Hell Yes
Beck Lyrics
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On assembly lines
Fake prizes
Risin' out of the bomb-holes
Skeleton boys hyped up on purple
Smoke rings blow from across the disco
Bank notes burn like broken equipment
Lookin' for shelter readjust your position Thought control ghost written confessions
Two dimensions dumb your head down
Duck don't look now company missiles
Power is raunchy rent-a-cops are watching
Makin' their dreams out of paper mache
Cliche wasted hate taste tested
Hell yes I'm movin' this way I'm doin' this thing
(Please enjoy)
Hell yes I'm turnin' it on
I'm workin' my legs hell yes
I'm callin' you out I'm switchin' my plates
(Please enjoy)
Hell yes
I'm cleanin' the floor my beat is correct
Stretched to the limit attention spans
Snap back retract collapse into laugh tracks
Noise response applause and hand claps
Floodgates open to the sound of the rainbow
Breaking points on the verge of pointless
Fools anointed to the followers fanfare
Look for the common not superficial
Code red cola war conformity crisis
Perfunctory idols rewriting their bibles
With magic markers running out of their ink
Lives in white out
Turn the lights out
Fax machine anthems get your damn hands up
Hell yes I'm movin' this way I'm doin' this thing
(Please enjoy)
Hell yes I'm turnin' it on I'm workin' my legs
Hell yes I'm callin' you out I'm switchin' my plates
(Please enjoy)
Hell yes
I'm cleanin' the floor
My beat is correct
Overall Meaning
The lyrics of Beck's song "Hell Yes" offer a scathing commentary on the consumerist, conformist nature of modern society. The singer of the song is caught up in the assembly line of life, seeking a sense of purpose and belonging in a world filled with fake prizes and broken equipment. The bomb-holes and skeleton boys serve as metaphors for the destruction and decay wrought by rampant capitalism and materialism. The smoke rings, disco, and paper mache dreams symbolize the hollow, superficial nature of modern culture, while the ghost written confessions and thought control highlight the power of propaganda and corporate influence.
The chorus of the song, "Hell yes I'm movin' this way I'm doin' this thing," represents the singer's defiant rejection of this culture of conformity. He is "cleaning the floor" and ensuring that his "beat is correct" - in other words, he is staying true to himself and his own values, rather than simply following the crowd. The references to snap back attention spans, hand claps, and magic markers running out of ink emphasize the fleeting, ephemeral nature of modern culture, and suggest that only those who can break free from it will truly find meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking for my place
Feeling lost and searching for my purpose or where I belong
On assembly lines
In a monotonous and unfulfilling job, feeling like a cog in the machine
Fake prizes
The superficial rewards or recognition that society values that lead to a sense of emptiness and disillusionment
Risin' out of the bomb-holes
Hope or ambition is coming from the rubble of what was destroyed or damaged
Skeleton boys hyped up on purple
Boys who are thin and weak, but energized or excited by something artificial like drugs, so they appear stronger or more confident than they are
Smoke rings blow from across the disco
A smoky and hazy environment, potentially from drugs or alcohol, in a place where people go to dance and escape reality
Bank notes burn like broken equipment
Money is being wasted or misused, and it feels like everything is falling apart
Lookin' for shelter readjust your position
In a chaotic and unpredictable world, it's important to adapt and find a way to survive
Thought control ghost written confessions
Ideas and opinions are being manipulated or influenced by external forces, and people are being forced to confess things they don't actually believe in
Two dimensions dumb your head down
Simplistic and shallow perspectives and ideas are limiting one's understanding of the world and making them less intelligent
Duck don't look now company missiles
Dangerous or harmful situations are around, so be careful and avoid drawing attention to oneself
Power is raunchy rent-a-cops are watching
People in positions of power can use it irresponsibly and unfairly, and those without power are being watched and kept in check by authority figures
Makin' their dreams out of paper mache
Aspirations and goals are fragile and easily broken, not substantive or realistic
Cliche wasted hate taste tested
Common and overused expressions of hate and anger have been tried before and are unproductive and meaningless
Hell yes I'm movin' this way I'm doin' this thing
I am confidently and actively moving toward my goals and pursuing my passion
(Please enjoy)
Encouragement to savor and delight in the present moment
Hell yes I'm turnin' it on
I am energized and motivated, turning on my creativity and determination
I'm workin' my legs hell yes
I am putting in the hard work to achieve my goals and build endurance
I'm callin' you out I'm switchin' my plates
I am actively challenging others and willing to change course or adapt as needed to succeed
Hell yes I'm cleanin' the floor my beat is correct
I am wholeheartedly doing the dirty work to achieve success, and my rhythm and approach are accurate and effective
Stretched to the limit attention spans
People are overwhelmed and overstimulated, with limited focus or patience
Snap back retract collapse into laugh tracks
Returning back to a simpler, fake reality of TV shows or comedy after being stretched too thin and overstimulated
Noise response applause and hand claps
People are applauding or supporting things that are not meaningful or worthy of praise
Floodgates open to the sound of the rainbow
A sudden burst of emotion or creativity, a feeling of release or freedom
Breaking points on the verge of pointless
A feeling of being overwhelmed and ready to give up, feeling like one's efforts are pointless
Fools anointed to the followers fanfare
People are blindly following those without substance or merit, giving them power they don't deserve
Look for the common not superficial
Seek out things that are meaningful and deeper, not just trendy or shallow
Code red cola war conformity crisis
People being forced to choose sides in conflicts or situations, resulting in a lack of true individuality or originality
Perfunctory idols rewriting their bibles
People in positions of influence or power are changing or manipulating reality to suit their agenda or maintain control
With magic markers running out of their ink
Those attempting to make changes or rewrite the script are running out of time, resources, or ideas
Lives in white out, Turn the lights out
The world becomes mundane, lackluster, or even dangerous when one is not present or engaged
Fax machine anthems get your damn hands up
People are blindly following mass movements or popular culture trends, even if they are shallow or meaningless
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN ROBERT KING, MICHAEL S. SIMPSON, BECK DAVID HANSEN
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