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Leroy
Stop Light Observations Lyrics
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Roll a seven dice, speakeasies, and some hookers
He's every man's fear and every woman's desire
Look Jacky in the eyes and set your soul on fire
In the back alley streets it's the King Pin's Town
Coppers turn them heads and let his deals go down
Hush hush tweety bird don't make a peep
Barefoot overall jeans on the river
Oak paddle boat black man make deliver
Ole Leroy knows every cat's name
He's the hardest swamp shaker to ever play the game
In the shrimp boat creeks where the crew kept stock
Leroy packed the dope and rowed it out the docks
Hush hush tweety bird don't make a peep
'Cause Ole Leroy just paddled in the creek
You can run the game and you can run the town
But when your time runs out
God's gonna cut you down
Jacky heard the word that supply was low and a Gullah shrimp fisher was holdin' up a load
Jacky threw a grin, grabbed a gal, and made a toast
Said, "Let's go rob a country hick's ole riverboat"
So Jacky and his gang hopped quick and ditched the city
To go find Leroy in the Carolina Pretty
Tommy gun cocked bourbon rocks lookin' clean
Just a robbery ride down South 17
You can run the game and you can run the town
But when your time runs out
God's gonna cut you down
Ole Leroy was on the coastal waterway
Pullin' up to a regular to lighten his day
Gave the goodies and made the money exchange
When Jacky pulled up in a Rolls with his gang
Boom boom bang, boom boom bang
And when the gun shots stopped and the smoke all cleared
No Leroy in sight and all Jacky could hear was
Jacky ran the game and Jacky ran the town
But Jacky's time ran out
When ole Leroy cut him down
The song "Leroy" by Stop Light Observations tells a tale of two notorious criminals competing for power in a fictional town. The first verse introduces us to Jacky, a mysterious and attractive figure who seems to embody both danger and desire. The second verse shifts our focus to another character, Leroy, who is described as a skilled and resourceful smuggler. As the story unfolds, Jacky decides to rob Leroy's riverboat in an attempt to increase his own influence. However, the plan backfires, and Jacky is ultimately defeated by Leroy in a violent confrontation.
The lyrics of "Leroy" paint a vivid picture of a lawless and chaotic world, where crime and corruption are rampant. At the same time, they also suggest that there is a poetic justice at work, as those who seek to gain power through violence and deceit will ultimately be punished. Overall, the song functions as a cautionary tale, warning us of the dangers of unchecked ambition and greed.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden pocket watch, satin suit, he's a looker
Jacky is a well-dressed, attractive man who catches the eye of many.
Roll a seven dice, speakeasies, and some hookers
Jacky enjoys gambling and partying in underground establishments with prostitutes.
He's every man's fear and every woman's desire
Jacky is both feared and desired by both men and women.
Look Jacky in the eyes and set your soul on fire
Jacky's intense gaze can be captivating and alluring.
In the back alley streets it's the King Pin's Town
The back alleys are where Jacky has the most power and influence.
Coppers turn them heads and let his deals go down
The police ignore Jacky's illegal activities and allow him to operate freely.
Hush hush tweety bird don't make a peep
Be quiet and keep everything secret.
'Cause Jacky and his gang just walked out in the street
Jacky and his gang are out in the open, so it's important to not make any noise.
Barefoot overall jeans on the river
Leroy wears simple clothing while he works on the river.
Oak paddle boat black man make deliver
Leroy uses an oak paddle boat to deliver illegal goods.
Ole Leroy knows every cat's name
Leroy is well-known and respected by everyone he works with.
He's the hardest swamp shaker to ever play the game
Leroy is a skilled and experienced worker in the swamp.
In the shrimp boat creeks where the crew kept stock
Leroy works in the same area where the shrimp boat crew stores their goods.
Leroy packed the dope and rowed it out the docks
Leroy transports illegal drugs and delivers them to the docks.
You can run the game and you can run the town
Jacky was powerful and influential, but his time is limited.
But when your time runs out
Everyone's time eventually ends.
God's gonna cut you down
There will be consequences for one's actions, whether through religion or karma.
Jacky heard the word that supply was low and a Gullah shrimp fisher was holdin' up a load
Jacky learns about a shortage of illegal goods and decides to steal from a fisherman.
Jacky threw a grin, grabbed a gal, and made a toast
Jacky celebrates his plan with a smile and a drink.
Said, 'Let's go rob a country hick's ole riverboat'
Jacky convinces his gang to rob a simple, unsuspecting fisherman.
So Jacky and his gang hopped quick and ditched the city
Jacky and his gang quickly leave the city to carry out their plan.
To go find Leroy in the Carolina Pretty
Jacky and his gang travel to where Leroy lives in order to steal from him.
Tommy gun cocked bourbon rocks lookin' clean
Jacky and his gang are heavily armed and ready for their heist.
Just a robbery ride down South 17
The group drives down the highway to reach their destination.
Ole Leroy was on the coastal waterway
Leroy was on the water, delivering illegal goods.
Pullin' up to a regular to lighten his day
Leroy deliver goods to a person he knows.
Gave the goodies and made the money exchange
Leroy delivers the illegal items in exchange for money.
When Jacky pulled up in a Rolls with his gang
Jacky and his group arrive, ready to steal from Leroy.
Boom boom bang, boom boom bang
There is gunfire as the two groups engage in a shootout.
And when the gun shots stopped and the smoke all cleared
After the fighting is over, the aftermath is visible.
No Leroy in sight and all Jacky could hear was
The group did not find Leroy and there seemed to be no trace of him.
But Jacky's time ran out
Jacky's life ends as a result of his illegal and violent actions.
When ole Leroy cut him down
It is implied that Leroy was the one who killed Jacky as revenge for trying to rob him.
Contributed by Caleb A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.