Read Me My Rights
Brantley Gilbert Lyrics
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Somebody better call the law
We done took it outside we're about to brawl
Ol' boy done put his hands on a woman
Where I come from, son, the next thing comin' is a
Ass whoopin' in the parkin' lot
Gonna drop this fool right in front of the cops
I ain't gonna run
Just read me my rights put me in cuffs
Take me downtown barney lock me up
I'll do my time and raise my right hand
I'll tell the judge, I'd do that shit again
I heard it through the grapevine
Good daddy and a husband is a doin' time
Said his wife and his kids were in the house
Ol' boy broke in man it all went south
When he dropped the hammer on his forty five
Now he's in the pen twenty five to life
If it'd have been me
I'd have to say
Read me my rights put me in cuffs
Take me downtown barney lock me up
And I'll do my time and raise my right hand
And I'll tell the judge I'd do it again
If I have to put the law in my hands it's about to break
'Cause I know right from wrong and if you cross that line
Boy all I gotta say is
All I gotta say is
Read me my rights put me in cuffs
Take me downtown barney lock me up
And I'll do my time raise my right hand
And I'll tell the judge I'll do that shit again
Read me my rights put me in cuffs
Take me downtown barney lock me up
And I'll do my time raise my right hand
And I'll tell the judge I'll do that shit again
I can't lie, I'm guilty
In Brantley Gilbert's song Read Me My Rights, the singer narrates the story of a man who becomes a vigilante and takes the law into his own hands, inflicting physical harm on someone who puts their hands on a woman. The narrative begins with the singer, together with his friends, getting into a fight with another man who they catch putting their hands on a woman. As they confront the man, the singer indicates that where he comes from, the person who puts their hands on a woman will undoubtedly receive a beating in the parking lot; hence, the man has no choice but to face the consequences of his actions.
In the chorus, the singer is willing to face the full force of the law and do his time in jail for his actions. He boldly declares that he would do it again if he was put in the same situation. He explains that he knows right from wrong, and if someone crosses the line, he will not hesitate to take the law into his own hands.
The song's underlying message is that people need to take responsibility for their actions and stand up against injustices, especially against vulnerable groups such as women or children. The lyrics suggest that standing up for others is worth dealing with the consequences, such as going to jail or facing legal troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Let's go
Somebody better call the law
Someone should contact the police
We done took it outside we're about to brawl
We went outside and are about to fight
Ol' boy done put his hands on a woman
The man put his hands on a woman
Where I come from, son, the next thing comin' is a
In my hometown, the next thing that would happen is a
Ass whoopin' in the parkin' lot
A physical beating in the parking lot
Gonna drop this fool right in front of the cops
I will hit him in front of the police
I ain't gonna run
I won't flee
I'm proud of what I done
I am proud of what I did
Just read me my rights put me in cuffs
Read me my Miranda rights and arrest me
Take me downtown barney lock me up
Take me to the police station and put me in jail
I'll do my time and raise my right hand
I will serve my sentence and swear an oath in court
I'll tell the judge, I'd do that shit again
I'll admit my actions to the judge and say I would do it again
I heard it through the grapevine
I learned from rumors
Good daddy and a husband is a doin' time
A good father and husband is currently in prison
Said his wife and his kids were in the house
His family was inside the house
Ol' boy broke in man it all went south
The man broke in and things went bad
When he dropped the hammer on his forty five
When he used his .45 caliber gun
Now he's in the pen twenty five to life
He is now serving a 25-year-to-life sentence in prison
If it'd have been me
If I were in his position
If I have to put the law in my hands it's about to break
If I have to take matters into my own hands, I will do so and break the law
'Cause I know right from wrong and if you cross that line
Because I understand what's right and wrong and if you cross that line
Boy all I gotta say is
All I have to say is
I can't lie, I'm guilty
I can't deceive you, I am guilty
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANTLEY GILBERT, BRIAN DAVIS, JESS FRANKLIN
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