Dallas After Midnight
Dallas Shadows: Midnight Revelations in a Reckless Heart
Lyrics
I pulled into the alley behind the liquor store
The narrator arrives behind a liquor store.
Turned out the lights, left the motor runnin' opened up the door,
Prepares to commit a crime, leaving the car running.
I flashed a grin and said, Jack this is gonna be a piece of cake,
The narrator anticipates an easy job and plans to split the proceeds later.
Later tonight we'll head down to the Last Stand, split up the take.
Intends to visit the Last Stand after the job.
Sittin' there in the darkness, I take a drink of wine,
The narrator drinks, feeling exhilarated and carefree.
Feel'n high and fast and loose, so right
Experiencing a thrilling sensation.
Wait for the rush to hit me and it feels so fine.
Anticipating a rush of excitement.
Then I think of somethin' never realized,
Reflects on never being baptized, potentially facing death.
If I get shot tonight, I ain't never been baptized.
The narrator contemplates the risk of dying without being baptized.
Oh, Dallas after midnight
Repetition emphasizing the experience and setting of "Dallas after midnight," suggesting a haunting or impactful atmosphere.
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-I came runnin' back, blinded by sweat, blood and tears.
The narrator returns, distressed and physically affected.
I said, Jack the cat had a gun, hah, let's get outa here.
Claims Jack had a gun, prompting a quick escape.
I didn't say nothin' as we drove away.
The narrator remains silent during their getaway.
I kept askin' myself how'd I ever get so mean I couldn't pray?
Questions their own moral decline and inability to pray.
Oh, Dallas after midnight
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-Now there ain't nothin' I like better than drivin' on hard concrete,
Expresses a preference for driving over romantic relationships.
I'd rather hold a steerin' wheel in my hands than a woman at my feet.
Values driving a car more than intimate relationships.
Ever since I was a little kid I was always rowdy and loud,
Highlights a history of being rowdy and loud since childhood.
Now here I am 34 still runnin' around with the wrong crowd.
Regrets being 34 and still associating with a questionable crowd.
Oh, Dallas after midnight
Repetition emphasizing the experience and setting of "Dallas after midnight," suggesting a haunting or impactful atmosphere.
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-We had such plans for when we got to Mexico
Refers to plans to go to Mexico that got disrupted.
After a high-speed chase we got caught south of San Angelo,
Describes getting caught near San Angelo after a chase.
Well the judge he asked, why'd you want to go and rob a liquor store?
The judge questions their motive for robbing the store.
I said, well your honor it's hard to live in Dallas when you're white-trash and poor.
The narrator cites poverty and social status as reasons for crime.
Oh, Dallas after midnight
Repetition emphasizing the experience and setting of "Dallas after midnight," suggesting a haunting or impactful atmosphere.
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