Since Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler has recorded and produced nine solo albums and, as with his previous band, produced many hit songs. He has composed and produced film scores for nine films, including Local Hero (1983), Cal (1984), The Princess Bride (1987), Wag the Dog (1997) and Altamira (2016).
In addition to his work with Dire Straits, Knopfler has, as a solo artist, recorded and performed with many prominent musicians, including B.B. King, Chet Atkins, Chris Botti, John Anderson, the Chieftains, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Bryan Ferry, George Jones, Phil Lynott, Donal Lunny, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Sting, Emmylou Harris , James Taylor and Sonny Landreth , sometimes working as a session musician. He has produced albums for Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, and Randy Newman.
Knopfler is a fingerstyle guitarist and was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Knopfler and Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 million records to date. A four-time Grammy Award winner, Knopfler is the recipient of the Edison Award, the Steiger Award and the Ivor Novello Award, as well as holding three honorary doctorate degrees in music from universities in the United Kingdom. Knopfler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.
Nobody's Got the Gun
Mark Knopfler Lyrics
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Nobody's trying to get the drop on anyone
Nobody's standing out on main street
With the sun blazing down
Saying "There's only room for one of us
In this here town"
Nobody's got to be the number one
Nobody's got the gun
She may not understand
And she may want you eating from her hand
If she's got you in a corner
And you can smell the smoke and flame
You reach for your revolver
To do the same
You'll blow your love away forever, number one
Nobody's got the gun
You may think love is hard enough
You may never get to rehearse
And you can do without this stuff
Making everything worse
She's just the same as you
She needs your love just like you want her to
You can't go playing poker
With a pistol in your sleeve
You can't make somebody love you
By threatening to leave
If you want a love forever, number one
Nobody's got the gun
The song "Nobody's Got the Gun" by Mark Knopfler delivers a powerful message about the importance of avoiding conflict and competition in relationships. In the first verse, Knopfler sets the scene by conveying a peaceful environment, where nobody is trying to overpower anyone else. He paints an image of a quiet, sun-drenched main street where no one is fighting for dominance, demonstrating how peaceful coexistence is possible.
In the second verse, the song takes a more personal and emotional turn. Knopfler advises against using power and intimidation to assert dominance over a romantic partner. When someone feels cornered and threatened, they might reach for a weapon to defend themselves, but this can lead to destructive consequences, such as the loss of love. Knopfler's lyrics suggest that true love is not about competition, but rather about mutual trust, respect, and understanding.
The chorus reinforces this message by emphasizing that no one needs to be in control in a healthy relationship. Love is not a game that requires winners and losers; instead, it should be a shared experience where both partners feel free to express themselves and support each other's goals and aspirations. Ultimately, the message of "Nobody's Got the Gun" is a call for empathy and compassion, urging listeners to prioritize mutual understanding and cooperation over the desire to dominate and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody's got the gun
No one has a weapon to use in a conflict
Nobody's trying to get the drop on anyone
No one is trying to get the upper hand
Nobody's standing out on main street
No one is trying to show off or assert dominance publicly
With the sun blazing down
Under bright and clear light
Saying "There's only room for one of us
Declaring that there can only be one dominant presence
In this here town"
In this particular place
Nobody's got to be the number one
Nobody has to be the best or the most powerful
She may not understand
It's possible she won't comprehend
And she may want you eating from her hand
And she may want complete control over you
If she's got you in a corner
If she has you cornered
And you can smell the smoke and flame
And you can sense danger approaching
You reach for your revolver
You might be tempted to use a weapon
To do the same
To respond in kind with her aggression
You'll blow your love away forever, number one
You will destroy your love relationship permanently
You may think love is hard enough
You might consider love difficult already
You may never get to rehearse
You may not have any practice beforehand
And you can do without this stuff
And you might be better off without this type of conflict
Making everything worse
Only exacerbating the existing problems
She's just the same as you
She's just like you in many ways
She needs your love just like you want her to
She needs your affection and attention just like you yearn for hers
You can't go playing poker
You can't approach a relationship like a poker game
With a pistol in your sleeve
With a plan to use force or coercion
