Bonnie and Clyde
Outlaw Love Unraveled: The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde
Lyrics
He was a rattlesnake, coiled dangerous and mean
He was a dangerous and mean individual, likened to a coiled rattlesnake.
She was a dreamer, bored of life she'd barely seen
She was a dreamer who felt bored with a life that had offered little experience.
They took to felony with the spirit of a 49er
They engaged in criminal activities with the daring spirit reminiscent of those from the 1849 California Gold Rush.
On fumes of dust clouds and gasoline
They pursued their criminal endeavors fueled by the exhaust of dust clouds and gasoline.
Bonnie and Clyde nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Refers to Bonnie and Clyde with the realization that they have nowhere to escape, no place to conceal themselves.
Bonnie and Clyde no golden son, no doting bride
Emphasizes that Bonnie and Clyde do not have a golden future or a devoted spouse; they live a perilous life.
Bonnie and Clyde as they lived, so they died
Describes that their life and death were intertwined, reflecting the consequences of their chosen path.
Bonnie and Clyde
Reiterates the names Bonnie and Clyde, underscoring their significance in the narrative.
Love-stricken renegades, an outlaw's life to crave
Characterizes Bonnie and Clyde as lovers driven by a passion for the outlaw lifestyle.
In years of hunger when life took more than it gave
During times of hardship, where life took more than it gave, they craved an outlaw's existence.
A gang of desperados reckless as a 49er
Depicts the couple as part of a gang of reckless desperados, reminiscent of the daring individuals from the 1849 Gold Rush.
Caring not about an early grave
They did not care about the possibility of an early death; their actions were driven by a sense of abandon.
Running survival
Describes the act of running for survival, emphasizing the urgency of escape.
You gotta get out fast, you know
Highlights the need to escape quickly from threatening situations.
Bonnie and Clyde nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
Reiterates the theme of having no refuge or concealment for Bonnie and Clyde.
Bonnie and Clyde no golden son, no doting bride
Emphasizes the absence of a bright future or a devoted spouse for Bonnie and Clyde.
Bonnie and Clyde as they lived, so they died
Reaffirms that their life and death are inseparable, and their fate is sealed.
Bonnie and Clyde no life for them inside
Declares that the life inside conventional norms is not meant for them.
A spree of crime and killing, lawmen lain to waste
Describes a spree of criminal activities and killings, leaving lawmen defeated.
Impassioned blood a surge of terror and distaste
Depicts their actions as fueled by passionate blood, causing terror and disgust.
It all came crashing down an ambush in a hail of fire
Describes a dramatic downfall through an ambush marked by gunfire.
Their game was lost, their journey raced
Their game of evading authorities is lost, and their journey meets a swift end.
You were no gangster's moll
Addresses someone, possibly Bonnie, as not being a typical gangster's partner.
You're just a troubled soul
Suggests that the person is a troubled soul rather than a glamorous accomplice.
Got more than you deserved
Implies that the person faced consequences beyond what might be considered deserved.
A snapshot preserved
Concludes with a metaphorical snapshot, preserving a moment in time, possibly referring to the infamous duo.
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