Discography:
• In the Light of the Sun (1993)
• Let It Blast (1998)
• Punk Rock and Soul (1999)
• Grand Fury (2000)
• The Red, White and Black (2004)
• Have A Little Faith (2006)
• Hard Sweet and Sticky (2008)
• Black Lightning (2010)
• Covers [EP] (2016)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.1 (2017)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.2 (2018)
Snotgun
The BellRays Lyrics
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The people wanna take away my snotgun.
The pigs wanna drill me with a snotgun.
And all I wanna do is be free.
The Crips next door have a snotgun.
The Aryan race has a snotgun.
The FBI has a snotgun.
They say you can’t fight fire with fire.
The Kid down the street took a snotgun-
killed 40 people with a snotgun.
Most people never even seen a snotgun.
All I wanna do is be free.
They say you can’t fight fire with fire
Everybody look at my snotgun.
Tune you guitars to the snotgun.
The alphabet ends with a snotgun.
And all I wanna do is be free.
All I wanna do is….
The BellRays’s song “Snotgun” is one that touches on the topic of gun control in America. Throughout the song, the singer talks about their right to bear arms and their desire for freedom, despite the fact that others, including the police and their neighbors, also have access to weapons. The repeated lyrics “Everybody’s talking ‘bout my snotgun” highlight the fact that guns have become a significant part of the national conversation, and that the singer is aware of the potential consequences of owning a firearm.
The lyrics “They say you can’t fight fire with fire” suggest that the singer may be aware of the dangers of gun violence, but still feels that their personal safety and freedom are more important. The reference to a “Kid down the street” who “killed 40 people with a snotgun” is a poignant reminder of the recurring tragedies that have taken place in America as a result of firearms in the wrong hands.
By the end of the song, the singer seems resigned to their fate, acknowledging that guns are a reality of life in America. The line “The alphabet ends with a snotgun” is a powerful metaphor that underscores the idea that guns have become so ingrained in American culture that they are an almost inevitable part of the country’s identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody’s talking ‘bout my snotgun.
Everyone is discussing my controversial weapon.
The people wanna take away my snotgun.
Society wants to confiscate my arms.
The pigs wanna drill me with a snotgun.
Law enforcement officers want to use force against me.
And all I wanna do is be free.
I desire personal liberty.
The Crips next door have a snotgun.
My neighbors are armed and dangerous.
The Aryan race has a snotgun.
I am aware of extremist groups with access to weapons.
The FBI has a snotgun.
Even the government possesses weapons that can harm me.
And all I wanna do is be free.
I want to live without fear of harm or persecution.
They say you can’t fight fire with fire.
The common wisdom suggests that violence breeds more violence.
The Kid down the street took a snotgun- killed 40 people with a snotgun.
I am familiar with the brutal violence that can be committed with firearms.
Most people never even seen a snotgun.
Many individuals have the luxury of never encountering a dangerous weapon.
All I wanna do is be free.
I value my personal autonomy above all else.
Everybody look at my snotgun.
I feel a sense of pride about my weapon, despite its controversial nature.
Tune you guitars to the snotgun.
I want the music to reflect the revolutionary nature of my weaponry.
The alphabet ends with a snotgun.
I see the snotgun as the ultimate symbol of power and control.
And all I wanna do is be free.
My ultimate goal is freedom, even if it requires violence.
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.