This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Hey looky snookie gonna get me some
I'm a rootin' tootin' pistol packin' son of a gun
Got a fist full of dollars, saddle bag full of gold
I can feel those dice just waitin' to be rolled
Ridin' in tonight with my bad Roxx Gang
This old town will never be the same
Got a bad fever burnin' and I know the cure
Need some whiskey and a woman, one thing's for sure
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
I ain't foolin' around I said
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
Hey looky snookie let's have some fun
Won't you polish my pistol, won't you grease my gun
I ride a rock horse and I'm drinkin' snake bites
They both got a kick lke dynamite
I've been away too long I'm comin' back with a song
Nobody better ever do me wrong
I'm a one eyed jack with an ace in the hole
You better stand back when I start to rock and roll
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
And I'm shootin' you down
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
With a six gun sound
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
Yeah!
Giddy-up!
Hi ho Silver!
Hey look snookie gonna get me some
I'm a rootin' tootin' pistol packin' son of a gun
Got a fist full of dollars, saddle bag full of gold
I can feel those dice just waitin' to be rolled
Ridin' in tonight with my bad Roxx Gang
This old town will never be the same
Got a bad fever burnin' and I know the cure
Need some whiskey and a woman, one thing's for sure
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
And I'm shootin' you down
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
With a six gun sound
I said, I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
I ain't foolin' around uh-uh
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
Well, you know I'm the fastest gun in town
Draw!
I'm a rootin' tootin' pistol packin' son of a gun
Got a fist full of dollars, saddle bag full of gold
I can feel those dice just waitin' to be rolled
Ridin' in tonight with my bad Roxx Gang
This old town will never be the same
Got a bad fever burnin' and I know the cure
Need some whiskey and a woman, one thing's for sure
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
I ain't foolin' around I said
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
Hey looky snookie let's have some fun
Won't you polish my pistol, won't you grease my gun
I ride a rock horse and I'm drinkin' snake bites
They both got a kick lke dynamite
I've been away too long I'm comin' back with a song
Nobody better ever do me wrong
I'm a one eyed jack with an ace in the hole
You better stand back when I start to rock and roll
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
And I'm shootin' you down
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
With a six gun sound
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
Yeah!
Giddy-up!
Hi ho Silver!
Hey look snookie gonna get me some
I'm a rootin' tootin' pistol packin' son of a gun
Got a fist full of dollars, saddle bag full of gold
I can feel those dice just waitin' to be rolled
Ridin' in tonight with my bad Roxx Gang
This old town will never be the same
Got a bad fever burnin' and I know the cure
Need some whiskey and a woman, one thing's for sure
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
And I'm shootin' you down
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
With a six gun sound
I said, I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
I ain't foolin' around uh-uh
I'm the fastest, fastest gun in town
Well, you know I'm the fastest gun in town
Draw!
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