It is time once again for Kymber’s Get to Know You. Below are the questions for Round #58.
Do you think you’d get along with a clone of yourself?
That’s a tricky one. It would depend on my multiples. Some of them don’t like meeting new people and things could get ugly. However, if it were one-on-one, I think we’d get along okay as long as things go my way.
What’s the quickest way someone can lose your trust?
Lying is the best way to lose my trust. That, and messing with my cats. Don’t ever mess with my cats.
Do you often listen to your intuition?
Yes! I have learned the hard way to listen to my gut.
It’s time for Friday Fictioneers again. Rochelle has chosen the above photo as our prompt.
Kelli lay in the crunchy grass at Harmony Park staring up at the sky. She wished there were at least clouds to look at, but the sky was clear. So, Kelli watched as the sun slowly crossed the sky.
Judging by the sun, she must have been laying there for about three hours. Not one person had passed by. Her mom said she was too young for a cell phone, so she couldn’t even call for help.
Kelli’s situation reminded her of a Flannery O’Connor story in which a man stole a girl’s prosthetic leg.
Once again, it’s time for Song Lyric Sunday. This week, Jim has tasked us with choosing a song that incorporates night/evening/dusk/twilight/day/sunrise/daybreak/dawn suggested by Di of pensitivity101. So, I’ve decided on Bubba Shot the Jukebox by Mark Chestnutt.
The Story
Bubba Shot the Jukebox is a song written by Dennis Linde and recorded by American country music singer Mark Chesnutt. It was released in September 1992 as the third single from his album Longnecks & Short Stories. It peaked at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 14 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
It tells the story of a man named Bubba who becomes emotionally overwhelmed by a sad song playing on the jukebox at Margie’s bar. The song evokes such strong emotions within Bubba that he reacts impulsively and shoots the jukebox with a .45 caliber pistol. The lyrics portray Bubba as a character who is not mentally stable and prone to irrational behavior.
The chorus repeats the message that Bubba shot the jukebox because the sad song made him cry. The verses describe the aftermath of the incident, with Bubba being confronted by the police and ultimately arrested. Despite the charges of reckless discharge of a firearm, Bubba maintains that his actions were justifiable because he purposefully aimed at the jukebox.
Released in 1992 as a single from his album “Longnecks & Short Stories,”Bubba Shot The Jukebox quickly gained popularity, becoming a fan favorite and a staple of country music radio stations. The song is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and humorous lyrics that tell a story that is both relatable and outrageous. Chesnutt’s sincere vocals convey both the tenderness and the humor of the narrator, creating a connection with listeners who appreciate the song’s honest portrayal of love and life.
It is also the ringtone on my cell phone.
The Lyrics
We were all down at Margie's bar Tellin' stories if we had one Someone fired the old jukebox up The song it sure was a sad one A teardrop rolled down Bubba's nose From the pain the song was inflictin' And all at once he jumped to his feet Just like somebody kicked him.
Bubba shot the jukebox last night Said it played a sad song, it made him cry Went to his truck and got a 45 Bubba shot the jukebox last night.
Bubba ain't never been accused Of bein' mentally stable So we did not draw an easy breath 'Til he laid that Colt on the table He hung his head 'til the cops showed up He tried to ride outta Margie's They told him, "Don't you play dumb with us son You know damn well what the charge is"
Bubba shot the jukebox last night Said it played a sad song, it made him cry Went to his truck and got a 45 Well, he shot the jukebox last night
When the sheriff arrived with his bathrobe on The confrontation was a tense one He shook his head and said "Bubba boy, you was always a dense one" A reckless discharge of a gun That's what the officers are claimin' Bubba hollered out reckless hell I hit just where I was aimin'
Bubba shot the jukebox last night Said it played a sad song, it made him cry Went to his truck and got a 45 Well, he shot the jukebox Stopped it with one shot Bubba shot the jukebox last night
Well, he could not tell right from wrong Through the teardrops in his eyes Beyond a shadow of a doubt It was a justifiable homicide
Bubba shot the jukebox Stopped it with one shot Bubba shot the jukebox last night
Ergo, the Ogre 