Lyrics
I heard about ya from a girl backstage
Receiving information about a person from someone backstage.
You were packin' it with nothin' but you carried a 12 gauge
The person mentioned carries a 12-gauge shotgun.
Everybody told me stay away from this dude
Warnings from others to stay away due to a bad reputation.
He's got a nasty reputation, too many tattoos
Negative reputation attributed to the person, indicated by tattoos.
I said, "Hey, say what?"
Expressing surprise or disbelief.
I hear you carry a big gun, wild one, yeah
Acknowledging the person's reputation for carrying a big gun.
You wanna show me something
Invitation or challenge to the person to prove their reputation.
Big Gun, you're not the only one
Asserting that others also possess significant qualities.
I'm never shotgun shy
Confident and unafraid, not intimidated by firearms.
I'm just a troubleshooter lookin' for something sweet
Describing oneself as someone seeking something enjoyable.
I looked hard and I saw you coming
Observing the person approaching.
Bang, bang, you're in love
Expressing the realization of falling in love with a sound effect.
Some like it hot, some like it smooth
Referencing different preferences in romantic matters.
Every cock on the walk has got something to prove
Asserting that everyone has something to prove.
Hey little rooster you can take what I'm giving
Encouraging the person to accept what is offered.
Got my tongue in my cheek makin' noise for a livin'
Playfully making noise as a way of living.
I guess it's pony time
Indicating a playful or exciting time is approaching.
I hear you carry a big gun, wild one, hey
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the person's big gun.
You better show me something
Challenging the person to demonstrate their prowess.
Big gun, you're not the only one
Asserting that others also have significant qualities.
I'm never shot gun shy
Reiterating fearlessness and confidence.
I'm just a troubleshooter lookin' for something sweet
Describing oneself as someone seeking enjoyable experiences.
Big gun
Emphasizing the presence of a big gun.
I looked hard and I saw you comin'
Repeating the observation of the person approaching.
Bang, bang, you're in love
Reaffirming the feeling of falling in love with a sound effect.
"Hey man, I gotta tell ya.
Introducing a conversation between individuals about physical attributes.
I really like those boots you're wearing.
Complimenting the person's boots.
What size are they?"
Inquiring about the size of the boots.
"Well, you know..."
Response regarding the size of the boots.
"They look awfully large."
Commenting on the large size of the boots.
"It kind of runs in the family."
Connecting the large size to a familial trait.
"It runs in your family!"
Reacting to the revelation of a familial trait.
"Yeah, it runs in the family, mama."
Confirming the familial connection to a physical trait.
"Well... my, my! What, big, eyes you have."
Playfully referencing the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood."
"The better to, ahhhh, ahhhhhh..."
Playful continuation of the fairy tale reference.
"Hey, man does that thing come with a key?"
Playfully inquiring about a key for a mysterious item.
"No, honey, you just kick it over."
Response indicating the item doesn't need a key, just a kick.
Big gun, baby
Repetition emphasizing the presence of a big gun.
Big gun, baby
-Big gun, baby
-Big gun, baby
-Big gun, baby...
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