Discography:
Albums:
2018: Treehouse
EPs:
2016: Soft Animals
2019: Dancing on the People
Hey Lion
Sofi Tukker Lyrics
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You're not...
Hey lion
You're not...
Hey lion
You're not my king
And I don't want your worship
I'm already tall
You keep your gifts
I've got many of them
And I'm already full
Hey lion
Please save your breath
You've already spoken
And I've heard it before
Hey lion
Here comes our death
It's time to silence you sermon
And to go back to war
Hey lion
You're not...
Hey lion
You're not...
Hey lion
You're not my king
And I don't want your worship
I'm already tall
Hey lion
You keep your gifts
I've got many of them
And I'm already full
Hey lion
Please save your breath
You've already spoken
And I've heard it before
Hey lion
Here comes our death
It's time to silence you sermon
And to go back to war
Hey lion
You're not...
Lion king...
Hey lion
You're not
Lion king...
END
The lyrics to SOFI TUKKER's "Hey Lion" can be interpreted in a few different ways, but one possible interpretation is that it is a message of empowerment and independence. The repeated phrase "Hey lion, you're not my king" suggests that the singer is rejecting the idea of being ruled or dominated by anyone, including a powerful and imposing figure like a lion. The singer also declares that they don't want the lion's gifts or worship, as they already have plenty of their own resources and don't need anyone else's validation or approval.
The phrase "I'm already tall" reinforces the idea of self-sufficiency and confidence, as the singer is already standing tall and proud without the help of anyone else. The mention of death and war in the later verses suggests that the singer may be facing some kind of conflict or struggle, and the lion may represent a symbol of opposition or oppression. Despite this, the singer remains defiant and determined to stand up for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey lion
Addressing the lion
You're not...
You are not my ruler, my superior, my dominance, my leader, or my king
Hey lion
Addressing the lion again
You're not...
You are not my ruler, my superior, my dominance, my leader, or my king, reiterated
Hey lion
Addressing the lion once more
You're not my king
I am my own ruler, I do not need someone else to control me
And I don't want your worship
I refuse to blindly follow and worship someone who is not worthy of it
I'm already tall
I am confident and strong, I do not need someone else to make me feel that way
Hey lion
Addressing the lion yet again
You keep your gifts
I do not need anything from you, I have plenty of my own
I've got many of them
I am fortunate to have many blessings and talents
And I'm already full
I am content with what I have, I do not need more from anyone else
Hey lion
Addressing the lion for the fifth time
Please save your breath
I do not need to hear what you have to say, I have heard it all before
You've already spoken
I have already heard your words and they have not convinced me
And I've heard it before
Your words are not new to me and they will not change my beliefs
Hey lion
Talking to the lion again
Here comes our death
It is time for us to fight and for one of us to fall
It's time to silence your sermon
I will no longer listen to your words, it is time to fight
And to go back to war
We have fought before and we will fight again, this time to determine who will be the one to bow down to the other
Hey lion
Addressing the lion yet again
You're not...
You are not worthy of being called the king
Lion king...
The lion is not the rightful king
Hey lion
Talking to the lion one final time
You're not lion king...
The lion does not deserve to be called the king
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SOFITUKKER
ORIGINAL SIN OUT NOW - the first song off our upcoming album WET TENNIS 💦🎾 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xqwnD3BdT4
@abourazi3571
i couldn't stop listing this song , that all there song are good ❤🇩🇿
@mulitiger
The Knocks~Brazille~featuring Sofi has me here and clicking on all her vides. Love the voice
@iAmAlexRafael
im obsessed with them after seeing them live the other day!
@charlesmccadd216
Alex Esparra me 2!!!!
@shadelicious6
Alex Esparra the same!
@delonixregia11
Wu Assassins brought me here. Thank you for your beautiful music. I love the beat. It's gonna be one of my favorites.
@milindkoli6511
Me too
@Cee-Real
Thank you Wu Assassins 😎🤙🏾💯
@user-yi4gb6ft5k
Love this Lion... 🦁☺