This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I'll tell you now
And I won't tell you twice
Where, when, and how
I got some bad advice
I never thought I could handle
A girl with guns
And let me tell you
You can bet that I'm not the only one
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't get your back against the wall
Shoot straight, I can't wait
Aim for the heart and fire away
I've come around
I understand today
And she's the target now
I'm gonna have my way
Everybody said
Don't go messing with a girl with guns
They don't need you
They couldn't love you
They couldn't be any fun
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't put your back against the wall
Shoot straight, don't wait
To fire away
An innocent bystander
Who forgets to look both ways
Who never tries to understand her
Won't feel the heat 'til it's too late
So I tell you
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't put your back against the wall
Shoot straight, don't wait
To fire away
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't put your back against the wall
Shoot straight, I can't wait
Aim for the heart and fire away
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't put your back against the wall
Shoot straight, don't wait
To fire away
Yeah
Give it to me
Come on!
And I won't tell you twice
Where, when, and how
I got some bad advice
I never thought I could handle
A girl with guns
And let me tell you
You can bet that I'm not the only one
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't get your back against the wall
Shoot straight, I can't wait
Aim for the heart and fire away
I've come around
I understand today
And she's the target now
I'm gonna have my way
Everybody said
Don't go messing with a girl with guns
They don't need you
They couldn't love you
They couldn't be any fun
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't put your back against the wall
Shoot straight, don't wait
To fire away
An innocent bystander
Who forgets to look both ways
Who never tries to understand her
Won't feel the heat 'til it's too late
So I tell you
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't put your back against the wall
Shoot straight, don't wait
To fire away
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't put your back against the wall
Shoot straight, I can't wait
Aim for the heart and fire away
Stand tall, don't think small
Don't put your back against the wall
Shoot straight, don't wait
To fire away
Yeah
Give it to me
Come on!
Lyrics submitted by Major Valor, edited by BeautyUntamed
Girls With Guns Lyrics as written by Tommy R. Shaw
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
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Seems like the idea is that "girl with gun" is a gal who's doesn't follow which way the wind blows, and doesn't play coy either, but instead is headstrong and decisive enough to set her sights on the fella she wants and is willing to follow through with pursuing him. To go on further, this can be intimidating for a fella - intimidating enough that he'd dodge her for someone less forward. But according to Tommy's account, it's her willingness to pursue him that's awakened his own forthrightness, and it has lead to great things for both of them down the line.
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