Rock With You
Graham BLVD Lyrics

Uptown got it's hustlers
The upper class has its own set of people who are willing to go the extra mile just to get ahead.

The bowery got it's bums
The lower class also has its own set of people who are struggling to get by and may resort to desperate measures.

42nd street got big Jim walker
Big Jim is a notorious pool hustler from the rough side of town.

He's a pool shootin' son of a gun
Big Jim is a skilled pool player and a tough guy to take on.

Yeah, he big and dumb as a man can come
Despite his size and strength, Big Jim lacks intelligence and finesse.

But he stronger than a country hoss
Big Jim is incredibly strong and not afraid to use his strength to intimidate others.

And when the bad folks all get together at night
Big Jim is a leader among the less respectable people of the city and has their allegiance.

You know they all call big Jim boss, just because
Big Jim commands respect and obedience from those who are afraid of him.

And they say
Folk wisdom warns people against certain actions that could lead to trouble.

You don't tug on superman's cape
Don't challenge someone who wields great power and influence.

You don't spit into the wind
Don't provoke a situation that is likely to backfire and cause harm to you.

You don't pull the mask off that old lone ranger
Don't expose someone's secret identity or challenge their moral code.

And you don't mess around with Jim
Don't mess with someone who is known for their toughness and willingness to use violence to protect themselves.

Well outta south Alabama came a country boy
Willie McCoy, a young man from Alabama, arrives in town seeking revenge against Big Jim.

He say I'm lookin' for a man named Jim
Willie is open about his intentions and asks after Big Jim by name.

I am a pool shootin' boy
Like Big Jim, Willie is also skilled at playing pool.

My name Willie McCoy
Willie introduces himself before stating his purpose.

But down home they call me slim
Willie has a nickname among his friends and family that reflects his lean build.

Yeah I'm lookin' for the king of 42nd street
Willie's target is specifically Big Jim, who is known as the king of the pool halls on 42nd street.

He drivin' a drop top cadillac
Willie has information on Big Jim's car and can recognize it when he sees it.

Last week he took all my money
Big Jim recently won a large sum of money from Willie in a pool game.

And it may sound funny
The irony of Willie seeking revenge on Big Jim despite his own loss is not lost on him.

But I come to get my money back
Willie is determined to win his money back from Big Jim by any means necessary.

And everybody say Jack don't you know
Others try to warn Willie about the dangers of confronting Big Jim, but he ignores them.

Well a hush fell over the pool room
As Willie and Big Jim face off, the room falls silent in anticipation of the showdown.

Jimmy come boppin' in off the street
Big Jim enters the pool hall casually, unconcerned about Willie's challenge.

And when the cuttin' were done
A violent fight breaks out between Willie and Big Jim.

The only part that wasn't bloody
Despite the severity of the fight, the only part of Big Jim's body that is not injured are the soles of his feet.

Was the soles of the big man's feet
Big Jim suffers serious injuries from the fight and is left bleeding and defeated.

Yeah he were cut in in bout a hundred places
Big Jim sustains numerous cuts and bruises from the fight with Willie.

And he were shot in a couple more
Big Jim is also hit by a few gunshots during the altercation.

And you better believe
The people who witnessed the fight are astonished by the outcome.

They sung a different kind of story
The song takes on a new meaning, commemorating Willie's triumph over Big Jim.

When big Jim hit the floor now they say
Big Jim's defeat is a topic of conversation and legend in the city.

Yeah, big Jim got his hat
After the fight, Big Jim is left only with his hat as he retreats from the scene.

Find out where it's at
Willie emerges victorious, having reclaimed his money and his honor.

And it's not hustlin' people strange to you
Although Willie himself is a pool hustler, he has no interest in manipulating strangers in the same way that Big Jim does.

Even if you do got a two piece custom made pool cue
Even if Willie is skilled at playing pool, he recognizes that there are more important things in life than money and pride.