Adam
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See Adam's apple sitting on top of his head?
It's not there for a target, go shoot at somebody else.
It fell from the treetops
And now he know just what it's like to fall down.
Now he's a genius, a genius.
And now he's food for a flock of birds
And a bed of ants but he'll take his chance
And he'll keep the faith.
He reminds me of Johnny Appleseed
Right down to his apple core.
Though his bag's getting empty he's already won.
Planted dreams are behind him growing in the sun.
Look even closer, watch as he sings and he drinks.
See Adam's apple, see how it rises and sinks.
That's how his luck goes
But just give him a note and he'll make a chord
And every so often a whole song.
And now he's food for a flock of birds
And a bed of ants but he'll take his chance
And he'll keep the faith.
He reminds me of Johnny Appleseed
Right down to his apple core.
Though his bag's getting empty he's already won.
Planted dreams are behind him growing in the sun.
Keep the faith and walk don't crawl though.
Cynics never care at all (strings may break and hopes may fall)(repeat)
And now he's food for a flock of birds
And a bed of ants but he'll take his chance
And he'll keep the faith.
He reminds me of Johnny Appleseed Right down to his apple core.
Though his bag's getting empty he's already won.




Planted dreams are behind him growing in the sun.
Though his bag's getting empty he's already won.

Overall Meaning

The song "Adam's Apple" by the band Pain is a reflective piece that touches on themes of perseverance and finding hope amidst life's challenges. The lyrics compare the titular Adam to Johnny Appleseed, a legendary figure known for planting apple trees across the Midwest. The first verse describes Adam's apple as sitting atop his head, but notes that it's not there for a target - implying that Adam faces adversity but refuses to be a victim. The metaphorical apple's fall from the treetops is depicted as a turning point in Adam's life; he's become a "genius," but also a source of nourishment for birds and ants. The chorus repeats the phrase "and he'll keep the faith," emphasizing the importance of maintaining hope in the face of adversity.


The second verse builds on the Johnny Appleseed comparison, noting that Adam's "bag's getting empty" but that he's already won. This might refer to the idea that Adam has accomplished a lot and has seen his dreams come to fruition, but now must carve out a new path for himself. The song suggests that Adam is able to find joy in singing and drinking, and that his metaphorical rise and fall (seen in the motion of his Adam's apple) is part of his story.


Line by Line Meaning

See Adam's apple sitting on top of his head?
Do you notice the Adam's apple protruding from his neck?


It's not there for a target, go shoot at somebody else.
Don't bully or attack him for his physical feature, find someone else to pick on.


It fell from the treetops And now he know just what it's like to fall down.
His Adam's apple is like a fallen fruit from a tree, reminding him of the experience of falling and failing.


Now he's a genius, a genius.
Despite his physical feature, he possesses great intelligence and talent.


And now he's food for a flock of birds And a bed of ants but he'll take his chance And he'll keep the faith.
He faces challenges and setbacks in life, but he remains resilient and optimistic.


He reminds me of Johnny Appleseed Right down to his apple core.
He resembles the legendary folk hero Johnny Appleseed, known for planting apple trees.


Though his bag's getting empty he's already won. Planted dreams are behind him growing in the sun.
Although he may not have much left to give or achieve, he has already accomplished and nurtured his dreams, which continue to flourish.


Look even closer, watch as he sings and he drinks. See Adam's apple, see how it rises and sinks. That's how his luck goes But just give him a note and he'll make a chord And every so often a whole song.
Observe and appreciate him for who he is and what he can offer. Though luck may not always be in his favor, he still has the ability to create beautiful music and find joy in life.


Keep the faith and walk don't crawl though. Cynics never care at all (strings may break and hopes may fall)(repeat)
Maintain your confidence and resilience, and don't let critics bring you down. Even when faced with difficulties and disappointments, stay strong and keep moving forward.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEMON (AKA HE DEMON) KOGURE, JAIL OHASHI

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[Chorus: Hosier]
They want me in the shade, they hate to see me shine
They want me in the pourin' rain
They'd rather see me cry, than make it in my life
The Lord knows they love a man in pain (Come on)
They want me in the shade, they hate to see me shine
They want me in the pourin' rain
They'd rather see me cry, than make it in my life
The Lord knows they love a man in pain

[Verse 1: Adam Calhoun]
How you wanna hate on me
Please don't play with me
Why you messin' with my life?
My life been rough as a dirt road
Y'all know how that go
And you ain't gonna want no fight
No fight from a coward they just run they mouth
They mouth gonna get 'em knocked out
Knocked out and I ain't tryin' get locked up
'Cause I fucked up once and I already took that route
So now here we go, rock-n-roll
Mixed up with a little bit of 2Pac soul
You a fox in a hole, scared I'm gonna bury you a bitch on the low
Fear no man but the Lord
When it rains it pours, snakes get exposed
Line 'em all up in a row, watch 'em all fold
I will never go, you can not move me
This is real life not a movie
When I come for you, you're gonna have to shoot me
Actually kill me, ask yourself, you don't actually feel me
Actually fuck that
Go play in traffic where the cars and trucks at
Don't ask me where the fuck the bus at
My trucks right there I don't need no bus pass
Jump in that bitch and get lost
Roll down my sub and lower my thoughts

[Chorus: Hosier]
They want me in the shade, they hate to see me shine
They want me in the pourin' rain
They'd rather see me cry, than make it in my life
The Lord knows they love a man in pain (Come on)
They want me in the shade, they hate to see me shine
They want me in the pourin' rain
They'd rather see me cry, than make it in my life
The Lord knows they love a man in pain

[Verse 2: Hosier]
Every time I turn around feelin' like I'm steadily
Gettin' weight up on my shoulders
Clouds always cover my head when the sun's it's best
So shade on the far side
I'm a big bad wolf, gonna blow this whole thing down
When I go and get my wind
And when I pull up in that Mossy Oak Benz sittin' high
Actin' like 2Pac in above the rim, damn
Gettin' judged by my past 'cause I'm famous
Gettin' cash, for my haters hate to see my shinin'
No overcast on my rhymes
Have you shook like you read somethin' out the good Lord's book
I'm the real bad motherfucker
I'ma keep it 100 run up on me I'ma dub you in the backwoods
After the fact, the aftermath supposed to be, record kickin' ass and their fingers crossin' my path
Took a little rebel mixed it with some soul and some southern country rock and the outcome was crack
Got 'em all goin' crazy, truly amazin'
Got 'em all bobbin' heads while I'm movin' my chops
Rain on my parade if you want to
'Cause 'round here the forecast of shine don't stop
It can be a cloudy day but my sun still gon' shine
'Cause I'ma be a legend son

[Chorus: Hosier]
They want me in the shade, they hate to see me shine
They want me in the pourin' rain
They'd rather see me cry, than make it in my life
The Lord knows they love a man in pain (Come on)
They want me in the shade, they hate to see me shine
They want me in the pourin' rain
They'd rather see me cry, than make it in my life
The Lord knows they love a man in pain

[Outro]
Hey, yeah
Oh, yeah
And hey, oh



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@HOSIER765

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@bossstingray574

@@Dubbersdad What the heck didhosier say i can't understand what he said. Sounds like Church filled is mouth with dirt at the burial of Hosiers career.

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@@bossstingray574 he said something about cock in his mouth, I think

@dylanhuntful

Hosier is fucking trash and he actually ruined this song with his fake "country twang" what a fucking loser

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My life sucks. I actually feel at least a second better

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