Story Behind The Song
The world of con and flim-flam artists has always fascinated me. This song almost wrote itself....
| Song Length |
4:42 |
Genre |
R & B - Funk, Rock - Funk |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Charming, Affable |
Subject |
General, Crime, Theft |
| Similar Artists |
Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
Lila got distracted on the Blow Off
The cardinal rule of being on the run
Never get your honey
Where you get your money
Never mix romance with a gun
Jimmy was a Roper on the west side
Blackie had a handle on the Crew
Tossing Broads and Crazy Larry
Swinging Priests and Pregnant Mary
The only life these Bunnies really knew
Chorus:
For a little Flash
We can score big cash
Just Light the Flame
On the Badger Game
If you never risk it
Life's a Trip For Biscuits
You never get rich
Off the Jamaican Switch
Our girl Lila was a looker
Just not the brightest in the hall
But her hustler's education
Explained the situation
And Lila wouldn't stay behind the eight ball
Bridge:
The Hook was a line from a Penny and Dime
And some Babe Gam
The flash was a little cash
From the Butter And Egg Man
The shade was a Classic Fade
With a perfect Angle
Then they heard the Chicago Lightning
And they had to Dangle
On the coast of Argentina
In the town of San Major
There's a statue of a lady
Who could be somewhat shady
And no one knows what the hell it's for