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Just Like Jesse James Lyrics

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Just Like Jesse James Lyrics

You're struttin' into town Like you're slingin' a gun Just a small town dude With a big city attitude Honey are you lookin' For some trouble tonight Well alright You think you're so bad Drive the women folk wild Shoot'em all down With the flash of your pearly smile Honey but you met your match tonight Oh, that's right You think you'll knock me off my feet 'Til I'm flat on the floor 'Til my heart is cryin' Indian And I'm beggin' for more So come on baby come on baby Come on baby show me What that loaded gun is for [Chorus:] If you can give it I can take it 'Cause if this heart is gonna break It's gonna take a lot to break it I know tonight Somebody's gonna win the fight So if you're so tough come on and prove it Your heart is down for the count And you know you're gonna lose it Tonight you're gonna go down in flames Just like Jesse James You're an outlaw lover And I'm after you hide Well you ain't so strong Won't be long 'til your hands are tied Tonight I'm gonna take you in Dead or alive That's right You break the laws of love In the name of desire Take ten steps back 'Cause I'm ready baby Aim and fire Baby there's nowhere You gonna run tonight Ooh that's right Well you've had your way with love But it's the end of the day Now a team of wild horses Couldn't drag your heart away So come on baby come on baby Come on baby you know There ain't nothing left to say [Chorus] You think you'll knock me off my feet 'Til I'm flat on the floor 'Til my heart is cryin' Indian And I'm beggin' for more So come on baby come on baby Come on baby come on If you can give it I can take it 'Cause if this heart is gonna break It's gonna take a lot to break it I know tonight Somebody's gonna win the fight So if you're so tough come on and prove it Your heart is down for the count And you know you're gonna lose it Tonight you're gonna go down in flames Just like Jesse James Tonight you're gonna go down in flames Just like Jesse James Tonight you're gonna go down in flames Just like Jesse James I'm gonna shoot ya down Jesse James

Meaning of Just Like Jesse James

“Just Like Jesse James” embodies a thrilling, dangerous dance between a defiant woman and a charismatic outlaw. The song’s theme revolves around a captivating game of seduction and power where she deliberately invites trouble, mirroring the rebellious spirit of Jesse James himself. Cher’s voice drips with seductive confidence as she acknowledges his “big city attitude” and challenges him to prove his toughness – a playful yet undeniably risky proposition. Despite his attempts to dominate and potentially inflict pain, she reveals an underlying strength and control, stating that her heart is remarkably resilient. The repeated chorus emphasizes this battle of wills, declaring that if it’s going to break, it will do so on *his* terms. Ultimately, the song celebrates a woman’s willingness to embrace danger and defy expectations, suggesting she'll ultimately outmaneuver him, just like the legendary outlaw, leaving him defeated and burned out – “going down in flames.”

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Just Like Jesse James Lyrics