Poker
Runnin' from Fate: Blaine Bailey's Tale of Escape
Lyrics
Me and Johnny threw the gravel
Initiating a risky action with Johnny by throwing gravel, possibly as a signal or distraction.
When we heard the sirens wail
Responding to the sound of sirens indicating trouble.
Red lights flashing through the timber
Describing the visual scene of police lights in the woods.
And counties on our trails
Law enforcement from different counties pursuing them.
We hit the bar-ditch in three deep
Driving into a roadside ditch to evade capture.
And couldn't shake the rocks
Facing challenges but not giving up.
Grabbed that lightning, locked the doors
Using some form of energy or power (lightning) to resist arrest.
Fore they made it 'round the block
Acting swiftly to secure themselves before authorities arrive.
We cut through the pines as we heard the bloodhounds moan
Fleeing through the woods while evading pursuing bloodhounds.
Had to find a place to lay 'er down before the state had our souls
Seeking a hidden place before law enforcement apprehends them.
Saw Robby's on the hill so we swigged down all the shine
Encountering a location called "Robby's" and consuming alcohol (shine).
Fastened up and split the dirt and we booked it down the line
Getting ready to escape by securing themselves and speeding away.
Lord what a mess we have gotten in
Reflecting on the troublesome situation they find themselves in.
And I'm beginning to think that we have seen the end
Expressing doubt about a positive resolution to their predicament.
But I pray to God that we can shake these troubles down
Praying for divine intervention to overcome their problems.
Cause I'd rather run forever than be hell bound
Expressing a preference for perpetual escape over damnation.
Well earlier that evening Danny Callaghan
Introducing a character, Danny Callaghan, suggesting a course of action.
Told us we should roll over and deal some hands
Recounting advice to engage in risky behavior, possibly gambling.
So we went on down that old chert gravel road
Choosing to follow a gravel road for the suggested activity.
Played the cards till we had no cash to hold
Playing cards until they run out of money, facing dishonesty.
Except the man at the end of the table that'd been cheating us
Discovering cheating at the card table and feeling deceived.
Johnny pulled our 45 and he threw me the gun
A tense moment where a weapon is drawn (45), indicating potential danger.
Said pull that trigger boy and lay aside your fear
Encouraging the narrator to take drastic action to escape the situation.
So I let 'em fly and Johnny and I we had to disappear
Using the firearm to fend off threats, leading to the need for escape.
Lord what a mess we have gotten in
Reiterating the dire situation and expressing concern about its outcome.
And I'm beginning to think that we have seen the end
Continuing to doubt a positive resolution to their predicament.
But I pray to God that we can shake these troubles down
Repeating the plea for divine intervention to overcome their troubles.
Cause I'd rather run forever than be hell bound
Reaffirming the preference for perpetual escape over damnation.
Lord what a mess we have gotten in
Emphasizing the severity of the situation and the mess they are in.
When I pulled the trigger I knew that I had sinned
Acknowledging the moral wrongdoing (sin) when using the firearm.
But I pray the good times can outweigh the bad
Hoping that positive experiences will outweigh the negative consequences.
Cause I'd rather run forever
Expressing a strong preference for continuous escape over damnation.
Oh Lord I'd rather run forever
Repeating the desire to run forever, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Oh I'd rather run forever
Further emphasizing the preference for perpetual escape over damnation.
Than be hell bound
Finalizing the sentiment of choosing eternal escape rather than being hell-bound.
Be Hell Bound
Concluding with a firm statement about avoiding damnation.
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