Hercules
War Rocket Ajax Lyrics
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I'll not be what you want me to be.
Shake my hand and stake your claim.
You'll only fan the flame.
Seeds of love.
Won't leave you cold or flat oh no.
More effective than a baseball bat.
Look into these eyes and know
I'll not go where you want me to go.
You can't move me I'm in too deep.
I am no longer asleep.
You ain't never gonna change my mind.
Too many years since my eyes were blind.
But look into my heart that yearns.
I'll show you why it burns.
The lyrics of War Rocket Ajax's Hercules are a reminder that we should always be true to ourselves and not let others manipulate or control us. The first verse, "Look into these eyes and see. I'll not be what you want me to be" showcases the persona's determination to not be swayed by others' opinions or expectations. The following line, "Shake my hand and stake your claim. You'll only fan the flame", is a warning to those who try to exert their will on the persona. The persona knows that any attempts to control him/her will only ignite their inner fire and make them more adamant about being themselves.
The second verse of the song shifts into talking about love and how it's a powerful force that can't be ignored. "Seeds of love, won't leave you cold or flat oh no. More effective than a baseball bat, now what you think of that?" In these lines, the persona is essentially saying that love is not something to be underestimated, it has the power to change people's lives and attitudes. The final verse is a definitive assertion of the persona's independence and unwillingness to be swayed - "You ain't never gonna change my mind. Too many years since my eyes were blind. But look into my heart that yearns. I'll show you why it burns." The only thing that's going to push the persona in a particular direction is their own heart's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into these eyes and see.
Take a good look at me and try to understand who I am.
I'll not be what you want me to be.
I won't simply conform to your expectations of me.
Shake my hand and stake your claim.
If you try to control me, I won't stand for it.
You'll only fan the flame.
Your attempts to exert power over me will only make me more rebellious.
Seeds of love.
Love is the foundation of everything.
Won't leave you cold or flat oh no.
Real love will always evoke emotions and passion.
More effective than a baseball bat.
Love has the power to transform people and situations more effectively than violence.
Now what you think of that?
Are you convinced of the power of love yet?
Look into these eyes and know
Try to understand that I have my own path to follow.
I'll not go where you want me to go.
I won't let you dictate the direction of my life.
You can't move me I'm in too deep.
I am dedicated to my own journey and won't be detoured by outside influence.
I am no longer asleep.
I am fully awake and aware of my own aspirations and desires.
You ain't never gonna change my mind.
Your attempts to change my mind or sway my decisions will ultimately be futile.
Too many years since my eyes were blind.
I have already grown and developed beyond the point of being easily influenced.
But look into my heart that yearns.
If you really want to understand me, look beyond my exterior and see what I truly care about.
I'll show you why it burns.
I will demonstrate my passion and dedication to my own life path.
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.