I've Been Hurt
I-Mo-Jah Lyrics

Long time ago
The story is set a long time ago.

A man road through these parts
A man traveled through this area.

A dangerous man
The man was known to be dangerous.

He had the skulls of everyone that done near crossed him adorning the hood of his Chevrolet
He had the skulls of his enemies displayed on the hood of his car.

Legend has it
According to legend.

He still lurks in the shadows
It is believed that he still hides in the shadows.

Waiting
Waiting for the right opportunity.

To strike
To attack or harm someone.

I’ve got my strap
I am carrying my weapon.

Got my guitar
I have my guitar.

I threw my caution to the wind
I ignored caution and took a risk.

Bet ya never thought I’d get this far
You probably didn't expect me to be successful.

I got my steed
I have my vehicle.

Old American steel
It is an old American-made car.

Got my lucky sevens face up
I have a belief in the luck of the number seven.

Strapped to the side of my wheels
It is attached to the side of my car.

I got my ride
I have my means of transportation.

I got my freedom
I have my freedom to do as I please.

Ain’t got no soul to sell
I have nothing of value to give up or sacrifice.

So ya better not try to steal it
Don't try to take away my freedom or possessions.

I take my time
I am patient and don't rush things.

I take my chances
I am willing to take risks or opportunities.

Ain’t got no time for games
I don't have time to waste playing games or being deceitful.

Or the high class silicone dances
I am not interested in superficial things, like expensive clubs or fake people.

I’ve been a beggar
I have been poor or without resources.

A liar
I have been dishonest or deceptive.

A cheater and a thief
I have cheated and stolen from others.

A broken
I am damaged, flawed or incomplete.

Pariah
I am an outcast or rejected by society.

Against my own beliefs
I act in ways that contradict my own moral code.

Just to see
For the sake of discovering something new or different.

I’ve been a loner
I have been alone or isolated from others.

A stoner
I have used marijuana or drugs.

A psycho and a crook
I have acted in crazy or illegal ways.

A crier
I have shown emotion or vulnerability by crying.

A moaner
I have complained or expressed dissatisfaction.

A deadbeat by the book
I have refused to comply with social norms or expectations.

Some call me devil
Some people see me as evil or harmful.

Ol’ El Diablo
A nickname for the devil.

I’ve got one foot in the grave and the other on the gas so ¡cuidado!
I am living dangerously and should be avoided or feared.

Some call me hero
Some people see me as heroic or admirable.

Some call me villain
Some people see me as a bad person or antagonist.

I may look like a pauper
I may appear poor or destitute.

But I make far more than a killing
But I make a lot of money or earn a lot of profit.

I’ve got my reasons
I have my own motivations or justifications.

So understand me
Try to comprehend or empathize with me.

You can judge all you want
You are free to form opinions or assessments about me.

But if you try to reprimand me
But if you try to punish or discipline me.

I’ll show a mirror
I will reflect back to you your own flaws or issues.

To all you see
To everything that you perceive or experience.

And if you stare down long enough
And if you look carefully or attentively for a while.

You’ll just see me
You will eventually see the real me.

I got my sights set
I am aiming or targeting something specific.

On Tijuana
I am headed to Tijuana, Mexico.

I roll in with the tide
I blend in or enter unnoticed with the crowd.

Roll up with the marijuana
I come with marijuana or drugs.

And when I get there
When I arrive at my destination.

Imma paint the town red
I am going to party or have a good time.

Take it from baby it ain’t bad to be crazy
Believe me when I tell you that it's okay to be a little wild or unconventional.

But you might be better off dead
But it could be dangerous or harmful for you to venture into this lifestyle.