Lyrics

HOOK

“Today the ring gets quiet, Hulkamania fades away
Brother Hogan’s gone too soon, 71’s his curtain call today
Whatcha gonna do when your hero falls—Real American plays
Echoing through our hearts, forever in the spotlight’s blaze”

(Looped over a rolling bassline + jungle breakbeat, with a sampled chant: “Whatcha gonna do, brother?!”)

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VERSE 1

Runner‑up turned champion, 1977 the spark ignited
Fast forward ’84—Iron Sheik body‑slam, mania’s ignited 
Headlined WrestleMania I–eight events, packed stadium riot 
Did the bodyslam that shook the world—80k in ’88, a TV rating tidal  

Hollywood heel flip with the nWo, rewrote the script
Commissioner of Real American Freestyle—legacy equipped 
Six‑time WWF champ, WCW reigns—his hands never slipped 
From Rocky III to reality TV—his pop culture grip  

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PRE‑HOOK

Masked beginnings with Super Destroyer, raw grit forged in fire
From Daytona’s mats to Madison Square—Vincent McMahon’s top flyer  
We chanted his name, we wore his bandana, 24‑inch pythons’ might
Now we stand silent, lights dimmed—but his spirit still fights

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HOOK

“Today the ring gets quiet, Hulkamania fades away
Brother Hogan’s gone too soon, 71’s his curtain call today
Whatcha gonna do when your hero falls—Real American plays
Echoing through our hearts, forever in the spotlight’s blaze”

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VERSE 2

He battled André, Rock, Savage—iconic rivalries unbound  
Headlined Main Event II–III, earned that legendary crown 
Five‑plus years as champ, that 1,474‑day battleground 
Created Hulkamania—children believed in heroes found

Controversy followed—ster­oids, lawsuits, scandal’s toll 
But he stood back up, earned Hall of Fame parts twofold  
From wrestling intermissions to judge, coach, promoter’s role
Real American Freestyle, held the torch for the soul  

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BRIDGE

Fast‑paced break, layered with crowd chant samples:
• “Hogan! Hogan!”
• “Hulkamania runs wild!”
• “Real American!”

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OUTRO / FADE‑OUT HOOK

“Today we lay the legend down, brother voice in echo stays
Hogan’s heart quit fighting—but his spirit never sways
Whatcha gonna do? The Real American plays—always
In the ring of memory, his anthem’s blaze remains.”

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Production tips for that Miami bass / jungle vibe:
• Use a rolling 120–130 BPM baseline with booming kicks and crisp snares.
• Jungle breaks—amen or breakbeat loops—for intensity in verses.
• Sprinkle horn stabs or synth blips for that Miami bass flair.
• Interject era‑authentic voice samples: “Whatcha gonna do?” and crowd chants.
• On hook and outro, layer a reverbed “Real American” vocal snippet to evoke nostalgia.

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🎙️ Honoring Hulk Hogan

Today, July 24, 2025, the wrestling world mourns Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea—gone at 71 due to cardiac arrest—yet immortal in the halls of wrestling history  . This track stands as both an anthem and a tribute—celebrating triumph, acknowledging flaws, and amplifying the roar that never truly dies.