My Other Gun....

“So much more than right or die; she'll get on the trigger or take the wheel and drive.  And I know if situations go right, then she's right there in the hostel by my side”

-          Neyo

I am a HUGE Ne-Yo fan!  He has a way with words and his voice is beautiful.  About a month ago, a very close friend of mine emailed me a song entitled “My Other Gun.”  Now I will be the first to admit that I have not really kept up with the hip-hop/R&B world because it is not good, but I will save that rant for another day. 

The title of the song caught my attention…most R&B song titles don’t include the word gun.  I also have a fascination for guns.  I love going to the range and I really want to own a purple 40 cal with a black rose on the handle.  I know it seems strange, but that’s what I want J

I immediately fell in love with the song.  The beat, the lyrics, the play on words……Yes!!!!!  He found a way to describe what I believe every person wants in a relationship and what true love is.

In short, the song is about his significant other and what she means to him.  He goes on to describe her like so….  

Hold me down with a thousand pounds on the shoulder
Lift me up despite the stones, rocks, boulders
Soft and strong, right and wrong, anxious, patient
In her eyes ride or die ain't just a statement oh

So much more than right or die
She'll get on the trigger or take the wheel and drive
And I know if situations go right
Then she's right there in the hostel by my side

That's my other gun
That's my other eye
That's who got my back
When the world ain't on my side
She my other gun
Should I go to war
Holding me down
That's what she there for

As I think about what I want in a lasting, committed relationship, this is it!  I want my “other gun” and I want to be his.  Someone to help lift me up when I am down, to encourage me when I feel like giving up.  The Clyde to my Bonnie….because I really am down for a few capers, lol…legal of course!  Someone to focus on me. 

The thing about having someone be “my other gun” is it requires TRUST.  We all know that guns don't hurt/kill, but it is the stupid people that do.  The last thing I want is for “my gun” to be used against me.  I always wonder how someone feels when they are shot with their gun, but I’m not trying to find out….again.

When I trust someone enough, I’m sure he will be “my other gun”.  Until then, I’ll protect myself and enjoy the song.

Take a listen for yourself and tell me what you think......