If They’re Shooting At You
If They’re Shooting At You

Belle and Sebastian - If They’re Shooting At You Lyrics

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If They’re Shooting At You Lyrics

So I'd said to you, "I'm not free"
I got a mountain falling down on me
I got sickness and I've got doubts
Oh, the people wanna scream and shout

I'm so tired, I'm always on my knees
And I'm cold, it's always January
In this house and on these streets
It's so grey, I can't take it
What happened to the life I knew?
Swept away (where did you go?)

So I said to you, "I'm busy
I've got jobs to do that would make you dizzy
And I'm juggling all my plates
Living far below my estimate"

People hide for me, I'm always failing
In my family life, I'm always trailing
Come to me, you said, "Leave your home
They can't kill you in my hands"

But if they try, don't take fright
If they're shooting at you kid
You must be doing something right
Right, right, right, right, right
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

More than one, it's for a bit of peace
A nice warm house and for my family
To take me back because you know I miss them (know I miss)
Miss my boys, I miss their mother, I'll kiss them (mother's kiss)

But instead, I'm running out of time (out of time)
Out of air, I fear I must be dying (must be dying)
Come to me, you said, "Leave your pain
They can't kill you in my head"

You're my son, you're my love
Gonna catch you gently now, you are with me
Got you now (now, now, now)
Got you now (now, now, now)
I got you now (now, now, now)
I got you now (now, now, now)
I got you now

Writer(s): Christopher Geddes, David Mcgowan, Richard Colburn, Robert Kildea, Sarah Martin, Stephen Jackson, Stuart Murdoch
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'If They’re Shooting At You' released?

    'If They’re Shooting At You' was released as a single on Belle and Sebastian's eleventh studio album, A Bit of Previous, which came out on May 6, 2022.

  2. Who are the writers of 'If They’re Shooting At You'?

    'If They’re Shooting At You' was written by Christopher Geddes, David Mcgowan, Richard Colburn, Robert Kildea, Sarah Martin, Stephen Jackson, and Stuart Murdoch.

  3. Which record label released 'If They’re Shooting At You'?

    'If They’re Shooting At You' was released through Matador Records as part of the album A Bit of Previous.

  4. Where was 'If They’re Shooting At You' recorded?

    'If They’re Shooting At You', like the rest of the album A Bit of Previous, was recorded in Glasgow. This marked the first time since 1999 that Belle and Sebastian recorded an album in their home city due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  5. What is unique about the recording location for 'A Bit of Previous' album?

    'A Bit of Previous', which includes 'If They’re Shooting At You', is unique because it was intended to be recorded in Los Angeles but ended up being recorded in Glasgow due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s their first album recorded in Glasgow since 1999.

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