Johnny Guitar
Johnny Guitar's Musical Odyssey: A Blues-Rock Journey of Passion
Lyrics
When I was a young boy, I thought I had that touch
Reflecting on his youth, the speaker believed he possessed a special talent.
I wanted to play that guitar so much
Expressing a strong desire to play the guitar passionately.
Now I'm a man and I got me one
Now an adult, the speaker has acquired a guitar.
Now I'm playing, playing son of a gun
The speaker is actively playing the guitar and is skilled at it.
They call me Johnny Guitar
Repetition emphasizing the speaker being known as "Johnny Guitar."
They call me Johnny Guitar
-They call me Johnny Guitar
-I'm going to play in your town
Announcing intentions to perform in various locations.
Gonna play some blues, gonna play some rock 'n' roll
Planning to play a mix of blues and rock 'n' roll.
And try to upset all the pretty girl's slow
Expressing a desire to captivate the attention of attractive girls.
Gonna place them slow and place them fast
Describing the energetic and diverse style of guitar playing.
Gonna have a ball as long as it lasts
-They call me Johnny Guitar
Reiteration of the speaker's identity as "Johnny Guitar."
They call me Johnny Guitar
-They call me Johnny Guitar
-I'm going to play in your town
Reaffirmation of the intention to perform in various towns.
You can get a girl and hold her close to you
Advising others to claim a girl's attention before the speaker does.
But you better get her before I do
Asserting the speaker's prowess in attracting romantic interest.
We're gonna have some fun day all day through
Anticipating a day filled with enjoyment and fun.
I'm playing my guitar especially just for you
Dedicating the guitar playing specifically to someone special.
They call me Johnny Guitar
Reiteration of the speaker's identity as "Johnny Guitar."
They call me Johnny Guitar
-They call me Johnny Guitar
-I'm going to play in your town
Confirmation of the plan to perform in various towns.
They call me Johnny Guitar, yeah
Further repetition emphasizing the speaker as "Johnny Guitar."
They call me Johnny Guitar
-They call me Johnny Guitar
-I'm coming to play in your town
Reiterating the speaker's upcoming performances in different towns.
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