Beastie Lyrics

Lyric discussion by tullhead 

Cover art for Beastie lyrics by Jethro Tull

I always thought that the music at the beginning of this song would work great as an accompaniment to an audio or film version of Dante's descent into Hell, or anyone's descent into Hell. Very chilling and terrifying intro music and effects.

Anderson nailed reality pretty accurately in much of this song, and the futility of mortal men in their human strength to deliver men from their demons. Anderson expresses no aspirations for help from above in the struggle against our mortal foe, but rather, in his characteristic irreverent fashion, tells us to give Satan Hell. It might make for a good song and bluster, but it's poor advice for people with real demons. But insofar as the song mirrors truth, it's a pretty thought provoking song, the lyrics of which I have introduced in public speaking many times.