Jack
Mr. Gun Lyrics
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I would howled at my ma in the pouring rain
But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas
I said it's a-a-a-llright
I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash it's a gas, gas, gas
Ooh yeah
Cha-na-na-na-na honey
I was down with a strap right across my back
But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas
I said it's alright
I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash it's a gas, gas, gas
Ooh yeah
Cha-na-na-na-na honey
I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead
I looked frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread
I fell down and my feet and I saw they bled
It was crowned with a spike right through his head
But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas
I said it's a-a-a-llright
I said, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash it's a gas, gas, gas
Ooh yeah
Cha-na-na-na-na honey
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
Jumpin' Jack Flash, you know it's a gas
Jumpin' Jack, Jumpin' Jack
I need a Jumpin' Jack, come on and bring it back
Jumpin' Jack
That was for you momma
The song "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by Mr. Gun is a classic rock song that is considered one of their most popular tracks. The opening line "I was born in a cross-fire hurricane" represents the chaotic and troubled times the singer is describing. The use of the phrase "cross-fire hurricane" suggests that the singer was born in the midst of a violent and turbulent period. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about the singer's troubled past and how they have managed to overcome it.
The second verse mentions how the singer was raised by a "toothless, bearded hag" and was "down with a strap right across my back." This suggests that the singer had a difficult childhood, possibly one in which they experienced abuse. However, despite this, the singer is able to look back at their past and see that "it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas." This suggests that the singer is now able to move past their difficult past and find happiness.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash it's a gas, gas, gas," which suggests that the singer is now able to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. The use of the phrase "Jumpin' Jack Flash" is metaphorical and represents the idea of being able to overcome obstacles and live life with a free spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in a cross-fire hurricane
I was born in the midst of chaos and turmoil
I would howled at my ma in the pouring rain
I cried out loudly for my mother in the rain
But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas
Everything is fine now, even enjoyable
I said it's a-a-a-llright
I repeat, everything is alright
I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash it's a gas, gas, gas
I am energized and full of life
I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag
I was brought up by a strange, unattractive woman
I was down with a strap right across my back
I was beaten with lashes across my back
I said it's alright
I said that everything is okay
I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash it's a gas, gas, gas
I am excited and feel alive
I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead
I was left for dead in water after drowning
I looked frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread
I looked with disgust at pitiful, meager sustenance
I fell down and my feet and I saw they bled
I fell and realized my feet were injured
It was crowned with a spike right through his head
Somone was executed with a spike in their head
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas
I'm energized and full of life
Jumpin' Jack
I am energized and full of life
You know it's a gas
You know it's enjoyable or exciting
I need a Jumpin' Jack, come on and bring it back
I need that energy back
That was for you momma
This song is dedicated to my mother
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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