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Gunslinger Lyrics
He stepped out through the door
Long face with a Stetson on
Hero of suicide, stepped into the light
He stood ready to fight
I called don’t go
It’s not the way that a man should go,
No, stand back and let it ride
You’ve already died, said you’ve already died
It’s that bad feeling inside, yeah
Aiming low, he followed his hand
Gunslinger pose, classic stance
Bad glamour dream, into the sand
He fell to the floor
And he won’t fight no more
He can’t help being a bore
Long face with a Stetson on
Hero of suicide, stepped into the light
He stood ready to fight
It’s not the way that a man should go,
No, stand back and let it ride
You’ve already died, said you’ve already died
It’s that bad feeling inside, yeah
Gunslinger pose, classic stance
Bad glamour dream, into the sand
He fell to the floor
And he won’t fight no more
He can’t help being a bore
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A bit simple in actuality, this song discusses the complexities of grappling with inner turmoil and the dark allure of a violent lifestyle. Using Western cowboys, it explores self-identity, the consequences of violence to get problems sorted, and losing one's way in life. Its core message is questioning the cost of heroism when it is tied to a life of death, ultimately serving as a cautionary tale about the perils of living as a violent gunslinger in a cruel world.