Lyrics
Take this hammer, carry it to the captain
Expressing the act of taking a hammer and delivering it to the captain, possibly symbolizing a message or a task.
Take this hammer, carry it to the captain
Repetition emphasizes the importance of delivering the hammer to the captain.
Take this hammer, carry it to the captain
Continuation of the directive to carry the hammer to the captain, suggesting a sense of urgency.
Tell him I'm gone, tell him I'm gone
Repetition of instructing to inform the captain about the speaker's departure.
If he asks you was I runnin'
If questioned, deny running and instead convey the idea of moving swiftly or progressing.
If he asks you was I runnin'
Reiteration of denying running, emphasizing an alternative perspective on the speaker's actions.
If he asks you was I runnin'
Continued emphasis on denying running when questioned about the speaker's activities.
Tell him I was flyin', tell him I was flyin'
Explain that, if anything, the speaker was "flying," possibly implying a sense of freedom or empowerment.
If he asks you was I laughin'
If asked about laughter, deny it and instead suggest crying as the emotional state.
If he asks you was I laughin'
Reiteration of denying laughter, highlighting a contrasting emotional experience.
If he asks you was I laughin'
Continued emphasis on denying laughter when asked, replacing it with the experience of crying.
Tell him I was cryin', tell him I was cryin'
Inform that the speaker was crying, suggesting a deeper emotional context or hardship.
They wanna feed me cornbread and molasses
Expressing a desire to be fed simple and humble sustenance like cornbread and molasses.
They wanna feed me cornbread and molasses
Reiteration of the desire for basic food, highlighting simplicity and humility.
They wanna feed me cornbread and molasses
Continued emphasis on the wish for plain sustenance, despite external expectations.
But I got my pride, well, I got my pride
Despite external pressures, assert the possession of pride and individuality.
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