I'm Gonna Get Me A Gun

Cat Stevens · On The Road To Find Out [2001]

I've been demoralized too many times

But now I realize, Ah ah, no more.

I'm gonna get me a gun

I'm gonna get me a gun

And all those people who put me down

You better get ready to run,

Cuz I'm gonna get me a gun



I know my destiny is like the sun

You see the best of me when I have got my gun

I'm gonna get me a gun

I'm gonna get me a gun

And all those people who put me down

You better get ready to run,

Cuz I'm gonna get me a gun



So you think you can push me around

And make me run

Well I'm gonna tell you now

I'm gonna get me a gun

I'm gonna get me a gun

And all those people who put me down

You better get ready to run,

Cuz I'm gonna get me a gun



Gonna get me a gun...

I'm Gonna Get Me A Gun

Cat Stevens' 1967 track 'I'm Gonna Get Me A Gun' stands as a poignant exploration of anxiety and self-preservation within the folk-rock genre. Recorded during a period of intense creative output, the song captures the artist's internal struggle with fear and the desire for control. Released on the album 'Matthew & Son,' the recording reflects Stevens' signature blend of acoustic instrumentation and introspective lyricism that defined his early career. The piece resonates with listeners seeking to understand the complexities of human emotion, offering a raw and vulnerable perspective on navigating life's uncertainties through music.