Bang Bang
Dua Lipa Lyrics
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We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black and I wore white
He would always win the fight
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Music played, and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang, oh
I was five, and he was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black and I wore white
He would always win the fight
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Music played, and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang, oh
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Music played, and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang, oh
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
The lyrics to Dua Lipa's song "Bang Bang" tell the story of a childhood crush turned sour as the singer describes a game she played with a boy when she was just five years old. The two children would ride horses made of sticks, with the boy always winning their play fights, despite the fact that the singer was always dressed in white and he was in black. However, the lyrics take a dark turn as the chorus describes the boy "shooting her down" with a "bang bang" and the singer hitting the ground, with church bells ringing in the distance.
The song tells a story of innocence lost and the impact that even childhood experiences can have on us. The use of horseback riding as a metaphor for the childish play the two engaged in is contrasted with the violent ending, which emphasizes the pain and trauma that even seemingly innocent experiences can cause. The church bells ringing in the background further underscore the fatalistic theme of the song.
Overall, "Bang Bang" is a poignant and emotional look at the experience of growing up and realizing that not everything in life is as simple or innocent as it may seem. It is a cautionary tale that reminds us of the importance of cherishing the moments of happiness that we have, as they may not always last.
Line by Line Meaning
I was five, and he was six
The singer was only five years old while the person they're describing was six years old.
We rode on horses made of sticks
They rode on horses that were made of sticks, either as a toy or imaginary play.
He wore black and I wore white
The person they're describing wore black and the singer wore white.
He would always win the fight
The person they're describing always wins whenever they fight.
Bang bang, he shot me down
Suddenly there were two gunshots and the other person shot the artist.
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Because the other person shot the singer, the singer fell to the ground.
Bang bang, that awful sound
The gunshots that were heard were alarming and caused discomfort.
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
A term of endearment 'Baby' was used to refer to the person who shot the artist.
Music played, and people sang
There was music playing while people were singing.
Just for me the church bells rang, oh
The church bells were heard in a way as if it was being rung exclusively for the artist.
Bang bang, he shot me down
The other person shot the singer again.
Bang bang, I hit the ground
The artist fell to the ground again, hit by another gunshot.
Bang bang, that awful sound
The gunshots that were heard continued to be alarming and caused discomfort.
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
A term of endearment 'Baby' was again used to refer to the person who shot the singer.
Bang bang, he shot me down
The other person shot the singer for the third time.
Bang bang, I hit the ground
The artist fell to the ground again, hit by yet another gunshot.
Bang bang, that awful sound
The gunshots were heard again, causing more discomfort.
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
The term of endearment 'Baby' was again used to refer to the person who shot the singer.
Bang bang, he shot me down
The fourth time the other person shot the singer.
Bang bang, I hit the ground
The artist fell to the ground again, hit by the fourth gunshot.
Bang bang, that awful sound
The gunshots were heard for the fourth time, causing even more discomfort.
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
The term of endearment 'Baby' was again used to refer to the person who shot the artist.
Music played, and people sang
The music continued to play while people stilled sang.
Just for me the church bells rang, oh
The church bells were once again heard in a way that felt like it was just being rung for the artist.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono
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I was five and he was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black and I wore white
He would always win the fight
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Seasons came and changed the time
When I grew up, I called him mine
He would always laugh and say
"Remember when we used to play"
Bang bang, I shot you down
Bang bang, you hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, I used to shoot you down
Music played and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang
Oh
Now he's gone, I don't know why
And 'till this day I sometimes cry
He didn't even say goodbye
He didn't take the time to lie
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Oh, ooh
My baby shot me down
Ah-ooh-ooh
My baby shot me down
Shot me down
Shot me down, down, down, down, down
@ShadowMusicOfficial
Who thinks this is a masterpiece?
@wownice393
Better than adam saleh songs
@ro-fz1jt
You are not #DuaLipa
@orgaming463
Nice 👍 sot ha ☺️
@PR1SM4TICW0RLD
DREAMS BETTER THAN THIS TRASH
@peymansedighi1118
This is more than materpiece , she's a queen
@Rascool69
It's cool that she updated it like this but I would love to hear her do it more traditional like the original. Her voice is perfect for it
@rjhm4515
I’ve always loved this song and music video🤍
@revolutionsbytylerJ
the drum beats in this song sound beautiful 🥁🥁💕💕🎶🎶
@shoachiwarrior
Love this version!