I suspect this song is meant to be ironic. I seriously doubt Perry Farrell has ever carried a gun, though I could be wrong. They're saying that respect earned with the barrel of a gun isn't real respect. It's making fun of "tough guys" who are only tough when they have an overwhelming advantage.
I think it's a little more complex than that... because I'm SURE Farrell has had moments of wishing he did have a gun so he could turn around and make some smart-a$$ whimper. But I think overall point of this song is irony, not a call to arms.
I suspect this song is meant to be ironic. I seriously doubt Perry Farrell has ever carried a gun, though I could be wrong. They're saying that respect earned with the barrel of a gun isn't real respect. It's making fun of "tough guys" who are only tough when they have an overwhelming advantage.
I think it's a little more complex than that... because I'm SURE Farrell has had moments of wishing he did have a gun so he could turn around and make some smart-a$$ whimper. But I think overall point of this song is irony, not a call to arms.