Johnny, Drop That Gun (Rock) |
LyricsJOHNNY, DROP THAT GUNby STEVE DAFOE 2006 VERSE 1: G Fmaj7 C THE DRUGS, THE DRINK....AND THE ROBBERIES.... THAT'S WAS HIS ONLY EDUCATION IN LIFE... JUST LIKE HIS DAD....GROWING THE FAMILY TREE.. D EM D EM PETTY CRIMES AT FIRST....LIVING BEHIND A KNIFE... G Fmaj7 C BURNT EVERY BRIDGE..... COULD NEVER GO BACK Fmaj7 C COULD NEVER GO BACK....... TO: CHORUS 1 VERSE 2: THEN THE FATEFUL DAYS OF CHICAGO.... HIS GRADUATION WAS BLOOD ON HIS HANDS... THREE DEAD AS HE SHOT THEM ALL IN A ROW.. HIS DAD WOULD BE PROUD OF THIS......... BUT JOHNNY NEVER FELT SO LOW OH SO LOW..........TO: CHORUS 1 VERSE 3: AND AS HE HIT THE LONELY HIGHWAY... HE REMEMBERED A CHILD HE DIDN'T REALLY KNOW.. WITH NOWHERE TO GO...HE HEADED FOR THE BORDER A PLACE AND LIFE HE WISHED NOT FOR HIS SON HE BURNED HIS BRIDGES...STILL LOTS OF MILES TO RUN LOTS OF MILES TO RUN... TO: CHORUS 2 ---------------------------------- pro Reviews good story with the decent hooks sung with feeling plenty of drama and tension in the arrangement which enhances the story - lost on foot Good vibe from the outset, and bringing the vocal forward (0:39) draws attention to the storytelling. the production is slick, with some useful emphasis from the backing vocals. I enjoyed listening; keep up the good work! - Greg Frain |
Short Song Description: The life of a kid following in the family business of crime and murder |
Long Song Description: pro Reviews good story with the decent hooks sung with feeling plenty of drama and tension in the arrangement which enhances the story - lost on foot Good vibe from the outset, and bringing the vocal forward (0:39) draws attention to the storytelling. the production is slick, with some useful emphasis from the backing vocals. I enjoyed listening; keep up the good work! - Greg Frain |
Story Behind the Song: bpm 136.7 |
Lyric Credits: Steve Dafoe |
Music Credits: Steve Dafoe |
Producer Credits: Tom Roller |
Publisher Credits: Steve Dafoe |
Performance Credits: John Buttersworth Band |
Label Credits: |
Song Length: 4:39 |
Primary Genre: Pop-Alternative |
Secondary Genre: Rock-Indie/Low-Fi |
Tempo / Feel: Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
Subject Matter 1: Crime, Theft |
Subject Matter 2: Guns |
Mood 1: Disturbed |
Mood 2: Heartbreaking |
Similar Artist 1: Chicago |
Similar Artist 2: Offspring, The |