Lyrics
He had his hat pulled way down low
He's wearing his hat low, possibly to conceal his identity.
Sittin' back in the corner of that waterhole
Sitting in a secluded spot in a bar or pub.
Struck a match lit up his face
He lights a match, revealing his face.
Shot of tequila it's been one of those days
Takes a shot of tequila after a tough day.
Patience past way worn thin
His patience has worn thin.
Ten days of desert sand layered on his skin
He's covered in desert sand after ten days.
Wanted poster says he'll never go home again
There's a wanted poster for him; he can't go home.
Letter in his pocket to his only son
Carries a letter to his only son.
Can't take back that bullet from that gun
Regret for a past action involving a gun.
Now he's subject to living his life on the run
Now he's a fugitive, living on the run.
Mr. Familiar look into the mirror and tell me who you see
A self-reflection in a mirror, asking who he has become.
Looks like that man in that wanted poster to me
He sees a resemblance to the wanted man.
So it's about to get western
Anticipation of a violent confrontation.
Somebody's about to catch the led from that cold hard steel
Someone is about to be shot by a cold, hard steel weapon.
Yeah they're gonna learn their lesson
They will learn a harsh lesson.
A man with nothing to lose will kill
A desperate man with nothing to lose is dangerous.
Sorry for your bad news but you chose the short fuse
Expressing sympathy for bad choices and impending consequences.
And it's about to blow
Building tension; a situation is about to explode.
Lord help us all 'cause it's about to get western
A plea for divine help in a dire situation.
His ears still ringing from the sound of gunfire
His ears are still ringing from recent gunfire.
He had no choice it was do or die
He had no choice but to act decisively to survive.
The smell of gunpowder and burnt flesh fills the room
Describing the aftermath of a violent encounter.
Now he's on the run again
He's on the run again, facing challenges.
It's hard to make amends when you're misunderstood
It's hard to make amends when misunderstood.
His picture and that reward say he's no good
His picture and a reward indicate he's considered bad.
If he makes the border he can clear his name
Fleeing to the border to clear his name.
But it's hard to outrun his newfound fame
Despite escaping, his newfound fame makes it difficult.
As his legend grows his freedom is bound to wane
As his reputation grows, his freedom diminishes.
Federales on his tale don't know he's bound for hell
Pursued by law enforcement, unaware of his fate.
With his back against the wall
In a dire situation with limited options.
For him it's death or the cell and he ain't going to jail
Facing death or imprisonment, refusing to go to jail.
So it's about to get western
Reiteration that a violent confrontation is imminent.
Somebody's about to catch the led from that cold hard steel
Expectation of someone getting shot.
Yeah they're gonna learn their lesson
They will learn a lesson through violence.
A man with nothing to lose will kill
Emphasizing the danger of a man with nothing to lose.
Sorry for your bad news but you chose the short fuse
Expressing regret for the consequences of poor choices.
And it's about to blow
Anticipating an explosive outcome.
Lord help us all 'cause it's about to get western
A plea for divine intervention in a critical situation.
Lord help us all 'cause it's about to get western
Repetition of the plea for divine help.
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