Jailbreak
Anthrax Lyrics
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Somewhere in this town
See me and the boys we don't like it
So were getting up and going down
Hiding low looking right to left
If you see us coming I think it's best
To move away do you hear what I say
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
Somewhere in the town
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
So don't you be around
Don't you be around
Tonight there's gonna be trouble
Some of us won't survive
See the boys and me mean business
Bustin' out dead or alive
I can hear the hound dogs on my trail
All hell breaks loose, alarm and sirens wail
Like the game if you lose
Go to jail
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
Somewhere in the town
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
So don't you be around
Tonight there's gonna trouble
I'm gonna find myself in
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
So woman stay with a friend
You know it's safer
Breakout!
Tonight there's gonna be a breakout
Into the city zones
Don't you dare to try and stop us
No one could for long
Searchlight on my trail
Tonight's the night all systems fail
Hey you good lookin' female
Come here!
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
Somewhere in the town
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
So don't you be around
Tonight there's gonna be trouble
I'm gonna find myself in
Tonight there's gonna be trouble
So woman stay with a friend
The song "Jailbreak" by Anthrax talks about breaking out of jail. The lyrics describe the plan of the singer and his group to escape from prison. They are determined to break free and will risk everything to do so. The song is full of energy and excitement as they prepare to make their escape. They are so focused on their mission that they caution people to stay out of their way or face the consequences.
The lyrics are written in a way that creates a sense of urgency and tension. The use of phrases such as "hiding low looking right to left," "all hell breaks loose," and "searchlight on my trail" give the listener a mental image of the chaos that is happening during the escape. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the determination of the group to break free. The final lines of the song, "tonight there's gonna be trouble, so woman stay with a friend" add a sense of danger and risk to the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
We, the band Anthrax, are planning a jailbreak tonight.
Somewhere in this town
We will not reveal the exact location of the jailbreak within the town.
See me and the boys we don't like it
My bandmates and I are not happy with the current situation in the town.
So were getting up and going down
We are taking action to address the situation by physically going to the location of the jailbreak.
Hiding low looking right to left
We are trying to avoid detection and stay out of sight as we approach the jailbreak location.
If you see us coming I think it's best
We advise that anyone who sees us approaching should stay away to avoid getting involved in the jailbreak.
To move away do you hear what I say
We are urging people to heed our warning and move away from the area where the jailbreak will occur.
From under my breath
We are speaking quietly, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
So don't you be around
We are reiterating our advice for people to stay away from the jailbreak location.
Some of us won't survive
We acknowledge that the jailbreak is risky and dangerous, and there is a possibility that some of us may not make it out alive.
See the boys and me mean business
We are serious and committed to carrying out the jailbreak.
Bustin' out dead or alive
We are prepared to do whatever it takes to escape from the jail, even if it means risking our lives.
I can hear the hound dogs on my trail
We are being pursued by dogs, adding to the danger of the situation.
All hell breaks loose, alarm and sirens wail
The situation becomes chaotic and intense as alarms and sirens signal the alarm is raised.
Like the game if you lose
We use a metaphor to suggest that the jailbreak is like a game where losing means going to jail.
Go to jail
We reiterate the consequence of losing the "game" - going to jail.
I'm gonna find myself in
We acknowledge that we personally may find ourselves in trouble as a result of the jailbreak.
So woman stay with a friend
We advise women to stay with a friend for safety during the jailbreak.
Into the city zones
The jailbreak has expanded beyond just one location to include multiple zones in the city.
Don't you dare to try and stop us
We are daring anyone who tries to stop us from carrying out the jailbreak.
No one could for long
We are confident that no one will be able to stop us for a long period of time.
Searchlight on my trail
The authorities are using searchlights to try and find us.
Tonight's the night all systems fail
We predict that the authorities' systems will fail, which will help us in our escape.
Hey you good lookin' female
We are using a flirtatious tone to get the attention of a woman in the area.
Come here!
We are urging the woman to come closer, possibly to help us or distract the authorities.
I'm gonna find myself in
We acknowledge that we are putting ourselves in a dangerous situation by carrying out the jailbreak.
So woman stay with a friend
We reiterate our earlier advice for women to stay with a friend during the jailbreak, emphasizing the importance of safety.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Philip Parris Lynott
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@deanrowlinson5966
The best thing about Anthrax covers is that they keep true to the source material while adding their own spin. They don't just mash it up completely.
@jackhanson8707
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@bon6461
Aye mate. Spot on👍
@darrenalmli9465
You totally got that right ✅
@WormdrivE66
Got give it up to Anthrax they really nailed that one.
@ScreamingEagle.
Anthrax nailed this song to the wall!!!
@andrerone8208
Phil is smiling down from the heavens on Anthrax right now for doing this cover😇👍🏻❤🇺🇸
@reasonrally6658
Anthrax could have been a fucking great "hard rock" band any day!!
@travo2112
Reason Rally agreed!!