Man in a Frame

When I was a little boy

My grandpa gave me something that wasn’t a toy

It was a 12-gauge shotgun Remington

Back then it felt more like 2 or 3 tons

Now it’s a part of me

Well the story goes that their’ 4 of the same

And they went to reach man that carried on our name

But mine went straight to me

Well I think about where the hell you are

Why you left me with this invisible scar

But know we’ll meet real soon

I’ve got your shotgun daddy

I’ve loaded it for you

I’m sitting here thinking of what I’m gonna do

Cause I’ve got your face

I’ve got your gun

I’ve got your blood

When I was 16 starring up at you

In an 8x10, faded and blue, you at 22

My memory of you lives in that frame

Never got to know you that’s a shame

And I, hope you carry that blame

I guess the law said I had to be 18

For you to reach out and fill this space between, space between

But 10 long years has crept on by

And showed me where your heart lies

I guess, it’s up to me

I’ve got your shotgun daddy

I’ve loaded it for you

I’m sitting here thinking of what I’m gonna do If I had you in my sights

You wouldn’t leave here tonight

And you’d feel the pain that I’ve been through

Cause I’ve got your face I’ve got your gun

I’ve got your blood

You weren’t that hard to find

I’m starring you down from the outside

Funny how the only time I’ve only seen you is through a frame

Here’s your shotgun daddy

I’ve loaded it for you

Hope you’re ready for what I’m about to do

I’ve got you in my sights

You won’t leave here tonight

You won’t ever leave again when I am through with you

I’ve got your blood

It’s on my face

It’s on my hands

There’s no more chase

This one’s for Momma

This one’s for me

You don’t know the man

I’ve grown to be

Yet still I’ve got your blood