I fought the law
Beatsteaks Lyrics


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Breakin' rocks in the hot sun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I needed money, 'cause I had none
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

I left my baby and I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
Well, she's the best girl, I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

Robbin' people with a zip gun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

I lost baby and I lost my fun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

I left my baby and it feels so bad
I guess my race is run
But she's the best girl, I've ever had




I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won

Overall Meaning

The song "I Fought the Law" by the Beatsteaks is a cover of the original song written by Sonny Curtis and made popular by the Bobby Fuller Four in 1966. The song tells the story of a man who has made some poor choices in life and is paying the price for them. He is "breakin' rocks in the hot sun" and has been "robbin' people with a zip gun" in order to make some money. He knows what he was doing was wrong, but he felt like he had no other choice. However, in the end, he admits that he "fought the law and the law won". He has lost everything - his baby, his fun, and his freedom.


The song is a commentary on the consequences of breaking the law and serves as a warning to those who might be tempted to do so. It also highlights the desperation that can lead people to commit crimes, as the man in the song felt like he had no other choice but to break the law in order to survive.


Overall, the Beatsteaks' cover of "I Fought the Law" is a high-energy, punk-infused version of the classic song that stays true to the original while adding its own unique flavor.


Line by Line Meaning

Breakin' rocks in the hot sun
Working hard in the sun


I fought the law and the law won
I tried to get away with breaking the law, but I was caught and punished


I needed money, 'cause I had none
I committed a crime because I was in financial need


I left my baby and I feel so bad
I regret leaving my partner, I feel guilty


I guess my race is run
I think my chance is over, my luck has run out


Well, she's the best girl, I've ever had
I hold my partner in high regard and love her deeply


Robbin' people with a zip gun
Committing robbery with a makeshift gun


I lost baby and I lost my fun
I lost my partner and my happiness




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