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Jr. Walker & The All Stars Shotgun Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.80/10 [15 votes]Album: Jr. Walker & the All Stars: The Definitive Collection / Original Release Date: 2008-09-23Genre: R&B/SoulSong Duration: 3 min 18 sec
JR. WALKER & THE ALL STARS
- Shotgun Lyrics / with translationsI said, shotgun
Shoot 'em 'fore he runs, now
Do the jerk, baby
Do the jerk, now
Hey!
Put on yo' red dress
And then you go downtown, now
I said, buy yourself a shotgun, now
We gonna break it down, baby, now
We gonna load it up, baby, now
A-then you shoot him 'fore he run, now
I said, shotgun
Shoot 'em 'fore he run, now
Do the jerk, baby
Do the jerk, now
Hey!
(sax & instrumental)
Shotgun
Shoot 'em 'fore he run, now
Do the jerk, baby
Do the jerk, now
Yeah!
Put on yo' high-heel shoes
I said, we goin' down here
An listen to 'em play the blues
We gonna, dig potatoes
We gonna, pick tomatos
I said, shotgun
Shoot 'em 'fore he run, now
Do the jerk, baby
Do the jerk, now
Yeah!
I said it's, Twine time
I said it's, Twine time
I said it's, Twine time
'Hey!
'Wailin' out the blues!'
(sax & instrumental to end fade)
Shoot 'em 'fore he runs, now
Do the jerk, baby
Do the jerk, now
Hey!
Put on yo' red dress
And then you go downtown, now
I said, buy yourself a shotgun, now
We gonna break it down, baby, now
We gonna load it up, baby, now
A-then you shoot him 'fore he run, now
I said, shotgun
Shoot 'em 'fore he run, now
Do the jerk, baby
Do the jerk, now
Hey!
(sax & instrumental)
Shotgun
Shoot 'em 'fore he run, now
Do the jerk, now
Yeah!
Put on yo' high-heel shoes
I said, we goin' down here
An listen to 'em play the blues
We gonna, dig potatoes
We gonna, pick tomatos
I said, shotgun
Shoot 'em 'fore he run, now
Do the jerk, baby
Do the jerk, now
Yeah!
I said it's, Twine time
I said it's, Twine time
I said it's, Twine time
'Hey!
'Wailin' out the blues!'
(sax & instrumental to end fade)
Facts about Shotgun
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Shotgun is written by Autry Dewalt.
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It is first released on September 23, 2008 as part of Jr. Walker & The All Stars's album "Jr. Walker & the All Stars: The Definitive Collection" which includes 18 tracks in total.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, in 'Shotgun' by Junior Walker & The All Stars, the artist employs the shotgun metaphor to represent action and self-assertion. The song is an invitation to be bold and self-assured, fully prepared to tackle problems just like a person who wants to hit a target with a shotgun without any delay. The dominant feelings through the lyrics of Shotgun are party, anger, celebration, joy, and adventure. However, the song also points out the aspects of community and togetherness and the telling of stories through daily life and festivities, as well as the action and urgency implied by celebrations. The language used in the lyrics contains some themes that could be interpreted as violent and even seductive, which, nevertheless, would not be considered suitable for young children. Nonetheless, the content still does not reach the intensity or explicitness required for a higher rating.
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Shotgun falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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Shotgun song length is 3 minutes and 18 seconds.
Who wrote Shotgun lyrics?
Shotgun is written by Autry Dewalt.
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When was Shotgun released?
It is first released on September 23, 2008 as part of Jr. Walker & The All Stars's album "Jr. Walker & the All Stars: The Definitive Collection" which includes 18 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Shotgun lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, in 'Shotgun' by Junior Walker & The All Stars, the artist employs the shotgun metaphor to represent action and self-assertion. The song is an invitation to be bold and self-assured, fully prepared to tackle problems just like a person who wants to hit a target with a shotgun without any delay. The dominant feelings through the lyrics of Shotgun are party, anger, celebration, joy, and adventure. However, the song also points out the aspects of community and togetherness and the telling of stories through daily life and festivities, as well as the action and urgency implied by celebrations. The language used in the lyrics contains some themes that could be interpreted as violent and even seductive, which, nevertheless, would not be considered suitable for young children. Nonetheless, the content still does not reach the intensity or explicitness required for a higher rating.
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Which genre is Shotgun?
Shotgun falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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How long is the song Shotgun?
Shotgun song length is 3 minutes and 18 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Autry DewaltRecord Label(s): 2008 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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