Lyrics
See the man riding high in the desert near the Rio Grande
Describes a man riding high in the desert near the Rio Grande.
Runs for his life, doesn't sleep
He's constantly on the move, not resting or sleeping.
Doesn't take time to understand
He doesn't take the time to comprehend the situation.
'Cause the girl that he loved
Refers to a girl he loved who left him for another man.
Went away and ran off with another man
He pursued both of them and attempted to harm the other man.
But he followed them both
Continued chasing them despite the consequences.
And he shot at the throat, couldn't stop his hand
He shot at the other man's throat but couldn't control his actions.
So now he's under the gun
Now he's in a dangerous situation and under pressure.
He was born and raised
He grew up as the son of an honest man.
And he lived like the son of an honest man
Unexpectedly, he found himself in a position to harm someone.
And who would've thought
His emotions led him to use the gun he possessed.
That one day he might gun down another man
He couldn't control his actions despite wanting to.
But his heart gave away to the gun in his hand
His emotions overpowered his ability to prevent the act.
Couldn't stop it, no
He couldn't prevent the violent act despite wanting to.
So now he's gotta run and he weak from the sun
Now he's fleeing and weakened by the harsh environment.
Got nowhere to go
He has no destination or safe place to go.
Because he's under the gun, under the gun
He's in a perilous situation and constantly pursued.
Just a fugitive, out on the run
He's a fugitive, constantly on the run.
Under the gun, under the gun
He's trapped and unable to experience relief or peace.
Never see, the setting sun
He won't experience any calm or peaceful moments.
He's under the gun
Emphasizes his dire situation and constant threat.
Well now he's on the run
He's fleeing because he's under threat from a gun.
'Cause he's under cause a gun
Reiterates his situation of being pursued due to a gun-related incident.
Got nowhere to go
He lacks a safe refuge or destination.
Well now pray for him sister
Asking for prayers and attention from others for his safety.
Watch out for him mister
Requesting others to be cautious and aware of his presence.
He'll let you know
He'll make his presence known to others.
That's he's under the gun, under the gun
Reiterating his fugitive status and the constant pursuit he faces.
Just a fugitive, out on the run, under then gun
Emphasizing again that he's on the run and under pressure.
Under the gun
Repeats the phrase highlighting his perilous situation.
Never see the setting sun
He won't experience any peaceful moments or relief.
He's under cause a gun
He's in danger due to the actions involving a gun.
Under the gun
Reiterates the dire situation of being under constant threat.
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