One Shot
One Shot: Decisions That Shape Fates
Lyrics
Mama done told me son don't play with guns
Mama advises the son against playing with guns.
Do right by God or
Emphasizes the importance of doing right by God or facing consequences.
Be on the run, she said hold tight
Mother urges the son to be cautious and avoid trouble.
And don't go messing around
Warning to stay away from questionable activities.
Only takes one shot to take a good man down
Highlighting the destructive power of a single gunshot on a good man.
Papa done told me son don't kill that man
Father advises against killing and the implications on one's Christian values.
Don't want no blood on your
Discourages getting involved in violence to avoid staining Christian hands.
Christian hands, he said hold tight
Father advises waiting until law enforcement (Sheriff) arrives before taking action.
Till the Sheriff's in town
Reiterating the importance of law enforcement and maintaining patience.
When he spoke to me, laid my ear to the ground
Reflecting on the wisdom gained from the father's words, staying alert.
Brother done told me kid don't be like him
Brother warns against following his path, serving a long sentence in prison.
Serving twenty years in a old state pen
Cautioning against engaging in activities that lead to imprisonment.
He said hold tight
Similar advice to wait for law enforcement to avoid trouble.
Till Sheriff's back in town
Waiting until the Sheriff returns to ensure safety.
Only takes one shot to take a good man down
Repeating the idea that one gunshot can ruin a good man.
Mama done told me son don't play with guns
Reiteration of mother's advice against playing with guns.
Do right by God or
Emphasizing the importance of doing right by God or facing consequences.
Stay on the run, she said hold tight
Mother warns to stay on the run if needed for safety.
Heard the Sheriff's back in town
Awareness of the Sheriff's return, indicating potential danger.
Only takes one shot to take a good man down
Reiteration of the destructive power of one gunshot on a good man.
Devil came to me with a plan
The devil proposes a plan involving collaboration in a criminal act.
You ride shotgun, I'll drive the van
Discussion of a criminal act involving riding shotgun in a getaway van.
I said hold tight
Reiterating the need to wait cautiously, suspecting the Sheriff's return.
Think Sheriff's back in town
Suspecting the Sheriff's return and the need for caution.
Only heard one shot before I hit the ground
Recalling hearing a single gunshot before facing consequences.
Only takes one shot to take a good man down
Repeating the idea that a single shot can bring down a good man.
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