Shot Down
Love's Battle: Jesus Hartsfield's Plea in 'Shot Down'
Lyrics
Oh
Expression of surprise or realization.
Woah
Expressing a feeling of awe or admiration.
Woah
Reiteration of a sense of awe or wonder.
Its Jesus
Introduction of the artist, Jesus Hartsfield.
Baby, if I had all the clout
Pondering the impact of social influence or popularity.
I wonder would she love me now?
Speculating if love would be received under different circumstances.
I wonder would she love me now?
Repetition, emphasizing the uncertainty of love under changed conditions.
Please don't shoot me down
Plea for understanding or mercy, possibly in the face of criticism or adversity.
Down
Repetition, intensifying the plea to avoid being metaphorically "shot down."
Please don't shoot me down
Repetition, reinforcing the plea for protection from criticism or rejection.
Down
Repetition, continuing the request for emotional protection.
Please don't shoot me down
Repetition, underscoring the vulnerability and desire for acceptance.
She gon' wish I never came around
Suggesting potential regret or consequences of the speaker's presence.
Tell them hoes they can save it now
Advising others to reconsider their opinions, indicating self-worth.
I can't let em' break me down
Expressing resilience in the face of adversity or criticism.
How could I let you play me out?
Reflecting on past experiences of being deceived or manipulated.
Please don't love me cause I'm hot now, baby
Cautioning against superficial love based on newfound success.
All my hopes and dreams been shot down lately
Acknowledging recent failures or setbacks in pursuing aspirations.
At the bottom of the pot now it's scathing
Describing a challenging situation, possibly related to financial struggles.
That money comes first, we still on the same thing
Stating a commitment to priorities, possibly financial success.
This that HFM forever and a daydream
Identifying a sense of loyalty or commitment to a specific lifestyle.
Nobody can save me, nobody can save me
Asserting independence and the belief that no one can rescue or save the speaker.
If looks could kill, I would be six feet under for real
Expressing vulnerability to negative judgment, even to the point of death.
And if she got medusa head, I'll turn into Superman
Offering a metaphor of transformation or protection through love.
The man of steel
Comparing oneself to Superman, known for strength and resilience.
Baby, if I had all the clout
Repetition of the contemplation of love in the context of influence.
I wonder would she love me now?
Reiteration of the speculative nature of love under different circumstances.
I wonder would she love me now?
Continued questioning of whether love would persist in a changed situation.
Please don't shoot me down
Repetition of the plea for protection from emotional harm.
Down
Repetition, emphasizing the desire to avoid being emotionally "shot down."
Please don't shoot me down
Repetition, reinforcing the plea for protection from emotional harm.
Down
Repetition, underscoring the vulnerability and desire for acceptance.
Please don't shoot me down
Final plea for emotional protection or acceptance.
Ooh, Ooh
Expression of emotion, possibly indicating frustration or distress.
Ooh, Ooh
Repetition of emotional expression, reinforcing the intensity of feelings.
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