Baby Boy
Rival Sons' Baby Boy: Unveiling Dark Realities through Melodic Flames
Lyrics
It's like an old campfire
Compares a situation to an old campfire, likely symbolizing something warm and familiar.
In the middle of the street
Describes this familiar thing placed in an unusual or inappropriate setting, causing potential danger.
And if you try to touch it
Warning against getting involved or interacting with this dangerous situation.
You'll burn your hand and your feet
Reiterating the warning by stating the consequences of engaging with the dangerous situation.
You can love
Suggests the ability to love but also the inclination to forget.
To forget
Choosing to forget certain things deliberately.
And you won't have regret
Implying that forgetting will lead to a lack of regret.
Said, look at the baby boy with a gun in his hand
Observing a young person with a gun, highlighting society's oversight of such situations.
Nobodys ever think 'cause I think I shouldn't have to
Expressing frustration at society's failure to recognize and address concerning behaviors.
Hey, look at my baby boy with a gun in his hand
Repeating the observation of a young person with a gun, emphasizing the shock or disbelief.
It's all do as I say, never do as I have do
Implies a contradictory instruction or expectation placed on the young person.
Oh, oh
Repetitive vocalizations possibly emphasizing a sense of urgency or distress.
Oh, oh
-The wolves are hungry
Metaphorically describes a predatory or dangerous presence approaching.
Come into your neighbors door
Illustrates a sense of impending danger from outside sources.
You draw your curtains
Reacting to the danger by seeking safety and protection.
And lay silent on the floor
Adopting a defensive or submissive posture in response to the threat.
And you love
Similar to earlier, emphasizing the tendency to love but forget.
To forget
Reiterating the deliberate choice to forget certain things.
So you won't have regret
Suggesting that forgetting will prevent feelings of regret.
And here come my baby boy with a gun in his hand
Repeats the observation of a young person with a gun, perhaps with a sense of inevitability or recurring concern.
Nobody's ever think 'cause I think I shouldn't have to
Expressing frustration or disbelief at the lack of societal intervention despite clear warning signs.
Now here come my baby boy with a gun in his hand
Reiterating the observation, potentially with increased alarm or urgency.
It's all I do as I say, never do as I have do
Reiterating the contradictory expectations or instructions placed on the young person.
Oh, oh
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly indicating a heightened emotional state or urgency.
Oh, oh
-Oh, oh
Continued emphasis on the alarming observation of a young person with a gun.
Oh, oh
-Now look at my baby boy with a gun in his hand
Repetitive expressions of shock or disbelief at the observed situation and societal inaction.
Nobody's ever think 'cause I think I shouldn't have to
-Now look at my baby boy with a gun in his hand
-It's all I do as I say, never do as I have do
-Oh, oh
Continued emphasis on the alarming nature of the observed situation.
Oh, oh
-Oh, oh
-Oh, oh
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