Just Like Christmas
The O.C Lyrics


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You're struttin' into town like you're slingin' a gun
Just a small town dude with a big city attitude
Honey are you lookin' for some trouble tonight
Well alright

You think you're so bad, drive the women folk wild
Shoot 'em all down with the flash of your pearly smile
Honey but you met your match tonight
Oh, that's right

You think you'll knock me off my feet
'Til I'm flat on the floor
'Til my heart is cryin' Indian and I'm begin' for more
So come on baby
Come on baby
Come on baby show me what that loaded gun is for

If you can give it
I can take it
'Cause if this heart is gonna break it's gonna take a lot to break it
I know tonight
Somebody's gonna win the fight
So if you're so tough
Come on and prove it

Your heart is down for the count and you know you're gonna lose it
Tonight you're gonna go down in flames
Just like Jesse James

You're an outlaw lover and I'm after your hide
Well you ain't so strong, won't be long 'til your hands are tied
Tonight I'm gonna take you in
Dead or Alive
That's right

You break the laws of love in the name of desire
Take ten steps back
'Cause I'm ready baby
Aim and fire
Baby there's nowhere you gonna run tonight
Ooh That's right

Well you've had your way with love but it's the end of the day
Now a team of wild horses couldn't drag your heart away

So come on baby
Come on baby

Come on baby you know there ain't nothing left to say

If you can give it
I can take it
'Cause if this heart is gonna break it's gonna take a lot to break it
I know tonight
Somebody's gonna win the fight
So if you're so tough
Come on and prove it

Your heart is down for the count and you know you're gonna lose it
Tonight you're gonna go down in flames
Just like Jesse James

You think you'll knock me off my feet
'til I'm flat on the floor
'Til my heart is cryin' Indian and I'm begin' for more
So come on baby
Come on baby
Come on baby
Come on

If you can give it
I can take it
'Cause if this heart is gonna break it's gonna take a lot to break it

I know tonight
Somebody's gonna win the fight
So if you're so tough
Come on and prove it
Your heart is down for the count and you know you're gonna lose it
Tonight you're gonna go down in flames
Just like Jesse James
Tonight you're gonna go down in flames
Just like Jesse James
Tonight you're gonna go down in flames
Just like Jesse James





I'm gonna shoot ya down Jesse James

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Just Like Christmas by the O.C. are about a small town guy who acts like a big city outlaw and walks into town with a big attitude, thinking he can overpower anyone. The singer is trying to challenge this guy, telling him to prove his strength because she believes she can take whatever he can give. She tells him that he is about to lose the fight and the words "Just like Jesse James" serve to reinforce this idea.


The singer says that the guy is mistreating love in the name of desire and she is ready to take him on. She believes that he is no match for her, although he thinks that he can easily knock her off her feet. The singer is confident in her abilities to withstand his attacks, and she tells him that he is about to be taken down by her, just like Jesse James. The message seems to be that love cannot be forced or won by aggressive behavior or actions.


Overall, the song is a playful and upbeat take on the classic trope of love as a battleground. It is clear that the singer is confident and unafraid to stand up for herself, and she is willing to go head to head with anyone who challenges her.


Line by Line Meaning

You're struttin' into town like you're slingin' a gun
You are entering this small town with a lot of confidence, as if you own it all.


Just a small town dude with a big city attitude
You might be from a small town, but your attitude is from the city.


Honey are you lookin' for some trouble tonight
Do you want to start a fight tonight, my dear?


Well alright
Sure, let's do it then.


You think you're so bad, drive the women folk wild
You believe yourself to be the bomb and you think you make women go crazy over you.


Shoot 'em all down with the flash of your pearly smile
You can make women fall for you very easily with just a smile.


Honey but you met your match tonight
I'm sorry to disappoint you, my dear, but you've met someone who can handle you tonight.


Oh, that's right
Yes, you heard it right.


You think you'll knock me off my feet
You believe that you can beat me down.


'Til I'm flat on the floor
Until I'm weak and powerless.


'Til my heart is cryin' Indian and I'm begin' for more
Until my heart is racing and I want more.


So come on baby
Let's go, babe.


Come on baby
I'm ready for you, honey.


Come on baby show me what that loaded gun is for
Let's see what you can do with all that swagger.


If you can give it
If you can bring it on.


I can take it
I can handle it.


'Cause if this heart is gonna break it's gonna take a lot to break it
If my heart is going to break, it will take more than what you can bring.


I know tonight
I am aware that tonight


Somebody's gonna win the fight
There will be a victor tonight.


So if you're so tough
If you think you are strong enough,


Come on and prove it
show me what you've got.


Your heart is down for the count and you know you're gonna lose it
You know you're going to lose this fight because your heart is not in it.


Tonight you're gonna go down in flames
You are going to fail miserably.


Just like Jesse James
Just like the famous criminal Jesse James.


You're an outlaw lover and I'm after your hide
You like the idea of being a rebel and I'm going to teach you a lesson.


Well you ain't so strong, won't be long 'til your hands are tied
You are not as strong as you think you are, and soon you will be defeated.


Tonight I'm gonna take you in
Tonight, I am going to catch you and defeat you.


Dead or Alive
Whether alive or dead.


That's right
Yes, that's what's going to happen.


You break the laws of love in the name of desire
You are breaking the rules of love because you are pursuing someone out of desire.


Take ten steps back
You need to take a step back,


'Cause I'm ready baby
Because I'm prepared, babe.


Aim and fire
Get ready for the battle.


Baby there's nowhere you gonna run tonight
You can't run away tonight, honey.


Well you've had your way with love but it's the end of the day
You've had your fun playing with love, but it's time for it to end.


Now a team of wild horses couldn't drag your heart away
You are so stubborn that not even a team of wild horses can stop you from pursuing what you want.


Come on baby you know there ain't nothing left to say
There's nothing more to talk about, sweetheart.


Tonight you're gonna go down in flames
You're going to fail miserably tonight.


Just like Jesse James
Just like the famous criminal Jesse James.




Lyrics © Realsongs
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, DIANE EVE WARREN

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