The Boy Has a Gun
Written by Bob Perry and Edward Rogers
lyrics
Why do you need a gun?
To prove that you’re number one
All your friends step aside
Ego controls your pride
Could you really take a life?
Just to prove who’s wrong or right
Little life left in your eyes
All around you in despise
Does it make you feel like a man?
Feel the trigger burning in your hand
A future you can’t escape
Soon to be your biggest mistake
No looking back once it’s done
The boy, now he’s got a gun
Now you feel like a big man
Laid it out, now what’s the plan?
Play it right, don’t plan it wrong
No escaping when you’ve played along
Only need to live for today
So afraid they’ll take it away
Take a shot, get your turn to pay
And get your picture on the front page
Why do you need a gun?
Did it make you the favorite son?
Your momma doesn’t understand
Or trust you enough to shake your hand
Does it make you feel like a man?
Spell your name out with a Krylon can
A future you can’t escape
Proved to be your biggest mistake
No looking back since it’s done
The boy, now he’s got a gun
credits
from A WORLD LIKE THIS,
released September 3, 2021
James Mastro – Mandolin, Bouzouki
Claudia Chopek – Violin
Eleanor Norton – Cello
String Arrangement – Ray Nissen
Bob Perry – Vocals, Guitars, Bass Guitar, Drums
Instruments recorded by the musicians remotely
Vocals and guitars recorded @ Chrometop Studios
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