Lyrics
Here's to the man, created the gun.
Toast to the person responsible for inventing the gun.
If you could see, what it has done.
Reflecting on the negative impact and consequences of the gun.
Here's to the man, uses the gun.
Cheers to the individual using the firearm.
Kills all kinds of creatures, just for fun.
Describes the indiscriminate killing of various creatures for entertainment.
He's on the hunt, we're on the run.
The person with the gun is actively pursuing, while others are trying to escape.
Is there remorse, when the killing is done?
Raising the question of whether there is any regret or guilt after the act of killing.
Great and sunny said the man on the airwaves, great and sunny.
A radio broadcast portraying a positive, cheerful image despite the dark reality.
The epitomy of a California spring day.
An ironic contrast, depicting a perfect day in California while darker events unfold.
Johnny and Butch, two young boys,
Introducing characters Johnny and Butch, setting the stage for the narrative.
looking for adventure this hot California spring day.
Describing the search for excitement on a warm spring day.
The game today, cops and robbers.
The chosen game for the day is cops and robbers.
"Well I'll get my daddy's gun, He keeps it on the shelf next to the
A character planning to use their father's gun, kept with adult content, for the game.
dirty picture books, I've seen it many times, I know, he doesn't know
Describing the location of the gun and the speaker's awareness of it.
that I know but I know it all 'cause I'm a good climber I can climb
Expressing the speaker's knowledge and climbing ability to access the gun secretly.
all around, just watch me go well there I go. See. Bang Bang!
The moment of using the gun is portrayed, concluding with the sound "Bang Bang!"
Here's to the man, who holsters the gun.
Acknowledging the person who carries the gun, possibly hinting at responsibility.
For it has taken, his only son.
Highlighting the tragic consequence of the gun, taking the life of the person wielding it.
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