Victim Of Circumstance
Joan Jett Lyrics

The police were waitin' when the sun came up
The police were present when Joan Jett woke up in the morning and she was warned to leave or face severe consequences.

You better move your ass
She must leave immediately to avoid getting in trouble with the police.

Or we'll really get rough
If she does not comply, the police will become aggressive.

I never wanted trouble
Joan Jett had no intention of causing any issues.

But I sure got enough
Despite her intentions, she always finds herself in trouble.

I'm bad at bein' subtle
Joan Jett is not very good at hiding her true feelings or intentions.

But I ain't that tough, no
Despite her rebellious image, Joan Jett is not as tough as she appears to be.

Just a victim of circumstance
Joan Jett is not responsible for her misfortunes because her situation is beyond her control.

Didn't you know
She is asking if the listener is aware of her situation.

Doesn't it show
Her circumstances are evident and can be seen by others.

Wherever I go
No matter where Joan Jett travels, her fate remains the same.

Just a victim of bad reputation
Due to her image, people automatically assume she is up to no good.

I go no chance of shakin'
Joan Jett cannot escape her reputation or the consequences of her actions.

Really gets you down when you don't belong
It can be depressing and isolating when you feel like an outsider.

An' everyone around says you growed up wrong
People have judged Joan Jett for her choices and actions, regardless of whether they were right or wrong.

But why do they resent it, I ain't doin' anything
Joan Jett does not understand why people resent her, especially when she is not doing anything wrong.

They say that I'm demented an' I never could sing
Despite her talent, people criticize Joan Jett's singing abilities and label her as crazy.

Then everywhere I went I caused them such alarm
No matter where she goes, Joan Jett's reputation precedes her and causes others to be scared or suspicious of her.

You know I never meant to cause anybody harm, no
Joan Jett did not intend to harm anyone or cause any trouble, despite how her actions were perceived.

I've been laughed at, I've been shut out
Joan Jett has been rejected and ridiculed by others.

But let there be no doubt
Despite the rejection she has faced, Joan Jett is still confident in herself and her abilities.

Never been afraid of chances I been takin'
Joan Jett has never been afraid to take risks, no matter the consequences.