Granddaddy's Gun
Legacy in Steel: Granddaddy's Wisdom Encased
Lyrics
It sits above the mantle on a couple rusty nails
Granddaddy's gun is displayed proudly above the mantle, held by rusty nails.
And it's worth a bunch of money but it damn sure ain't for sale
The gun has significant sentimental value, although it could be valuable monetarily.
The good Lord only knows all the stories it could tell
Implies that the gun has witnessed and could tell many stories.
Granddaddy's gun
Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing the importance of the grandfather's gun.
He bought it new out of a Sears & Roebuck catalogue
Grandfather purchased the gun from a Sears & Roebuck catalog.
And it shot a many shell over the top of an old bird dog
The gun has been used for hunting, shooting shells over an old bird dog.
And it backed a burglar down when grandma took the safety off
Highlights a moment when the gun served a protective purpose during a burglary.
Granddaddy's gun
Reiteration of the significance of Granddaddy's gun.
It's just a double barrel 12
Description of the gun as a double barrel 12-gauge.
The stock is cracked and it kicks like hell
Details about the gun's physical condition, cracked stock, and strong recoil.
It wouldn't mean what it means to me to no one
Expresses the personal value of the gun to the narrator.
I can hear his voice when I put it to my shoulder
The narrator associates the gun with memories of his grandfather, hearing his voice.
"A gun's like a woman, son it's all how you hold her"
Grandfather's wisdom is shared, comparing a gun to a woman and emphasizing how it's handled.
He taught me a whole lot more than how to hunt
Grandfather taught the narrator more than just hunting skills.
And one of these days I'll pass it on to my son
The narrator plans to pass on the gun to his own son in the future.
Granddaddy's gun
Reiteration of the central theme of the gun being passed down through generations.
He handed it to me on the day I turned 13
The gun is given to the narrator as a significant coming-of-age gift at the age of 13.
With a half-shot box of shells and a kit to keep it clean
Includes additional items with the gift, emphasizing the care for the gun.
I keep a picture in the case of that sweet old man and me
A picture of the narrator and his grandfather is kept in the gun case.
With granddaddy's gun
Reiteration of the significance of Granddaddy's gun and the memories associated with it.
It's just a double barrel 12
Repetition of the gun's description as a double barrel 12-gauge.
The stock is cracked and it kicks like hell
Reiteration of the gun's physical condition and recoil.
It wouldn't mean what it means to me to no one
Reiteration of the personal value of the gun to the narrator.
I can hear his voice when I put it to my shoulder
Recalls the narrator hearing his grandfather's voice while holding the gun.
"A gun's like a woman, son it's all how you hold her"
Repeats the comparison of a gun to a woman and the importance of how it's handled.
He taught me a whole lot more than how to hunt
Grandfather imparted valuable life lessons beyond hunting skills.
And one of these days I'll pass it on to my son
Reiterates the intention to pass the gun to the next generation.
Granddaddy's gun
Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing the continuity of the gun's legacy.
There's a long beard living on the living room wall
A long beard (likely a trophy) from a hunt is displayed on the living room wall.
That I got with a box call
The narrator acquired the trophy using a box call and Granddaddy's gun.
And granddaddy's gun
Reiteration of the central theme, linking the gun to hunting memories.
There's a shot up stop sign on 49
Describes a shot-up stop sign, indicating a rebellious or adventurous act with the gun.
That me and Billy Joe took out one night
Specifies the location (on Route 49) where an incident involving the gun occurred.
With granddaddy's gun
Reiteration of the central theme, associating the gun with shared experiences.
Granddaddy's gun
Reiteration of the significance of Granddaddy's gun as a central theme.
It sits above the mantle on a couple rusty nails
Repetition of the gun's location above the mantle and its non-negotiable value.
And it's worth a bunch of money but it damn sure ain't for sale
Emphasizes the gun's sentimental value over any potential monetary worth.
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