Cry for the Bad Man
Cry for the Bad Man: Unveiling the Shadows of Deceit in Lynyrd Skynyrd's Melody
Lyrics
Well he walks so tall to be so small
Expressing irony about the man's stature compared to his actions.
Never met a man who´s stranger
Highlighting the man's mysterious or unusual nature.
He lives his life for a dollar sign
Describing the man's focus on material wealth.
And to deal with him is dangerous
Indicating that dealing with the man is risky and potentially harmful.
He knocked me down but I´m on my feet
Recovering from a setback caused by the man but still standing strong.
Now I´m so much wiser
Expressing personal growth and increased wisdom.
I´d rather quit and go back home
Preferring to quit and return home than engage with someone obsessed with money.
Than to deal with the money miser
Continuing the sentiment of avoiding dealings with a money-focused individual.
Let´s cry for this bad man
Calling for empathy or sorrow for the bad man's character.
I sing a song for the bad man
Creating a song as an expression of feelings toward the bad man.
Well, you treat me right baby, I´ll treat you right
Establishing a reciprocal relationship based on mutual respect.
That´s the way its supposed to be
Asserting that mutual respect is the ideal dynamic in relationships.
I put my faith down in my friend
Placing trust in a friend, leading to a nearly disastrous outcome.
And he almost put an end to me
Reflecting on a close call where the friend almost caused harm.
Well I work seven days a week
Describing a strong work ethic with long hours.
Eight when I am able
Emphasizing the dedication to hard work and providing for family.
When you take money from me you take food from my mama´s table
Stating the direct impact of losing money on the family's well-being.
Let´s cry for this bad man
Reiterating the call for empathy towards the bad man.
I wrote a song for the bad man
Expressing feelings towards the bad man through songwriting.
Oh baby you know who you are
Addressing someone personally, inviting them to join in lamenting the bad man.
Let´s cry for this bad man
Continuing the call for empathy towards the bad man.
I wrote a song for the bad man way down in Georgia
Specifically locating the bad man in Georgia in the context of the song.
Well, you treat me right baby, I´ll treat you right
Repeating the importance of reciprocal treatment in relationships.
That´s the way its supposed to be
Reiterating the ideal nature of mutual respect in relationships.
I put my faith down in my friend
Recalling the experience of placing trust in a friend.
And he almost put an end to me
Reflecting on a close call where the friend almost caused harm.
Well, when you take my money baby when you hurt my family
Expressing the severity of harm caused when the family is affected.
I go walkin´ through the swamps without no shoes
Describing a metaphorical journey through challenges and hardships.
Step on a snake it scares you
Highlighting the unpredictability and danger in facing life's challenges.
Let´s cry for this bad man
Repeating the call for empathy towards the bad man.
I wrote a song for the bad man
Reiterating the expression of feelings towards the bad man through songwriting.
Oh let´s cry for this bad man
Continuing the call for empathy towards the bad man.
I wrote a song for the bad man
Expressing feelings towards the bad man through songwriting.
Oh baby straight to you
Ending the song by directly addressing the bad man.
He´s so bad, so bad
Emphasizing the severity of the bad man's character.
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