I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford)
Elton John
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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 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
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford)" is composed and performed by British musician Elton John, with lyrics written by his long-time musical partner Bernie Taupin.
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Album ReleaseThe song was first released as part of his seventh studio album, "Rock of the Westies" in 1975.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it was not as commercially successful as other songs in the album such as "Island Girl," it did reach No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and No. 21 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.
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Song InspirationThe title of the song refers to Robert Ford, who is famed for being the man who killed the notorious outlaw, Jesse James. The song does not actually talk about the incident, but uses it as a metaphor to express feelings of guilt and regret.
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Personal ConnectionBernie Taupin has mentioned that he wrote the heartfelt lyrics while going through his own divorce, making it a deeply personal song.
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Song StructureThe song is notable for its leisurely tempo and the plaintive, evocative quality of Elton John's singing.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of Elton John's biggest commercial hits, "I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford)" has been performed live on numerous occasions. One such standout performance was during a concert in Madison Square Garden in 1976.
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Song SignificanceIt showcases the classic Elton John sound of the mid to late '70s and is considered by many fans and critics to be one of his best songs from this period.
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Cover VersionsWhile the song is not among his most covered tracks, it has been performed by other artists as a tribute to Elton John.
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LegacyToday, "I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford)" continues to be well-regarded for its poignant lyrics and powerful vocal delivery.
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