Boulder

Desert Justice: A Journey to Redemption in The Macks' 'Boulder'
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Lyrics

I'm going to Boulder to kill my landlord

Expresses the singer's intention to go to Boulder with the purpose of harming or killing their landlord.

That prick had it coming

Justifies the action, suggesting that the landlord deserves consequences for their actions.

I drove for three days

Describes the journey to Boulder, indicating a significant commitment to the plan.

And I got no sleep

Highlights the physical toll of the journey, with the singer getting no sleep during the three-day drive.

Got my engine humming

Emphasizes the urgency and determination of the mission, with the engine humming, possibly in anticipation or readiness.

I wanna fry in the Arizona sun

Expresses a desire to experience the intense heat of the Arizona sun, suggesting a preference for a dramatic or harsh outcome.

Oh, let me hang in front of everyone

Wishes to face the consequences publicly, perhaps seeking a form of justice or recognition.

I'm going to Phoenix to find my safe house

Shifts the focus to Phoenix, indicating a need for a safe place to hide from the authorities.

Need to hide from the lawman

Justifies the need to hide by mentioning a threat from the lawman, suggesting a criminal act or impending arrest.

I drove for three days

Reiterates the long and sleep-deprived journey, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

And I got no sleep

Continues to convey the intensity of the escape, running away from a perceived danger.

On this road, I'm running

Associates the road with escape, emphasizing the need to keep moving and avoid capture.

I wanna fry in the Arizona sun

Repeats the desire to face the Arizona sun, reinforcing the preference for a harsh or extreme outcome.

Oh, let me hang in front of everyone

Reiterates the desire for a public display of consequences, reinforcing the need for recognition or justice.

I might be gunned down in Alabama

Introduces the possibility of being confronted with violence in Alabama, adding a layer of danger to the escape.

Or locked up and seething

Suggests the potential for imprisonment and intense anger, adding complexity to the narrative.

But my poor landlord, who charged me double

Reveals a motive related to financial issues, indicating resentment towards the landlord for overcharging.

Well, she won't be breathing

States the consequence of the landlord's actions, hinting at a desire for revenge or retribution.

I wanna fry in the Arizona sun

Reiterates the preference for facing the Arizona sun, reinforcing the desire for a dramatic and intense outcome.

Oh, let me hang in front of everyone

Emphasizes the desire for a public display of consequences, echoing the earlier lines about facing everyone.

(In front of everyone)

Repeats the call for a public display, possibly underscoring the importance of recognition or justice.

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