Lyrics
1st verse
First verse begins.
Hey Johnny One Time
Greeting Johnny, referring to him as "One Time."
What you gonna do
Asking about Johnny's plans or actions.
They're looking for you, boy
People are searching for Johnny.
Hey Johnny One Time
Reiterating the call to Johnny, emphasizing the urgency.
Where you gonna run
Questioning where Johnny intends to escape.
They're gonna find you, boy
Stating that they will ultimately locate Johnny.
Don't you know you got a price on your head
Highlighting that there is a bounty or reward for capturing Johnny.
They're gonna bring you back alive or dead
Indicating the intention to bring Johnny back, regardless of condition.
Don't you know, Johnny One Time
Emphasizing the danger Johnny is in.
2nd verse
Second verse begins.
Hey Johnny One Time
Addressing Johnny again, asking what he's waiting for.
What you waiting for
Advising Johnny to leave town promptly.
You better leave this town
Reiterating the urgency of Johnny's departure.
Hey Johnny One Time
Highlighting Johnny's lack of awareness about the danger he faces.
Don't you realise
Warning Johnny about being pursued.
They're gonna hunt you down
Emphasizing that it's only a matter of time before they find Johnny.
Don't you know it's just a matter of time
Reinforcing the inevitability of being tracked down.
They got your number, it's the end of the line
Asserting that Johnny's identification is confirmed, signaling the end of escape possibilities.
Don't you know, Johnny One Time
Reiterating the imminent threat to Johnny.
3rd verse
Third verse begins.
Hey Johnny One Time
Repeating the inquiry about Johnny's plans or actions.
What you gonna do
Reinforcing that people are searching for Johnny.
They're looking for you, boy
Reiterating the urgency of the situation.
Hey Johnny One Time
Asking where Johnny intends to flee.
Where you gonna run
Stating that they will eventually find Johnny.
They're gonna find you, boy
Reaffirming that Johnny will be discovered.
Don't you know no matter where you go
Highlighting the futility of trying to escape the consequences.
You're gonna wind up on the end of a rope
Indicating a grim fate awaits Johnny no matter where he goes.
Don't you know, Johnny One Time
Emphasizing the inevitability of Johnny's grim outcome.
Johnny One Time ...
Repetition of Johnny's name, emphasizing his predicament and the urgency of the situation.
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