STYX
- Great White Hope Lyrics / with translations(James Young)
When I ws a young man, I had to kick and scratch and claw
Now it's like top gun in the Old West, everybody wants me to draw
If I had known it would be likethis I might have given it a second thought
But if someone had told me to give it up, it's a line that I wouldn't have
bought
CHORUS
Look at me
I'm the great white hope
Can't you see
I'm up against the ropes
Don't you know
It's so hard to cope
When you feel
Like the great white hope
Now you've paid your money you're sitting in your ringside seat
And I know that some of you out there, might wanna see the champ get beat
If I had known it would be like this I might have given it a second
thought
But real life sure isn't like school, there's some lessons that just
can't be taught
CHORUS
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When I ws a young man, I had to kick and scratch and claw
Now it's like top gun in the Old West, everybody wants me to draw
If I had known it would be likethis I might have given it a second thought
But if someone had told me to give it up, it's a line that I wouldn't have
bought
CHORUS
Look at me
I'm the great white hope
Can't you see
I'm up against the ropes
Don't you know
It's so hard to cope
When you feel
Now you've paid your money you're sitting in your ringside seat
And I know that some of you out there, might wanna see the champ get beat
If I had known it would be like this I might have given it a second
thought
But real life sure isn't like school, there's some lessons that just
can't be taught
CHORUS
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Facts about Great White Hope
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Great White Hope is written by James V. Young.
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It is first released on September 01, 1978 as part of Styx's album "Pieces of Eight" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the 'Great White Hope' song by Styx reflects the very nature of a performer, besides interpreting the social conditions and practices around the theater, which are implicitly and explicitly described in the lyrics. The lyrics talk about the life of a boxer and the metaphor involves an avenue of performing at a high level to maintain one's position in the fight for survival. The song is predominantly characterized by angst, reflection, hope, empowerment and despair. In addition, it emphasizes the struggle, the pressure, and the expectations as well as the disillusionment through the course of the lyrics. There’s no profanity, adult themes or violence in the lyrics. They are appropriate for everyone and don’t need the supervision of a parent.
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Great White Hope falls under the genre Rock.
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Great White Hope song length is 4 minutes and 23 seconds.
Who wrote Great White Hope lyrics?
Great White Hope is written by James V. Young.
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When was Great White Hope released?
It is first released on September 01, 1978 as part of Styx's album "Pieces of Eight" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Great White Hope lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the 'Great White Hope' song by Styx reflects the very nature of a performer, besides interpreting the social conditions and practices around the theater, which are implicitly and explicitly described in the lyrics. The lyrics talk about the life of a boxer and the metaphor involves an avenue of performing at a high level to maintain one's position in the fight for survival. The song is predominantly characterized by angst, reflection, hope, empowerment and despair. In addition, it emphasizes the struggle, the pressure, and the expectations as well as the disillusionment through the course of the lyrics. There’s no profanity, adult themes or violence in the lyrics. They are appropriate for everyone and don’t need the supervision of a parent.
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Which genre is Great White Hope?
Great White Hope falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Great White Hope?
Great White Hope song length is 4 minutes and 23 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): James V. YoungRecord Label(s): 1978 UMG Recordings, Inc
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