Bang Bang Bang
Astra Heights Lyrics
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About what her son had done
You know he went in the crowd
With his loaded gun
Bang, Bang, Bang
Bang, Bang, Bang
Glazed from drinking anger's cup
You know he wrote it all down
And said it must be done
Bang, Bang, Bang
Bang, Bang, Bang
I've seen this scene
So many times in my poor head
I wish, I wish I was dreaming but I'm wide awake
It's building up, It's building up
Bang, Bang, Bang
Bang, Bang, Bang
As his cross hairs watered up
His clammy fingers tightened round
He longed to hear the echo
Of that awful sound
Bang, Bang, Bang
Bang, Bang, Bang
The blue men came runnin' up
Fingers itching from the rush
Before he could make a sound
He was six feet under
Bang, Bang, Bang
Bang, Bang, Bang
I've seen this scene
So many times in my poor head
I wish, I wish I was dreaming but I'm wide awake
It's building up, It's building up
Bang, Bang, Bang
Bang, Bang, Bang
The lyrics to Astra Heights's song "Bang Bang Bang" depict a tragic scene of a young man who has taken someone's life with his loaded gun. Mama is not proud of her son's actions, and it is hinted that his father may have also been prone to anger and drinking. The singer seems to have seen this tragic scene "so many times" in their head, wishing it were a dream, but unable to escape the reality of the violence that seems to be building up.
The repeated "Bang Bang Bang" creates a haunting rhythm that mimics the sound of gunfire, emphasizing the violent nature of the scene. The song also touches upon the aftermath of the shooting, with police officers arriving at the scene and the shooter ultimately being buried six feet under. This highlights the devastating impact of gun violence on not just the victim and their loved ones, but also the shooter's own family and community.
Overall, the lyrics to "Bang Bang Bang" serve as a poignant commentary on the cyclical nature of violence and the devastating consequences of gun culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Well mama wasn't too proud
The mother of the singer in the song was not pleased with what her son had done.
About what her son had done
The mother of the singer disapproved of her son's actions.
You know he went in the crowd
The singer went into a group of people.
With his loaded gun
The artist carried a weapon with him.
Bang, Bang, Bang
Repetition of the sound of gunshots.
Well he had papa's eyes
The singer inherited his father's eyes.
Glazed from drinking anger's cup
The singer had anger in his eyes, looking as if he had been drinking from a cup of anger.
You know he wrote it all down
The artist wrote down what he intended to do.
And said it must be done
The artist believed that his actions had to be carried out.
I've seen this scene
The artist has imagined this scene multiple times.
So many times in my poor head
The singer has imagined this scene repeatedly in their mind.
I wish, I wish I was dreaming but I'm wide awake
The artist wishes that the scene they are witnessing was just a dream, but they know that it is not.
It's building up, It's building up
The tension and anticipation is growing.
As his cross hairs watered up
The singer's targeting device became blurry as the singer's emotions took over.
His clammy fingers tightened round
The singer's fingers became sweaty and tense as he tightened his grip on his weapon.
He longed to hear the echo
The artist had a desire to hear the sound of his own gunfire.
Of that awful sound
The sound of the gunshots represented a terrible act and its potential consequences.
The blue men came runnin' up
The authorities arrived on the scene to apprehend the singer.
Fingers itching from the rush
The authorities were eager to apprehend the singer.
Before he could make a sound
The artist did not have the opportunity to react or speak before he was caught by the authorities.
He was six feet under
The artist died and was buried underground according to the expression.
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.