Sledgehammer
Soul Kitchen-Band Lyrics


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You could have a steam train
If you'd just lay down your tracks
You could have an aeroplane flying
If you bring your blue sky back
All you do is call me
I'll be anything you need
You could have a big dipper
Going up and down, all around the bends
You could have a bumper car, bumping
This amusement never ends
I want to be your sledgehammer
Why don't you call my name
Oh let me be your sledgehammer
This will be my testimony
Show me round your fruit cakes
'Cause I will be your honey bee
Open up your fruit cakes
Where the fruit is as sweet as can be
I want to be your sledgehammer
Why don't you call my name
You'd better call the sledgehammer
Put your mind at rest
I'm going to be-the sledgehammer
This can be my testimony
I'm your sledgehammer
Let there be no doubt about it
Sledge sledge sledgehammer
I kicked the habit (I kicked the habit)
Shed my skin (Shed my skin)
This is the new stuff (This is the new stuff)
I go dancing in, (We could go dancing in)
Oh won't you show for me (Show for me)
I will show for you (Show for you)
Show for me (Show for me), I will show for you
Yea, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I do mean you
Only you, you've been coming through
Going to build that power
Build, build up that power, hey
I've been feeding the rhythm
I've been feeding the rhythm
Going to feel that power, build in you
Come on, come on, help me do
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, you
I've been feeding the rhythm
I've been feeding the rhythm




It's what we're doing, doing
All day and night, come on and help me do, come on and help me do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Soul Kitchen-Band's "Sledgehammer" are highly metaphorical with multiple layers of interpretation. On the surface, the lyrics suggest a kind of power dynamic between two individuals, with the singer urging the other person to call upon them whenever they need something. The references to a steam train, airplane, and amusement park rides such as a bumper car and a big dipper are alluding to the idea that the other person can have anything they desire as long as they call for the singer's help. The lyrics "I want to be your sledgehammer, why don't you call my name" paint the singer as someone who is willing to do anything, including being a sledgehammer, which is a tool used to destroy and break things down.


However, going deeper, the lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for a romantic relationship, with the singer expressing their intense desire for the other person. The lyrics "show me round your fruit cakes, 'cause I will be your honey bee" and "open up your fruit cakes, where the fruit is as sweet as can be" are suggestive of sexual desire. Additionally, the chorus "I'm your sledgehammer, let there be no doubt about it" can be interpreted as the singer claiming dominance and control over the other person in the relationship.


Overall, the song "Sledgehammer" is a complex mix of desire, power, and control with metaphors that can be interpreted in multiple ways.


Line by Line Meaning

You could have a steam train
If you establish a good foundation or path, you could achieve great things.


If you'd just lay down your tracks
If you put in the effort or work to create a path, you can achieve what you want.


You could have an aeroplane flying
With effort, you can reach new heights and achieve great things.


If you bring your blue sky back
If you change your mindset and outlook, you can achieve anything.


All you do is call me
I am here to help and support you through your journey.


I'll be anything you need
I am willing to do whatever it takes to help you achieve your goals.


You could have a big dipper
There are endless possibilities and opportunities available to you.


Going up and down, all around the bends
Success is not always a straight path, but if you stay determined, you will achieve it.


You could have a bumper car, bumping
Life can be full of fun and excitement, and I am here to help you experience it all.


This amusement never ends
Life can be full of fun and entertainment, and I am here to make sure it stays that way for you.


I want to be your sledgehammer
I want to be the force that drives you to success.


Why don't you call my name
If you need help or guidance, just reach out to me.


Oh let me be your sledgehammer
Allow me to be your driving force and motivation.


This will be my testimony
My success will be a result of my commitment and dedication to helping you achieve yours.


Show me round your fruit cakes
Introduce me to your unique and special qualities that make you who you are.


'Cause I will be your honey bee
I will work diligently to make sure you achieve the sweet tastes of success.


Open up your fruit cakes
Share with me your innermost experiences and emotions.


Where the fruit is as sweet as can be
Where your unique qualities are your most endearing traits.


You'd better call the sledgehammer
Don't hesitate to call upon me if you need help or guidance.


Put your mind at rest
Trust in my abilities and rely on me to help you achieve your goals.


I'm going to be-the sledgehammer
I am committed to being the driving force that leads you to success.


Let there be no doubt about it
Believe in my ability to help you achieve your goals.


Sledge sledge sledgehammer
The force that drives you to success is the sound of the sledgehammer, urging you forward.


I kicked the habit (I kicked the habit)
I have overcome the obstacles in my life and am ready to lead you to success.


Shed my skin (Shed my skin)
I have grown and evolved from my past experiences.


This is the new stuff (This is the new stuff)
I am committed to using new and innovative methods to help you achieve your goals.


I go dancing in, (We could go dancing in)
I am excited and energized to lead you to success, and want you to join me in celebrating your achievements.


Oh won't you show for me (Show for me)
Share with me your progress and achievements so we can celebrate together.


I will show for you (Show for you)
I will always be there to support and celebrate your achievements with you.


Show for me (Show for me), I will show for you
Let's celebrate each other's achievements and progress together.


Yea, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I do mean you
I am committed and dedicated to helping you achieve your success.


Only you, you've been coming through
I see your potential and am ready to help you achieve it.


Going to build that power
I will help build your confidence and inner strength.


Build, build up that power, hey
Together we will build your power and inner strength.


I've been feeding the rhythm
I have been working to keep the momentum going towards success.


It's what we're doing, doing
Together we are working towards success and achieving great things.


All day and night, come on and help me do, come on and help me do
Together we will work tirelessly and constantly towards achieving your goals and success.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER GABRIEL

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