Bullet and a Target
Citizen Cope
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Mr. Dali Lamas Another sister's shootin' heroin tomorrow Amputees in Freetown Sierra Leone's The church wasn't honest The state put the youth in a harness Creatin' hostility among us Teacher said no college Still the kid's gotta get a check with a couple commas People wanna bomb us More people gotta scatter and run from us You can blame it on Zeus and Apollo and Adonis But what you've done here Is put yourself between a bullet and a target And it won't be long before You're pulling yourself away But what you've done here Is put yourself between a bullet and a target And it won't be long before You're pulling yourself away I've been knowing her for years I've been seeing her for years She got dark, dark wavy hair With a voice like she just don't care She got a skirt with a halter top She's got a dad who never gave a f*ck She drinks a beer with a malted top She got knocked up in a pickup truck But she got engaged when she was nineteen To this dude who was acting insane Had a .45 that he always cleaned Said one day one day one too many days Now she ducked and she ran away Never to be heard from, never to be seen I check the cover of a magazine I'm just wondering how, just wondering how But what you've done here Is put yourself between a bullet and a target And it won't be long before You're pulling yourself away You're pulling yourself away You're pulling yourself away You're pulling yourself away A bullet and a target A bullet and a target A bullet and a target A bullet and a target Between a bullet and a target
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Written by: Clarence Greenwood
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13 facts about this song
Songwriting"Bullet and a Target" is written by the American songwriter and producer Clarence Greenwood, known by his stage name Citizen Cope.
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Album AssociationThe song is part of Citizen Cope's second album, "The Clarence Greenwood Recordings," released on September 7, 2004.
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Popularity"Bullet and a Target" is one of the most popular songs of Citizen Cope and gets frequent airtime on various radio stations.
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GenreIt can be categorized into the genre of alternative rock or urban folk.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Bullet and a Target" reflect social issues such as poverty and homelessness.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features black and white visual storytelling, emphasizing the song’s lyrical content.
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InstrumentsThe song is known for its irresistible mix of laid-back acoustic guitar, commanding drum beats, and sincere, thought-provoking lyrics.
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Live PerformancesCitizen Cope has been known to perform the song in a more acoustic, stripped-down style during his live performances, which many fans prefer over the studio version.
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Cover Versions"Bullet and a Target" has been covered by notable artists like Richie Havens.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Bullet and a Target" has been used in various TV series soundtracks including "Entourage" and "Smallville."
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Philanthropy UsageThe song reintroduced Citizen Cope's non-profit organization "TurnAround Arts," which aims to bridge the achievement gap by providing arts education to priority and turnaround schools.
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Charity ConnectionThe song's message was used by Citizen Cope to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina, showing the artist's charitable side.
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ReceptionThe song is often acclaimed for Cope's unique blending of blues, folk and rock, and is considered one of his finest works.
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