You can't make somebody love you
You can't force someone to have feelings for you
By threatening to leave
By using the threat of abandonment
If you want a love forever, number one
If you want a long-lasting relationship
Nobody's got the gun
No one has the power to use violence or intimidation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK KNOPFLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@victorr1434
Nobody's got the gun
Nobody's trying to get the drop on anyone
Nobody's standing out on main street
With the sun blazing down
Saying "There's only room for one of us in this here town"
Nobody's got the be the number one
Nobody's got the gun
She may not understand
And she may want you eating from her hand
If she's got you in a corner
And you can smell the smoke and flame
You reach for your revolver
To do the same
You'll blow your love away forever, number one
Nobody's got the gun
You may think love is hard enough
You may never get to rehearse
And you can do without this stuff
Making everything worse
She's just the same as you
She needs your love just like you want her to
You can't go playing poker
With a pistol in your sleeve
You can't make somebody love you
By threatening to leave
If you want a love forever, number one
Nobody's got the gun
@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q
Lyrics: (গানের কথা):
Nobody's got the gun
Nobody's trying to get the drop on anyone
Nobody's standing out on main street
With the sun blazing down
Saying "There's only room for one of us in this here town"
Nobody's got the be the number one
Nobody's got the gun
কারো কাছে বন্দুক নেই
কেউ কারো উপর ড্রপ পাওয়ার চেষ্টা করছে না
মূল রাস্তায় কেউ দাঁড়ায় না
সূর্যাস্তের সাথে সাথে
বলছে "এই শহরে আমাদের একজনের জন্যই জায়গা আছে"
কেউ এক নম্বর হতে পারে না
কারো কাছে বন্দুক নেই
She may not understand
And she may want you eating from her hand
If she's got you in a corner
And you can smell the smoke and flame
You reach for your revolver
To do the same
You'll blow your love away forever, number one
Nobody's got the gun
সে হয়তো বুঝতে পারে না
এবং সে আপনাকে তার হাত থেকে খেতে চাইতে পারে
যদি সে আপনাকে এক কোণে রাখে
এবং আপনি ধোঁয়া এবং শিখা গন্ধ করতে পারেন
তুমি তোমার রিভলবার নিয়ে যাও
একই কাজ করতে
আপনি আপনার ভালবাসাকে চিরতরে উড়িয়ে দেবেন, এক নম্বর
কারো কাছে বন্দুক নেই
You may think love is hard enough
You may never get to rehearse
And you can do without this stuff
Making everything worse
আপনি ভাবতে পারেন প্রেম যথেষ্ট কঠিন
আপনি কখনই মহড়া দিতে পারেন না
এবং আপনি এই জিনিস ছাড়া করতে পারেন
সবকিছু খারাপ করে দিচ্ছে
She's just the same as you
She needs your love just like you want her to
You can't go playing poker
With a pistol in your sleeve
You can't make somebody love you
By threatening to leave
If you want a love forever, number one
Nobody's got the gun
সে ঠিক তোমার মতোই
আপনি তাকে চান ঠিক যেমন তার আপনার ভালবাসা প্রয়োজন
আপনি জুজু খেলতে যেতে পারবেন না
আপনার হাতা একটি পিস্তল সঙ্গে
আপনি কাউকে ভালোবাসতে পারবেন না
চলে যাওয়ার হুমকি দিয়ে
আপনি যদি চিরকাল প্রেম চান, এক নম্বর
কারো কাছে বন্দুক নেই
Lyrics: (গানের কথা):
কারো কাছে বন্দুক নেই
কেউ কারো উপর ড্রপ পাওয়ার চেষ্টা করছে না
মূল রাস্তায় কেউ দাঁড়ায় না
সূর্যাস্তের সাথে সাথে
বলছে "এই শহরে আমাদের একজনের জন্যই জায়গা আছে"
কেউ এক নম্বর হতে পারে না
কারো কাছে বন্দুক নেই
সে হয়তো বুঝতে পারে না
এবং সে আপনাকে তার হাত থেকে খেতে চাইতে পারে
যদি সে আপনাকে এক কোণে রাখে
এবং আপনি ধোঁয়া এবং শিখা গন্ধ করতে পারেন
তুমি তোমার রিভলবার নিয়ে যাও
একই কাজ করতে
আপনি আপনার ভালবাসাকে চিরতরে উড়িয়ে দেবেন, এক নম্বর
কারো কাছে বন্দুক নেই
আপনি ভাবতে পারেন প্রেম যথেষ্ট কঠিন
আপনি কখনই মহড়া দিতে পারেন না
এবং আপনি এই জিনিস ছাড়া করতে পারেন
সবকিছু খারাপ করে দিচ্ছে
সে ঠিক তোমার মতোই
আপনি তাকে চান ঠিক যেমন তার আপনার ভালবাসা প্রয়োজন
আপনি জুজু খেলতে যেতে পারবেন না
আপনার হাতা একটি পিস্তল সঙ্গে
আপনি কাউকে ভালোবাসতে পারবেন না
চলে যাওয়ার হুমকি দিয়ে
আপনি যদি চিরকাল প্রেম চান, এক নম্বর
কারো কাছে বন্দুক নেই
@lhbikfsmik5546
Nobody's got the gun
Nobody's trying to get the drop on anyone
Nobody's standing out on main street
With the sun blazing down
Saying "There's only room for one of us
In this here town"
Nobody's got to be the number one
Nobody's got the gun
She may not understand
And she may want you eating from her hand
If she's got you in a corner
And you can smell the smoke and flame
You reach for your revolver
To do the same
You'll blow your love away forever, number one
Nobody's got the gun
You may think love is hard enough
You may never get to rehearse
And you can do without this stuff
Making…
@solangeloe-sack-sioe1487
Love it!!! I can listen to this over and over again.
@vila6969
Mee tooo!
@nurbs1234
The guitar piece at the end just takes your breath away. Its actually a duet - the guitar and him !
@gunterp4859
@Michael M. you are right, there is not even one note too much in it.
@WayneRausch
So true!
@Adelcom
This piece of extraordinary music played by Mark always takes my breath away whenever I listen to it, especially his guitar playing at tje end of the song which is really exciting and harmonious that you close your eyes and bein taken away
@zeeshanansari939
I came here for the last part
@solangeloe-sack-sioe1487
Mark the guitarplay makes my day!!! 🌷
@bernddieterhermannstamm7802
Wie immer sehr gut,😂😊😅❤
@davidgrundy5483
Love this. Reminds me of a beach bar in Ibiza back in the 90's. Listening to this with the sea. Absolutely bliss. Made me buy the CD.