Son of a Gun
Carly Simon Janet Jackson Missy Elliott & P. Diddy Lyrics


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Ha, ha, hoo, hoo
Thought you'd get the money too
Greedy, try to have their cake and eat it too (let's go)
This (yeah)
Is (uh, yeah)
The (uh, yeah)
Remix
Now this that sh-, right here
Bad Boy, baby (uh, yeah)
Janet (uh, yeah)
JJ (uh, yeah)
This goes out to all the clubs (the one and only)
(Damn, you fine) you feel me?
Let's bounce, y'all

Sharp-shooter into breakin' hearts
Baby gigolo, a sex pistol
Hollerin' at everything that walks (uh)
No substance, just small talk
Now why you're feelin' on that girl's behind
You got a sleazy, one track mind
Workin' your back until you think you'll find
Who's goin' home with you tonight?

I changed all the credit cards
And switched the lock to all my doors
You thought my heart would be destroyed
Look around 'cause I'm chillling, boy
Whatcha go and get your lawyers for? I
Makes my dough in just one show, you know (that's right)
Your lawyer shoulda let you know, you know? (It's true)
When you sue me, you gonna be broke, you know? (Go on then)
Ain't know way that you could bring me down easy
Any chick that you stick is real sleazy (sleazy)
Before I need you, I betcha gon' need me (come on)
You ain't want me anyway way, you wanted to be me
(I bet you think this song is about you)
What made you think I'd keep you 'round? While I
Work my a- off and you just lounge (come on)
You slum, bum, son of a gun (what?)
And, uh, how much your worth? I think negative Don (this the remix)

Oh (oh), who you gonna give it to? (Yeah)
Who you gonna steal from?
Who's your next victim? (That's right now)
Oh (oh), who you gonna lie to? (Yeah)
Who you gonna cheat on?
Who you gonna leave alone? (That's what I'm talking 'bout)
Oh (oh), what you gonna tell her after she discovers (yeah, yeah, let's go)
You don't really love her?
Oh (oh), it's gonna be a showdown, knockdown, drag out (yeah, uh, come on)
Gun slingin', shoot 'em up

I bet you think this song is about you
(Who you talkin' 'bout?) Yeah
I bet you think this song is about you
(I bet you) (who you talkin' 'bout?)
I bet you think this song is about you
(Yeah, yeah) (who you talkin' 'bout?)
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you (who you talkin' 'bout?)
Don't you (they call me, Diddy)
Don't you? (Yo, J, listen)

(It wasn't me) whatchu talkin' 'bout lawyers for?
(It wasn't me) why you wanna change locks and doors?
(It wasn't me) well, maybe it was, sure
But you know tomorrow, you'll love me some more (yeah)
I'm back, another Visa, another set of keys (yeah)
We did this last week, ma, don't get amnesia (remember?)
All this back and forth,n gotta quit (uh, yeah, uh-huh)
By the way, this is the remix (yeah)

Sweatin' me but I'm not your type
You think you irkin' me and you're so right
I'd rather keep the trash and throw you out
Stupid b- in my beach house
No, I ain't gon' go and act a fool
And be the lead story on n- news
Never me, sucker, I'd never be your lover
I'd rather make you suffer, you stupid motherfucker (okay, baby)

You musta thought you had game like, "N- what?" ('Bout you)
Walking around like you down, you don't give, what?
But you don't really want beef (I bet you think this song is about you)
And take it to the streets
See I'm a lover, not a fighter but I'll crack your teeth
Boy, please, please, nah, don't bother me
'Cause when you had me, you ain't know how to chill wit' me (yeah, yeah)
You wanna beez in the street with the Freakniks (come on)
But now you all up on them knees, still jockin' me (yeah, uh-huh, yeah)
But I'ma say it real real, keep it real
What the deal? How you feel? Is it ill? Is ya sick? (Misdemeanor)
'Cause I'm the deal, still here, whip appeal and it's real
Don't front 'cause, boy, I'm the sh- (I like that, let's go)

I'm doin' better with out you, playa (that's right)
And I'm happy without you, playa (that's right)
And this song is about you, playa (this about you)
Son of a gun (what? Come on, Janet)

Got a chip upon your shoulder (give me the bridge now)
I just knocked it off (uh, yeah, uh)
Show me what you gonna do
I ain't 'bout to run (I like this, come on, yeah)
You have just run out of ammunition (yeah, need it right here)
Shooting blanks now, you son of a gun (come on, son of a gun)

Oh (oh), who you gonna give it to? (Bad Boy, baby, yeah)
Who you gonna steal it from?
Who's your next victim?
Oh (oh), who you gonna lie to? (No, no, no, no, no)
Who you gonna cheat on? (It's not what you say)
Who you gonna leave alone? (It's what you do)
Oh (you're so vain, go on)
What you gonna tell her after she discovers (you probably think this song is about you)
You don't really love her?
Oh (oh), it's gonna be a showdown (don't you, don't you, don't you)
Knockdown, drag down
Gun slingin', shoot 'em up (don't you?)

