Compared to a Soul
Tales of Betrayal and Redemption: Bobby, Jezebel, and the Devil's Game
Lyrics
Bobby said Let's play some cards
Bobby suggests playing cards.
I gotta truck out in the yard
Bobby mentions having a truck in the yard.
that I came across it was a steal
Bobby obtained the truck through an advantageous deal.
Lay a couple paychecks down
Suggests laying money down and enjoying drinks and games.
Drink a few and play a couple rounds
Playing games and sharing laughter over a meal.
Throw the dice and laugh over somebody's meal"
Engaging in a friendly game with dice.
Would anyone ever believe
Raising doubt about believing someone.
Slight of hand and a long sleeve
Refers to deception and manipulation with skill.
Could turn old friends into new enemies
Deception causing the transformation of old friends into enemies.
And in the fog of all the blame
Blaming others in a confusing situation.
The Devil straightened a bad shots aim
The Devil influencing a failed shot, leading to consequences.
Now Bobby and his 6 shooter went all in for the deal
Bobby committing to a risky deal with a 6 shooter.
I gotta give to ya Satan
Acknowledging Satan's cunning nature.
You weren't lying when you said
Recognizing Satan as the best liar and the fastest.
"I'm the best liar
Satan claims to be the best liar.
And the fastest one of them all"
Satan claims to be the fastest liar.
Well now this fire burns
The consequences escalate as the metaphorical fire burns higher.
Higher and higher
The intensity of the situation increases.
Hot coals burn cold
Comparing the severity of the situation to hot coals.
Compared to a soul
Comparing the intensity to the depth of a soul.
Jezebel lived carefree
Introducing Jezebel's carefree lifestyle.
Fast cars and jewelry
Describing Jezebel's luxurious and fast-paced life.
Married right outta school to a young Marine
Jezebel marries a young Marine right after school.
Then a new man moved to town
A new man in town catches Jezebel's attention.
Spoke loud and threw his money around
The new man flaunts wealth and draws the interest of a soldier's wife.
Caught the eye of a soldiers wife in need
The soldier's wife in need is attracted to the new man.
A hard fight and a prayer for peace turned a
Hardship and a prayer for peace lead to a change in circumstances.
Long time gone to an early release and he came home to different kind of war
The soldier returns home to a different kind of war.
Greater love hath no man like a broken heart with a gun in his hand
Describes the profound love of a man with a broken heart and a gun.
And Jezebel donʼt life carefree no more
Jezebel's carefree life comes to an end.
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