Love and a .45 Lyrics

Lyric discussion by SAYIWONT 

Cover art for Love and a .45 lyrics by Chris Knight

When I first heard this song I was with my brother, who is a huge Chris fan. After hearing the chorus the first time i thought, "Ok, the gun will kill you and love will keep you alive." But, by the end of the song I began to wonder, which is which? I think that's how it was meant to be seen.