The band released four albums, Crow Pot Pie, Barrel Chested, Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today, and Slippage. In early 2005 the band called it quits for a period, but are touring again as of 2009. Their concerts are well known for good rock and roll, booze, good times, and almost always at least one Neil Young cover song.
During the sabatical from Slobberbone, Brent Best, Jess Barr, and Tony Harper of Slobberbone joined up with Keith Killoren and Chad Stockslager formerly of Budapest One to form The Drams.
Shoot You Dead
Slobberbone Lyrics
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You put my heart into a headlock and through it on the ground
You stood, stomped stepped on it and kicked it all around
Like some empty can of Miller or some mangy blue-tick hound.
Yeah but a rolling heart gathers no moss, only shit and sticks and stones
So I left those days behind me, and I struck out on my own
Now it's three o'clock in the morning and you call me on the phone
Well if you're thinkin' 'bout comin' down,
Better think again, better look around,
Don't go tryin' to mess with my head,
'Cause I got myself a gun and I'm gonna shoot you dead.
See, I got myself another but she ain't nothin' like you, dear
She don't feel the need to slap me or stick pencils in my ear
So what's she have that you ain't got to spur this little tryst?
Well there's sanity for starters, oh hell, I'll just make a list.
And, yeah, I'm getting married, so just let me clear the air
Hell no, you're not invited, but I know that you don't care
And you'll be there with guns and goofy ribbons in your hair
So I made me a big ol' sign says: "Crazy, jilted hag! Beware!"
So if you're thinkin' 'bout comin' down,
Better think again, better look around,
Don't go tryin' to mess with my head,
'Cause I got myself a gun and I'm gonna shoot you dead.
Ah ... shoot her dead, Mike ...
So you think I'm over-reacting, you think I've gone too far,
Well that's something I considered, 'til you tied yourself to my car
I still see you in my rear-view mirror, your hands and face all scarred
And it was just then that I realized what a loon you really are.
So, if you're thinkin' 'bout comin' down,
Better think again, better look around,
Don't go tryin' to mess with my head,
'Cause I got myself a gun and I'm gonna shoot you dead.
Yeah, if you're thinkin' 'bout comin' down,
Better think again, better look around,
Don't go tryin' to mess with my head,
'Cause I got myself a gun and I'm gonna shoot you dead.
I got myself a gun ...
The lyrics to "Shoot You Dead" by Slobberbone tell the story of a man who fell in love with a woman who ultimately betrayed and hurt him. He describes how she crushed his heart and left him in a state of turmoil. However, he was able to move on and find a new partner who treated him better.
The chorus of the song, which repeats multiple times, emphasizes the man's strong desire to protect himself from this woman's potential return by declaring that he has a gun and will shoot her dead if necessary. This refrain highlights the deep anger and resentment the man feels towards his past lover and his determination to not let her hurt him again.
The lyrics also detail the man's journey toward healing and acceptance of his past. He acknowledges that his new partner is different from his ex and lists the qualities that make their relationship healthy, such as sanity and stability. Additionally, he recognizes the severity of his ex-partner's behavior when she tied herself to his car, indicating that he fully understands the dangerous situation he's in.
Overall, "Shoot You Dead" is a tale of heartbreak, resilience, and self-protection. The lyrics convey the strong emotions the man feels towards his former partner and show how he's taken control of his life and learned to protect himself.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first saw your face, it turned my whole world upside-down
At first, I was taken aback by your beauty and charm
You put my heart into a headlock and through it on the ground
Your love was intense and passionate, but it also hurt me deeply
You stood, stomped stepped on it and kicked it all around
You treated my heart as if it were nothing, causing me great emotional pain
Like some empty can of Miller or some mangy blue-tick hound.
You treated my heart like it was worthless, like garbage to be thrown away
Yeah but a rolling heart gathers no moss, only shit and sticks and stones
Moving on from you was the best decision I ever made, even if it was painful
So I left those days behind me, and I struck out on my own
I decided to move forward with my life and leave you behind
Now it's three o'clock in the morning and you call me on the phone
You want to reconnect with me, even though it's the middle of the night
You say your life has gone to horseshit and you want to come back home ...
You're using me as a backup plan now that your life has fallen apart
Well if you're thinkin' 'bout comin' down,
If you're considering coming back into my life
Better think again, better look around,
You need to think about what you're doing and evaluate the situation
Don't go tryin' to mess with my head,
Don't try to manipulate me or play games with my emotions
'Cause I got myself a gun and I'm gonna shoot you dead.
I'm not going to let you hurt me again, and I will protect myself if necessary
See, I got myself another but she ain't nothin' like you, dear
I have found someone new, but she is nothing like you in terms of personality and behavior
She don't feel the need to slap me or stick pencils in my ear
She treats me with love and respect, unlike the way you treated me
So what's she have that you ain't got to spur this little tryst?
I am happy with my new relationship and don't want to go back to you
Well there's sanity for starters, oh hell, I'll just make a list.
There are many things my new partner has that you don't, starting with basic sanity and rationality
And, yeah, I'm getting married, so just let me clear the air
I am moving on with my life and getting married to someone else
Hell no, you're not invited, but I know that you don't care
You are not welcome at my wedding, but I know that you will still try to cause trouble
And you'll be there with guns and goofy ribbons in your hair
You will try to make a scene and disrupt my wedding, like the obsessive and unstable person you are
So if you're thinkin' 'bout comin' down,
If you are still considering showing up at my wedding
Better think again, better look around,
You need to realize that you are not welcome and will not be tolerated
Don't go tryin' to mess with my head,
Don't try to manipulate me or cause trouble
'Cause I got myself a gun and I'm gonna shoot you dead.
I will protect myself and my new life from your instability and manipulations
So you think I'm over-reacting, you think I've gone too far,
You don't understand the extent of the pain and damage you have caused
Well that's something I considered, 'til you tied yourself to my car
Your erratic and dangerous behavior made me realize how unstable you truly are
I still see you in my rear-view mirror, your hands and face all scarred
The damage you did to me and our relationship is still visible and present in my life
And it was just then that I realized what a loon you really are.
Your unhealthy and dangerous behavior has made me realize what a mentally unstable person you truly are
Yeah, if you're thinkin' 'bout comin' down,
If you are still considering trying to reconnect with me or interfere in my life
Better think again, better look around,
You need to understand that I have moved on and you are not a part of my life anymore
Don't go tryin' to mess with my head,
Don't try to manipulate me or interfere in my life
'Cause I got myself a gun and I'm gonna shoot you dead.
I will protect myself and my new life from your instability and manipulations
I got myself a gun ...
I will protect myself and my new life at all costs, even if it means using force
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Written by: BRENT DAVID BEST
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