With evocative imagery and haunting lyrics, this song tells the story of a vengeful journey following a tragic loss. The lyrics paint a vivid scene of gypsies gathered around a campfire, awaiting the arrival of an outlaw named Sundown. The death of a beloved woman drives the narrative forward, with her dark hair, emerald eyes, and gentle voice described in mournful detail. Her tragic end prompts Sundown, depicted as a fearsome figure with lightning-fast hands and a heart of steel, to seek retribution. The repeated chorus, "Hurry Sundown," invokes a sense of urgency and an impending climax as Sundown closes in on his goal of avenging her death. This song intertwines themes of love, loss, and revenge, creating a powerful portrayal of sorrow and justice.
Hurry Sundown
Lyrics
Gypsy's dance around the campfire, shook their tambourines
They were waiting for the dust of an outlaw, Sundown was his name
As the midnight hour grew closer, and the sky begins to fall
You can see their shadow by the light of the moon
They had heard the gypsys call
CHORUS
Ooh, ooh, Hurry Sundown
She had hair as black as darkness, eyes of emerald green
And her voice was soft and tender, oooh she could sing
She will sing no more, or dance again or shake a tambourine
They had taken her away, she was dead and gone, hear the gypsies sing
CHORUS
Silver devils in his holsters, stars strapped to his heels
There was fire in his eyes, they say that he was dressed to kill
He had hands as fast as lightning, a heart as cold as steel
He had come for the one that took her life, lying in Boothill
CHORUS
(Repeat first verse)
Writer(s): HUGHIE THOMASSON
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Exploration Group LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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