Discover the story of the song > Sometimes They Do – Burden of a Day

The protagonist is part of a group that has just killed an outlaw. They mourn and reflect on their actions, but the protagonist ends up in a gunfight with his friend and kills him. The song ends with the protagonist feeling guilty about what he's done and hearing the cries of the widows left behind. The lyrics explore themes of violence, death, and the high cost of living a life as a cowboy.