I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)

Elton John · Rock Of The Westies [1975]

Like a corn in a field I cut you down

I threw the last punch too hard

After years of going steady, well, I thought that it was time

To throw in my hand for a new set of cards



And I can't take you dancing out on the weekend

I figured we'd painted too much of this town

And I tried not to look as I walked to my wagon

And I knew then I had lost what should have been found

I knew then I had lost what should have been found



And I feel like a bullet in the gun of Robert Ford

I'm low as a paid assassin is

You know I'm cold as a hired sword

I'm so ashamed, can't we patch it up

You know I can't think straight no more

You make me feel like a bullet, honey, in the gun

In the gun of Robert Ford



Like a child when his toys have been stepped on

That's how it all seemed to me

I burst the bubble that both of us lived in

And I'm damned if I'll ever get rid of this guilt that I feel



And if looks could kill then I'd be a dead man

Your friends and mine don't call no more

Hell, I thought it was best, but now I feel branded

Breaking up's sometimes like breaking the law

Breaking up's sometimes like breaking the law



And I feel like a bullet in the gun of Robert Ford

I'm low as a paid assassin is

You know I'm cold as a hired sword

I'm so ashamed, can't we patch it up

You know I can't think straight no more

You make me feel like a bullet, honey, in the gun

In the gun of Robert Ford



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I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)

Elton John's 'I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)' stands as a defining track from the 1975 album *Rock Of The Westies*. Recorded during a prolific period marked by his collaboration with Bernie Taupin, the song exemplifies the era's blend of theatrical storytelling and polished pop production. The track features John's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its emotive range and melodic complexity, set against a backdrop of driving rhythms and intricate instrumentation. Thematically, the song explores the tension between love and danger, utilizing the metaphor of a bullet to illustrate the precarious nature of their relationship. It remains a staple of his discography, showcasing his ability to craft narratives that resonate deeply with listeners while maintaining the commercial appeal that defined his career during the mid-1970s.