The Hunter
Steve Hackett - GTR Lyrics
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Fainthearted loser that's no good
Just take a lesson from the great Mohammed
He said, he said
Pick up a rifle, you must be strong
To take a title can be so long,
If you believe, you can't go wrong,
I said, I said, listen
Always winning in the end,
He's no angel, he's no fool,
Never plays it by the rule,
Take the glory, steal the prize,
Only the hunter, only the hunter
You took your chances, you hurt your pride
A sense of failure is hard to hide
You crossed the limit, you broke the code
Back on the road
Remember?
He's a rival, he's my friend
Always winning in the end,
He's a tiger, he's a swan,
He's the one I'm counting on,
To take the glory, steal the prize,
Only the hunter, only the hunter
Survives
I'm on the outside, I'm looking in,
Through the lenses then into film,
I've got the target set in my sights,
I see a vision of truth,
Look out
We're gonna fight until we drop,
We're gonna get back to the top,
We're gonna be the first in line,
Winners till the end of time
Only the hunter, only the hunter,
Survives.
The song "The Hunter" by Steve Hackett - GTR is a powerful, motivational song about perseverance and the qualities needed to be a successful "hunter." The lyrics suggest that success doesn't come easily, and that to achieve one's goals, one must be willing to take risks, be strong, and not be afraid to break the rules. The reference to Mohammed and the rifle is a nod to the idea that sometimes violence or force is necessary to achieve a goal, but it is important to remember that this should only be done in self-defense or in pursuit of just causes.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that only the hunter, the one who is willing to take risks, be bold and stand up to challenges, will survive and achieve their goals. The lyrics portray the hunter as someone who is fierce, determined, and unafraid to take what they want. The song encourages listeners to adopt the same qualities as the hunter in order to succeed in life.
Overall, "The Hunter" is a powerful and inspirational song that encourages listeners to be strong, take chances, and not be afraid to fight for what they want. It celebrates the qualities needed to be a successful hunter, whether in pursuit of personal, professional, or other goals.
Line by Line Meaning
It don't come easy that's understood
Success isn't easy and requires hard work and dedication
Fainthearted loser that's no good
Being weak and lacking confidence will result in failure
Just take a lesson from the great Mohammed
Learn from the wisdom of the famous prophet Muhammad
He said, he said
Reiterating the importance of the upcoming message
Pick up a rifle, you must be strong
To succeed, you need to be strong and resilient
To take a title can be so long
Achieving greatness takes time and persistence
If you believe, you can't go wrong
Having faith and confidence in oneself is key to success
I said, I said, listen
Stressing the importance of paying attention to the message
He's a fighter, he's my friend
The artist admires those who are determined and strong
Always winning in the end
Those who persevere will eventually succeed
He's no angel, he's no fool
The successful person is not perfect, but also not foolish
Never plays it by the rule
Success is often achieved by unconventional means
Take the glory, steal the prize
Achievement requires taking risks and seizing opportunities
Only the hunter, only the hunter
Success is reserved for those who have the skill and determination to pursue it
You took your chances, you hurt your pride
Trying and failing often results in feelings of disappointment and embarrassment
A sense of failure is hard to hide
Failing can be difficult to come to terms with and difficult to keep secret
You crossed the limit, you broke the code
Success may require breaking the rules or pushing the boundaries
Back on the road
Referring to getting back to work or trying again
He's a rival, he's my friend
The singer admires those who challenge them
He's a tiger, he's a swan
The successful person is powerful and graceful
He's the one I'm counting on
The artist has faith in their successful friend
We're gonna fight until we drop
Success requires sustained effort and determination
We're gonna get back to the top
Referring to returning to success after a setback
We're gonna be the first in line
Referring to being the best and most successful
Winners till the end of time
Success lasts forever and is the ultimate goal
Only the hunter, only the hunter,
Stressing the exclusivity of success
Survives.
Only those who persist and overcome adversity will ultimately succeed
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@joetjuan
God! I miss these those days. Haven't heard this song in years. Brought tears to my eyes. I'm an older Veteran.I was in Germany in 86 to 89. Saw them there. One of my best concerts. This is my favorite Band of all time.
@cbennett196631
Hmmm….I was there as well….where were you stationed and where did you see them. They never toured when I was there to my knowledge
@joetjuan
@@cbennett196631 I was in Giessen. Rivers Barracks. LOl. Don't remember where exactly it has been so long. My section sergeant drove us. It may have been Frankfurt. There were a bunch of other bands with them also.
@kelvinbryant7602
Thank u Mr Jonas for ur service. Read ur reply on the Super group GTR the song The Hunter. Love this song n group .this song should have been a bigger hit.
@3CPNO
what an amazingly underrated voice of all time ! WTF? how could this not be the voice of an angel from 85 ?
@airdriver
This song reminds me of a very difficult time while up at college. Failing classes, roommates from hell itself and family issues back home. I used to listen to this song a lot during those days. I lost the battle that year but came back the year after and in the course of eighteen months, finished what I started by the grace of God.
Bittersweet memories.
@christopherdooley9893
@airdriver Beautiful song. God bless you and I'm glad you pulled through.
@jimprice1943
Proud of you airdriver! Yes, the sad times may come to mind, but focus on the fact that you didn't give up! You came back stronger than ever and succeeded!
@daviclar867
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@gonzaloignaciovargaspachec8117
This is GOLD!!! So deep, powerful and melodic, the voice is amazing and the instrumentation is colossal, magnificent song!