The song 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' by James Taylor is a classic narrative that tells the story of a confrontation between two men over a woman's love in a small western town. The key themes include justice, bravery, and the moral complexities of using violence to achieve noble ends. One particularly poignant moment in the song is when it becomes clear that the real hero may not be the man who pulled the trigger, but rather those who stand up against tyranny and oppression in more subtle ways.