Billy's Got A Gun Lyrics
Def Leppard
Lyrics
Billy's got a gun, he's on the run
Confusion in his mind, the blind leads the blind
Yeah, Billy's got a gun, he's gonna shoot you down
He's got evil in his eyes, got a reason to despise
There's danger in the air
Can you feel it in the air?
There's danger in the air (danger)
Such a strange emotion
Can you feel it in the air? (Oh, yeah)
Oh, he was locked inside a room without a door
His innocence he suffered for
In a world of black and white, they were wrong and he was right
Just looking for a clue, it's a nightmare come true
Oh Billy, hey, why you got that gun?
Can you feel it in the air?
There's danger in the air (danger)
Such a strange emotion
Can you feel it in the air? (Oh, yeah)
Oh, Billy
Never give him an even break
Gettin' caught is the chance you take
It could be your last mistake
You could be so helpless
As a bird with a broken wing
Like a sheep in a lion's den
Gonna fall, but you won't know when
He's gonna get you
You hear footsteps in the night, see shadows on the wall
And the ghostly sound of silence, as the mist begins to fall
Then a scream rang out like thunder, but the lightning was too late
As the rain came down on the crimson ground
It was the hand of fate
And a crowd of people gathered 'round, but Billy couldn't wait
Can you feel it in the air?
There's danger in the air (danger)
Such a strange emotion
Can you feel it in the air? (Oh, yeah)
Yeah, Billy's on the run
Oh, you better run
(Never gave him an even break) better run
(Gettin' caught is the chance you take) you better run
(It could be your last mistake)
Yeah, Billy's got a gun
(As a bird with a broken wing) oh Billy
(Like a sheep in a lion's den) oh Billy
(Gonna fall but you won't know when) yeah, Billy's out
He's gonna get you
Yeah!
Bang, bang
Song & Lyrics Facts
Billy's Got a Gun is a song by Def Leppard, a British rock band that formed in 1977. The song is the tenth and final track on their third studio album, Pyromania, which was released in 1983 and produced by Robert John Lange.
The song was written by Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Steve Clark, Pete Willis and Robert John Lange. The band members who performed the song were Joe Elliott on lead vocals, Steve Clark and Pete Willis on guitars, Rick Savage on bass and Rick Allen on drums. The song tells the story of Billy, a troubled young man who has a gun and is on the run from the law. He has been wronged by society and has a reason to hate. He faces danger everywhere he goes and he is ready to shoot anyone who crosses his path. The song has a dark and heavy tone, with powerful guitar riffs and drums. The song also features a scream by Joe Elliott at the end, which was inspired by Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant. The lyrics of the song convey several messages to the listener. One message is that violence is not a solution to one's problems and can only lead to more trouble and pain. Another message is that some people are victims of injustice and oppression and they need help and compassion instead of judgment and fear. A third message is that there is danger in the air and we should be aware of our surroundings and the people we encounter. The song also reflects the social issues and conflicts of the 1980s, such as crime, drugs, poverty and war.