I Fought the Law
Mike Ness Lyrics


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Breaking 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 law won I fought the law and the law won.
I left my baby and i feel so bad, I guess my race is run. 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.

Robben people with six gun, I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won.
I lost my girl and I lost my 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, I guess my race is run. She's the best girl I've ever had,
I fought the law and law won I fought the law and the law won.

I fought the law and law won I fought the law and the law won.




I fought the law and law won I fought the law and the law won.
I fought the law and law won I fought the law and the law.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Fought the Law" by Mike Ness tells the story of a man who rebels against the rules of society and ends up paying the price. The first verse mentions the singer breaking rocks in the hot sun, which can be interpreted as a punishment for a crime he committed. He then admits to fighting the law, but ultimately losing the battle. The second verse reveals that he needed money and resorted to robbery, resulting in him losing his girlfriend and the joy in his life.


In the chorus, the singer repeats that he fought the law and lost. He also mentions leaving behind the best girl he's ever had, which shows that he is aware of the negative impact that his actions had on others. The last line of the chorus, "I guess my race is run," suggests that he knows the consequences of his actions and that he is resigned to his fate.


Overall, the song can be seen as a cautionary tale about the consequences of breaking the law and engaging in criminal behavior. It also highlights the impact that such actions can have on one's loved ones. The repeated chorus reinforces this message and adds to the overall melancholy mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Breaking rocks in the hot sun, I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won.
I was doing hard labor under the sun, but I still went against the law, and unfortunately the law prevailed.


I needed money cause I had none , I fought the law and law won I fought the law and the law won.
I was in dire need of some cash, so I disobeyed the law, but ultimately failed to get away with it.


I left my baby and i feel so bad, I guess my race is run. 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.
I had to leave my significant other, and it pains me deeply. I know I'll never find someone as amazing as her. Despite my defiance, I was unable to escape the law's grasp.


Robben people with six gun, I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won.
Using a six-shooter, I held up people and took their possessions. However, my rebellion was met with defeat by the authorities.


I lost my girl and I lost my fun, I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won.
My actions resulted in the loss of my lover and any enjoyment in life. Despite my efforts to fight back, I was overpowered by the law.


I fought the law and law won I fought the law and the law won.
I rebelled against the law, but they proved to be too powerful and in the end, they were victorious.


I fought the law and law won I fought the law and the law won.
Again, I opposed the law, but like before, I was unable to emerge as the winner.


I fought the law and law won I fought the law and the law.
In the last refrain of the song, I still attempted to fight the law, but the result was the same - I lost to their authority.




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Written by: Sonny Curtis

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