Gunshow
in_this_moment Lyrics

Hey cowboy how's it going tonight?
Greeting to the person with a cowboy hat, asking about their wellbeing.

Come on in and you can buy me a drink
Inviting the cowboy inside and asking them to buy a drink for the singer.

Hey cowboy I see your pistol is cocked
Noticing that the cowboy has a loaded gun.

And you got a look on your face like you want to rock
Observing the cowboy's expression and sensing their eagerness for action.

Welcome to the gunshow
Announcing that this is a display of firepower.

Tonight we get wild
Implying that there will be chaos, fun, and extreme behavior.

Where the dead come alive
Referring to the deadly weapons and their ability to create life-ending situations.

Hey cowboy I hope you're fast
Taunting the person, suggesting they may not be fast enough for what's coming.

'Cause I'm the baddest gunslinger ever was
Claiming to be the best with a gun, and therefore unbeatable in a duel.

Hey outlaw, follow me outside
Encouraging a criminal to follow the singer outside, insinuating a challenge or threat.

and keep your fingers on the trigger while we put you under
Advising the person to keep their fingers steady for a showdown where they may be overpowered.

It all comes down to a single moment
Emphasizing the importance of one swift act that will determine the outcome of the duel.

The strong will fight and the weak will run
Imploring the idea that the stronger of the two will fight their way out.

Slide the bullet in the barrel
Preparing for a deadly shoutout.

Let me see you count to ten and draw your guns
Challenging the opponent to show their skill in a traditional western gunfight.

Showdown
A decisive and final contest between two opponents.

May the best man win
An expression conveying that the outcome will be determined by ability and luck, and wishing for a fair winner.

Welcome to the gunshow
Reiterating the theme of the song.

Come on cowboys
An invitation to all cowboys to participate in the action.