Black Pistol Fire is a high-octane rock duo based out of Austin, Texas by w… Read Full Bio ↴Black Pistol Fire is a high-octane rock duo based out of Austin, Texas by way of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Kevin McKeown (guitar, lead vocals) and Eric Owen (drums) met in kindergarten at a North Toronto elementary school and started playing rock music in high school Their wild and energetic sound has been described as a mix of classic southern rock and garage punk, garnering comparisons to early Kings of Leon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Black Keys, and Clutch. It’s clear that the band’s sound spans many different eras and subgenres, relying on a classic rock and roll sound that has been updated for our modern times. Recently, their valiant steed AKA Eric's car broke down, the original Dodge Neon which transported them to-and-from every show. This will be the inspiration for their upcoming European tour.

Hard Luck
Black Pistol Fire Lyrics

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My, my, honey, look what you have done
Take back what you said, I'm a rebel changing
Down to the river to drown my fear
I took two steps in, then I taste the pavement

I know you know she said
"Don't let me catch you coming back my way"
I know you know she said

Bad, bad blood swimming through my veins
Hey, hey
Bad, bad blood swimming through my veins
Hey, hey
Bad little love swimming through my veins

Rippin' out the pages of a blood-red bible
Making preparations with John, the Revelator
Everybody said "just leave that boy alone"
Here's what's left of him, but the devil's share

I know you know she said
"Don't let me catch you coming back my way"
I know you know she said
Bad, bad blood swimming through my veins
Hey, hey
Bad, bad blood swimming through my veins
Hey, hey
Bad little love swimming through my veins

Sky's painted up in a bloodshot red
Shots are ringing out from a moonshot dead
They'll compassion on the ocean floor
When the water gets low, heads are gonna roll

I know you know she said
"Don't let me catch you coming back my way"
I know you know she said
Bad, bad blood swimming through my veins
Hey, hey
Bad, bad blood swimming through my veins
Hey, hey
Bad little love swimming through my veins

Roll call, waging heavy war
Picking up a heavy stone
Roll call, waging heavy war
Love it when you go too far

My love, you run

I know you know she said
"Don't let me catch you coming back my way"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Pistol Fire's song Hard Luck tell a story of rebellion, betrayal, and danger. The first verse speaks of taking action, heading to the river to drown one's fears, only to fall down and taste the pavement. This could represent a setback or failure in the face of a challenge. The chorus refers to "bad, bad blood" swimming through the veins, possibly alluding to a sense of anger or resentment towards the person who betrayed or hurt the singer. The second verse describes tearing out pages from a blood-red Bible and making preparations with John, the Revelator, which could be interpreted as seeking guidance or power to face a difficult situation. Despite others urging the singer to leave things alone, they continue on and eventually pay the price, as the final lines refer to "heads...gonna roll."

Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of defiance and determination in the face of adversity, but with a warning to not go too far and to be mindful of the consequences of one's actions. The imagery of blood and violence throughout the song adds to the feeling of danger and betrayal, creating a tense and dramatic narrative.

Line by Line Meaning

My, my, honey, look what you have done
Look at the situation you have created, my love

Take back what you said, I'm a rebel changing
Recall your words, for I'm an individual who transforms easily

Down to the river to drown my fear
Going to the river to submerge my anxiety and unease

I took two steps in, then I taste the pavement
I entered the river, but it turned into a harsh fall

I know you know she said
You and I both understand that she expressed

"Don't let me catch you coming back my way"
"I forbid you from returning to me"

Bad, bad blood swimming through my veins
My veins filled with dreadful animosity

Hey, hey
Slang exclamation to signify a reaction to previous line

Bad little love swimming through my veins
Little bit of love mixed with hatred in my bloodstream

Rippin' out the pages of a blood-red bible
Removing obscure parts of an ominous Bible

Making preparations with John, the Revelator
Preparing myself with John the Revelator; possibly for the Apocalypse

Everybody said "just leave that boy alone"
Every person suggested that the boy should be left alone

Here's what's left of him, but the devil's share
This is what remains of him, but most of it is taken by the devil

Sky's painted up in a bloodshot red
The sky is painted red, like the appearance of blood vessels in eyes

Shots are ringing out from a moonshot dead
Shots are echoing out to the dead on the moon

They'll compassion on the ocean floor
There will be mercy on the ocean bed

When the water gets low, heads are gonna roll
When the water level falls, people will be punished

Roll call, waging heavy war
List off of individuals, vigorously battling

Picking up a heavy stone
Picking up a significant burden

Love it when you go too far
I enjoy watching you cross boundaries and limits

My love, you run
My love, you flee from responsibility

Writer(s): Eric Owen, Kevin Mckeown

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Cold smoke down the river shore
Took a breath but I could hardly choke
Weepin' willow moaning like a lonesome ghost
Kerosene soaking through a six foot rope & I’ll wait
Cold is my heart it follows me everywhere I go
Down the line, back to North Carolina

I’m a bad apple darling but I know you want a bite
Lost mind on her daddy’s dime
Somewhere out rollin on the county line
Shacked up in a car, when the rope got to far
Kindly remove my heart from your jaws, and I’ll wait
Cold is my heart, it follows me everwhere I go
Down the line, back to North Carolina
I’m a bad apple darling but I know you want a bite…

… I didn’t know, I didn’t know, I didn’t know
Heaven was full so I rambled on
I didn’t know, I didn’t know, I didn’t know
Heaven was full so I rambled on

Hook, line, sinker baby
Lord knows I don’t need maybe’s
Looking to the sky I don’t need saving
Pretty soon I’ll be pushing daisies and I’ll wait

Cold is my heart, it follows me everywhere I go
Down the line, back to North Carolina
I’m a bad apple darling but I know you want a bite

I didn’t know, I didn’t know, I didn’t know
Heaven was full so I rambled on
I didn’t know, I didn’t know, I didn’t know
Heaven was full so I rambled on