I Fought The Law
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I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I needed money 'cause I had none (ahh)
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I guess my race is run (ahh)
But she's the best girl I've ever had (ahh)
I fought the law and the law won (ahh)
I fought the law and the law won (ahh)
Robbin' people with a six-gun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I miss my baby and the good fun (ooh)
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 (ahh)
I guess my race is run (ahh)
But she's the best girl I've ever had (ahh)
I fought the law and the law won (ahh)
I fought the law and the law won (ahh)
The song "I Fought The Law" tells the story of a man who finds himself on the wrong side of the law. He is breaking rocks in the hot sun, most likely as part of a prison sentence, because he "fought the law and the law won." The character in the song needed money and resorted to robbing people with a six-gun, but even that could not help him win his battle with the law.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of lost love as the man reminisces about his baby and the good times they had together. He feels sad that he had to leave her behind because of his actions. However, even though his "race is run," he acknowledges that she is the best girl he ever had. Despite this, he is resigned to accept the consequences of his actions because he "fought the law and the law won."
The song is all about rebellion against authority and the consequences that come along with it. It explores themes of regret, lost love, and the power of the law. Through the lyrics, the listener can understand the character's perspective and his feelings about the situation he finds himself in.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm breakin' rocks in the hot sun
I'm stuck in prison, doing hard labor under a blazing sun
I fought the law and the law won
I engaged in criminal activities and got caught and punished by the law
I needed money 'cause I had none
I was desperate for money, as I had no means of earning it legally
Well, I left my baby and I feel so sad
I had to leave my lover due to my situation and it made me very unhappy
I guess my race is run
I know my time is up and I have to face the consequences of my actions
But she's the best girl I've ever had
Despite everything, my lover is the most important person in my life
Robbin' people with a six-gun
I resorted to violent crime to get what I wanted, threatening people with a gun
I miss my baby and the good fun
I long for my lover and the good times we had together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sonny Curtis
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@k.s.vids1
@@CoryAlphin Quick but unmistakable at 00:48!
Here she is, sometime in 2019 or 2020:
"Okay ladies, for the opening number, we're going to give you all matching cowboy hats, tight half shirts -- and these pearl-handled revolvers that go in and out of the holsters on your hips while you dance. Now, can you make that work?"
"Oh, yes."
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dancergazzarri
2 years ago
Ken Smith I am DeDe Mollner. I am the blond on the left of the band. I dropped my gun once. Haha
Ken Smith
2 years ago (edited)
@dancergazzarri WOOWW! You were GREAT! So many questions! They should do a video interview with you! What show was this? Whose idea was the outfit with the guns? Did they get those at a toy store? That was you in the longest shot of the whole video, :27 to :37? Wasn't it too warm with all that dancing? You all must have exercised like crazy. Did you dance in other music shows?
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dancergazzarri
2 years ago
Ken Smith we were the Gazzarri dancers on a show called Hollywood A go go. Gazzarri dancers.com
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Ken Smith
2 years ago (edited)
@dancergazzarri http://gazzarridancers.com Many answers! You can't help but wonder about what happened back then, looking at this video, where the dancers steal the show. I say the dancers are a reason why there are 15 million+ views for a very good but not so well-known record, and everyone wishes it had a sharper picture. Thanks! (Maybe they should put the link in the YouTube summary.)
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dancergazzarri
2 years ago
Ken Smith so glad so many people still watching. You might want to watch Mashed Potato video with Dee Dee Sharp. It my most famous video.
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Ken Smith
2 years ago
@dancergazzarri I looked. Dee Dee Sharp was the singer and all the comments are about you.
@jj9131
I'm 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
Well, I left my baby and I feel so sad
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
Robbin' people with a six-gun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I miss my baby and the good fun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
Well, I left my baby and I feel so sad
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
@myezecky7422
Not too many songs sound this fresh after 54 years.
@helenmurphy3143
a iconic
@antraxxslingshots
I have the feeling way way more songs of that aera always sound happy and cheerful, even if they deal with serious storys, so you have it way easier to cheer up to those songs and get in a better mood.
@hmackie6823
check out Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels...U know the songs but u may not have been aware who sings it.
@callmeclover6947
Because 1960s games they us this song
@Goofy-zl3tj
I’m so fresh
@ronniegoldy1255
I remember this song when i was 15 years old and here i am listening to it now and working on 70.
@jonnykraska7554
Was it bad in the 60s
@jonnykraska7554
@James Nutt true the racist in the south is bad
@jonnykraska7554
Was bad