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Bill's Song II
Mike Pinto Lyrics
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Couldn't keep his cool with his fool-proof plan
With his finger on the trigger, money in his hand
Fleeing for his life in an unmarked van
With a partner in crime, sick of doin time
He spent his life in the can while still in his prime
Was a smooth operation told the evening news
Till the security guard made his move
Verse 2
Billy's on the run from the police man
He knew this day would come don't you understand
Just like his father he lives for the dollar bill
He'll lie, cheat, and steal just to make a deal
Well prepared got a perfect scheme
Some sticks of dynamite and an m16
Kicks down the door, and as they hit the floor
He screams put your hands up this is a robbery
Oh oh oh na na na na na na na na
Put your hands up, put your hands up this is a robbery
This is a robbery
Put your hands up put your fuckin hands up
This is a robbery, this is a robbery
Verse3
Billy strapped his chest with some tnt
Thank god i wore my vest said a security
Guard named Bernard who was dressed undercover
His weapons fuckin lethal like he with Danny Glover
Bernie's got his mind on the fortune and the fame
Wanted to be a hero wanted to get his name
On the front page of the paper titled cop foils caper
Ready to blast these fools send em straight to their maker
Bridge
But, oh, has he forgot about his family
You shouldn't be thinkin' bout bravery
When you've got mouths to feed
Bernie stood and drew his gun
To send these boys to kingdom come
Before he killed a single one
Billy dropped him to his knees
Calling all cops put out an apb
Keep your eyes peeled for gmc
Truck or van there is a caucasian
Man behind the wheel with a shiny piece of steel
Took the life of a guard named Bernard
Whose body lies still between 4th and Girard
These ruthless criminals are making fools of us
So, shoot to kill there armed and dangerous
Oh oh oh na na na na na na na na
Last verse
Billys on the run from the police man
Couldn't keep his cool with the fool proof plan
With his finger on the trigger and money in his hand
Fleaing for his life in an unmarked van
He pulled the trigger, put a bullet in the middle
Of a, neck of a man took the money and ran
Switched his vehicle and prayed for a miracle
The police searched for night and day
But billy and his partner got the money got away
Now how you gonna tell me that crime doesn't pay
The song "Billy's Song II" by Mike Pinto tells the story of a man named Billy who is on the run from the police. Billy and his partner had planned a seemingly "fool-proof" robbery, but a security guard named Bernard foils their plan. In a tense standoff, Billy ends up shooting Bernard and fleeing in a van. The song reflects on Billy's actions and the consequences of his choices as he evades the police.
The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to make a quick buck, even if it means putting innocent lives at risk. The chorus, "Put your hands up, put your hands up, this is a robbery," is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of urgency and danger. The bridge of the song highlights the fact that Billy's actions not only affect him but also his family, as he risks being separated from them if he is caught.
The song tackles the issue of crime and the glorification of it in popular culture. It questions the notion that crime can sometimes be seen as a quick route to wealth and success. Ultimately, the song suggests that crime doesn't pay and that the consequences of such actions can be dire.
