A Sure Shot
Calla Lyrics
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Keep your eyes on and your head in the air
You will know, you're taking it for granted
Poor thing
You're pathetic
All in your mind, all in your head
If you be here then you're as good as dead
You were all talk, you've fallen out of favor
Left so gracious, no pressure
It's a lost cause, it's a lost endeavor
See, you brought it all upon yourself
I'm in your mind, I'm in your head
If you give, you're as good as dead
I'm in your mind, I'm in your head
You're in my mind, you're in my head
At this moment, you're as good as dead
You're in my mind, you're in my head
At this moment, you're as good as dead
You're in my mind, you're in my head
At this moment, you're as good as dead
You're in my mind, you're in my head
At this moment, you're as good as dead
You're in my mind, you're in my head
At this moment, you're as good as dead
You're in my mind, you're in my head
The song "A Sure Shot" by Calla is a brooding, hypnotic track that features haunting, repetitive instrumentation against which the singer delivers cryptic lyrics. The first stanza of the song speaks to the idea of simplicity and focus. The chorus repeats the line "It's a sure shot," indicating that whatever is being referred to in the song is a guaranteed outcome, and the singer is urging someone not to overthink it. The line "Keep your eyes on and your head in the air" speaks to the idea of constantly moving forward and remaining vigilant.
The second stanza appears to be directed at someone the singer finds weak or pathetic. They call this person "all talk" and accuse them of having brought something negative upon themselves. The lines "All in your mind, all in your head / If you give, you're as good as dead" suggest a trap that the person has put themselves in. The repetition of this line in the final stanza of the song, but with the pronouns reversed, adds an interesting layer of ambiguity to the song. Is the person they are singing to actually trapped, or is it the singer themselves?
The song's sparse instrumentation and cryptic lyrics create a hypnotic, moody atmosphere. The repetition of certain phrases and ideas adds to this atmosphere and creates a sense of foreboding. The overall effect is one of uncertainty and unease, conjuring up images of a mysterious future that may be both dangerous and alluring.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a sure shot, don't make it complicated
This is guaranteed to work, don't overthink it
Keep your eyes on and your head in the air
Stay focused and confident
You will know, you're taking it for granted
You're not appreciating the opportunity
Poor thing
You're in a bad situation
You're pathetic
You're extremely weak and ineffective
All in your mind, all in your head
Your problems are mostly self-created
If you be here then you're as good as dead
You won't survive if you stay in this situation
You were all talk, you've fallen out of favor
You used to be impressive, but now you're not
Left so gracious, no pressure
You were allowed to leave without problems
It's a lost cause, it's a lost endeavor
This is a hopeless situation, there's no point in continuing
See, you brought it all upon yourself
Your own actions caused this situation
I'm in your mind, I'm in your head
You can't stop thinking about me
If you give, you're as good as dead
If you let me win, you'll lose everything
You're in my mind, you're in my head
I can't stop thinking about you
At this moment, you're as good as dead
You're not safe while I have you on my mind
Contributed by Connor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DuJuan Ross
@glorp896 Agreed.When I first heard this back in '08,it played on my psyche inexorably!----They are a sadcore band in the veins if Idaho,Low,Acetone or Codeine,but,yes,I hear the Galaxie 500 influence as well.
Ömer Odabaşoğlu
Sounds like Blonde Redhead, a little bit