Hogjaw was formed in late 2006 through the power of jamming…” when we realized what we had, it just snowballed.” Everyone in the band is standing friends from High School and with one common goal, rockin, it became easy for the music to develop. With years of playing in label bands, touring afar, and playing beat-up acoustic guitars in and around the hills, these guys find their talents on a way of their own. It is spoken through the songs…and with support from everyone surrounding Hogjaw….things couldn’t be better for the group!
Gitsum
Hogjaw Lyrics
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D. Deluca/JB Jones
Copyright 2008
Some say they wanna take my guns away
They will find to rue that day (yes they will)
(Pre Chorus)
Blame it on the villain in the streets
Truth is they wanna heard us like sheep
(Chorus)
Come on, bring it on, just getting started, I ain’t done
Come on, bring it on, step right up and get yourself some
Come on, bring it on, seen you before, ain’t gonna run
Come on, bring it on, standin’ right here, come get you some
We hold our rights and values dear
Your laws don’t mean nuthin to us here
(Chorus)
I remember real clear years ago in the swamps of South Georgia
cane pole and Crossman in my hands was all I need to be growed up
home made ice cream and BBQ and the family on Friday nights
10 lane ramp on Saturday right before the morning light
there came a time I’s old enough and learned about the gun
and every night at suppertime I’d answer to what I’d done
but folks today plum forgot about the way it used to be
got no respect, no cold steel, just games on TV
and I’ll burn in hell - before I sell - my rights away from me
Its high time we embrace the tool that keeps all men free
The song "GitSum" by Hogjaw is a song with a political message about gun ownership rights in America. The lyrics express opposition to those who would try to take away individuals' guns, arguing that holding onto one's right to bear arms is necessary to maintain freedom. The song acknowledges that some may blame gun violence on "the villain in the streets," but ultimately argues that those who want to take away guns are trying to treat people like sheep. The chorus of the song asserts that the singer is not going to back down, and is ready to defend their right to own guns even if it means standing their ground and facing opposition.
The verses of the song paint a picture of nostalgia for a simpler time when the singer grew up with a cane pole and a Crossman in their hands, enjoying home-made ice cream and BBQ with family on Friday nights. The song describes a tradition of gun ownership being passed down from generation to generation, with the singer explaining that they learned about guns from a young age and learned to take responsibility for their actions. The song criticizes modern society for being too focused on games and TV, implying that people have lost touch with traditional values and respect for the "cold steel" of guns.
Overall, "GitSum" is a rebellious and political song that argues for the importance of gun ownership rights as a symbol of individual freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say they wanna take my guns away
There are some who wish to take away my guns.
They will find to rue that day (yes they will)
They will regret it if they try to take away my guns.
Blame it on the villain in the streets
The government blames the street villains for the need to take away our guns.
Truth is they wanna herd us like sheep
The real reason is that they want to control us like sheep.
Come on, bring it on, just getting started, I ain’t done
I am just getting started, and I am not done yet.
Come on, bring it on, step right up and get yourself some
You can come and try, and you will get what's coming to you.
Come on, bring it on, seen you before, ain’t gonna run
I have seen you before, and I am not going to run away.
Come on, bring it on, standin’ right here, come get you some
I am standing right here, and you can come and get what's coming to you.
We hold our rights and values dear
We cherish our rights and values.
Your laws don’t mean nuthin to us here
Your laws do not matter to us.
I remember real clear years ago in the swamps of South Georgia
I have a clear memory of years ago in South Georgia.
cane pole and Crossman in my hands was all I need to be growed up
All I needed to become a man was a cane pole and a Crossman gun.
home made ice cream and BBQ and the family on Friday nights
We had homemade ice cream and barbecue, and the family would come together on Fridays.
10 lane ramp on Saturday right before the morning light
We would go to the 10 lane ramp on Saturdays before sunrise.
there came a time I’s old enough and learned about the gun
I grew old enough to learn about guns.
and every night at suppertime I’d answer to what I’d done
Every night at dinner, I would have to answer for what I had done.
but folks today plum forgot about the way it used to be
People these days have forgotten how things used to be.
got no respect, no cold steel, just games on TV
People don't have respect for guns anymore, they just play video games.
and I’ll burn in hell - before I sell - my rights away from me
I would rather go to hell than give up my rights.
Its high time we embrace the tool that keeps all men free
It's time for us to embrace the tool that grants us freedom: guns.
Contributed by Sebastian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheBuster031
nice music nice people i love South big thumb up form Poland
@brrtool
one of Arizona's best bands
@supermiro200
I am a European, but if i had to go on a vacation to the US, South is my main destination! Visit my cousins!
@keeranimal8
Hell yeah brother!! We welcome ya!!!
@jodygregory3337
This band rocks!
@booboo7064
All my political beliefs are directly derived from a band named Hogjaw.
@jackmac8179
Greetings from the Emerald Isle, A bunch of us Fenians say love yer music and dont let them take yer guns.
@chrstianevers8170
Far away ,there is somebody loving Your music! Keep on !
@moebiscuits
One of the best...songs...EVER!!!
@tudiesjungle
That's beautiful...Thank God for Real Men!!!