Showtime
Blue Оyster Cult Lyrics
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Showtime...
People tell me I'm not getting younger in this place
The other guy in this room I'm sick of his face
And there's a guy who's watching me, it really is a drag
Hassling me on my way to work making license tags
I'll find you baby, on that you can bet
I didn't mind the risk of a life of crime
When I get out of here...
Showtime...
Showtime...
Eight long years to do, I've just finished two
These walls are a little bit tight
I'd rather be with you
Good behavior and I'll be out on parole
Or maybe i'll bust outta here, I'm losing self control
But you ain't seen the last of me yet
I'll find you baby, on that you can bet
I didn't mind the risk of a life of crime
When I get out of here...
Well i was young and in love, i pulled the perfect crime
You blew the whistle on me baby, and now I'm doing time
I guess you never loved me, you used me like a tool
And that guy out there with you, must think that I'm a fool
But you ain't seen the last of me yet
I'll find you baby, on that you can bet
I didn't mind the risk of a life of crime
When I get out of here
Showtime
Showtime
Showtime
Showtime
The lyrics to Blue Öyster Cult's "Showtime" tell the story of a prisoner who is nearing the end of his sentence and determined to find his former lover who betrayed him to the authorities. The prisoner is bitter and resentful about his situation, and expresses his frustration about the people and circumstances that put him in jail. He describes the monotony and oppression of the prison environment, and how he longs to be reunited with his partner on the outside. Despite the anger and hurt, he seems to hold onto the hope that one day he'll be able to escape and make a new life for himself.
The song is ultimately about the consequences of living a life of crime and the toll it takes on one's relationships and future. It's also a commentary on the nature of punishment and the prison system, and how it can lead to feelings of isolation and desperation. Overall, the message is one of defiance and resilience, with the prisoner vowing to continue fighting for his freedom and for the love he lost.
Line by Line Meaning
People tell me I'm not getting younger in this place
I hear from others that I've been stuck in this place for too long and am not getting any younger
The other guy in this room I'm sick of his face
I can't stand looking at the guy who's also locked up in the same room as me
And there's a guy who's watching me, it really is a drag
I'm being bothered by another inmate who always watches me and it's really annoying
Hassling me on my way to work making license tags
The guards hassle me while I'm working in the license tag department
But you ain't seen the last of me yet
I'm not done yet, I still have something up my sleeve
I'll find you baby, on that you can bet
I'll track you down, my love, no matter where you go, I promise
I didn't mind the risk of a life of crime
I wasn't afraid of taking risks in order to pursue a life of crime
When I get out of here...
Once I'm released from prison...
Eight long years to do, I've just finished two
I have eight years to serve, but I've only completed two so far
These walls are a little bit tight
The walls in this cell feel like they're closing in on me
I'd rather be with you
I would prefer to be with my love instead of being locked up in this prison cell
Good behavior and I'll be out on parole
If I behave well, I may be able to get released on parole
Or maybe i'll bust outta here, I'm losing self control
I might lose control and try to break out of here by force
Well i was young and in love, i pulled the perfect crime
When I was young and in love, I thought I had pulled off the perfect crime
You blew the whistle on me baby, and now I'm doing time
You turned me in to the authorities, my love, and now I'm serving my sentence
I guess you never loved me, you used me like a tool
I assume you never actually loved me, you just used me like a tool for your own purposes
And that guy out there with you, must think that I'm a fool
The guy you're with now probably thinks I'm foolish for getting caught and locked up
Showtime
It's time to take action, to show what I'm made of
Showtime
It's time for me to make my move
Showtime
The moment of truth has arrived
Showtime
It's time for me to shine and show off my skills
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Rodolfo Rios
When canelo said we are family. Just shows how much that man deserves to be on top. No doubt he is a great in history.
Rodolfo Rios
@Leah Villegas hair follicle test proved otherwise 😁
Leah Villegas
@ZENAMANIAC no
Leah Villegas
He uses steroids bruh
Angelgomez76o
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PapiRico
Hipócrits
Nolan Harrington
“Its easy to sit on those seats, it aint easy to stand up here” respect to plant, clearly puts in work and all heart. He has a bright career ahead of him.
JG
All you people in this thread hating on Plant 😂 That didn’t age well huh? Good on Plant for his comeback fight. To have Wilder on your card and still give the best KO of the night. Wild.
Aaron Martinez
Not fighting once a year
Råyyy
Well said bro. All that extra shit people saying ain’t mean shit