Story Behind The Song
bpm 136.7
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
| Song Length |
4:39 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Rock - Indie/Low-Fi |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Disturbed, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Crime, Theft, Guns |
| Similar Artists |
Chicago, The Offspring |
| |
Lyrics
JOHNNY, DROP THAT GUN
by STEVE DAFOE 2006
VERSE 1:
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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...
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BURNT EVERY BRIDGE..... COULD NEVER GO BACK
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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
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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