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Why So Close Lyrics by James

Justhipper: The Complete Sire & Blanco y Negro Recordings 1986-1988

1986

[Intro]
Why so close

[Verse 1]
Big boys in black hats
Cowboys with white guns
White guns shoot blue white
Blue white baptism
No buffaloes
No Indians
No more buffaloes

Red sky is falling
Blue blood no stalling
White heat will strip you
No time to run far

[Verse 2]
Ivan's built(got) a wall of lead 'round his house
Nobody can get in or out
Running out of food for ammunition
Frightened of the darkness
Sending out scouts

Why hang the fire so close

Why so close

[Verse 3]
Wayne's got a wall that's much more subtle
Wore headphones since he was born
Watches Ivan through dark glasses
Hand('s) on his gun waiting for the storm

[Verse 4]
One false move and we all fall down
No funeral games, no such fun
Here's your ticket to the party
That's what you get for playing with a gun

Six-gun so close

Why stand the fire so close

Why?
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About “Why So Close” by James

Read the complete lyrics to "Why So Close" by James from the album "Justhipper: The Complete Sire & Blanco y Negro Recordings 1986-1988" in 1986. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Blues, Alternative Rock.

"Why So Close" is performed by James. from the album "Justhipper: The Complete Sire & Blanco y Negro Recordings 1986-1988" in 1986 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Why So Close", explore more songs by James using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Why So Close" is credited to James. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Why So Close" appears on "Justhipper: The Complete Sire & Blanco y Negro Recordings 1986-1988" in 1986.

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