It's the Law
Kina Lyrics


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We're sitting here in this cell
You know it's like living hell
Was what you did a real crime ?
The judge says you have to serve time

It's the law you're in jail
It's the law that sets your boil
It's the law to try & fight
It's the law it's only a few more nights

The deputy had a bad night
He couldn't get it up for his wife




So he's gonna be pissed in the job
And he's gonna bum out your life.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kina's song "It's the Law" bring forth the theme of living with the consequences of one's actions, even if they seem unjust. The opening lines depict the misery of being trapped in a cell and questioning the fairness of being imprisoned. The words "living hell" evoke a sense of despair and hopelessness that convicts experience while being locked up. The singer then asks a crucial question - was what you did a real crime? In other words, the lyrics highlight how laws can sometimes be unfair, or justice can be flawed, leading innocent people to get punished.


Moving on, Kina asserts that being in jail is not a mere consequence; rather, it's a result of an inflexible, unbending system of laws. She maintains that regardless of the situation, the law must be followed, and its consequences must be faced. The repeated use of the phrase "It's the law" stresses how the law governs human societies and how everyone must abide by it if they want to live in a just and functioning society. However, Kina offers a glimmer of hope, emphasizing that the punishment is only temporary, and a few more nights will pass. She acknowledges that the length of time might not seem fair, but it's something that must be endured.


The last few lines of the lyric introduce another layer to the song by narrating the story of a deputy who had a bad night. This line metaphorically implies that even those who are supposed to understand and uphold the law are prone to failure. The bad day of the deputy caused him to take out his frustration on others, in this case, the convicts. This line can be used to symbolize how justice sometimes gets derailed due to the personal biases and flaws of those in charge of upholding the laws, leading to more innocent people suffering the consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

We're sitting here in this cell
We are currently confined in this prison cell.


You know it's like living hell
This experience is extremely difficult and unpleasant.


Was what you did a real crime ?
Are the actions that led to our incarceration truly illegal?


The judge says you have to serve time
The legal authority who oversaw our case has ordered us to serve out a sentence.


It's the law you're in jail
The legal system is what has led to our current imprisonment.


It's the law that sets your boil
The rules and regulations in place within the justice system are responsible for our current anguish.


It's the law to try & fight
It is our legal right to contest the charges laid against us.


It's the law it's only a few more nights
Our release from prison is imminent, as per the laws governing our sentence length.


The deputy had a bad night
The law enforcement officer who is responsible for our supervision has recently endured a difficult evening.


He couldn't get it up for his wife
The law enforcement officer in question experienced a sexual difficulty in his personal life.


So he's gonna be pissed in the job
This law enforcement official's personal frustration may affect the way he performs his duties.


And he's gonna bum out your life.
As a result of his anger and disappointment, our time in prison may become even more difficult than it already is.




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