there different types of frisbees that might not be able to use hammer or is it that every frisbee is able?

@bakkflip007

11y

Finally learned the difference between throwing a hammer and throwing a scoober. Thanks, Brodster.

@Likasnmiba

11y

Hi! I am in this copetition and humans have to score into tall rectangle goals for points. What would be the best way to throw a frisbee if Im 5'2, a foot away from a 6 feet wall I have to get the frisbee over, and get it into a 7ft sqare goal 54 feet away from me?

@illegitimate0

13y

@aamidjaythreepointoh For long hammers it helps to lean away from the shoulder you are throwing it on, so you can put more arm into it. It also helps you put lower body into it. This will make it have a lower release.

@13uckn4sty

12y

hey brodawg, whenever i throw my hammer it flies straight at the angle i release it, it never begins the flattening stage, the only solution seems to have the disc already upside down but that makes my wrist just hurt and shortens the distance on it, any pointers?

@SteakNamedJake

13y

Lol at like 5:10 ish, that hammer sure broke that cup :D great vid man, I was looking forward to this, passed my expectations.

@zerip9756

He really is good.

@ishue

13y

So, i switch hands for different types of throws..i know its bad but its just more comfortable + they are more accurate and sturdy with the accompanying hand, Backhand Righty / Flick Left / Hammer Left..i figure i should pick a hand i just dont know which one is more important to have, flick or backhand..Also, i notice you dont take a step when you hammer..is there a reason for that?

@loganwise5681

11y

soccer cleats are lighter than football cleats, but football cleats are better for pivoting and changing direction. Other negatives about soccer cleats are that they are more expensive, wear out more quickly, and lack ankle support. I personally use football cleats.

@czam425

12y

Everytime I try and do this, the frisbee always flattens out halfway through the throw and doesn't give me the curve that I want. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

@BrodieSmith

13y↑1

@MinnesotaVikingz so its floating down to slow? is that what your saying?

@mwWIInerd314159265

13y

hey brodie....whenever i toss a hammer the frisbee scraps my first knuckle on my index finger, slowing the amount of spin on the frisbee...how do i toss the frisbee so it does not rub against my knuckle?

@lomokid_

12y

thank you brodiesmith but i still need to practice the grip cause when i flick my wrist beetween ng thumb and pointer finger hurts.....but this video helps a lot on how i should throw it right to be accurate and positions and how the frisbee should fly thank you very much....

@illegitimate0

11y

Work on just throwing a blade straight up and down with no wobble. Go harder and harder. Then try putting the angle on it so it's a hammer and curves like it's supposed to.

@xGEOFade

12y

thanks dude just tried in back yard works real well

@MrZehzu

12y

whats funny to me is that i just started and this is a really easy throw for me thenks for the help brodie

@noobafied

13y

Can you do some vids on strategies? Like how to beat a cup and stuff? great vid btw !

@joshsau22

13y

Why don't you want to have your wrist cocked before the top of your motion? I always have it cocked when I start and it seems to work ok. What does not cocking it do to make it better?

@free2run61

12y

@brodiesmith21 i don't really play ultimate that much, i'm more of a frisbee golf type person. but do any of the bro tips apply to that same playing style?

@PattyJ596

11y

How do you aim the throw to get it to go to your teammate?

@gibgezr

11y

Yes. They are pretty inexpensive, usually 10-15$.

@jannikhtc88

11y

can i do the throws you show just with your good frisbees or is a normal frisbee okay too ?

@Prozakk08

13y

@brodiesmith21 yeh a video on the disc flying out to the left and curve back would be great! thanks alot, i would appreciate it alot

@0n3Thum13

12y

If you throw the disc a long distance will it ever curve to left then go right or ?

@samirasalim7578

11y

i learned it thnxs bro i did it a couple times outside and masterd it ur the best

@ridiculousguys1172

10y

Thanks soooo much helped a lot

@goddo2305

11y

ah fair enough, since I don't actually play ultimate frisbee and only admire brodie's skills, is it worth getting one of those frisbee's just to play around with?

@jtacks74

12y

whenever I hammer, it always wobbles during the flight. any suggestions for a fix?

@marquetaharris6949

The hammer is my favorite throw too . Thanks again brodie s.

@MitchL17

13y

question. I throw overhand with my left hand but i do backhand and forehand with my right hand.. does that matter? seems like if your playing ultimate then this isn't very good

@MusikXStar

6y↑13

4:22 One of the best compliments you can get.

@SaReborn

12y

What is the song Brodie uses at the start and end of his videos called? PS. Some sick throws going on there.

@MultiTimtimtimtimtim

11y

I just thought he was super good at his hobby. I never realized it was a sport.

@zerip9756

Lol best comment

@thebeezknees

11y

Hi, my son and i have been learning the hammer throw but, We use our thumb as the main power to launching the Frisbee. Does this have a name ? thanks.

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