Line of Fire
In the Crosshairs: A Tale of Urban Strife
Lyrics
Put down that gun, boy, you're in the line of fire
Advising someone to refrain from using a gun as they are in a dangerous situation.
Get off that corner, you're in the line of fire
Encouraging someone to leave a risky location or situation.
War, the order of city life
Describing the harsh reality of urban life affected by war or conflict.
Where street signs are markers of battle lines
Highlighting how street signs symbolize dividing lines in a conflict.
Here children disappear without a trace
Expressing the disappearance of children without a trace in a troubled environment.
The thrills of the treasure are poison-laced
Describing the excitement of seeking treasures but warning that they are harmful.
Scream, oh, scream, mama you better run
Urging someone, possibly a mother, to run away from danger.
Dream, oh, dream, brother gave up that gun
Encouraging a brother to give up his gun and stop participating in violence.
Put down that gun, boy, you're in the line of fire
Reiterating the warning to put down a gun due to the imminent danger.
Get off that corner, you're in the line of fire
Reiterating the advice to leave a dangerous street corner.
Lines are drawn down every street
Emphasizing the division and conflict present in every street.
Where neighbors are strangers who never meet
Describing neighbors as strangers who don't interact due to the prevailing hostility.
Guns aren't friends to anyone
Stating that guns are not beneficial or friendly to anyone.
You don't know where the next shot is coming from
Expressing the unpredictability of danger, not knowing where the next shot will come from.
Tears, oh, tears, better not make her cry, boy
Warning against causing a woman to cry and emphasizing the sadness associated with tears.
Fears, oh, fears, you're never too young to die, boy
Stressing that the fear of death applies to individuals of any age.
Put down that gun, boy, you're in the line of fire
Repeating the call to put down a gun as the person is still in a dangerous situation.
Get off that corner, you're in the line of fire
Reiterating the advice to leave a risky street corner.
Put down that gun, boy, you're in the line of fire
Repeating the warning about being in the line of fire while holding a gun.
Get off that corner, you're in the line of fire
Encouraging once again to get off a dangerous street corner.
Screams, oh, screams, better not make her cry, boy
Reiterating the importance of avoiding actions that could make a woman cry.
Dreams, oh, dreams, never too young to die, boy
Stressing that dreams can be shattered at any age due to the risk of death.
Put down that gun, boy, you're in the line of fire
Repeating the advice to put down a gun due to the immediate danger.
Get off that corner, you're in the line of fire
Reiterating the call to leave a dangerous street corner.
Put down that gun, boy, you're in the line of fire
Emphasizing once again the urgency of putting down a gun in the face of danger.
Get off that corner, you're in the line of fire
Encouraging once more to get off a perilous street corner.
Put down that gun, boy, you're in the line of fire
Repeating the warning about being in the line of fire and the need to put down a gun.
Get off that corner, you're in the line of fire
Reiterating the advice to leave a dangerous street corner to avoid harm.
Put down that gun, boy, you're in the line of fire
Repeating the urgent call to put down a gun as the person is in the line of fire.
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