WHB is based on Warren's musical roots and love of soul music. Thre are 2 discs from WHB "Tales of Ordinary Madness" and "Man in Motion" have been released as Warren Haynes but both releases are focused on soul sounds and less on the bluesy\jazzy sounds of Gov't Mule, Allman Bros and other jam bands Warren is known for...
The 2011 release\tour has been focused on funky grooves with Warren's guitar giving way to interplay with the sax, keyboards and backing vocalists. Often Warren has taken backseat to the sweet soulful sounds of the band letting the feeling of the rhythm and tones creep in to your heart... only to blow you off center with his soaring driven guitar solos sneaking up on you.
Overall the sounds created by WHB have funky city groove with heart and soul a mile wide.
Take A Bullet
Warren Haynes Band Lyrics
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More than anybody on this planet
Make me feel so bad some times
Honey, I can't stand it
Make me wonder why you're even with me
Then you turn around, turn around
Tell me how much you miss me
But I, I'd take a bullet for you
You test me on a regular basis
Contest me
Honey, you know I can't take this
Make me look deep down, deep down inside of me
So deep down inside, to a part of me I don't want to see
Oh, I don't understand half the things you do
But I, I'd take a bullet for you
Yeah, sometimes when you hold me
The whole world seems to fall away
No matter how much I hate to admit it
Our love is here to stay
Oh, I don't understand half the things you do
But I, I'd take a bullet for you:
Take a bullet, baby
The song "Take A Bullet" by Warren Haynes is a powerful and emotional track about the ups and downs of a turbulent relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's feelings of frustration, confusion, and love for their partner who often tests and contests them. Despite feeling upset and wondering why their partner stays with them, the singer is willing to go to extreme lengths for their love. The title "Take A Bullet" is a metaphor for this willingness to sacrifice oneself for the other.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer expressing deep hurt caused by their partner's actions. The lyrics "Make me feel so bad sometimes / Honey, I can't stand it" convey the intensity of these emotions. The second verse delves deeper into the internal conflict of the singer, portraying a struggle between the parts of themselves they like and the parts they don't want to acknowledge. However, despite the confusion and pain, the chorus shows the unconditional love the singer has for their partner, with the repeated phrase "I'd take a bullet for you."
The bridge of the song provides a brief moment of respite, describing how the singer feels when they are in their partner's arms. The lyrics "sometimes when you hold me / The whole world seems to fall away" illustrate the power that their love has to overcome even the deepest doubts and fears. The song then finishes with a final declaration of love and willingness to sacrifice everything: "Take a bullet, baby."
Overall, "Take A Bullet" is a moving and honest portrayal of the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics capture the intense emotions of hurt, confusion, and love that we experience in difficult times, and the willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of that love.
Line by Line Meaning
You upset me
Your actions and behavior cause me emotional distress and pain.
More than anybody on this planet
Out of all the people in the world, your actions affect me the most and cause me the most upset.
Make me feel so bad some times
Your words and behavior have the ability to make me feel terrible and unhappy at times.
Honey, I can't stand it
I cannot tolerate or handle the emotional pain you cause me, even though I care about you.
Make me wonder why you're even with me
Your actions and behavior make me question our relationship and why you choose to be with me.
Then you turn around, turn around
Despite the hurt you have caused me, you then change your behavior and attitude.
Tell me how much you miss me
You express to me that you care about me and want to be close to me again, despite the pain you have caused me.
Oh, I don't understand half the things you do
I am often confused by your actions and behavior, which causes me further emotional distress.
But I, I'd take a bullet for you
Despite the pain you have caused me, I still care about you enough to put myself in harm's way for you.
You test me on a regular basis
You challenge my emotions and my ability to handle the pain and stress you cause me frequently.
Contest me
You argue or dispute with me often, causing more conflict and upset.
Honey, you know I can't take this
You are aware of the emotional distress you cause me, and the fact that I cannot handle it much longer.
Make me look deep down, deep down inside of me
Your actions force me to examine my own emotions and behavior, often revealing parts of myself I would rather ignore.
So deep down inside, to a part of me I don't want to see
Your actions force me to confront my own emotional pain and patterns, even when it is difficult and uncomfortable to do so.
Yeah, sometimes when you hold me
There are moments when we are close and intimate that make me feel happy and secure in our relationship.
The whole world seems to fall away
When we are together, all of my problems and worries seem to disappear or become less important.
No matter how much I hate to admit it
Despite the pain and frustration you cause me, I still care about you and our relationship enough to stay committed.
Our love is here to stay
Despite our challenges and conflicts, our love and relationship is strong and enduring.
Take a bullet, baby
I care about you enough to put myself in harm's way if it meant protecting you or our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: WARREN HAYNES, JEFFERY NORMAN ANDERS
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