Machine Gun Blues

Social Distortion

About Machine Gun Blues

"Machine Gun Blues" is a song by Social Distortion. It was the first single from their seventh studio album, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (2011). The song was featured on Season 4, Episode 7 of Sons of Anarchy. The song was also used by WWE to promote a feud between The Miz and Randy Orton at the 2011 WWE Royal Rumble.


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2011
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Well I'm a gangster 1934, junkies, winos pimps and whores.
And all you men women and kids, best get out the way
I just left your town took all your loot 
Bought a pink carnation and a pin-striped suit. 
Hopped up the V-8 Ford, and some two-tone shoes.
And I'm already gone, I left a pool of blood and sorrow
I got the machine gun blues.

I'll be out of here for the break of dawn
I hit the highway, smoke a big cigar
Gotta stop and bury the cash and then get some more
There's only one thing on my mind
That's make it across that old state line
I'm a hell of the avenging bullets
Waiting there for me.
And I'm already gone, I left the path of pure destruction. 
I've got the machine gun blues.

Already gone, my life will soon be through. 
I've got the machine gun blues.

Public Enemy, number one, I'm sorry for all the things that I've done
If indeed we do cross paths, it's nothing personal.

And I'm already gone, I left a path of devastation
I got the machine gun blues.
And I'm already gone, my life will soon be through
I got the machine gun blues

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Social Distortion

Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), and David Hidalgo, Jr. (drums). more »

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Written by: Michael Ness, Jon Wickersham

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Year of release
"Machine Gun Blues" was released in December 2010.
Album Appearance
This song is part of Social Distortion's seventh studio album titled "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes".
Inspirations
The song is reportedly inspired by an era of American history known as the "Great Depression".
Song Theme
The song revolves around themes of crime, regret and loss. It is narrated from a fictional gangster's perspective.
Music Video
The music video for "Machine Gun Blues" is a short film, featuring the band members in a 1930s gangster movie setting.
Chart Performance
"Machine Gun Blues" reached the no. 8 spot on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
Notable Performances
The band played this song live on the Late Show with David Letterman on January 19, 2011.
Band's Role
Mike Ness, the lead vocalist, has stated that "Machine Gun Blues" is a microcosm of what Social Distortion is all about.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have praised the song, calling it a powerful track with strong storytelling, imagery and musical energy.
Director
The director of the music video is Jeremy Alter, who worked with the band to capture the story and mood of the song in the video.

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