(1) The Hippos were a th… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with this name.
(1) The Hippos were a third wave ska-punk band from Southern California. Unlike other typical bands of the genre, The Hippos employed heavy use of a Moog synthesizer.
The Hippos’s first full album release was Forget the World, released in 1996. Interestingly, many of the songs on Forget The World were written when Ariel Rechstaid, the band’s primary songwriter, was only 15 years old. This album employed traditional ska-punk songwriting, including upbeat tempos and heavy brass instrumentation. Additionally, various percussion instruments were used, such as bongos and wood blocks. The next album was Heads Are Gonna Roll, released in 1999. A transitional album, a balance of horns and synthesizers is found on this album. Commercially, this album was the band’s most successful; it is the only album to be fully produced by a large record label and thus is assumedly the most circulated and heard of the three albums.
The Hippos, a self titled final release, was released in 2003 after the band’s break-up. This album completed the gradual transition from traditional ska-punk to the unique, orginal synthpop sound exhibited here. Ties to the ska-punk scene from which they began had been all but completely severed. In fact, only one track from this album uses horns at all, an essential element of ska. Much of the Hippos’s fanbase was initially reluctant at such a different sound, but for the most part, this reluctance gave way to admiration. To many fans, the Hippos’s final album was their best written and most enjoyable, despite its limited commercial success.
(2) The Hippos are a blues band from Sydney, Australia. They enjoyed modest chart success with Dark Age in 1988, from the album Hippocracy.
Your Time Has Come
The Hippos Lyrics
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To fuck you over properly
But things work out eventually
I know
You're that thing that sinks the ship
The splinter in my fingertip
The wound that rips
But I know your time has come
Yeah I know your time has come
You were going to hit the ground
You're singing as you're going down
You'll bang hello
But all it says is goodbye
No one here can help you now
Your moment's over
Take your bow
There's truly no way back
Don't even try
'Cause I know your time has come
Yeah I know your time has come
And I know your time has come
Oh
But there are some things I must consider
Like what is the reason that I'm so bitter
But you won't get off so easy
'Cause I don't forgive so easy
Since you're gonna pay for what you've done
Things that bring you to my mind
Dysentery puke and vile
You're the most disgusting thins I've met
And I know your time has come
Yeah I know your time has come
When the underdogs have won
(And you know that we've won)
Yeah I know your time has come
(Come on come on come on come on)
Go
(This song is dedicated to all the player haters out there)
The same motherfuckers that are always trying to bring you down
Well from this point on
Things are gonna change
'Cause the Hippos are back up in the house one more time
(So step up)
Its taken lots of time for me
To fuck you over properly
Please don't take it personally
It's over
Over
Over
Over
Over
The Hippos' song "Your Time Has Come" is a very straightforward message to someone who has wronged the singer in the past. Although it only takes a few seconds to listen to, there is a lot packed into these lyrics. The singer describes how it took a long time to get revenge, but that everything eventually works out. The person he is speaking to is like something that brings him down - sinking the ship, a splinter in his finger, a rip in a dream. This could be interpreted as someone who brings negativity into his life, or perhaps someone who has hurt him in a very direct way. In any case, he knows that their time has come to face consequences for their actions.
The chorus is easily the most memorable part of the song, with the phrase "your time has come" repeated several times. The singer seems very certain that the person he is speaking to will fail, and that they are beyond help. He tells them to take their bow and not even try to come back from this defeat. He also admits that he is bitter towards this person, and that they won't be able to get off easy. Finally, he describes them as a disgusting thing that he has met, indicating that he has strong negative feelings towards the person.
Line by Line Meaning
It's taken lots of time for me
It has taken me a long time to get to this point
To fuck you over properly
To really hurt you in the way that you deserve
But things work out eventually
But eventually things come back around
I know
I am certain of this fact
You're that thing that sinks the ship
You are the thing that causes everything to go wrong
The splinter in my fingertip
You are the painful annoyance that is hard to get rid of
The wound that rips
You are the thing that causes deep hurt and pain
The dream that dips below
You are the thing that destroys what was once hopeful and positive
But I know your time has come
But I know that the time has come for you to face consequences
You were going to hit the ground
You were always destined to meet a painful end
You're singing as you're going down
You are trying to pretend like everything is okay but your downfall is inevitable
You'll bang hello
You will come crashing down with a loud impact
But all it says is goodbye
Your impact will be the end of you
No one here can help you now
No one can save you from this
Your moment's over
Your time in the spotlight is done
Take your bow
Acknowledge your defeat
There's truly no way back
There is no way to undo what has been done
Don't even try
There is no point in trying to escape the consequences
'Cause I know your time has come
Because I am confident that you will face the consequences for your actions
And I know your time has come
And I am sure that the end is near for you
Oh
An expression of affirmation and certainty
But there are some things I must consider
However, there are some things that I need to take into account
Like what is the reason that I'm so bitter
I need to examine why I feel so angry
But you won't get off so easy
But you will not escape without paying for what you have done
'Cause I don't forgive so easy
Because I am not someone who forgives easily
Since you're gonna pay for what you've done
You will be held accountable for your actions
Things that bring you to my mind
Things that remind me of you
Dysentery puke and vile
Disgusting and repulsive things
You're the most disgusting thins I've met
You are the most repulsive thing that I have encountered
When the underdogs have won
When those who were underestimated or overlooked have emerged victorious
(And you know that we've won)
(And you are aware that we have come out on top)
Go
Move on, get out of the way
(This song is dedicated to all the player haters out there)
(This song is intended for those who wish for the downfall of others)
The same motherfuckers that are always trying to bring you down
The people who are constantly trying to tear you down
Well from this point on
But from this moment onwards
Things are gonna change
Things will not remain the same
'Cause the Hippos are back up in the house one more time
Because the Hippos are back stronger than ever
(So step up)
(So be prepared)
Please don't take it personally
Please don't take my actions as a personal attack
It's over
It's all finished and done with
Over
Completely finished
Over
Done and dusted
Over
Finally ended
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ariel Rechtshaid, James Bairian, Louis Castle
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