Line by Line Meaning
Billy's on the run from the policeman
Billy is running away from the authority figures because he has committed a crime
Couldn't keep his cool with his fool-proof plan
Despite having a supposedly perfect plan, Billy succumbed to panic and could not execute it properly
With his finger on the trigger, money in his hand
Billy is armed and carrying the stolen money which he intends to keep
Fleeing for his life in an unmarked van
Billy is desperately trying to escape from the scene of the crime in a nondescript vehicle
With a partner in crime, sick of doin time
Billy has an accomplice who, like him, has spent time in jail and is willing to help him commit the crime
He spent his life in the can while still in his prime
The accomplice has been in prison for a long time and regrets wasting his youth behind bars
Was a smooth operation told the evening news
The robbery was carefully planned and executed, and it received media attention
Till the security guard made his move
The robbery was going according to plan until a security guard intervened
He knew this day would come don't you understand
Billy was aware that he would eventually be caught by the police due to his criminal activities
Just like his father he lives for the dollar bill
Billy comes from a family where earning money through unlawful means runs in the blood
He'll lie, cheat, and steal just to make a deal
Billy is willing to do whatever it takes to earn money, even if it means breaking the law or deceiving others
Well prepared got a perfect scheme
Billy had extensively planned the robbery and believed it was foolproof
Some sticks of dynamite and an m16
Billy was armed with explosives and an assault rifle
Kicks down the door, and as they hit the floor
Billy violently barged into the place he intended to rob and ordered everyone to lie down
He screams put your hands up this is a robbery
Billy is brandishing his weapon and announces that he is robbing the people present there
Billy strapped his chest with some tnt
Billy is carrying explosives to use as a last resort if his plan fails
Thank god i wore my vest said a security
A security guard is relieved that he was wearing a bulletproof vest to protect himself from Billy's explosives
Guard named Bernard who was dressed undercover
The security guard's name is Bernard and he was in disguise to catch Billy and his accomplice
His weapons fuckin lethal like he with Danny Glover
Bernard is armed with deadly weapons and is prepared to do whatever it takes to stop the criminals
Bernie's got his mind on the fortune and the fame
Bernard is motivated by the prospect of becoming famous for stopping the robbery and earning a large sum of money
Wanted to be a hero wanted to get his name
Bernard desires recognition and praise for his actions
On the front page of the paper titled cop foils caper
Bernard wants to be featured in the news as the hero who stopped the robbery
Ready to blast these fools send em straight to their maker
Bernard is willing to use lethal force to stop the criminals and bring them to justice
You shouldn't be thinkin' bout bravery
Bernard needs to consider the needs of his family and not put himself in harm's way needlessly
To send these boys to kingdom come
Bernard is ready to use lethal force to stop the criminals and potentially kill them
Before he killed a single one
Despite his intentions, Bernard was unable to subdue the criminals and was instead caught off-guard and killed
Calling all cops put out an apb
The police are trying to track down Billy and his accomplice by spreading the word through an all points bulletin
Keep your eyes peeled for gmc
The police are on the lookout for a GMC vehicle
Truck or van there is a caucasian
The police are looking for a white male driving either a truck or a van
Man behind the wheel with a shiny piece of steel
Billy is carrying a gun and is dangerous
Whose body lies still between 4th and Girard
Bernard's body is found at a specific location where he was killed by the criminals
These ruthless criminals are making fools of us
Billy and his accomplice are successfully evading the police and making the authorities look ineffective
So, shoot to kill there armed and dangerous
The police are authorized to use lethal force if necessary to stop Billy and his accomplice
He pulled the trigger, put a bullet in the middle
Billy used his gun to fatally shoot someone
Of a, neck of a man took the money and ran
Billy killed someone and fled the scene with the stolen money
Switched his vehicle and prayed for a miracle
Billy changed his mode of transportation to avoid being caught, and hopes for luck to be on his side
The police searched for night and day
The authorities are diligently working to find and arrest Billy and his accomplice
But billy and his partner got the money got away
Billy and his accomplice were able to successfully evade the police and keep the stolen money
Now how you gonna tell me that crime doesn't pay
Despite the risks and illegal nature of his actions, Billy was ultimately able to profit from his crime, leading him to question the morality of such actions
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: MICHAEL PAUL PINTO
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Vibes Alive 45
this shit is intense. lyrics and his emotion are so good basically like i watched a movie by listenin to this song in 4 minutes...great storytelling Pinto
joe pro
real talk.... this is the first song i got high to, still gives me chills when i listen to it
Tedput
mike pinto is amazing ive seen him live twice and both times were amazing if you get the chance to go see him then do it.
Van Emard
mike pinto is one of my new favorite artist fuckin love it
just me. sugarbee.
Ok so six years late but true
Josh K
saw Pinto band live last week they were the shiiit. coolest down to earth dudes too
Jesus Eduardo Rodriguez Ponce
chingón! :D
Ald
dude pinto has this whole cult following in kent OH. i really wish he would come
Chupa
Hey does anyone have the Lyrics to this song?
Chupa
@1993Sublime Sweet thanks.. Hey do you have the second part of this song?