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river1974



Joined: 20 May 2003
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Location: Taiwan

PostPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:47 pm    Post subject: Just Like Jesse James-Cher Reply with quote

Dear teachers:

Would you explain the lyrics in the following to me?

...Just a small town dude with a big city attitude.
...Till my heart is crying Indian and I'm beggin' for more. (crying Indian?)
...Tonight you're gonna go down in flames just like Jesse James. (Who is Jesse James? Does he really exist in history?)

Thanks.
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Bob S.



Joined: 29 Apr 2004
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 11:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jesse James is a famous outlaw (criminal) from America's old west history.

http://www.linecamp.com/museums/americanwest/western_names/james_jesse/james_jesse.html
http://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/history/jessejames.asp
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bud



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 11:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jesse James was the leader of an outlaw gang in the Old West of the US. They robbed trains and banks in the latter half of the 1800's. Many of the common folk looked upon them as heroes because their main victims were train companies. Many felt abused by the train companies for taking thier land at unfair prices.

Sorry, but I don't know "crying Indian."
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river1974



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you both. Bob, the webpages you provided really give a clear introduction to Jesse James!
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Bob S.



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad to hear it. Anytime. Smile
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