Casanova Rodeo
The Word Alive Lyrics
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This is the site of the murder, this is the end.
Cause this is the day your life is gonna change
There's no escape, apology would be to late
Now your headin' south for the border
This is the site of the murder
Your armed with hate and a handgun
Girl get in the car I'm ridin' shotgun
Dead men tell no lies, no it wasn't me
This is not your last forgiveness
And I'm not the one who holds the key
So lock it up, lock it up
Hearts will break tonight
Grab the handgun, I'm ridin' shotgun
Were abandoned I feel abandoned we'll avenge them
We will avenge our
Dead men tell no lies, no it wasn't me
The Word Alive's song "Casanova Rodeo" tells a story of a murder which involves the singer and an accomplice. The lyrics suggest that the singer and his accomplice are on the run, heading towards the Mexico-United States border, after they committed a murder. The singer is armed with a handgun and is filled with hatred as he possibly seeks vengeance or personal gain. The chorus seems to reveal that there is no turning back for the singer; his life is about to change, and he has no way out. The lines "Dead men tell no lies, no it wasn't me" suggest that the singer is trying to convince himself and others of his innocence, even though he is fully aware of what he has done.
The lyrics seem to have a dark, somber, and intense tone that’s meant to evoke feelings of fear and desperation. The chorus repeats the line "Hearts will break tonight," which adds to the ominous atmosphere of the song. The singer's tone shifts between soft singing and harsh screams, maybe suggesting the intense emotions that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Your headin' south for the border
You are fleeing to the southern borders as an escape from the consequences of your actions.
This is the site of the murder, this is the end.
This place is where the murder occurred, and there's no going back now because it's the end.
Cause this is the day your life is gonna change
Your life is about to undergo a complete transformation because of the events that have transpired.
There's no escape, apology would be too late
You cannot escape from the situation, and even if you could, it's too late to apologize.
Your armed with hate and a handgun
You carry a loaded gun, fueled by anger and hatred.
Girl get in the car I'm ridin' shotgun
Get in the car with me, I'll be in the front passenger seat.
Dead men tell no lies, no it wasn't me
Dead men can't talk, so there's no one to accuse me of the crime.
This is not your last forgiveness
This will not be the final time that forgiveness will be given.
And I'm not the one who holds the key
I don't have the power to control the situation.
So lock it up, lock it up
Secure the situation so no one else can access it.
Hearts will break tonight
Emotions will be shattered tonight.
Grab the handgun, I'm ridin' shotgun
Take the gun with you, and I'll keep watch from the front seat.
Were abandoned I feel abandoned we'll avenge them
We feel left behind and deserted, but we will seek revenge for those who have been wronged.
We will avenge our Dead men tell no lies, no it wasn't me
We are seeking retribution for our fallen comrades, and I have nothing to do with their deaths.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY PIZZUTI, ANTHONY JOHN JR. PIZZUTI, CRAIG MABBIT, DUSTY RIACH, JUSTIN SALINAS, JUSTIN DAVID SALINAS, MARK ANTHONY PIZZUTI, NICK URLACHER, TYLER SMITH, ZACK HANSEN
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