Billy Jack
Relaxed Muscle Lyrics

Brothers and sisters
A call to address the audience collectively and with familiarity.

You ain't heard nothing like this before
The song is something new and unique.

This is the sound of a man who couldn't take it any more
The song is about a man who has reached his limit and is ready to fight back.

A man who was pushed around just once too often
The man has been oppressed repeatedly and reached his boiling point.

Till he screamed "No!"
He had enough and finally stood up for himself.

I wanna hear you say "no" (No)
The singer invites the audience to join in rejecting the man's oppression.

This is where the rabbit teach the eagle a lesson with this Smith and Wesson
The weak can overpower the strong with a weapon, as demonstrated by the rabbit shooting the eagle in a fable.

But let me introduce myself
The singer is about to reveal his identity and intentions.

My name is Billy Jack
The singer's name and alter ego is Billy Jack.

Gypsies killed my woman
Billy Jack's motivation for fighting back is revenge for his lover's murder by a gypsy.

Heaven help them when I find them
Billy Jack intends to seek out and punish the gypsies.

Bikers think they're tough
Billy Jack identifies bikers as another group he considers himself superior to.

But they're not tough enough, oh no
Billy Jack underestimates the toughness of bikers.

Tenderfoot on their trail
Billy Jack classifies himself as a novice on the trail of the bikers/gypsies.

Single, mixed-race male
Billy Jack describes himself as a mixed-race man who is not in a relationship.

Sioux blood
One of Billy Jack's ancestral ethnicities is Sioux.

Apache on your back
Another ancestral ethnicity of Billy Jack's is Apache.

Longbow or shotgun, Bowie knife or pistol
Billy Jack has a variety of weapons available to him.

Time to buy a wake my friend
Billy Jack foretells that his opponent will soon die.

'Cos I'm chewing on your gristle
Billy Jack describes himself enjoying his opponent's flesh.

White man is weak
Billy Jack has some disdain for white men.

Needs strong drink to feel strong
Billy Jack thinks white men rely on alcohol to feel dominant.

Eyeing Billy's woman up - wrong!
Billy Jack doesn't tolerate anyone flirting with or ogling his lover.

Wanna mess with Billy?
Billy Jack poses a rhetorical question suggesting the dire consequences of provoking him.

You wanna mess with Billy?
A reiteration of the previous line, indicating disbelief at the other's bravery.

Man, you just being silly
Messing with Billy is not a wise decision, as per the singer.

I give a headstart
Billy Jack is so confident in his abilities that he allows his opponents a headstart.

Close my eyes and count to ten
Billy Jack is so sure of his dominance that he doesn't have to face his opponent while counting to give them a headstart.

Still before you reach the end of the road
Billy Jack is so fast that he can catch up with his opponents before they reach the end of the road.

I'll cross your path again
Billy Jack is certain that he will encounter his opponent again.

So save your tears and prayers
Billy Jack advises his opponent to not bother preparing for their imminent death.

Do as Billy Jack says
Billy Jack expects obedience from his opponents.

Billy Jack says: "Put your hands in the air"
The first command Billy Jack gives to his opponent.

And Billy Jack says: "Shut your eyes"
The second command Billy Jack gives to his opponent.

And Billy Jack says: "Take your final breath"
The third command Billy Jack gives to his opponent.

And Billy Jack says: "Now, die"
The final command Billy Jack gives to his opponent, resulting in their death.

Oh, my name is Billy Jack
A repetition of the singer's main point.

I'm gonna put you in your grave
Billy Jack's ultimate goal is to kill his opponents.

Put you in your...
An echo of the previous line.

I'll put you in your grave
The singer insists on his ability to successfully kill his opponent.