Bruce Springsteen - American Skin Lyrics
41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots, and we'll take that rideAcross this bloody river to the other side41 shots, they cut through the nightYou're kneeling over his body in the vestibulePraying for his lifeIs it a gun?Is it a knife?Is it a wallet?This is your lifeIt ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)Ain't no secret my friendYou can get killed just for living in your american skin41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots, lena gets her son ready for schoolShe says now on these streets charlesYou got to understand the rulesPromise me if an officer stops you'll always be politeNever ever run away and promise mama you'll keep your hands in sightCause is it a gun?Is it a knife?Is it a wallet?This is your lifeIt ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)No secret my friendYou can get killed just for living in your american skin41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shotsIs it a gun?Is it a knife?Is it a wallet?This is your lifeIt ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)41 shots and we'll take that rideAcross this bloody river to the other side41 shots my boots caked in mudWe're baptized in these waters and in each other's bloodIs it a gun?Is it a knife?Is it a wallet?This is your lifeIt ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)No secret my friendYou can get killed just for living inYou can get killed just for living inYou can get killed just for living inYour american skin41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots41 shots