I was born in the back seat
Of a travellin' hurricane
I came up in the back streets

The city with no name
I was raised on trouble
Rock when I should roll

I never could control it
And I can't be controlled


[CHORUS]
I am what I am
I am the back door slam


When I walk down the streets
The streetlights go out

When I drive through your town
The dogs start to howl
I stand in the shadows

Sparks are in my hair
When I open up my mouth
My voice fills the air


[CHORUS]
I am what I am

I am the back door slam

[Bridge]

People say
I'm charming
People say

I'm alarming
People can feel
The disturbance around me

I don't care what they say they see

I'm the dust in your broom

100 proof everclear
I'm the crack in your ceiling
Thump you think you hear

I'm a 3am phone call
Tank of gasoline
I'm a siren stopping

At the end of your street

[CHORUS]

I am what I am
I am the back door slam


[SOLO]

[Bridge]

People say
Strange
People say

I'm dangerous
People can feel
That a deal was struck

Save my soul and
Make my own luck


I was born in the city
A city with no shame
And when I play guitar

They all know my name

[CHORUS]

I am what I am
I am the back door slam
I am what I am

I am the back door slam

[SOLO]