Gun In My Hand
Dorothy Lyrics


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Why did love put a gun in my hand?
Why did love put a gun in my hand?
Why did love put a gun in my hand?
In my bed, in my head, in my hand

Was it for redemption?
Was it for revenge?
Was it for the bottle?
Was it for the ledge?
Was it for the thrill of pushing my hope to the edge?
Why did love, why did love put a gun in my hand?
Why did love, why did love put a gun in my hand?
[Verse 2]
Why did love put a knife in my heart?
Why did love open up my scars?
Why did love put a knife in my heart?
In my bed, in my head, in my heart

Was it for redemption?
Was it for revenge?
Was it for the bottle?
Was it for the ledge?
Was it for the thrill of pushing my hope to the edge?
Why did love, why did love put a gun in my hand?

Why did love, why did love
Why did love put a gun in my hand?
(Why did love, why did love, why did love)
Put a gun in my hand (why did love, why did love)
Why did love put a gun in my hand?
Whoa in my hand

Oh, was it for redemption?
Was it for revenge?
Was it for the bottle?
Was it for the ledge? (Who-oa)
Was it for the thrill of pushing my hope to the edge?
Why did love, why did love put a gun in my hand?




Ooh, in my hand
Why did love, why did love put a gun in my hand?

Overall Meaning

In Dorothy's song "Gun In My Hand," the lyrics explore the overwhelming and painful nature of love. The repetition of the question "why did love put a gun in my hand?" highlights the singer's desperation and confusion towards the destructive impact of love in her life. The gun and knife mentioned in the song symbolize the pain and trauma that love has caused the singer. She questions whether love placed the gun in her hand for redemption, revenge, the bottle, or the ledge, indicating that she is unsure of the true intent behind love's actions.


Furthermore, the line "Was it for the thrill of pushing my hope to the edge?" shows that the singer has come to the realization that this love has brought her to the brink of destruction. The repetition of the question "why did love" emphasizes the point that love has caused the singer significant pain and is the source of her distress.


Overall, "Gun In My Hand" is a vulnerable and raw exploration of the destructive impact of love. The song acknowledges the pain it can bring and forces listeners to question the motives behind love's actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Why did love put a gun in my hand?
Questioning why love would make her resort to violence


Why did love put a gun in my hand?
Continuing to question why love would bring such destructive behavior


Why did love put a gun in my hand?
Restating the question of why love would cause such harmful actions


In my bed, in my head, in my hand
Expressing the pervasive nature of this destructive behavior


Was it for redemption?
Asking if love drove her actions to seek redemption


Was it for revenge?
Asking if love motivated her to pursue revenge


Was it for the bottle?
Questioning if love caused her to turn to alcohol


Was it for the ledge?
Asking if love drove her to the brink of danger


Was it for the thrill of pushing my hope to the edge?
Wondering if love brought her actions to test the limits of her own hope and faith


Why did love, why did love put a gun in my hand?
Repeating the central question of the song


Why did love, why did love put a gun in my hand?
Reiterating the central question of the song


Why did love put a knife in my heart?
Asking why love would cause emotional pain and damage


Why did love open up my scars?
Questioning why love would bring up past traumas and wounds


Why did love put a knife in my heart?
Continuing to ask why love would cause emotional harm


In my bed, in my head, in my heart
Reiterating the pervasive nature of this emotional trauma


Was it for redemption?
Wondering if love caused her harm seeking redemption


Was it for revenge?
Questioning if love caused her to pursue revenge against someone


Was it for the bottle?
Asking if love drove her to consume alcohol


Was it for the ledge? (Who-oa)
Questioning if love drove her to the edge and put her in danger


Was it for the thrill of pushing my hope to the edge?
Asking if love made her take actions that tested the limits of her own hope and faith


Why did love, why did love put a gun in my hand?
Emphasizing the central question of the song


Put a gun in my hand (why did love, why did love)
Repeating the central idea of the song


Why did love put a gun in my hand?
Ending the song with the central question, leaving it unanswered




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARK A. JACKSON, DOROTHY MARTIN, GEORGE ROBERTSON, IAN BRENDON SCOTT

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