Hammer
Tommy Sparks Lyrics


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i think we've had better times before
been checking out each other
from across the space
sugar in our system
running like a race???
waiting for the low

hammer, hammer on
beat beat on my mind

just another body
standing in a row?? puts me out?? let's me go
with a ghost in my mind
puts me in the frame
love is so unkind
never less the same

hammer, hammer on
beat beat on my mind??
and life is a bitch to you??
but you look like a captain now??





we can steal, we can rob
cos we were always gonna be the ones

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tommy Sparks's song "Hammer" depict a sense of nostalgia and longing for better times. The opening line, "I think we've had better times before," sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is reflecting on a past relationship and the memories they shared. They've been checking each other out from a distance, almost as if they're unsure of whether to approach each other. There's a sense of tension between the two, possibly due to the sugar rush they're experiencing. The line "running like a race" suggests an intense, exhilarating feeling.


However, as the singer continues to reflect, they begin to realize that the relationship wasn't always good. The line "love is so unkind" speaks to the pain and heartache they experienced. They're haunted by memories of the past and forced to confront their emotions. The repeated line "hammer, hammer on, beat beat on my mind" emphasizes the weight of these memories and how they continue to shape the singer's thoughts and emotions.


As the song progresses, there's a sense of resignation. The line "life is a bitch to you but you look like a captain now" suggests that while life may not always be kind, the singer is still in control. They've come to terms with their past and are ready to move on. The final line, "we can steal, we can rob cause we were always gonna be the ones," has a sense of defiance. It suggests that no matter what happens, the singer and their partner will always come out on top.


Overall, "Hammer" is a reflective and emotional song that explores the highs and lows of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

i think we've had better times before
I believe that there were better times in the past


been checking out each other
We have been observing one another


from across the space
We have been doing it from a distance


sugar in our system
There is a feeling of excitement in us


running like a race???
We are feeling an intense rush


waiting for the low
We are waiting for the moment when the excitement will subside


hammer, hammer on
The sound of a hammer hitting something repeatedly


beat beat on my mind
Refers to the mental impact of something repetitive


just another body
Refers to a person who is unremarkable


standing in a row?? puts me out?? let's me go
Feeling disinterested, it lets me escape


with a ghost in my mind
A lingering thought or image in the mind


puts me in the frame
Refers to being immobilized or trapped


love is so unkind
Love can be cruel


never less the same
Things will stay unchanged despite the difficulties


and life is a bitch to you??
Life can be difficult and harsh


but you look like a captain now??
You appear as someone in charge or with authority


we can steal, we can rob
Implies nonconformity and rebellion against the societal norms


cos we were always gonna be the ones
We are meant to be different




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Comments from YouTube:

mattmanguy

Just starting to listen to some of his stuff. So far I like: *this song *She's Got Me Dancing (of course) AND *Much Too Much Not bad at all, for a new music artist.

Rheece Hilliard

does ne1 know where 2 get his album

midsummersky

@KK37320 uh.. at any case they sell it on amazon. i checked it ;)

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