Studio albums
Saxon (1979)
Wheels of Steel (1980)
Strong Arm of the Law (1980)
Denim and Leather (1981)
Power & the Glory (1983)
Crusader (1984)
Innocence Is No Excuse (1985)
Rock the Nations (1986)
Destiny (1988)
Solid Ball of Rock (1991)
Forever Free (1992)
Dogs of War (1995)
Unleash the Beast (1997)
Metalhead (1999)
Killing Ground (2001)
Lionheart (2004)
The Inner Sanctum (2007)
Into the Labyrinth (2009)
Call to Arms (2011)
Sacrifice (2013)
Battering Ram (2015)
Thunderbolt (2018)
Inspirations (2021)
Carpe Diem (2022)
Strong Arm of the Law
Saxon Lyrics
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I had a feeling that something's not right
The music was loud, we could still hear the crowd
From the gig that we played that night
We pulled into a motorway restaurant
Stopped awhile, fooled around
But I still had a feeling that something's not right
Stop, get out
We are the strong arm of the law
Stop, get out
We are the strong arm of the law
Into the night came a blue flashing light
A blast from the siren to make sure
But it came to a stop behind the motorway cop
Who'd been tailing us for more than an hour
He pulled us out of the car on the side of the road
He questioned us one at a time
Where is the gear that we know that you use
We said the only speed we use is on cars
You should've seen the stupid smirk drop from his face
It was a negative exercise
The way that we dress and the things that we do
They thought it was an easy bust
The lyrics to Saxon's song "Strong Arm of the Law" describe a situation where the singer and his bandmates are being pursued by the police. The song opens with the singer listening to music on the radio, but feeling like something is off. He and his bandmates stop at a motorway restaurant, but the feeling persists. Suddenly, a police car pulls up behind them, and the officers accuse them of having drugs or other illegal substances.
Despite the accusations, the band members insist that they have done nothing wrong. They assert that they only use speed on cars, not drugs. Eventually, the police realize that they have no grounds to arrest the band, and they let them go. The song ends with a triumphant chorus of "Stop, get out, we are the strong arm of the law."
The lyrics of "Strong Arm of the Law" reflect the frustrations and conflicts that rock musicians often face when dealing with the authorities. The song captures the feeling of being unfairly targeted by law enforcement, and the sense of vindication that comes with standing up for oneself. Overall, the song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they were being persecuted for simply doing what they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I was listening to the music on the radio
The singer was listening to the radio and something didn't feel right.
I had a feeling that something's not right
The singer had a gut feeling that something was wrong.
The music was loud, we could still hear the crowd
Despite the music being loud, they could still hear the crowd from the gig they played earlier.
From the gig that we played that night
The crowd noise was from a gig they played earlier that night.
We pulled into a motorway restaurant
They stopped at a motorway restaurant.
Stopped awhile, fooled around
They spent some time there messing around.
But I still had a feeling that something's not right
Despite the break, the singer still had a sense that something was amiss.
'Cause we're standing in a whole in the ground
They realized they had stopped in a pothole.
Stop, get out
The motorway cop stopped them and told them to get out.
We are the strong arm of the law
The motorway cop identified himself as being the authority.
Into the night came a blue flashing light
Later, they were pursued by the cop's car with a blue flashing light.
A blast from the siren to make sure
The cop used his siren to signal them to stop.
But it came to a stop behind the motorway cop
Finally they pulled up behind the cop's car.
Who'd been tailing us for more than an hour
The cop had been following them for over an hour.
He pulled us out of the car on the side of the road
The cop made them get out of the car on the side of the road.
He questioned us one at a time
The cop individually questioned all of them.
Where is the gear that we know that you use
The cop asked where they were hiding illegal items.
We said the only speed we use is on cars
They claimed that their only interest in speed is when driving cars.
You should've seen the stupid smirk drop from his face
The cop's arrogant expression faded when they gave that explanation.
It was a negative exercise
The whole interaction with the cop was fruitless.
The way that we dress and the things that we do
The cop profiled them based on their attire and activities.
They thought it was an easy bust
The cop assumed it would be an easy arrest based on their appearance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETERY ROONEY BYFORD, STEPHEN DAWSON, PETER FRANCIS GILL, GRAHAM OLIVER, PAUL QUINN
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Vanessa Weber
I was listening to the music on the radio (*)
I had a feeling that something's not right
The music was loud, we could still hear the crowd
From the gig that we played that night
We pulled into a motorway restaurant
Stopped awhile, fooled around
But I still had a feeling that something's not right
'Cause we're standing in a whole in the ground
Stop, get out (**)
We are the strong arm of the law
Stop, get out
We are the strong arm of the law
Into the night came a blue flashing light
A blast from the siren to make sure
But it came to a stop behind the motorway cop
Who'd been tailing us for more than an hour
He pulled us out of the car on the side of the road
He questioned us one at a time
Where is the gear that we know that you use
We said the only speed we use is on cars
[Repeat **]
You should've seen the stupid smirk drop from his face
It was a negative exercise
The way that we dress and the things that we do
They thought it was an easy bust
Natural Roid Rage
One of the most powerful Songs of all Time!
Danny Donadio
Great driving song
oceanking18
My favorite Saxon lineup ! Miss these dudes!
Edwin Beltran
Amen
kudukilla
For me could interchange Pete or Nigel, but otherwise agree about the other 4.
Dario Titan
instablaster
Commander E.
Biff, Graham, Paul, Steve, &.Pete
Commander E.
@kudukilla it's gotta be Pete
Michael Henness
One of my favorite metal songs. Glorious band live. 🤘🎸
ROADKILL Official
Love the song so much we did a 'cover' of it, great band been a fan of Saxon since 1980 LEGENDS! \m/