The song is about an outlaw who has "already pulled the trigger" or committed some bad act, and is wondering if he will be forgiven by God and another person when he dies. The chorus repeats the lines "If I ever get into Heaven will you forgive me and be by my side" and "I already pulled the trigger and can only hope God forgives me when it’s my time." The outlaw expresses loneliness and regret over his past actions and seeks forgiveness before his death.

1. I ALREADY PULLED THE TRIGGER
Written by: Michael Cipolletti
Copyright December 2006
All Rights Reserved
I’m riding shotgun into the sunset.
I can’t make up for bad times.
I already pulled the trigger but I’m here and still alive.
And I may be an outlaw but I know who I am inside.
Will there be light or darkness when I cross over to the
other side?
Chorus
If I ever get into Heaven will you forgive me and
be by my side.
I already pulled the trigger and can only hope God
forgives me when it’s my time.
But I need to know one thing.
Will you forgive me and be by my side?
End Chorus
I’m a lonely isolated outlaw and my songs make me cry.
I can’t make up for bad times.
Will God and you forgive me before it’s my time?
Chorus
If I ever get into Heaven will you forgive me and
be by my side.
I already pulled the trigger and can only hope God
forgives me when it’s my time.
But I need to know one thing.
Will you forgive me and be by my side?
End Chorus
I need to know one thing.
Will you forgive me and be by my side?