Story Behind The Song
An accustic demo sat on the shelf for a couple of years whcih I really like but it just didn't convey the anger. I finally sat down last week and put down these tracks. I have a few more lyrics but didn't use them.
Song Description
Written as a way to vent after 9/11. Originally was goint to be performed at a live concert called "Tower Aid" in CT, but I never used the song.
| Song Length |
4:12 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Enraged, Disturbed |
Subject |
Anger, Freedom |
| Similar Artists |
The Charlie Daniels Band, The Allman Brothers Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
IÂ?m a simple man, never hurt no one
I like to drink a little whiskey, and have a whole lot of fun
I like my music loud and southern; I like my southern comfort too
I like to reach out to help a stranger, like a good manÂ?s supposed to do
I know your out there, you donÂ?t think the way I do
You want to cause a lot of trouble, you think thatÂ?s what your gonna do
You better know whatÂ?s yours is yours and whatÂ?s mine is mine
And if you cross that line, your gonna have to pay sometime
Chorus
This ainÂ?t the first time IÂ?ve been knocked down on the floow
DidnÂ?t like it much, ainÂ?t gonna happen no more
And this may not be the last time for the things IÂ?m goinÂ? through
But this will be the last time, itÂ?s gonna happen from you
IÂ?m gonna make it simple, cause I know your pretty dumb
You mess with a sleeping giant, and bad things are gonna come
You better know whatÂ?s yours is yours and whatÂ?s mine is mine
And if you cross that line, your gonna have to pay sometime
This ainÂ?t the first time IÂ?ve been knocked down on the floow
DidnÂ?t like it much, ainÂ?t gonna happen no more
And this may not be the last time for the things IÂ?m goinÂ? through
But this will be the last time, itÂ?s gonna happen from you
Copyright 2004 MCM (BMI)