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Carole King Smackwater Jack Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9.50/10 [4 votes]Album: Tapestry / Original Release Date: 1971-01-30Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 41 sec
Smackwater Jack
Carole King
Carole King
CAROLE KING
- Smackwater Jack LyricsNow, Smackwater Jack he bought a shotgun
'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontation
He just a-let it all hang loose, he didn't think about the noose
He couldn't take no more abuse so he shot down the congregation
You can't talk to a man
With a shotgun in his hand
Now, big Jim the chief, stood for law and order
He called for the guard to come and surround the border
And now from his bulldog mouth as he led the posse South
Came the cry, "We got to ride to clean up the streets
For our wives and our daughters"
You can't talk to a man
When he don't wanna understand
No, no, no, no, no
The account of the capture wasn't in the papers
But you know, they hanged ol' Smack right then instead of later
You know, the people were quite pleased
'Cause the outlaw had been seized and on the whole
It was a very good year for the undertaker
You know, you know, you can't talk to a man
With a shotgun in his hand
A shotgun in his hand
Smackwater Jack bought a shotgun
Yeah, Smackwater Jack bought a shotgun
Oh, Smackwater Jack, yeah
Talkin' 'bout Smackwater Jack, yeah
Talkin' 'bout a-Smackwater Jack, now
Talkin' 'bout Smack, talkin' 'bout Jack
Smackwater Jack, yeah
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'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontation
He just a-let it all hang loose, he didn't think about the noose
He couldn't take no more abuse so he shot down the congregation
You can't talk to a man
With a shotgun in his hand
Now, big Jim the chief, stood for law and order
He called for the guard to come and surround the border
And now from his bulldog mouth as he led the posse South
Came the cry, "We got to ride to clean up the streets
For our wives and our daughters"
You can't talk to a man
When he don't wanna understand
No, no, no, no, no
The account of the capture wasn't in the papers
You know, the people were quite pleased
'Cause the outlaw had been seized and on the whole
It was a very good year for the undertaker
You know, you know, you can't talk to a man
With a shotgun in his hand
A shotgun in his hand
Smackwater Jack bought a shotgun
Yeah, Smackwater Jack bought a shotgun
Oh, Smackwater Jack, yeah
Talkin' 'bout Smackwater Jack, yeah
Talkin' 'bout a-Smackwater Jack, now
Talkin' 'bout Smack, talkin' 'bout Jack
Smackwater Jack, yeah
© SCREEN GEMS-EMI MUSIC INC;
Facts about Smackwater Jack
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Smackwater Jack is written by Carole King, Gerry Goffin.
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It is first released on January 30, 1971 as part of Carole King's album "Tapestry" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Smackwater Jack' by Carole King tells a story of a man named Smackwater Jack who resorts to violence by buying a shotgun to confront others due to feeling abused and overwhelmed. The lyrics show how battles between people start with small arguments which develop into deadly outcomes that the shotgun represents through its ability to create death and destruction. The lyrics of Smackwater jack show five main themes which include angst and despair and anger and social commentary and resentment. The song shows that violence and confrontation together with law and order create different outcomes that result from human actions. The lyrics contain themes of violence and confrontation, specifically involving a shotgun and a man being hanged, which may not be suitable for younger children. The content lacks sufficient intensity together with explicitness to achieve a higher rating.
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Smackwater Jack falls under the genre Rock.
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Smackwater Jack song length is 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
Who wrote Smackwater Jack lyrics?
Smackwater Jack is written by Carole King, Gerry Goffin.
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When was Smackwater Jack released?
It is first released on January 30, 1971 as part of Carole King's album "Tapestry" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Smackwater Jack lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Smackwater Jack' by Carole King tells a story of a man named Smackwater Jack who resorts to violence by buying a shotgun to confront others due to feeling abused and overwhelmed. The lyrics show how battles between people start with small arguments which develop into deadly outcomes that the shotgun represents through its ability to create death and destruction. The lyrics of Smackwater jack show five main themes which include angst and despair and anger and social commentary and resentment. The song shows that violence and confrontation together with law and order create different outcomes that result from human actions. The lyrics contain themes of violence and confrontation, specifically involving a shotgun and a man being hanged, which may not be suitable for younger children. The content lacks sufficient intensity together with explicitness to achieve a higher rating.
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Which genre is Smackwater Jack?
Smackwater Jack falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Smackwater Jack?
Smackwater Jack song length is 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Carole King, Gerry Goffin
Record Label(s): Originally Recorded 1971, Originally Released 1971, (P) 1999 Ode Records
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