Son of a Gun
THELAS Lyrics
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About a man who's at loggerheads with his past all the time
He's alive and living in purgatory
All he's doing is rooming up in hotels
And scooping up lots of wine
There was once a boy of life
Who lived upon a knife
He took his share of everywhere
He was born to live like a mercenary
Well personally I think that's fine
If you're in the right mind
He was burned by the twentieth century
Now he's doing time
In the back of his mind
He can hear them outside
Better run, rabbit run
Run into the sun
Kick your heels in the killing fields
Run, run, rabbit run
You're a son of a gun
The lyrics to THELAS's song "Son Of A Gun" depict a man who is struggling to escape his past and finds himself trapped in a state of purgatory. The singer offers to sell the listener the man's life story, which is characterized by constant conflict with his past. The man's existence is marked by aimlessly wandering from hotel to hotel and drinking lots of wine in an attempt to escape his troubles. The man's youth is described as being characterized by living on the edge, never settling down, and never marrying. He was born to live like a mercenary, which the singer finds acceptable as long as he is mentally fit. However, he was burned by the twentieth century and now finds himself doing time in his own mind. The man hears voices outside his window, and the singer advises him to run like a rabbit into the sun and kick his heels in the killing fields.
The lyrics to "Son of a Gun" could be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective. The song could be seen as a warning against reckless living, reminding the listener that every action has a consequence. It could also be seen as a rallying cry to live life on one's own terms, and embrace one's individuality, even if it means living on the margins of society. The song's chorus, "You're a son of a gun" may be interpreted as a term of endearment or as a derogatory comment, depending on how the listener perceives it. All in all, the song speaks of a man who is struggling to reconcile with his past and, in the end, advises him to run.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want I'll sell you a life story
I have a life story that I am willing to sell to you.
About a man who's at loggerheads with his past all the time
The man is constantly struggling with his past.
He's alive and living in purgatory
He is alive but feels like he is in purgatory.
All he's doing is rooming up in hotels
He spends his time staying in hotels.
And scooping up lots of wine
He drinks a lot of wine.
There was once a boy of life
There was a boy who enjoyed life.
Who lived upon a knife
He was living on the edge.
He took his share of everywhere
He experienced life to the fullest.
But he never took a wife
He never got married.
He was born to live like a mercenary
He was meant to live like a soldier of fortune.
Well personally I think that's fine
Personally, I think that's okay.
If you're in the right mind
If you have the right mindset.
He was burned by the twentieth century
He was negatively affected by the time period of the twentieth century.
Now he's doing time
Now he's in prison.
In the back of his mind
Deep down in his subconscious.
He can hear them outside
He is aware of people outside.
Better run, rabbit run
You should run away quickly.
Run into the sun
Keep running towards the sun.
Kick your heels in the killing fields
Run as fast as you can, even in dangerous areas.
Run, run, rabbit run
Keep running away, as fast as possible.
You're a son of a gun
You are daring and bold.
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@1878Originals
if you want i'll sell you a life story
about a man who's at loggerheads with his past all the time
he's alive and living in purgatory
all he's doing is rooming in hotels
and scooping up lots of wine
there was once a boy of life
who lived upon a knife
he took his share of everywhere
but he never took a wife...
he was born live like a mercenary
well personally i think that's fine
if you're in the right mind
he was burned by the twentieth century
now he's doing time
in the back of his mind
he can hear them outside
better run, rabbit run
run into the sun
kick your heels in the killing fields
run rabbit run
you're a son of a gun
@raul6291
If you want, I'll sell you a life story
About a man who's at loggerheads with his past all the time
He's alive and living in purgatory
All he's doing is rooming in hotels and scooping up lots of wine
There was once a boy of life
Who lived upon a knife
He took his share of everywhere
But he never took a wife
He was born to live like a mercenary
Well personally, I think that's fine if you're in the right mind
He was burned by the twentieth century
Now he's doing time in the back of his mind, he can hear them outside
You better run, rabbit run
Run into the sun
Kick your heels in the killing fields
Run rabbit run
You're a son of a gun
He was born to live like a mercenary
Well personally, I think that's fine if you're in the right mind
@johnleighton5913
This entire album is a masterpiece. Play it at a dinner party you host sometime and watch your guests grow fascinated.
@iansevsek1987
Well said !!!
@Daniel-nh3qr
Then follow it up with Trout Mask Replica and see what happens.
@CannibalWHORE22
@@Daniel-nh3qrDon’t know about you, but I know that I’m staying for that party haha
@NorthWriter
This album is so incredible. The La's were so much more than just "There She Goes," and I'm sure they enjoy the royalties from that, but there are so many other great songs like this, and "Doledrum," just to name a couple.
@EyeSpyHiFi
Oh man, Doledrum, what a song. :)
@artso1990
Timeless Melody is the best
@zoobee
Lee was a genius. He is a genius. This album is a balm for my soul. God bless you, la.
@theunicornandthefairy8849
I concur.
@Sarah.Riedel
I sincerely attribute this song to the fact that I didn't kill myself when I was a teenager in high school in the United States in the late '90s