The b-side was a pop song called "School is Out" that followed the same style as the rest of the album.

The song's protagonist is a young man who means to obtain a gun, out of frustration with his grinding, unfulfilling work and the lack of respect he apparently receives from his co-workers.

The selection can be perceived as a kind of sequel to "Matthew and Son.

"[citation needed] "I'm Gonna Get Me a Gun" was recorded on 23 January 1967 together with "When I Speak To The Flowers", "The Tramp", "Hummingbird" and "Lady", all of which appeared on Steven's debut album Matthew and Son.

[2] The song was written, composed, and originally released in the middle 1960s, years before workplace violence and school shootings became a major problem in the United States.