Hagar, now a sort of modern-day Jimmy Buffett, has earned his place in rock n roll history as one of hard rock's premier front men who not only has an ample, strong, belting vocal range with soulful melody and tone, but his duality as a formidable lead guitarist and guitar-riff-monger puts him in a league shared with few others in terms of versatility and overall right to rock.
He now tours with Mike Anthony, former bassist for Van Halen.
He resides with his family in Mill Valley, CA.
Hagar is currently in a band called "Chickenfoot" with Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. Their self titled debut album was released to critical acclaim
Sammy Hagar is also known as the Red Rocker, due to the fact he almost always wears red shirts or plays a red guitar, or more likely that he has red hair?
Seems that Chickenfoot is on a hiatus as Joe Satriani has gone back to solo and CF has yet to follow up with a new LP.
Serious Juju
Sammy Hagar Lyrics
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I?ve asked you once, I asked you nice
Mother Earth will punish you
With some serious ... JUJU
We stand and watch two worlds collide
Paranoia, paralyzed
We need some serious ... JUJU
Untied from the whippin post
Set free from Mary?s spell
Cut loose from the ball and chain
9 steps from the wishing well
Tuggin? on the Devil?s sleeve
He?ll cut a deal for me
Locate me anywhere
I?ll be there
It?s serious, it?s serious ...
The politicians speech is jive
He lies to keep the lie alive
While mass confusion makes ?em strong
It?s serious, serious ....JUJU
Got no agenda here
I got to scream it out
Moments of clarity
I?d rather be without
It?s never loud enough
Shouts out a distant child
Ignore my bloody throat
I?ll go the extra mile
It?s serious, woooo ... JUJU
Yea .. it?s serious ... JUJU
Somebody save the world
It?s serious, it?s serious .. JUJU
Somebody save the world
It?s serious, it?s serious .. JUJU
Somebody save the world
It?s serious, so serious .. JUJU
Somebody save the world
It?s serious, it?s serious, it?s serious .. JUJU!
The lyrics of Sammy Hagar’s song Serious Juju speak to the importance of protecting one’s personal happiness and freedom from oppressive forces. The chorus, “Don’t disturb my paradise, I’ve asked you once, I asked you nice, Mother Earth will punish you, with some serious Juju,” suggests that violating someone’s peace can result in karmic repercussions. This warning is followed by the observation that society is in disarray, with political corruption and mass confusion contributing to a sense of oppression. The singer suggests that cutting ties with negative influences is necessary to escape from Mary’s spell (presumably a reference to a toxic relationship) and to move away from the control of those who wish to keep the lie alive.
The song uses spiritual language, such as references to Juju or voodoo, to suggest that the singer is tapping into a higher power to keep themselves safe from negative influences. The singer describes themselves as being “untied from the whippin post” and “cut loose from the ball and chain,” referencing imagery of slavery and oppression. They also “tug on the devil’s sleeve,” suggesting that they are willing to make a deal with potentially negative forces in order to achieve their freedom. The singer concludes the song by urging someone, anyone, to save the world, emphasizing the serious and urgent nature of the problems of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Don?t disturb my paradise
Please do not disrupt my peaceful existence
I?ve asked you once, I asked you nice
I requested your cooperation politely and once before
Mother Earth will punish you
The natural world will enact consequences on you
With some serious ... JUJU
With powerful, mystical forces
Astronomical divide
A vast separation
We stand and watch two worlds collide
We observe two opposing forces coming into conflict
Paranoia, paralyzed
Anxiety and fear have left one unable to act
We need some serious ... JUJU
We require potent supernatural aid
Untied from the whippin post
Freed from a place of punishment and servitude
Set free from Mary?s spell
Released from a powerful influence
Cut loose from the ball and chain
Freed from a heavy burden
9 steps from the wishing well
Close to achieving one's desires
Tuggin? on the Devil?s sleeve
Engaging in risky behavior or tempting fate
He?ll cut a deal for me
I will make an agreement with the devil or engage in unethical behavior for my own benefit
Locate me anywhere
I am not limited by geography
I?ll be there
I will appear or be available when needed
It?s serious, it?s serious ...
The situation is grave and requires immediate attention
The politicians speech is jive
The politician is using misleading or nonsensical language
He lies to keep the lie alive
He is perpetuating falsehoods to maintain his position
While mass confusion makes ?em strong
The chaos and disorientation of others makes those with power stronger
It?s serious, serious ....JUJU
The situation is so dire that only intense supernatural forces can help
Got no agenda here
I have no hidden motives
I got to scream it out
I need to express myself emphatically
Moments of clarity
Times when I am free from confusion and uncertainty
I?d rather be without
I would prefer to avoid those times
It?s never loud enough
I am always seeking ways to make my voice heard
Shouts out a distant child
Calling out to someone who cannot hear me or is far away
Ignore my bloody throat
I will continue to speak even if it causes me pain or danger
I?ll go the extra mile
I will do whatever it takes to achieve my goals
It?s serious, woooo ... JUJU
The situation is extremely severe and mystical forces are necessary
Yea .. it?s serious ... JUJU
Yes, the situation is dire and supernatural intervention is required
Somebody save the world
We need someone to rescue the planet, prevent catastrophe, or enact positive change
It?s serious, so serious .. JUJU
The situation is incredibly grave and requires the most potent supernatural forces available
It?s serious, it?s serious, it?s serious .. JUJU!
The situation is so dire and requires such powerful supernatural aid that it must be emphasized repeatedly
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMMY HAGAR
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