Hunter
Pop/Rock Lyrics
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I'm just getting back from a trip to Hell.
My six-gun she's strapped by my side,
Thunder is the horse I ride.
And it seems to me this is one hell of a way
For a man like me to earn that pay.
Outlaws on the loose,
Blue steel flashing, hot lead flying
I wonder what they feel like when they're dying.
Someday soon it might be my turn
Is it worth the money I earn?
And it seems to me this is one hell of a way
For a man like me to earn that pay.
Outlaws on the loose,
Running, running from the noose.
I'm a bounty hunter, I'll hunt you down, yeah, I will.
Did you know that $500 will get your head blown off?
It will... ha, ha, ha.
Blue steeling flashing, hot lead flying
I wonder what they feel like when they're dying.
Someday soon it might be my turn
Is it worth the money I earn?
And it seems to me this is one hell of a way
For a man like me to earn that pay.
Outlaws on the loose,
Running, running from the noose.
(repeat)
I'm a bounty hunter, gonna hunt you down.
The song "Hunter" by Pop/Rock is a dramatic and gritty account of a bounty hunter in the Old West. The singer, with thunder as his horse and six-gun strapped to his side, reflects on the dangerous and deadly life he leads, chasing after outlaws and risking his own life for the money he earns. The lyrics paint a picture of a man tough and hardened by his experiences and surroundings in a world where justice was often served with a bullet.
The first verse sets the tone for the song with the descriptions of the dust-kicking horse on a trail and the journey back from a trip to Hell, likely referring to the harsh and unforgiving terrain of the Old West. The second verse captures the action and danger of the bounty hunter's job, with blue steel flashing and hot lead flying as he pursues outlaws on the run. The chorus repeats the motif of outlaws running from the noose, underscoring the idea that the consequences of their actions will catch up with them one way or another.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on the risks he takes and wonders whether the money he earns is worth it. He acknowledges that someday soon he might be the one facing the hot lead and wonders what it feels like to die. Despite these doubts and fears, he remains committed to his job and declares that he will hunt down his targets no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
My horse is kicking dust up off the trail,
As I ride out to hunt these outlaws, my trusty horse creates a cloud of dust that follows us down the trail.
I'm just getting back from a trip to Hell.
I've just returned from a dangerous mission against terrible criminals that felt like going to Hell and back.
My six-gun she's strapped by my side,
My pistol is holstered at my side, ready to be drawn if need be.
Thunder is the horse I ride.
My horse is fast enough and strong enough to handle whatever challenges we may face on this dangerous mission.
And it seems to me this is one hell of a way
For a man like me to earn that pay.
This work carries a high price in danger and mortality and it makes me question whether the reward is worth the risk.
Outlaws on the loose,
Running, running from the noose.
These criminals are desperate and running from justice, knowing the punishment they face if caught is severe.
Blue steel flashing, hot lead flying
I wonder what they feel like when they're dying.
In the heat of the firefight, it's impossible to know how the outlaws feel as they face death, so I can only wonder.
Someday soon it might be my turn
Is it worth the money I earn?
I know that one day I may be the one facing death, so I must constantly question whether this work is worth the risk.
I'm a bounty hunter, I'll hunt you down, yeah, I will.
I am a skilled hunter, and I will not rest until I have caught the outlaws I am pursuing.
Did you know that $500 will get your head blown off?
It will... ha, ha, ha.
This is a reminder that the outlaws I am hunting are dangerous and ruthless, willing to kill for a price.
(repeat) Outlaws on the loose,
Running, running from the noose.
I'm a bounty hunter, gonna hunt you down.
This repetition serves to reinforce the fact that the outlaws I hunt are on the run from the law, and I will not rest until I have brought them to justice.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANNY JOE BROWN, DAVID LAWRENCE HLUBEK, STEVEN JEROME HOLLAND
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