I fought the law
Kris & Rita Lyrics
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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
I left my baby and I feel so bad I guess the race is run
Cause he's the best man I ever had I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
[ guitar ]
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
I left my baby and I feel so bad...
The lyrics to Kris & Rita's song "I Fought the Law" narrates the story of the singer who got into trouble with the law after breaking and robbing with a six-gun. The singer's motive for such criminal action is due to financial constraints, which leaves him with no other option than to stray from the right path. Unfortunately, his criminal attempt did not end well as the law eventually caught up with him, and he was found guilty and penalized for his actions. As a result, he left his lover behind and feels remorseful about the entire situation.
The repetition of "I fought the law and the law won" in the chorus emphasizes the consequences of the singer's actions against the law. Though the singer had his reasons for the unlawful act, it didn't favor him at the end of the day, and he now has to answer for whatever wrongdoing he has committed.
The lyrics of "I Fought the Law" narrate a typical summation of a criminal's story and the aftermath of their actions. Although it's easy to sympathize with the singer's plight, it still stands that everyone must abide by the law irrespective of the situation they find themselves in.
Line by Line Meaning
A breakin' rocks in the hot sun I fought the law and the law won
I was working hard and sweating in the sun, but I still broke the law and lost the fight against it.
I needed money cause I had none I fought the law and the law won
I was desperate for money and had none, but my attempt to break the law to get it was unsuccessful and I paid the price.
I left my baby and I feel so bad I guess the race is run
Leaving my loved one behind makes me sad, but I know I can't change the outcome of my actions.
Cause he's the best man I ever had I fought the law and the law won
Even though I had a great partner, I still chose to break the law and ended up losing against the authorities.
[ guitar ]
Instrumental break.
A robbin' people with a sixgun I fought the law and the law won
I resorted to stealing from others with a weapon, but it didn't go well for me and the law ultimately won the battle.
I miss my baby and the good fun I fought the law and the law won
I regret leaving my partner and the good times we had together, but I can't change the fact that I lost to the authorities.
I left my baby and I feel so bad...
Repeats the earlier line about feeling bad for leaving a loved one behind.
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Written by: SONNY CURTIS
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