Bang Bang
Laura Love is an American musician born in Lincoln, Nebraska. She is biraci… Read Full Bio ↴Laura Love is an American musician born in Lincoln, Nebraska. She is biracial and had a rocky childhood, raised by a mother with schizophrenia and in foster homes. Her father, who had little involvement in her life, was the jazz musician Preston Love. After releasing three albums on her own label, Octoroon Biography, Putumayo released a collection of her songs. Her album "Welcome to Pagan Place" included the controversial song "I Want You Gone", about George W. Bush. She published an autobiography, You Ain't Got No Easter Clothes, with an accompanying album of the same name, in 2004. Her style has been described as "Afro-Celtic" and has also been influenced by bluegrass.

Bang Bang
Laura Love Lyrics


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I got you last you missed me
Then we ran and climbed a tree
You said you'd always like me
Longer than eternity

We walked backward 'til we fell
Ran for buses made the last bell
Took our bows and gave our thanks
Then we fell into the ranks

Bang Bang Bang Diddle Dee Dee Bang Bang Bang

Winter come and winter went
How is the hour of our discontent
Off we go comrades in arms
Dared not guess we'd come to such harm

I cradled your head to my chest
Cried to Jesus (please) hear my request
I cannot go back alone
I promised we?d both come back home

I will keep you running
I will take you back home (all the way)




Ran so fast I did not ask
Why anyway

Overall Meaning

The song "Bang Bang" by Laura Love is a powerful and moving piece that touches on the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life. The first verse describes a childhood memory of playing with a friend, reminiscing on carefree days when they played and climbed trees. The friend promises to always like the singer, which seems like a charming and innocent promise to make. However, the next verse takes a sharp turn and moves into a darker place. Winter comes and goes, but it seems that the friendship has not weathered the hardships of life. The singer cradles her friend's head as they face death together, unable to go back home alone.


The chorus of the song, with its repeated "Bang Bang Bang Diddle Dee Dee Bang Bang Bang" creates a sense of urgency and chaos. It feels like a flurry of action and events that are happening before the singer's eyes. It echoes the chaotic moments of the memory of the childhood play and the hectic rushing to catch the last bus. The chorus provides a repeated phrase, a common characteristic of folk songs, which makes it feel like a song that has been passed down through generations of storytellers.


The verses create a stark contrast between the innocence of childhood and the harsh reality of death. The song challenges the listener to consider the promise of friendship and the reality of loyalty. It is an evocative and thought-provoking piece that touches on the human experience of struggle and hardship.


Line by Line Meaning

I got you last you missed me
I tricked you and you didn't catch me


Then we ran and climbed a tree
We had fun playing together and being adventurous


You said you'd always like me
You promised to be my friend forever


Longer than eternity
Our friendship will last forever and can never be broken


We walked backward 'til we fell
We acted silly and tried to walk backwards, but ended up falling


Ran for buses made the last bell
We ran to catch the bus before it left, and just made it in time


Took our bows and gave our thanks
We showed our appreciation and gave credit for our achievements


Then we fell into the ranks
We joined the rest of the group and blended in


Bang Bang Bang Diddle Dee Dee Bang Bang Bang
The sound of gunfire or a shared excitement and enthusiasm for something


Winter come and winter went
Time passed by quickly and seasons changed


How is the hour of our discontent
We are unhappy and distressed about our current situation


Off we go comrades in arms
We are ready to face our challenges together


Dared not guess we'd come to such harm
We didn't expect to face such difficulty or danger


I cradled your head to my chest
I held you close and comforted you during a difficult time


Cried to Jesus (please) hear my request
I prayed for help and guidance to get us through the tough times


I cannot go back alone
I need you to be by my side and help me through this


I promised we?d both come back home
I made a commitment to you that we would both return safely to our home


I will keep you running
I will motivate and encourage you to keep going


I will take you back home (all the way)
I will make sure we both get back home safely, no matter what it takes


Ran so fast I did not ask
I was so focused on getting us to safety that I didn't stop to question anything


Why anyway
There was no need to understand the situation, we just needed to keep moving forward




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Written by: LAURA LOVE

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