Last Days of May
Last Days of May

Blue Öyster Cult - Last Days of May Lyrics

Rock
Sep 29, 1993
52
Last Days of May Music Video

Last Days of May Lyrics

Parched land no desert sand, sun is just a dot
And a little bit of water goes a long way, 'cause it's hot
Three good buddies were laughin' and smoking
In the back of a rented Ford
They couldn't know they weren't going far

Each one with the money in his pocket
Could go out and buy himself a brand new car
But they all held the money they had
Money they hoped would take them very far

Sky's bright, the traffic light, now and then a truck
And they hadn't seen a cop around all day (what luck)
They brought everything they needed
Bags and scales to weigh the stuff
The driver said the border's just over the bluff

It wasn't until the car suddenly stopped
In the middle of a cold and barren place
And the other guy turned and spilled
Three boys blood, did they know a trap had been laid?

They're okay the last days of May, but I'll be breathin' dry air
I'm leaving soon, the others are already there (all there)
You wouldn't be interested in coming along, instead of staying here?
It's said the West is nice this time of year, that's what they say

Writer(s): Donald Roeser
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Last Days of May' by Blue Öyster Cult?

    'Last Days of May' was written by Donald 'Buck Dharma' Roeser, the lead guitarist of Blue Öyster Cult.

  2. Is 'Last Days of May' based on a true story?

    Yes, the song is based on a true story involving three young men from Long Island who were involved in a drug deal that went wrong in Tucson, Arizona. Two of them were killed, and one survived to identify the assailants.

  3. When was 'Last Days of May' released?

    'Last Days of May' was released as part of Blue Öyster Cult's debut studio album on January 1972 by Columbia Records.

  4. What inspired Buck Dharma to write 'Last Days of May'?

    Buck Dharma was inspired by newspaper accounts from Newsday about three Stony Brook University students who went to Tucson for a drug deal and were attacked. He had a personal connection as he knew one of the victims casually from Stony Brook University.

  5. How is 'Last Days of May' typically performed live?

    'Last Days of May' is frequently played live as a showcase for Buck Dharma's guitar soloing skills. The band often extends the instrumental sections during concerts.

  6. 'Last Days of May' lyrics mention specific items brought along for the trip. What are they?

    The lyrics mention that the characters brought bags and scales to weigh drugs, indicating their preparation for the drug deal they intended to conduct.

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