Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)

About this song

Written by Casey Beathard and Marla Cannon-Goodman, the song was recorded by Rodney Atkins and released in October 2007 as the fourth single from his album If You're Going Through Hell. It became his fourth consecutive number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song is also featured in the films The Bourne Legacy and Neighbours.

What it's about

The narrator recalls a stern speech a girlfriend's father gave him as a teenager, meant to scare him into behaving. Now a father himself, he worries his daughter's boyfriend will be like he was, and he admits the intimidation approach is mostly for show but works.

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Fun facts

• Written by Marla Cannon-Goodman and Casey Beathard.
• Produced by Rodney Atkins and Ted Hewitt.