Lyrics
Smooth bore, scattergun, you are the only one
Expressing a strong attachment or reliance on a person referred to as a "smooth bore, scattergun."
To cover me when I sleep, cover me in my dreams
Seeking protection and comfort during sleep and dreams from the same person mentioned in line 1.
Carry a smooth bore
Continuation of the description of the person as someone carrying a smooth bore scattergun.
Scattergun, steal from me there'll be no time to run
Warning against betrayal, implying severe consequences for those who steal from the speaker.
I got the bead on you, she fires true
Indicating a readiness to confront or retaliate against someone who poses a threat, using the metaphor of having a target ("bead") on them.
Take what you want and I'll do what I have to do
Expressing a willingness to take necessary actions to protect oneself.
Smooth bore, scattergun, scattergun, scattergun
Repetition of the identification of the person as a "smooth bore, scattergun" for emphasis.
Triple-O bucks the only shot for me
Specific reference to "Triple-O bucks," suggesting a preference for a particular type of ammunition, emphasizing its potency.
Cut any man right off at the knees
Describing the potential impact of the chosen ammunition, capable of incapacitating or defeating adversaries.
Don't need to bother the police,
Asserting self-sufficiency and implying that the speaker doesn't need to rely on law enforcement for protection.
I've got my Mossberg 590
Identifying a specific firearm, the Mossberg 590, as a means of personal security.
Smooth bore, scattergun, you are the only one
Repetition of the emotional connection and reliance on the person with the smooth bore, scattergun for protection.
To cover me when I sleep,
Reiterating the desire for protection during sleep and dreams from the same person.
Cover me in my dreams carry a smooth bore
Continuation of the description of the person as someone carrying a smooth bore scattergun.
Scattergun, steal from me there'll be no time to run
Reiteration of the consequences for those who attempt to steal from the speaker.
I got the bead on you, she fires true
Emphasizing the accuracy of the scattergun in targeting adversaries.
Take what you want and I'll do what I have to do
Reaffirming the speaker's determination to take necessary actions for self-preservation.
Smooth bore, scattergun, scattergun, scattergun
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the significance of the smooth bore, scattergun.
Smooth bore, scattergun, you are the only one
Restating the emotional connection and reliance on the person with the smooth bore, scattergun.
To cover me when I sleep,
Repeating the desire for protection during sleep and dreams from the same person.
Cover me in my dreams carry a smooth bore
Continuation of the description of the person as someone carrying a smooth bore scattergun.
Scattergun, scattergun, scattergun
Final repetition emphasizing the importance of the smooth bore, scattergun.
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