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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Outlaw in 'Em" by the artist "Waylon"

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In "Outlaw in 'Em", Waylon Jennings sings about the rebellious spirit that resides within each of us. He paints a picture of someone unafraid of hardship, ready to fight for themselves and their beliefs.

Imagery:

"Fine, fine line / 'Tween whiskey, water and wine": Illustrates the blurry line between ordinariness and risk, which one treads when choosing their own path.

"Long, long road to go": Symbolizes the journey of life, filled with obstacles and solitude.

"Time to get your guns in the show": A metaphor for awakening inner strength and being prepared to face challenges.

"Got a gold coin in his dirty jeans": Represents rebelliousness and independence.

"Heart beats to the rock and roll, yeah": Embodies a thirst for freedom and a refusal to conform.

"Fists clenched", "blood on his boots", "diamondback rattlesnake": Images demonstrating a readiness to fight and defend oneself.

"Got you down on the ground", "Got you backed to the wall": Metaphors for life's hardships and societal pressures.

"That outlaw that's been asleep in you all along": The inner strength that awakens in times of need.

Meaning:

Waylon suggests that within every person there is an "outlaw" - a rebel who is not afraid to go against the grain, to fight for themselves and their values. This "outlaw" is not necessarily a villain, but rather a symbol of inner strength, independence, and a thirst for freedom. The song encourages listeners to awaken this "outlaw" within themselves, to be prepared for challenges, and to not be afraid to stand up for what they believe in.

It's a fine, fine line

Between whiskey, and water, and to wine

It's a long way home

When you're down and out and out here on your own

But it don't matter who you are when it's time to lock and load

Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em

Gold piece hiding in their blacked out denim

Heartbeat beating to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah

Everybody got a couple scared up knuckles

Blood on their boots and their back up buckle

Diamond back rattle with the quick strike venom

Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em

When they knock you to the ground

You ain't gonna let nobody keep you down

When you're backed against the wall

That's when you gotta learn to stand up tall

Yeah, that rebel fights inside of you

That's been there all along

Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em

Gold piece hiding in their blacked out denim

Heartbeat beating to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah

Everybody got a couple scared up knuckles

Blood on their boots and their back up buckle

Diamond back rattle with the quick strike venom

Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, yeah

Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em

Gold piece hiding in their blacked out denim

Heartbeat beating to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah

Huh, everybody got little front man swagger

Stone cold rolling like a young Mick Jagger

A new tattoo that you can't keep hidden

Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, yeah, oh

I said, everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, aw

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