Lyrics
This town I live in ain't fit for man or beast
This town is unsuitable for both humans and animals.
This town I live in ain't fit for man or beast
Reiterates that the town is not fit for habitation.
There's a man down here, a man down there
There are individuals around, and they pose a threat.
They all want to rob you or take you somewhere
People in the town have intentions to either rob or abduct others.
This town I live in ain't fit for man or beast
Repeats the assertion that the town is not suitable for living.
I'm going down to the store, boy
Expresses the singer's intention to go to the store.
And get myself a dog
Plans to acquire a dog for protection.
I'm going down to the store, boy
Reiterates the plan to go to the store and get a dog.
And get myself a dog
Continues the intention to obtain a protective dog.
I'm going to chain, chain, chain him
The singer plans to chain the dog to the fence.
Up to my fence
Desires to make the dog bark as a security measure.
Make him bark, bark, bark
Plans to make the dog bark and suggests a play on words with "bark" and "bark" (bark as a sound and bark as tree covering).
Understand my French
Suggests a humorous element, mentioning understanding the dog's "French" barking.
I'm going down to the store, boy
Reiterates the plan to go to the store and acquire a dog.
And get myself a dog
Repeats the desire to get a protective dog.
If I had a hundred dollars
If the singer had money, he would buy a gun for self-defense.
I'd buy myself a gun
Reiterates the desire to purchase a gun for protection.
If I had a hundred dollars
If the singer had money, he would invest in a firearm.
I'd buy myself a gun
Repeats the intention to buy a gun for self-defense.
I'd stick it out the door
Implies a readiness to use the gun if attacked.
And wait for an attack
Expresses a defensive stance and preparedness for an attack.
I'll need somebody just to cover my back
Highlights the need for someone to watch the singer's back.
If I had a hundred dollars
If the singer had money, he would invest in a gun for self-defense.
I'd buy myself a gun
Reiterates the desire to buy a gun for protection.
The moral of the story
Suggests a lesson or wisdom to be gained from the narrative.
You better watch where you go
Emphasizes the importance of being cautious about one's surroundings.
The moral of the story, boy
Reiterates the moral lesson of being careful where one goes.
You better watch out where you go
Warns against potential dangers in certain places.
They'll get you in the morning
There are threats in the morning and at night.
They'll get you at night
Repeats the idea of danger at different times, suggesting constant vigilance is necessary.
Some, then want to rob you
Some individuals want to rob you, while others are inclined to fight.
But most, they want to fight
Most people in the town are prone to physical confrontations.
This town I live in, I got to go
The singer feels the need to leave the town due to its dangers.
This town I live in
Reiterates the singer's sentiment about the unsuitability of the town.
This town I live in, I got to go
Expresses the singer's firm decision to leave the town.
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