I bet you think this song is about you
(Don't you?) (Who you talkin' 'bout?)
I bet you think this song is about you
(I bet you) (who you talkin' 'bout?)
I bet you think this song is about you
(Uh, yeah, who you talkin' 'bout?)
I bet you think this song is about you (uh, yeah)
Don't you (who you talkin' 'bout?)
Don't you (they call me, Diddy)
Don't you? (Who you talkin' 'bout?)

Ha, ha, hoo, hoo
Thought you'd get the money too (let's go)
Greedy, try to have their cake and eat it too (just bounce)
(Janet, you look good) I like that
One more time, sing it for me one more time, baby, come on
Ha, ha, hoo, hoo




Thought you'd get the money too (yeah)
Greedy, try to have their cake and eat it too (just bounce, just bounce)

Overall Meaning

The song Son of a Gun by Carly Simon, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott & P. Diddy is a powerful message to a certain character who is a womanizer and a cheater. The songwriters openly express their hatred and critique towards the individual, indicating his inability to stay faithful and his deceptive behavior. The song has an upbeat tempo, which adds to the scornful attitude the lyrics adopt. The chorus is a repetition of the line "I betcha think this song is about you" which is like an ironic taunt directed at the character. The title 'Son of a Gun' also portrays anger and frustration towards this person. The word 'gun' is used to describe someone who's ruthless and does everything to get what they want, while 'son of' implies a negative ancestry or legacy.


The lyrics in this song criticize this man’s behavior towards women. They label him as a womanizer, someone who breaks women's hearts for his own pleasure. They also reveal his dishonesty, as he lies to women and makes false promises. The authors also depict the character as greedy, as he tries to have money, power, and relationships at the same time. The lyrics don't hide their animosity and explicit language, which makes it clear that they're disgusted by this man's behavior. Janet Jackson also brings a lot of energy into this song, which contrasts with Carly Simon's usual ballad-style music.


Line by Line Meaning

Ha ha
Laughing at your foolishness


Hoo hoo
Making fun of your petty behavior


Thought you'd get the money too
You were hoping for a piece of the pie, but you were too greedy


Greedy mutherfuckers
You had no concern for anyone but yourself


Try to have your cake and eat it too
You wanted everything for yourself and were not willing to share


Sharp shooter into breakin hearts
You have a talent for causing pain and misery to others


A baby gigolo - a sex pistol
You are a young man using your looks and charm to manipulate and exploit women


Hollerin at everythin that walks
You are always on the lookout for your next victim


No substance just small talk
You have nothing of value to offer, only empty words


Know why you feelin on that girl's behind
You have a sleazy and disrespectful attitude towards women


You gotta sleezy one track mind
Your mentality is limited and focused on selfish desires


Working your work until you think you find
You are tirelessly pursuing your next conquest


Who's goin home with you tonight
You are only concerned with taking someone home for your own pleasure


Oh, who you give it to
Who will be your next victim?


Who you gonna steal it from
Whose heart will you break next?


Who's your next victim
Who will be the next person to fall for your lies?


Oh, who you gonna lie to
Who will you deceive with your false promises?


Who you gonna cheat on
Whose trust will you betray?


Who you gonna leave alone
Who will be left feeling used and abandoned?


Oh, what ya gonna tell her
What excuse will you come up with when she realizes the truth?


After she discovers
When she finds out the truth about you


You don't really love her
You have no genuine feelings for anyone


Oh, gonna be a showdown
There will be consequences to your actions


Knock down - drag out
The showdown will be intense and violent


Gunslinger shoot 'em up
You are playing a dangerous game, and your actions will catch up to you


I betcha think this song is about you
This song is a warning to you that your actions have consequences


Don't you
Don't underestimate the gravity of your actions


Sweatin me but I'm not your type
You are pursuing the wrong person


You think you irk me and you're so right
Your behavior is annoying and unwelcome


I'd rather keep the trash and throw you out
You are not worth the trouble


Stupid bitch in my beach house
You are unwelcome and disrespectful


Naw I ain't gone go and act a fool
I am not going to lower myself to your level


And be lead story on the nigga news
I don't want to be the subject of negative attention


Not me sucher
I am not that type of person


I'll never be your lover
I have no romantic interest in you


I'm gonna make you suffer
You will face the consequences of your actions


You stupid mutherfucker
You are a fool for pursuing me


Gotta chip upon your shoulder
You are carrying a grudge and an attitude of hostility


I just knocked it off
I am not intimidated by your hostility


Show me what you gonna do
I am challenging you to back up your words with actions


I ain't bout to run
I am not afraid of you


You have just run out of ammunition
You have exhausted your resources and are out of options


Shootin blanks now
Your threats and insults are empty and pointless


You son of a gun
You are a foolish and reckless person




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carly E Simon, James Samuel Iii Harris, Janet Jackson, Terry Lewis

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