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Why Don't You Shoot Me?

from Free Throws by John Gannon

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WHY DON'T YOU SHOOT ME?

There was dense conversation
And a fine Italian meal
And though it was loud in there
We didn’t seem to care
We took our turns showing off
And we smiled
And though I was proud in there
You didn’t seem to care
I was adorable
And lovable
‘Til you said let’s be friends

So, why don’t you shoot me? I’d rather be dead
Why don’t you shoot me? Can’t get you out of my head
Please, please shoot me once, pretty girl?
‘Cause I’ll say I’m strong in a minute
And I’m gonna wanna get right back in it

There was a funny exchange
When you couldn’t find the bar
Then we had a drink
I didn’t have time to think
Globe-trekking scientist
And you surf in the Pacific Ocean
You were proud in there
And I really cared
You were adorable
And loveable
Can’t we pretend?

Why don’t you shoot me?...

I had a lovely time last night
I had a blast
Let’s run the experiment again
I’m built to last
Don’t think of the past

With beauty as blinding as the sun
And laughter on the run
Mission impossible
Unstoppable
Is this the end?

Why don't you shoot me?...

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from Free Throws, released April 17, 2015

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John Gannon Portland, Oregon

Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, and classically trained on the clarinet, Gannon picked up other instruments along the way, moving to Portland in 2005. On Free Throws, he once again deploys lyric-writing that is both sardonic and bittersweet — and also sings and plays piano, keyboards, drums, and the saxophone and clarinet. ... more

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