Eastwood
Steven Lee Olsen Lyrics
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Half-lit cigarette
To take the edge off tonight
Those doors swing wide
And suddenly you're pullin' me
Into the crossfire
Tell me when did this bar turn into
Making midnight feel like high noon
Look at you
You got me all wild wild west
And puffing out my chest
It's every man for himself in this room
You're a wanted woman
And every guy in here's gunnin'
But honey hold on I'm gonna rescue you
Like Eastwood would, would
Like Clint Eastwood would, would
They'll all fall
By last call
Like a bunch of boys that
Brought knives to a gun fight
Oh and before that gun smoke clears
I'ma get you out of here
Be the last man standin' tall
You got me all wild wild west
And puffing out my chest
It's every man for himself in this room
You're a wanted woman
And every guy in here's gunnin'
But honey hold on I'm gonna rescue you
Like Eastwood would, would
Like Clint Eastwood would, would
You got that ride off
In the sunset kinda smile
That kills
If I gotta roll up my sleeves
Roll in like Eastwood, I will
You know I will
You got me all wild wild west
And puffing out my chest
It's every man for himself in this room
You're a wanted woman
And every guy in here's gunnin'
But honey hold on I'm gonna rescue you
Like Eastwood would, would
Like Clint Eastwood would, would
Like Eastwood would, would
Like Eastwood would, would
The lyrics to Steven Lee Olsen's song Eastwood are about a woman who finds herself in a dangerous situation in a bar. The singer of the song describes the scene as a "cowboy showdown old saloon" where doors swing wide and suddenly he is being pulled into the "crossfire". The woman is a "wanted woman" and every guy in the room is "gunnin'" for her. The singer promises to "rescue" her like "Eastwood would", puffing out his chest and willing to "roll up his sleeves" to fight for her.
The song references Clint Eastwood, the famous Hollywood actor who was known for his roles in Western films such as The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and for his tough-guy persona. The lyrics allude to the idea of a Western-style shootout, where the singer is willing to fight for the woman he desires. The song also highlights the idea of chivalry and the desire to protect someone vulnerable in a dangerous situation. The lyrics are both descriptive and emotive, painting a vivid picture of a tense and urgent moment.
Overall, the song Eastwood is a perfect combination of modern-day country music and old-fashioned Western themes. The lyrics are well-crafted and relatable, while the chorus is catchy and memorable, making it an enjoyable listen for fans of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Cheap scotch no ice
I am drinking cheap, unrefined scotch without ice to calm myself down.
Half-lit cigarette
I am smoking a partially-used cigarette to relax my mind.
To take the edge off tonight
I am trying to alleviate the stress I feel tonight.
Those doors swing wide
As the doors to the bar open wide, there are many people inside.
And suddenly you're pullin' me
You suddenly pull me into the midst of everyone else.
Into the crossfire
I am getting caught up in the chaos and drama of the scene.
Tell me when did this bar turn into
I am questioning when the bar became so wild and reckless.
A cowboy showdown old saloon
It feels like I am in an old western saloon at a showdown between cowboys.
Making midnight feel like high noon
The adrenaline is making midnight feel like it is the middle of the day.
Look at you
I am admiring your beauty and charm.
You got me all wild wild west
Your presence is making me feel like I am in a wild western movie.
And puffing out my chest
I feel powerful and confident because of you.
It's every man for himself in this room
There is a sense of competition and danger in the bar.
You're a wanted woman
Many men are interested in you and want your attention.
And every guy in here's gunnin'
All the men in the bar are competing for your attention.
But honey hold on I'm gonna rescue you
I want to protect you and rescue you from this chaotic situation.
Like Eastwood would, would
I will act like Clint Eastwood, the classic tough hero, to rescue you.
They'll all fall
I believe that all the men trying to win your affection will fail.
By last call
By the time the bar closes, none of the other men will have succeeded.
Like a bunch of boys that
The other men are acting childish in comparison to me.
Brought knives to a gun fight
They are ill-equipped to compete with me for your attention.
Oh and before that gun smoke clears
Before the competition is over and everything settles down.
I'ma get you out of here
I will rescue you and get you out of the bar.
Be the last man standin' tall
I will be the winner and protect you from harm.
You got that ride off
You have a smile that seems to lead to a happy future.
In the sunset kinda smile
It's the same kind of smile that is seen in a happy ending to an old western movie.
That kills
Your beauty is so intense it's like it could cause someone's downfall.
If I gotta roll up my sleeves
If I need to get tough and fight for you, I will.
Roll in like Eastwood, I will
I will act like Clint Eastwood if needed to protect and rescue you.
Like Eastwood would, would
I will channel the tough heroism of Clint Eastwood to save you.
Like Eastwood would, would
I will continue to act like Clint Eastwood to successfully rescue you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Lee Olsen, David Garcia, Joshua Miller
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