I always thought it was about a low-level knockaround guy or a snitch about to get whacked.
I read that Johnny was pinched for breaking into a store, but they guy that identified him was killed shortly afterwards. I always thought this incident inspired the song.
I always thought it was about a low-level knockaround guy or a snitch about to get whacked. I read that Johnny was pinched for breaking into a store, but they guy that identified him was killed shortly afterwards. I always thought this incident inspired the song.