Lawyers, Guns and Money
Warren Zevon
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I went home with a waitress the way I always do How was I to know she was with the Russians, too? I was gambling in Havana - I took a little risk Send lawyers, guns, and money Dad, get me out of this An innocent bystander Somehow I got stuck between a rock and a hard place And I'm down on my luck Yes, I'm down on my luck Well, I'm down on my luck I'm hiding in Honduras - I'm a desperate man Send lawyers, guns, and money The shit has hit the fan Send lawyers, guns, and money...
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Written by: WARREN WILLIAM ZEVON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
CreationThe song "Lawyers, Guns and Money" was created by Warren Zevon, an American rock singer-songwriter and musician.
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Release DateThis song was part of the album "Excitable Boy" which was released in 1978.
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SongwritingConsidered a signature tune of Warren Zevon, this song is famous for its narratives and Zevon's cynical lyrical style.
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Good ReceptionThe song "Lawyers, Guns and Money" is one of Zevon's most popular songs that propelled his fame as a songwriter as well as performer.
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Original ConceptThe song originated from a phrase that Zevon's dad, a bookmaker with Mafia ties, regularly used: "Send lawyers, guns and money!"
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Song ContentIt tells the story of a guy who finds himself in a series of unfortunate and comedic mishaps, causing him to want to escape and call for "lawyers, guns and money" to help.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Lawyers, Guns and Money" did not itself chart, the album "Excitable Boy" made it to #8 on the Billboard 200, buoyed by the success of the hit single "Werewolves of London".
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including The Wallflowers and Hank Williams Jr.
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Television AppearanceThe song notably appeared in the final episode of "The West Wing" in which the staff is dealing with a hostage crisis in Bolivia.
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Posthumous UseThe song lyrics were quoted by Hunter S. Thompson in his column on ESPN.com when he learned of Zevon's death. "Lawyers, Guns and Money" was the last song played during Thompson's funeral as his ashes were shot out of a cannon.
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