Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: metal
Song Meaning of “Wicked” by Texas Hippie Coalition
The song Wicked by Texas Hippie Coalition speaks to the stark realities that come with pursuing a life of sin and preaching an existence of evil. It is a warning of the consequences that await those who choose to lead a life of wickedness fueled by corruption, vice, and mayhem. The narrator speaks from a perspective of trying to reach out to a fallen soul, warning them that while such conduct may bring a momentary “time of thrill” it carries grave repercussions for days and years to come. The haunting warning resonates and underscores the first verse:
“Let this be your only warning
Walkin’ down the path of the wicked.
Your own destruction is certain
If you don’t turn around quick.”
The narrator strives to encourage some form of repentance, begging the individual to be wise before it is too late and to recognize that”once you have chosen it, you can’t unchoose it.” Ultimately, the song speaks to the consequences of a wicked life, warning to those who are determined to receive the most negative repercussions: “You will meet your fate if you don’t change your ways.” The song challenges us to recognize the power of decisions made in a life of sin, but also to recognize the power of salvation.