Gun
Mick Jagger Lyrics


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Your friends will say
It's self defense
With no hope of recompense
And anyway it makes no sense
The way you hurt me baby

You always turn the other cheek
Always acted mild and meek
Ya always played me for a geek
The way you dressed to kill

Why don't just get a gun and shoot it
Why don't you just get a gun
Why don't you just get a gun
And shoot it through this heart of mine
Through this heart of mine

You tried to stretch me on the rack
I saw you laughing when I cracked
You broke my will you broke my back
On the wheel of uncertainty

You tried to push me to the edge
You wouldn't listen when I begged
Why don't you push me off the ledge
It's just torture baby

Why don't just get a gun and shoot it
Why don't you just get a gun
Why don't you just get a gun
And shoot it through this heart of mine
Through this heart of mine
Through this heart of mine
Through this heart of mine

Why don't you just buy a gun
Why don't you just buy a gun and shoot it
Why don't you just buy a gun

Your friends will say it's self defense
They say it's cheap and no expense

Why don't you just get a gun and use it
Why don't you just get a gun
Gun [cont]

Why don't you just get a gun
And shoot it through this heart of mine




Through this heart of mine
Through this heart of mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mick Jagger's song "Gun" depict a relationship that has turned violent, with the singer being repeatedly hurt and broken by their partner's actions. The singer suggests that their partner should just get a gun and shoot them, seemingly as a way of ending the pain and torture that they are experiencing. The lyrics portray a sense of desperation and hopelessness, with the singer feeling as though they are trapped in an abusive relationship with no way out.


The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that their partner's actions might be seen as self-defense by others, but that there is no way for them to make amends for the harm that has been done. The second stanza describes how the singer feels like they have been pushed to their breaking point, and that their partner's actions have made them want to give up on life. The third and final stanza offers a suggestion for how to end the suffering: just get a gun and shoot them.


Overall, the lyrics of "Gun" are a stark portrayal of the violence that can sometimes exist within relationships. It is clear that the singer is deeply suffering and feels as though there is no way out, and the suggestion of using a gun serves as a powerful reminder of the terrible consequences that can come from such situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Your friends will say
Your friends will defend you


It's self defense
Although you hurt me, others will justify it as self defense


With no hope of recompense
I cannot seek compensation for the way you've hurt me


And anyway it makes no sense
Regardless, your actions don't make sense to me


The way you hurt me baby
You have caused me significant pain and suffering


You always turn the other cheek
You often let me get away with hurting you


Always acted mild and meek
You put up with my bad behavior


Ya always played me for a geek
You made me feel foolish and unimportant


The way you dressed to kill
You presented yourself in a way that was meant to hurt me


Why don't just get a gun and shoot it
You should just end things quickly and violently


Why don't you just get a gun
You should buy a gun and use it


And shoot it through this heart of mine
Kill me because it seems like that's what you really want


You tried to stretch me on the rack
You pushed me to my limits


I saw you laughing when I cracked
You enjoyed watching me suffer


You broke my will you broke my back
You destroyed my spirit and my physical health


On the wheel of uncertainty
I am constantly unsure of how you will treat me


You tried to push me to the edge
You wanted me to snap


You wouldn't listen when I begged
You ignored my pleas for kindness and compassion


Why don't you push me off the ledge
Just end it all already


It's just torture baby
Living like this is unbearable


Why don't you just buy a gun
You should obtain a firearm


And use it
And take action against me


They say it's cheap and no expense
Your friends will tell you it's an easy solution


Why don't you just get a gun and use it
You should just take violent action against me


Gun [cont]
The song's title repeated


And shoot it through this heart of mine
Kill me for the pain I've caused you


Through this heart of mine
End my suffering


Through this heart of mine
End my suffering




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATT CLIFFORD, MICHAEL (MICK) JAGGER

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