James Brown
Sunny Day of Reckoning: Unraveling Cage the Elephant's James Brown
Lyrics
Run around the corner
Running away from a situation
Fell asleep in the sun
Relaxing in the sun, perhaps avoiding reality
You had to move into the shade
Having to seek refuge in the shade, possibly from a threat or responsibility
Before you fire the gun
Taking precautions before taking action
We got a hunger for destruction
Expressing a strong desire for chaos and destruction
Need someone to bleed
Desiring someone to suffer or sacrifice for a cause
You sealed the deal before the dawn
Finalizing a decision or commitment before the day begins
You let your actions proceed
Allowing one's actions to unfold without hesitation
Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
Anticipating consequences, someone or something coming after you
Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
-Sooner or later said you know that it's true
-Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
-You think you're so sly
Believing oneself to be cunning or clever
You tried to roll by
Trying to avoid risks and stay on the safe side
You played the safe side
-You said will somebody take me
-Down town
Referencing an event involving James Brown, seeking documentation or acknowledgment
Another James Brown
-You made the same sound
-You said will somebody write this down, down
-Fightin' back revenge
Fighting back in retaliation
You've got you're face to the ground
Being defeated or humiliated, facing the consequences
You make excuses for the madness
Making excuses for irrational behavior, influenced by the wrong crowd
You've been hanging around
-You built a house up in the trees
Building a secluded place to observe others, emphasizing repetition
So you could see everyone
-You set the clock and had a run
-You set the clock and had a run
-Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
Reiterating the idea of impending consequences
Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
-Sooner or later said you know that it's true
-Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
-You think you're so sly
Repeating the theme of being sly and playing it safe
You tried to roll by
-You played the safe side
-You said will somebody take me
-Down town
Referencing another James Brown event, seeking recognition or documentation
Another James Brown
-You made the same sound
-You said will somebody write this down, down
-Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
Reiterating the inevitability of consequences
Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
-Sooner or later said you know that it's true
-Some sunny day they're gonna come for you
-You think you're so sly
Emphasizing the theme of being sly and seeking assistance
You tried to roll by
-You played the safe side
-You said will somebody take me
-Down town
Referring to another James Brown incident, again seeking acknowledgment
Another James Brown
-You made the same sound
-You said will somebody write this down
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