Johnny
Johnny's Dilemma: A Cold Tale of Choices
Lyrics
On a cold, cold winters day
Expressing the setting of a cold winter day as a backdrop.
I gave my soul away they say
Conveying the idea of sacrificing or giving up something significant.
It's a losing game
Describing life as a challenging and uncertain endeavor.
On a cold, cold winters night
Continuation of the wintry setting, possibly indicating a difficult time.
I gave up the fight, alright
Acknowledging surrender in a conflict or struggle.
I called his name
Calling upon someone, potentially seeking help or guidance.
Heard words spoken in my mind
Recalling words heard in the mind, suggesting internal thoughts or voices.
Put your name on the line, I send
Instructing to put a name on the line, possibly a metaphor for making a commitment.
Warm and red in the bag I found a gun
Introducing the element of a gun and a bag, indicating a serious and dangerous situation.
And a picture of John, this one
Referring to a picture of John, adding a personal and emotional dimension to the narrative.
I need him dead
Expressing a strong desire for someone's demise.
Johnny, why don't you run?
Directly addressing Johnny, questioning why he doesn't escape or avoid a troubling situation.
Johnny, what did I do?
Pondering on the speaker's own actions and their impact on Johnny.
Johnny, what bothers you?
Posing a question about Johnny's concerns or worries.
Johnny, a due is a due
Referring to a due payment or obligation that Johnny must face.
Johnny johnny
Repetition of Johnny's name, emphasizing his significance in the narrative.
Johnny
Repeating the name, possibly for emotional emphasis or urgency.
There was nothing else to do
Describing a lack of alternatives, suggesting inevitability in a course of action.
Then to see it through, he knew
Affirming the commitment to a course of action despite its difficulty.
He had to pay
Highlighting the necessity for Johnny to face consequences or pay a price.
Johnny didn't try to board
Stating Johnny's refusal to escape, potentially implying a sense of resignation.
So I did what I was told, the cold
Following orders in a cold and harsh environment.
Cold, cold winters day
Reiteration of the challenging wintry conditions, emphasizing the harshness of the situation.
Johnny, why don't you run?
Repeating the question to Johnny about running, indicating a sense of urgency or concern.
Johnny, what did I do?
Reflecting on the speaker's own actions and their consequences for Johnny.
Johnny, what bothers you?
Inquiring about the source of Johnny's distress or troubles.
Johnny, a due is a due
Reiterating the concept of a due payment or obligation that Johnny cannot escape.
Johnny johnny
Repetition of Johnny's name for emphasis or emotional resonance.
Johnny (What bothers you?)
Prompting Johnny with a question about his concerns.
Johnny (A due is a due)
Reiterating the inevitability of facing obligations or consequences.
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