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*SPECIAL NOTICE: This song was originally co-written decades ago with my dear friend and talented guitarist, Jeffery Banks. Sadly, Jeff passed away a few years back. He is sorely missed. In Jeff’s honor, and as a tribute to his remarkable ability to emphasize a world in crisis, please help us finish and re-release this new version of “Under The Gun.”

Incidentally, upon completion (decades ago), Jeff and I professionally recorded this song with the founding members of a band known as “Steel Blue” ––Dr. Chris Aviles (lead guitar and backing vocals), and Mr. Christopher Temkin (drums). This new Michael Paul Band version is yours for free if you can find/send a copy of the original Steel Blue version of “Under The Gun” to: Michael@MichaelPaulMusic.com

Under The Gun

Sitting, watching, waiting, and wondering
Out here in the home of the free
Filling in time with reason and rhyme
From sea to shining sea

Are we still having fun
Getting too close to the sun
Fire up your fury and run
Living under the gun

Under the gun
The shot before you turn and draw
A coming undone
Near misses and running for the door
Now coming at you
A pool of education, higher
Just stay calm and cool
In an open fire

Resting soldiers in graves with no names
Echoes of the song they would sing
Lost generations in pieces remain
Bloodshed and tears never taught ‘em a thing

Are we still having fun
Getting too close to the sun
Commit to a party and run
Living under the gun

Under the gun
They’re doing it again now just ignore
Let it be done and done
Send in the gunning troubadour
To be sure, kill ‘em all
In the name of empire
Just stay calm and cool
In an open fire

Under the gun
Cary it on you commodore
Who came and who won
Perpetually evening the score
A nuclear reply
By order of the new liar
Just stay calm and cool
In an open fire

Just stay calm and cool
In an open fire

Just stay calm and cool
Near a fading fire