Fowler put together a country band in 1998 and began playing Tuesday nights at Babe's on Sixth Street in Austin. Within two years, he'd begun recording albums and struck big with his self-released Beer, Bait and Ammo (2000). The album sold around 30,000 copies in the Texas area and garnered an impressive amount of airplay, particularly for the album's title track. The song became somewhat of a Texas anthem; Mark Chesnutt made the song part of his live show, and Sammy Kershaw recorded it. Fowler returned in 2002 with his third album, High on the Hog, and boasted some impressive guests, including Willie Nelson and David Lee Garza.
Guitars and Guns
Kevin Fowler Lyrics
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His grand daddy and his daddy before has pased around the hil
My uncles Joe, God rest his soul, let me an old flat tall
Waiting til my fingers bleed no one stoped
Guitars and guns two things that I love
You might take ém from my colder hands but I ain't giving ém up
Children are sick and strange bumping my ears
It's get tired and hard
I'm on my way and broke it down
She said now listen son
Gonna wind up and jereled dad as they keep then hit their guns
I beat up all guitar it's just look devils too
For strig it on then drip it some
I say yeah this will could
Guitars and guns two things that I love
You might take ém from my colder hands but I ain't giving ém up
Children are sick and strange bumping my ears
I'm on a haze in a hill, got a lot of fun it's get
It's get tired and hard
Ooh when we got around my grave
Safe he went so long
She give me 21 guns to hit it son
Guitars and guns two things that I love
You might take ém from my colder hands but I ain't giving ém up
Children are sick and strange bumping my ears
I'm on a haze in a hill, got a lot of fun it's get
It's get tired and hard
Guitars and guns two things that I love
You might take ém from my colder hands but I ain't giving ém up
Children are sick and strange bumping my ears
I'm on a haze in a hill, got a lot of fun it's get
It's get tired and hard
When you are on a haze on a hill you got a lot of fun
Make it like you don't know it
She gota get you some
Guitars and gun
In Kevin Fowler's song "Guitars and Guns," the lyrics focus on two main themes that seem to be a crucial part of the singer's identity- his love for guitars and guns. The song begins with a reference to a single shot that the singer's father gave him when he was twelve years old- a family heirloom that had been passed down for generations. The singer also mentions an old flat top guitar that was handed down from his uncle which he would often play until his fingers bled. The lyrics seem to suggest that these two items are a crucial part of the singer's identity and something that he values deeply.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "Guitars and Guns two things that I love," emphasizing the importance of these items in his life. Despite the fact that he may face criticism or judgement for his love of guns, the singer is unwilling to give them up. He acknowledges that some people may find his love of guns and guitars strange, but he remains steadfast in his appreciation for these items.
Towards the end of the song, the singer mentions a woman who gives him 21 guns- a reference to the traditional gun salute at military funerals. This suggests that the singer may have served in the military or has a deep appreciation for those who have served. Overall, the lyrics to "Guitars and Guns" seem to celebrate the singer's love for two important aspects of his identity, despite any judgement or criticism he may face.
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