Bonnie And Clyde
Scapegoat Lyrics


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Our story starts with a boy
Who finds himself in a girl
Outdone, outgunned, on the run without a care in the world
See they had justification
In believing freedom is free

Or so they thought
I guess they must have been mistaken
When they figured freedom couldn't be bought

I think I'm at it again
Cause it feels like
It seems like everyone's eyes are burning a hole in my confidence
And paranoia's at an all time high, as my chest gets tight
FYI, in the midst of a panic attack it's harder to breathe

So from what were they running
And to whom was there crime
You can call it as it lies, for the truth will be disguised over time
Some may say it was nothing, some may say they were strange

Or so they thought
I guess they must have been mistaken
When they figured freedom couldn't be bought

I think I'm at it again
Cause it feels like
It seems like everyone's eyes are burning a hole in my confidence
And paranoia's at an all time high, as my chest gets tight
FYI, in the midst of a panic attack it's harder to breathe

Oh yea it's harder to breathe
It's harder to breathe

I'll cross your T's if you dot my I's
I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine back until the day that we die
We made a pact that they wont take us alive so let's die
Die like Bonnie and Clyde

So throw me a bone
I would die for the world if the world would have it so

They'll probably knock us off
They'd never let us go
So when you find me dead
With a bullet in my head and a note
Be it known I wasn't alone

I think I'm at it again
Cause it feels like
It seems like everyone's eyes are burning a hole in my confidence
And paranoia's at an all time high, as my chest gets tight
FYI, in the midst of a panic attack it's harder to breathe

I'll cross your T's if you dot my I's
I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine back until the day that we die




We made a pact that they wont take us alive so let's die, oh die
Die like Bonnie and Clyde

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Scapegoat's song Bonnie and Clyde tell a story of two individuals who believed in the concept of freedom but came to realize that it could not be obtained so easily. The first verse sets up the narrative with the imagery of a boy finding himself in a girl, portraying their closeness and individuality, and how they believed that freedom was an inherent right, but the second verse contradicts this belief, as it talks about their attempt to evade punishment for their crimes. The chorus repeats the theme of increased paranoia and anxiety, as the characters face their imminent demise. The last verse shows the determination of the couple to stay together until the very end, with a sense of loyalty and unfaltering trust in each other.


The song's writing appears to be informed by the story of the infamous outlaw duo Bonnie and Clyde, who captured the imaginations of people all over the world with their criminal exploits during the Great Depression. Their story is one of determination, loyalty, and undying love, which the lyrics of this song seem to echo.


Line by Line Meaning

Our story starts with a boy
The story begins with a boy


Who finds himself in a girl
The boy meets a girl


Outdone, outgunned, on the run without a care in the world
The couple is outmatched and running away with no worries


See they had justification
The couple has a reason for their actions


In believing freedom is free
They thought freedom was easy to attain


Or so they thought
Their belief was wrong


I guess they must have been mistaken
They were wrong in their assumptions


When they figured freedom couldn't be bought
They believed freedom was something that couldn't be purchased


I think I'm at it again
The artist is experiencing something familiar


Cause it feels like
The sensation is similar to before


It seems like everyone's eyes are burning a hole in my confidence
The singer feels like they are being scrutinized and judged


And paranoia's at an all time high, as my chest gets tight
The artist is feeling extremely anxious


FYI, in the midst of a panic attack it's harder to breathe
The singer provides additional information about panic attacks


So from what were they running
The reason why they were running is questioned


And to whom was there crime
The person or people they committed a crime towards is questioned


You can call it as it lies, for the truth will be disguised over time
The truth of the situation will become unclear over time


Some may say it was nothing, some may say they were strange
Different people have different opinions on what happened


Oh yea it's harder to breathe
The singer reiterates the difficulty in breathing during panic attacks


I'll cross your T's if you dot my I's
The couple will help each other out


I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine back until the day that we die
They will always help each other out


We made a pact that they wont take us alive so let's die
The couple agrees to stick together until the end


Die like Bonnie and Clyde
They want to go out together in a dramatic fashion, like the infamous outlaws


So throw me a bone
The singer seeks help or assistance


I would die for the world if the world would have it so
The artist is willing to make a sacrifice for the greater good


They'll probably knock us off
The couple anticipates being caught or killed


They'd never let us go
The authorities will not let them escape


So when you find me dead
The singer predicts their own death


With a bullet in my head and a note
The artist imagines the circumstances of their death


Be it known I wasn't alone
The artist wants it to be known that they had company in their actions




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