Fightin Words
Reckless Rebel: Unveiling the Grit in 'Fightin Words'
Lyrics
51 and wasted
Expressing being aged 51 and feeling wasted or worn out.
And fucking high
Being in a state of intoxication or altered consciousness.
Steel toes and bullet holes
Wearing durable footwear with evidence of past violent encounters.
And not afraid to die
Displaying fearlessness in the face of potential death.
Thirty-seven tattoos
Having 37 tattoos covering the body from head to toe.
From his head down to his toes
Describing the extensive coverage of tattoos on the person.
Wore a cutoff vest
Wearing a sleeveless vest, likely with a rough or rebellious aesthetic.
So you wouldn't miss the skulls
Ensuring visibility of skull tattoos by cutting off part of the vest.
Carried a pistol and a
Carrying both a firearm and a concealed knife.
Knife behind his back
Having a weapon hidden behind, indicating a readiness for defense.
Long strip of leather
Possessing a leather strip with a metal tip, possibly for combat.
With a metal tip attached
Describing a potentially dangerous accessory with a metal tip.
You say the wrong word and you're
Emphasizing the consequences of speaking incorrectly.
Thrown out on the street
Suggesting immediate expulsion for saying the wrong thing.
Spend the whole night
Depicting a night spent in physical altercations resulting in injuries.
With bloody nose and broken teeth
Highlighting the aftermath of a confrontation with injuries.
Thems Fightin Words
Repeating the phrase "Thems Fightin Words" as a defiant expression.
Thems Fightin Words
Reiterating the defiant phrase, emphasizing the importance of words.
Thems Fightin Words
Continuing to emphasize the significance of spoken words in conflicts.
Thems Fightin Words
Stressing the idea that certain words can lead to physical altercations.
Yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation with the preceding statements.
Thems Fightin Words
Repeating the defiant phrase, maintaining the confrontational tone.
Thems Fightin Words
Emphasizing once again the confrontational nature of spoken words.
Thems Fightin Words
Reiterating the theme that certain words provoke physical confrontation.
Thems Fightin Words
Concluding with a final emphasis on the provocative power of words.
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