Dallas 1 P.M.
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A crowded Main street, the scene was set
They check out the view, turn the radio on
Open the case, assemble the gun

Wait at the ready, for the president's run

The world was shocked that fateful day ()
A young man's life was blown away, away
Dallas, 1 p.m., 1 p.m.

White hot lead, in the back of the head
Screaming confusion, shots rip the air
Cadillac racing, cops on the run
They couldn't believe the president's hit

The shooting's done, assassins run
Is he dead, no one will say
Around the world, the news was flashed
We sat and watched your tragic history
(Repeat)

The world was shocked
In Dallas, 1 p.m.
We sat and watched
Tragic history





The world was shocked
In Dallas, 1 p.m.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Premonition's song "Dallas 1 PM" are a retelling of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. The song vividly describes the scene, from the assembled gunmen checking out the view and assembling their guns to the moment when shots rang out and chaos erupted. The lyrics capture the shock and confusion that followed as the world learned of the President's death. The repetition of "The world was shocked" underscores the enormity of what happened and the sense of disbelief that it could happen in broad daylight, in a place where the President was expected to be safe.


The lyrics also capture the sense of fascination with this event, as the whole world sat and watched the tragic history unfold. The song is a reminder of just how much this moment reverberated around the globe and became a defining moment in American history. The use of tense and vivid imagery in the lyrics coats the event with a sense of sadness and nostalgia without coming across as partisan or biased which makes it haunting yet timeless.


Line by Line Meaning

A crowded Main street, the scene was set
The stage was set with the crowded Main street as the backdrop for the event.


They check out the view, turn the radio on
The perpetrators surveyed the surroundings before turning on the radio to wait for the president's arrival.


Open the case, assemble the gun
The assassin opened the weapon case and assembled the firearm.


Wait at the ready, for the president's run
The assassin waited in anticipation for the arrival of the president.


The world was shocked that fateful day ()
The entire world was taken aback on that fateful day.


A young man's life was blown away, away
A young man's life was taken away with a bang, with no chance for survival.


Dallas, 1 p.m., 1 p.m.
The incident occurred in Dallas, Texas, at precisely 1:00 PM.


White hot lead, in the back of the head
The president was shot in the head with a scorching bullet.


Screaming confusion, shots rip the air
The sound of gunfire echoed through the air, causing chaos and confusion.


Cadillac racing, cops on the run
The presidential motorcade was moving at high speed, with police officers chasing after the assassin.


They couldn't believe the president's hit
The shooting of the president was so unexpected that people had a tough time accepting it as reality.


The shooting's done, assassins run
The shooting was over, and the perpetrators fled the scene.


Is he dead, no one will say
There was no confirmation on whether or not the president was deceased, leaving everyone in suspense.


Around the world, the news was flashed
News of the assassination was broadcasted across the world.


We sat and watched your tragic history
The world observed a heart-wrenching moment in history.


The world was shocked
The entire world was in dismay.


In Dallas, 1 p.m.
The tragedy occurred in the city of Dallas, Texas, at 1:00 PM.


We sat and watched
The world was a spectator to this horrific event.


Tragic history
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is an unfortunate and unforgettable mark on history.




Writer(s): P. Byford, S. Dawson, P. Gill, G. Oliver, P. Quinn

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