Beating A Dead Horse
Outlaw's Redemption: Temptation, Guns, and Honor in 'Beating a Dead Horse'
Lyrics
When it comes to loading up my guns
Expressing readiness or skill in handling firearms.
I'm faster than the rest
Asserting superior speed compared to others.
I've got my band of thieves
Referring to a group of accomplices or partners in crime.
And I ride along the best
Emphasizing being among the best or most skilled.
The sun shines in my eyes, another hopeful day arrives
Welcoming a new day with optimism despite challenges.
The Devil's put his hound's on me, I'm here on borrowed time
Feeling pursued by negative forces, possibly symbolic of struggles.
Temptation from the bottle isn't easy to resist
Acknowledging difficulty in resisting the allure of alcohol.
They know my name across the land - the women want a kiss
Enjoying recognition and attention, especially from women.
They know I've got a faster gun, I'm harder to resist
Highlighting a reputation for having a faster gun and being irresistible.
Addison West is the name, miss
Introducing the character as Addison West.
Beating a dead horse again
Metaphorically describing futile or repetitive actions, possibly in life or relationships.
Load 'em up, drop 'em down, another burglary in town
Describing a criminal act, possibly a robbery, with efficiency.
Take 'em alive, take them dead, off with the head
Expressing a ruthless approach to dealing with adversaries.
Can't stop the itching from the bug's in my bed
Referring to discomfort or consequences arising from immoral actions.
Smoking gun shoot-out from the hill tops up ahead
Depicting a confrontation or gunfight on elevated terrain.
I throw my signal to the sky that this might be our end
Suggesting a signal or sign of impending danger or demise.
If they come to scalp us, aim one bullet in the head
Preparing for a lethal confrontation and choosing an honorable death.
I'd rather die with honor than fall victim to whats next
Preferring a dignified death over a degrading fate.
Tell my family that I miss them, send them love from the west
Sending a message to family in anticipation of potential danger.
Beating a dead horse again
Reiteration of the metaphor of futile or pointless actions.
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