I hear that wind a’whistlin', the sun's settin' low, My boots are worn, and my horse is slow. I’m a long way from the man I used to be, But I got one last bullet, just waitin' on me. The law’s been on my heels, but I ain't gonna fall, I've got one last bullet for when I hear 'em call, It's my last shot for when it's time to fold, And I’m here on my own, with a story to be told. I’m down to my last bullet, and I won’t run, I’ve faced all my demons, and I’ve had my fun. The whiskey’s run dry, and the town’s gone cold, But I’ve got one more story left to be told. I’ve walked this line, and I’ve paid my dues, Fought my battles, and lost a few. The past is heavy, but I carry it still, One last bullet, one last kill. The fire’s burnin’ low, and the air’s turnin’ tight, I’m feelin' the tension in the dead of the night. I’ve made my peace, now I’m payin’ the price, One last bullet takes one last life. I’m down to my last bullet, and I won’t run, I’ve faced all my demons, and I’ve had my fun. The whiskey’s run dry, and the town’s gone cold, But I’ve got one more story left to be told. And when I’m almost out, I’ll remember the fight, I’ll keep that last bullet for myself tonight. For all the times I’ve been close to the end, That final shot’s for me, my only friend. I’m down to my last bullet, and I won’t run, I’ve faced all my demons, and I’ve had my fun. The whiskey’s run dry, and the town’s gone cold, But I’ve got one more story left to be told. So I’ll take that shot, and it’s all done, A gunslinger’s life can’t be outrun. Down to my last bullet, but I’ll stand tall, When the dust settles, I’ll have had it all.
Johny Cash folsom Prison Blues
English
The song evokes a deep sense of nostalgia, resignation, and a confrontation with one's past. It reflects themes of loneliness, mortality, and the struggles of a life lived on the edge, embodying both a sense of defiance and acceptance of one's fate.
This song can be applied in various scenarios such as reflections on life choices, storytelling in a bar setting, or in a narrative context of a character facing their final moments. It resonates with themes of resilience and facing the consequences of one's actions, making it suitable for films or shows exploring historical or Western themes.
The lyrics utilize imagery and metaphor to convey deep emotional states. The repetitiveness of phrases like 'one last bullet' emphasizes a sense of urgency and finality, while the narrative structure gives it a storytelling quality typical of folk and country music. The simple yet poignant language adds authenticity, drawing listeners into the melancholic atmosphere reminiscent of classic country ballads.
**Beneath the Blood-Red Flag of Captain Jack** (Verse 1) Hoist yer tankards high, me hearties bold, For tales of Captain Jack, we shall unfold. With a tharrr of the sea and a trick in his eye, He sailed the stormy waters, where the bold pirates vie. (Chorus) Singin" yo-ho, the blood runs deep, Underneath the waves, where the secrets creep. Raise the skull and bones, let the cannon roar, For the blood of Captain Jack flows forevermore! (Verse 2) From Tortuga"s shores to the Isles of gold, With a heart full of treasure, a spirit untold. He danced with the devil, drank rum from the cask, No man dared challenge, no sail dared to ask. (Chorus) Singin" yo-ho, the blood runs deep, Underneath the waves, where the secrets creep. Raise the skull and bones, let the cannon roar, For the blood of Captain Jack flows forevermore! (Bridge) Through stormy nights and the cannon"s blast, The legend of Jack shall forever last. With a crew of misfits, from far and wide, Together we"ll sail, with the wave as our guide. (Chorus) Singin" yo-ho, the blood runs deep, Underneath the waves, where the secrets creep. Raise the skull and bones, let the cannon roar, For the blood of Captain Jack flows forevermore! (Outro) So here"s to the captain, may his spirit be free, In the heart of the ocean, where the wild winds be. We"ll toast to his journey and the fate that he found, For the blood of Captain Jack is where legends abound!
