Colm Redmond (ex Wah! Heat, Psycamesh) joined just as they were about to close down while Jayne had her baby, and played on what proved to be their final gigs - one at Brady's and one headlining at the Lyceum in London. There was then a series of recording sessions at SOS and Pennine, none of which was ever released. For these Chris Joyce (later of Simply Red), who played on the album, returned on drums; after Dave Baynton-Power (later James) had replaced him for their tour, Martin Dempsey had left by then and someone called Dave was playing bass.
Wild West
Pink Military Lyrics
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My spurs can rip your back for pain or pleasure
Wild west
I've worn these boots since I was seventeen
Wild west
I screw the bank for just one silver dollar
Wild west, wild west, wild west
Wild west
I saw my grave, I saw my epitaph
Wild west
Broke the law gee, I had a laugh
Wild west
Now I'm dead can set my six gun free
Wild west wild west wild west
As wild as me
all you cowboys on the prairie
Bareback riding won't you take me
On your leather spurs
Bareback riding won't you take me
wild west
My spurs will rip your back for pain or pleasure
Wild west
I've worn these boots since I was seventeen
Wild west
I screw the bank for just one silver dollar
Wild west, wild west, wild west
The lyrics to Pink Military's song "Wild West" speak of a lawless and rugged way of life. The singer portrays himself as a cowboy, dressed in spurs and boots, using them to inflict pain or pleasure. He has been a part of the wild west since he was seventeen years old, implying that he has been involved in illegal activities for a long time. He boasts that he has "screwed the bank for just one silver dollar," indicating that he has used his cunning tactics to pull off a heist.
The second verse speaks of the singer's disregard for the law. He even appears to have relished breaking it, saying "broke the law, gee, I had a laugh." However, he foresees his own death and is ready for it, able to release his six-gun to the afterlife. The final verse seems like the singer is beckoning to other cowboys, asking them to take him bareback riding on their spurs. He repeats the chorus, emphasizing the wildness of the west, comparing it to himself.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wild West" glorify the lawless way of the west, portraying it as a place and lifestyle where people can be themselves and live without any care for consequences. The singer seems unapologetic about their actions and even proud of them, possessing a sense of power from their deeds.
Line by Line Meaning
Wild west
The singer is glorifying the unpredictable and lawless nature of the West in the past.
My spurs can rip your back for pain or pleasure
The singer is asserting their dominance and power over others through violent means.
I've worn these boots since I was seventeen
The singer has been living the life of a cowboy/outlaw for a long time and has become a seasoned veteran of the lifestyle.
I screw the bank for just one silver dollar
The artist is admitting to, and possibly boasting about, their criminal activities in robbing banks for small amounts of money.
As wild as me
The artist sees themselves as a true embodiment of the untamed spirit of the West.
I saw my grave, I saw my epitaph
The singer has faced danger and death multiple times, and has already come close to dying.
Broke the law gee, I had a laugh
The singer enjoys breaking the law and doesn't take the consequences seriously.
Now I'm dead can set my six gun free
The artist is either dead or predicting their own death, and is ready to let go of their weapon and their old life.
all you cowboys on the prairie
The artist is addressing other cowboys or people who are living a similar lifestyle as them.
Bareback riding won't you take me
The artist is asking for someone to take them on a wild and exciting adventure.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN CUSSICK
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