Side of a Bullet
Side of a Bullet

Nickelback - Side of a Bullet Lyrics

Rock
Sep 26, 2005
193
Side of a Bullet Music Video

Side of a Bullet Lyrics

Uncle Sam taught him to shoot
Maybe a little too well
Finger on the trigger, loaded bullet
He hit the stage so full of rage
And let the whole world know it
Six feet away, they heard him say
"Oh God, don't let him pull it"

Please, God, don't let him pull it
How could you put us through it?
His brother watched you do it

How could you take his life away?
(What made you think you had the right)
How could you be so full of hate?
(To take away somebody's life?)
And when I heard you let him die
And made the world all wonder why
I sat at home, and on my own
I cried alone and scratched your name
In the side of a bullet

And in the wake of his mistake
So many lives are broken
Gone forever from a loaded bullet
And no excuse that you could use
Could pull somebody through it
And to this day so many say
"God, why'd you let him do it?"

How could you let him do it?
How could you put us through it?
His brother watched him do it

How could you take his life away?
(What made you think you had the right)
How could you be so full of hate?
(To take away somebody's life?)
And when I heard you let him die
And made the world all wonder why
I sat at home, and cried alone
And on my own I scratched your name
In the side of a bullet

How could you take his life away?
(What made you think you had the right)
How could you be so full of hate?
(To take away somebody's life?)
And when I heard you let him die
And made the world all wonder why
I sat at home, and cried alone
And on my own I scratched your name
In the side of a bullet

On the side of a bullet
On the side of a bullet
On the side of a bullet

Writer(s): Daniel Adair, Michael Kroeger, Chad Kroeger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Regard Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Attach an image to this thought

Drag image here or click to upload image

The Meaning of Side of a Bullet

Be the first!

Post your thoughts on the meaning of "Side of a Bullet".

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is 'Side of a Bullet' a tribute to?

    The song 'Side of a Bullet' is a tribute to Dimebag Darrell, the former guitarist for Pantera and Damageplan, who was tragically murdered on stage while performing in Columbus, Ohio.

  2. How was Dimebag Darrell's guitar solo featured in the song?

    Nickelback used outtakes of Dimebag Darrell's guitar solos originally meant for Pantera albums. Vinnie Paul, Darrell's brother, provided these recordings, which Nickelback pieced together to create a new solo for the song.

  3. Did Vinnie Paul perform on 'Side of a Bullet'?

    Vinnie Paul was initially asked to play drums on 'Side of a Bullet,' but he declined, stating that Nickelback's drummer, Daniel Adair, had performed the drumming parts just as well.

  4. What inspired the line 'Uncle Sam taught him to shoot maybe a little too well'?

    This line refers to Nathan Gale, the man who murdered Dimebag Darrell. Gale had received shooting training in the US Marine Corps, which the lyrics suggest contributed to the tragic event.

  5. Which chart did 'Side of a Bullet' perform well on?

    'Side of a Bullet' charted well on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Chart, peaking at number 7. It became Nickelback’s fourth top-ten hit on the chart from the album 'All the Right Reasons.'

  6. How did the collaborative process work for 'Side of a Bullet'?

    Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger reached out to Vinnie Paul, who sent over raw guitar tracks of Dimebag Darrell. These tracks were then carefully edited and pieced together to create the solo featured in the song.

Latest Blog Posts
Lyrics Discussions

1

285
Hot Songs
by Hotel Ugly

1

195

1

129
by SZA

1

1K

2

2K
Recent Blog Posts