You Don't Mess Around With Jim
Jim Croce
Jim Croce
JIM CROCE
- You Don't Mess Around With Jim LyricsUptown got its' hustlers
The bowry got its' bums
And 42nd street got a big Jim Walker
He a pool-shootin' son of gun
Yeah he big and dumb
as a man can come
But he's stronger
than a country hoss
And when the bad folks
all get together at night
you know they all call
big Jim "boss"
Just because
(chorus 1)
And they say
You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off
the ol' Lone Ranger
and you don't mess around with Jim
Well, out o' south Alabama
come a country boy
He said "I'm lookin'
for a man named Jim
I am a pool shootin' boy
My name is Willie McCoy
but down home they call me Slim"
"Yeah, I'm lookin' for the king of 42nd Street
He drivin' a drop-top Cadillac
And last week he took all my money and it may sound funny
but I come to get my money back"
And everybody say "Jack"
(Chorus 1)
Well, a hush fell over
the pool room as Jimmy come
boppin' in off the street
And when the cuttin' was done
the only part that wasn't bloody
was the soles of
the big man's feet
Yeah he was cut in 'bout
a hundred places and
he was shot in a couple more
And you better believe
they sung a different kind of story
when Big Jim hit the floor
(chorus 2)
And they say
You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off
the ol' Lone Ranger
and you don't mess around with Slim
(Repeat Chorus 2)
The bowry got its' bums
And 42nd street got a big Jim Walker
He a pool-shootin' son of gun
Yeah he big and dumb
as a man can come
But he's stronger
than a country hoss
And when the bad folks
all get together at night
you know they all call
big Jim "boss"
Just because
(chorus 1)
And they say
You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off
the ol' Lone Ranger
and you don't mess around with Jim
Well, out o' south Alabama
come a country boy
He said "I'm lookin'
for a man named Jim
I am a pool shootin' boy
My name is Willie McCoy
but down home they call me Slim"
"Yeah, I'm lookin' for the king of 42nd Street
He drivin' a drop-top Cadillac
but I come to get my money back"
And everybody say "Jack"
(Chorus 1)
Well, a hush fell over
the pool room as Jimmy come
boppin' in off the street
And when the cuttin' was done
the only part that wasn't bloody
was the soles of
the big man's feet
Yeah he was cut in 'bout
a hundred places and
he was shot in a couple more
And you better believe
they sung a different kind of story
when Big Jim hit the floor
(chorus 2)
And they say
You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off
the ol' Lone Ranger
and you don't mess around with Slim
(Repeat Chorus 2)
Facts about You Don't Mess Around With Jim
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You Don't Mess Around With Jim is written and performed by Jim Croce.
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It is first released on May 01, 1972 as part of Jim Croce's album "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we look at what the artist truly meant to say, the song "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce narrates the ordeal of a man named Jim who is strong enough and has already won the battle of recognition, thus, warning others not to provoke him. The use of the phrases 'tugging on Superman's cape' and 'messing with Jim' are powerful to show that by underestimating someone you reaping the consequences of his power alongside his strength. The lyrics of you don't mess around with Jim primarily point out the feelings of angst, anger, adventure, social commentary, and reflection on societal issues. Besides, the song brings to light the main themes of actions having consequences, power and respect, revenge and retribution. The lyrics include elements of violence and mature themes, for instance, fighting and a character being shot, which may not be appropriate for the very young ones. Nevertheless, the content is not as intense or explicit as to warrant a higher rating.
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You Don't Mess Around With Jim falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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You Don't Mess Around With Jim song length is 3 minutes and 03 seconds.
Who wrote You Don't Mess Around With Jim lyrics?
You Don't Mess Around With Jim is written and performed by Jim Croce.
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When was You Don't Mess Around With Jim released?
It is first released on May 01, 1972 as part of Jim Croce's album "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind You Don't Mess Around With Jim lyrics?
When we look at what the artist truly meant to say, the song "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" by Jim Croce narrates the ordeal of a man named Jim who is strong enough and has already won the battle of recognition, thus, warning others not to provoke him. The use of the phrases 'tugging on Superman's cape' and 'messing with Jim' are powerful to show that by underestimating someone you reaping the consequences of his power alongside his strength. The lyrics of you don't mess around with Jim primarily point out the feelings of angst, anger, adventure, social commentary, and reflection on societal issues. Besides, the song brings to light the main themes of actions having consequences, power and respect, revenge and retribution. The lyrics include elements of violence and mature themes, for instance, fighting and a character being shot, which may not be appropriate for the very young ones. Nevertheless, the content is not as intense or explicit as to warrant a higher rating.
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Which genre is You Don't Mess Around With Jim?
You Don't Mess Around With Jim falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song You Don't Mess Around With Jim?
You Don't Mess Around With Jim song length is 3 minutes and 03 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jim Croce
Record Label(s): 1972 R2M Music, Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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This takes me back to house I lived in my swamp buds at my place with dad playing this as the joe cools listened to playing the stero all boving the guys look approval .. tuan I met a boy that steal a hearts worth away resorting to this place ..teach them well. Pff. if only..l'd not be here