Story Behind The Song
After watching a video for history class on the stereotype of "outlaws" and how it relates to today - the song was written. It does NOT depict violence as acceptable behavior!
Song Description
Song was written after watching a western for history class. It is NOT a depiction of use of guns for force..it is a depiction of "outlaws" back in the day that found themselves "wanted" by everyone and everything.
| Song Length |
7:12 |
Genre |
Rock - Ska, World - Reggae/Caribbean |
Lyrics
OUTLAW PART I
BY
ORPHEUS
(lyrics are written by ORPHEUS - and are based on "outlaws" back in the day...not depicting use of guns as a crime)
When I walk into the room,
Don't everybody grab your gun
Yes, I'm a dangerous man, but
I'm just here for fun.
I'm on the run from the one they call the long arm of the law,
If you forget that I'm here than
I think we'll get along
I've got my guns at my side
Please don't make me make a scene
Cause I'm a dangerous man
Yes, I'm a killing machine
(solo break)
It seems that everywhere I go
All of these people know my name
All these posters on the wall
They cause my infamy..my fame.
They're both the same
Life's just a game
And you don't have the guts to play
And just to win I've got to sin
So it's ironic when I pray.
Tonight's the night to do it right
The drinks on me so give a cheer,
But when you wake up in the morning know that I won't be here
I'll be gone
Then it switches to the fast past...
Just go if you forget me
You'll survive and I hope you know how lucky you are
Just to be alive
Cause I'm dead end bad friends....
My heart is deceased.
So please just go away...
This dark black soul just needs its peace.
Cause I'm a dangerous man and I like to kill for fun, and a man like me..
Just happens to always be on the run.