Out in the fields where the sun shines bright, Din’s got his farm and he’s workin’ all night. Macedonian roots runnin" deep in the dirt, Eggs by the dozen, man, he’s puttin’ in work. Got hens on the land, cluckin" all around, The rooster"s crowin", it"s a bustling sound. Cartons of eggs piled high to the sky, Din’s livin’ the dream, and he’s never shy. But he"s got too many eggs, can’t count ‘em all, From dawn till dusk, he’s on that farm call. Eggs in the basket, eggs in his hands, Din"s rollin" with hoes like he"s the man. Now they say Din"s got a way with his hoes, Not the ones in the barn, but the ones that pose. Girls on his side, they can"t get enough, With a wink and a smile, he’s always the tough. He’s got "em lined up, from here to the ridge, Macedonian heart, and they’re all on the bridge. Flirting and laughing while he collects his gold, Eggs by the thousands, his empire"s bold. But he"s got too many eggs, can’t count ‘em all, From dawn till dusk, he’s on that farm call. Eggs in the basket, eggs in his hands, Din’s rollin’ with hoes like he"s the man. He don’t mind the work, he don’t mind the grind, But Din’s got something that messes with his mind. Eggs stackin’ up and the hoes at his door, He’s just tryin" to handle it all, nothing more. But he"s got too many eggs, can’t count ‘em all, From dawn till dusk, he’s on that farm call. Eggs in the basket, eggs in his hands, Din’s rollin’ with hoes like he"s the man. So here"s to Din, the Macedonian king, Eggs by the ton and the love he can bring. With hoes on his side and eggs in the sack, He’s livin’ large, no lookin’ back.
Sundown’s glow on the ocean blue, Cold drink sweatin’ like me and you. Some folks got style, some got heart, But man, you can’t fake being smart. I’ve seen bad calls, I’ve seen worse, But some folks got a lifelong curse. You can’t be more dumb than a mow ’tard, Tryin’ to cruise when the tank won’t start. Lost at sea with no regard, Yeah, you can’t be more dumb than a mow ’tard. Sails up high but the wind don’t blow, Still pushin’ forward when it’s time to go. Tides don’t care ‘bout what you say, You drift too far, you’ll fade away. I’ve seen smooth, I’ve seen class, But some fools just won’t learn fast. You can’t be more dumb than a mow ’tard, Tryin’ to cruise when the tank won’t start. Chartin’ a course to nowhere hard, Yeah, you can’t be more dumb than a mow ’tard. Easy livin’, play it cool, Don’t be the guy who breaks the rules. So sip your rum, enjoy the view, Don’t let the dumb take hold of you. ‘Cause you can’t be more dumb than a mow ’tard, And that’s the yacht rock truth.
Well, I’ve seen fools and I’ve met clowns, Watched some folks let the whole world down. But there’s a line you just don’t cross, When common sense gets straight-up lost. You can’t be more dumb than a motard, Tryin’ to ride fast with a broken heart. No map, no brakes, no clue where to start, Yeah, you can’t be more dumb than a Mow "Tard. He’s revvin’ up but goin’ nowhere, Thinkin’ life’s fair when he don’t care. Spins his wheels till the tires burn, Never learns, just takes his turn. You can’t be more dumb than a mow-tard, Runnin’ full speed in a junkyard. No map, no brakes, no clue where to start, Yeah, you can’t be more dumb than a Mow "Tard. Some folks run, some folks crawl, Some don’t think at all. So if you see one comin’ down the road, Say a prayer and take it slow. ‘Cause you can’t be more dumb than a Mow "Tard, And that’s just how the story goes.
[Verse] I used to draft in the quiet halls Paper in hand as duty calls Think of the people who count on me Their voices a democracy [Verse 2] A bill in hand I'd write the tale Hoping it won't be lost or stale Through committees and debates it flies Under the lawmakers' watchful eyes [Chorus] I hear the echoes in these walls Of voices rising tall From simple words a law is born Through trials faced and chaos torn [Bridge] From the House it takes a stand The Senate touch from every hand Signed and sealed by leaders grand A law emerges in this land [Verse 3] The path is long and winding still A journey fought by sheer will From the people for them it ascends A saga of democracy never ends [Chorus] I hear the echoes in these walls Of voices rising tall From simple words a law is born Through trials faced and chaos torn
[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words
[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words
[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words
[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words
[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words
[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words
[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words