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Dangerous man Quote by Richard Thompson

“Said Red Molly to James that's a fine motorbike A girl could feel special on any such like Said James to Red Molly, my hat's off to you It's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952 And I've seen you at the corners and cafes it seems Red hair and black leather, my favourite colour scheme And he pulled her…” quote by Richard Thompson
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““Said Red Molly to James that's a fine motorbike A girl could feel special on any such like Said James to Red Molly, my hat's off to you It's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952 And I've seen you at the corners and cafes it seems Red hair and black leather, my favourite colour scheme And he pulled her on behind And down to Boxhill they did ride Said James to Red Molly, here's a ring for your right hand But I'll tell you in earnest I'm a dangerous man I've fought with the law since I was seventeen I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine Now I'm 21 years, I might make 22 And I don't mind dying, but for the love of you And if fate should break my stride Then I'll give you my Vincent to ride Come down, come down, Red Molly, called Sergeant McRae For they've taken young James Adie for armed robbery Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside Oh, come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside When she came to the hospital, there wasn't much left He was running out of road, he was running out of breath But he smiled to see her cry And said I'll give you my Vincent to ride Says James, in my opinion, there's nothing in this world Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl Now Nortons and Indians and Greeveses won't do They don't have a soul like a Vincent 52 He reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys He said I've got no further use for these I see angels on Ariels in leather and chrome Swooping down from heaven to carry me home And he gave her one last kiss and died And he gave her his Vincent to ride””

Richard Thompson

About This Quote

Source Song: “Vincent Black Lightning” by Richard Thompson, 1975

A tragic love story where a man sacrifices his beloved motorcycle to his lover before dying, highlighting passion, danger, and devotion.

In simple terms: A man gives his prized bike to his lover as he faces death.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love and let go of material ties.

Themes

love death recklessness loyalty freedom

Mood

melancholy passionate heroic

Type

song lyric ballad tragic romance

When to use this quote

  • young lovers
  • dangerous lifestyle
  • final sacrifice
  • motorcycle passion
  • tragic romance

Key Concepts

Romanticism existentialism motorcycle culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you give up for love?
  • How does risk shape identity?
A Different Perspective

The narrative glorifies reckless behavior and romanticizes fatalism, which can be dangerous.

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