This song has distinct "Western," John Ford-type theme to it. Josh does an excellent job of weaving the story of a "good man" in the context of the American cowboy. The only specific reference I can get is the "They shot a Western south of here" verse. It seems to be a distinct reference to 'The Lone Ranger,' a 1950s TV show where the lead character was a former U.S. ranger whose convoy was ambushed in a canyon by outlaws. He was the only survivor and was rescued by an Indian and went on to represent a type of vigilante "good" man, hunting outlaws by himself. The verse seems to be a distinct reference to that particular show. Another awesome song.
This song has distinct "Western," John Ford-type theme to it. Josh does an excellent job of weaving the story of a "good man" in the context of the American cowboy. The only specific reference I can get is the "They shot a Western south of here" verse. It seems to be a distinct reference to 'The Lone Ranger,' a 1950s TV show where the lead character was a former U.S. ranger whose convoy was ambushed in a canyon by outlaws. He was the only survivor and was rescued by an Indian and went on to represent a type of vigilante "good" man, hunting outlaws by himself. The verse seems to be a distinct reference to that particular show. Another awesome song.