Glory Days
Carl Barât & The Jackals Lyrics

I was shot across the back
I was attacked unexpectedly and from behind

That was blood, my friend
The attack caused me to bleed, showing the severity of the situation

And you're in for it now
The attacker should be aware that retaliation is coming

When the whip cracks
The sound of the whip is a signal for others to join in on the fight

that's a calling card for your brothers
Other members of one's group will come to their aid when they hear the signal

(incomprehensible)
Lyric is unclear or unintelligible

Glory Days
Highlighting one's best and most successful times

This is the only way
Retribution and revenge are the only options in this situation

You should've known better
The attacker should have been aware of the consequences

The captain said to break your fall
Someone in a position of authority may give advice to help prevent further harm

It should be drying through your body
The feeling of pain will slowly dissipate with time

Don't touch me
The attacker is not to be trusted or approached

You're a madman now
The attacker has lost control and is acting impulsively

You can take your butt to the last standing
The attacker will be alone and fighting until the bitter end

And I told your girl
The singer has informed the attacker's significant other of their misdeeds

You wished you were left
The attacker has brought shame upon themselves and wishes they hadn't done what they did

There were hands everywhere
The situation was chaotic and many were involved

She was too drunk too care
The significant other was not in a fit mental state to deal with the situation appropriately

Well, we miss you
The attacker is no longer welcome among their former associates

When we're out on the town
The artist and their group of friends have moved on and are living their lives

While you're doing yours
The attacker is still engaging in criminal behavior

And a beggar on the crown
The attacker has lost their power and no longer has control

And a victim of what you did
The attacker will suffer the consequences of their actions

(incomprehensible) on the suicide grip
Lyric is unclear or unintelligible

And the girl screams
The significant other is unhappy with the attacker's choices

"You'll get yours next!"
The attacker will face retribution eventually

But you sort of think
The attacker is beginning to realize the gravity of their actions

She was up on the thing
Lyric is unclear or unintelligible

Glory Days
Highlighting one's best and most successful times

Glory Days
Highlighting one's best and most successful times

This is the only way
Retribution and revenge are the only options in this situation

You should've known better
The attacker should have been aware of the consequences

Glory Days
Highlighting one's best and most successful times

Glory Days
Highlighting one's best and most successful times

This is the only way
Retribution and revenge are the only options in this situation

You should've known better
The attacker should have been aware of the consequences