Robert Plant: Harmonica
The Lord Is My Shotgun
Primal Scream Lyrics
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Grave yard dirt
Name on your tombstone
Knife in your skirt
Head on collision
Motorcycle crash
Ain't goin' to prison
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Bad seed baby
Gimme your disease
Death's head angel
Lay your curse on me
Lord is my shotgun
Your Satan's jewel
Plough your death valley
Sow my seed in you
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Bad seed baby
Gimme your disease
Death's head angel
Lay your curse on me
Lord is my shotgun
Your Satan's crown jewel
Plough your death valley
Sow my seed in you
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Bury you alive
Sometimes I think you're
Too sweet to die
Other times I think you should be
Buried alive
[Repeat: x8]
Bury you alive
The lyrics of The Lord Is My Shotgun by Primal Scream are dark and foreboding, describing a dangerous individual with a "cancer mind" and a willingness to inflict harm on others. The song begins with a series of potentially lethal images, including "grave yard dirt" and a "knife in your skirt." The chorus repeatedly declares an intention to "bury you alive," a brutal threat that emphasizes the singer's violent tendencies.
The second verse adds to the ominous tone, introducing a "bad seed baby" and a "death's head angel" who are invited to "lay your curse on me." The singer then declares that "the Lord is my shotgun" and addresses someone as "your Satan's jewel," suggesting a dark, devilish alliance. The final lines reveal a conflicted attitude toward the subject, with the singer admitting to uncertainty about whether this individual is "too sweet to die" or deserves to be buried alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Cancer mind
A mind poisoned by negativity and bitterness
Grave yard dirt
The dirt of a graveyard, symbolizing death and decay
Name on your tombstone
The name inscribed on a tombstone, representing the legacy of a deceased person
Knife in your skirt
A phallic symbol of aggression and danger hidden in the fabric of femininity
Head on collision
A violent and destructive encounter
Motorcycle crash
A reckless and dangerous situation that could lead to death
Ain't goin' to prison
Unwilling to accept consequences for one's actions or mistakes
Bury you alive
A threat of extreme violence and harm
Bad seed baby
A person born with inherent wickedness or ill-intentions
Gimme your disease
An invitation to take on the negative qualities or behaviors of another person
Death's head angel
An angel of death or harbinger of doom
Lay your curse on me
An offer to take on the consequences of someone's negative actions or mistakes
Lord is my shotgun
A declaration of violence and aggression in the name of religion or personal belief
Your Satan's jewel
A person who is valued by the devil or who embodies evil qualities
Plough your death valley
To bring destruction and devastation to a place or person
Sow my seed in you
To infect or corrupt someone with one's own wickedness or negativity
Sometimes I think you're
Expressing ambivalence and uncertainty about another person's nature or fate
Too sweet to die
A sentiment expressing admiration or affection for someone who appears innocent or kind
Other times I think you should be
Alternating between positive and negative views of the same person
Buried alive
The ultimate punishment or harm, symbolizing an irreversible end to someone's life or potential
Bury you alive
Reinforcing the earlier threat of extreme violence and harm
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@booyahboyuk
Elimination Blues, he lends some backing vocals
@melissalayton4186
The harmonica solo from 1:31 to 1:39 almost sounded a lot like the "Ahhhhhh, ah" part from "Immigrant Song".
@melissalayton4186
Also the harmonica solo from 2:37 to 2:43 which is similar to the riff during the harmonica solo on "Nobody's Fault But Mine".
@Burhanontheranch
Maybe because that’s Robert Plant playing it…
@brianselph1200
new primal scream cd is suppossed to have robert plant vocals on it for 2013 2014
@RossBayCult
Kevin Shields on guitar and Robert Plant on harmonica.
@ARyan-nf5my
They really did assemble a “Wild Bunch” back then. No disrespect to Bob and the brain but they’re the only two standing! (Drummer Mooney is sitting)