The Bandit – English Lyrics

• By: Kings Of Leon
• Album: When You See Yourself

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of Kings of Leon's "The Bandit," a track that perfectly encapsulates the band's signature emotional rock sound. Through its compelling narrative and vivid imagery, you can explore rich English vocabulary related to pursuit, western themes, and deep human connection. The song's pleading vocals and layered instrumentation offer an excellent opportunity to grasp idiomatic expressions and the nuances of lyrical storytelling in modern rock music.

[English]

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♪ Chiseled their names in stone ♪

♪ Heavy the load you tow ♪

♪ And the red horse is always close ♪

♪ And the fire don't burn below ♪

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♪ 200 miles to clear ♪

♪ Chasing a sound I hear ♪

♪ When the call brings them all to tears ♪

♪ And the hopes they all turn to fears ♪

♪ And they're walking around ♪

♪ With their heads in the cloud screaming ♪

♪ Must catch the bandit ♪

♪ Reckless abandon ♪

♪ Rundown and stranded ♪

♪ Must catch the bandit ♪

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♪ Tracks in the dirt for days ♪

♪ Sniff out the fire ablaze ♪

♪ And the red door, it seems to sway ♪

♪ And it carries a heavy weight ♪

♪ And they're walking around ♪

♪ With their heads in the cloud screaming ♪

♪ Must catch the bandit ♪

♪ Reckless abandon ♪

♪ Rundown and stranded ♪

♪ Must catch the bandit ♪

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♪ And they're walking around ♪

♪ With their heads in the cloud screaming ♪

♪ Must catch the bandit ♪

♪ Reckless abandon ♪

♪ Rundown and stranded ♪

♪ Must catch the bandit ♪