I fought the law
THE h.c. DUKES Lyrics
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But I bought a toad
Yeah, I bought a toad
I had bought a toad
On the side of the road
On the side of the road
I wanted to fight a girl
Yeah, I fought a ninja
I had fought a ninja
I got really injured
I got really injured
I wanted to think of something cool
But I thought of school
Yeah, I thought of school
I had thought of school
I felt like a fool
I felt like a fool
I wanted to catch worm
But I caught a snake
Yeah, I caught a snake
I had caught a snake
It was a mistake
It was a mistake
I wanted to teach my dog to speak
So I taught my dog to speak
Yeah, I taught my dog to speak
I had taught my dog to speak
But I never said he learned
No, I never said he learned
I wanted to bring my dog
And snake and toad
Bring them to school
So I brought my dog and snake
And toad to school
I brought them to school
I had brought them all
I had brought them all
I had brought them all
I brought all my pets to school
Then that ninja girl that beat me up
Wanted to see all the pets I brought
When she saw my pets at school
She thought they were cool
Yeah, she thought they were cool
I fought a ninja
I fought a ninja
I fought a ninja
But now it’s cool cause we’re friends at school
I fought a ninja
I fought a ninja
I fought a ninja
But now it’s cool cause we’re friends at school
But now it’s cool cause we’re friends at school
The lyrics of "I Fought The Law" by THE h.c. DUKES tell a lighthearted story about a series of unexpected events and the resulting friendships. The song starts with the singer wanting to buy a frog but accidentally buying a toad instead. This simple mistake on the side of the road sets the quirky tone for the rest of the song.
In the second verse, the singer expresses a desire to fight a girl but ends up fighting a ninja instead. The encounter leaves them injured, highlighting the unexpected consequences of their actions. The lyrics suggest that sometimes things don't go as planned, and one can end up dealing with unforeseen challenges.
The third verse touches on the singer's attempt to think of something cool, but they end up thinking about school instead. This shift in thought pattern is portrayed as feeling foolish, emphasizing the contrast between their initial intention and the reality of their thoughts. It conveys a sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction with the outcome.
The fourth verse continues the theme of unexpected outcomes as the singer intends to catch a worm but accidentally catches a snake instead. This accidental mistake serves as a reminder that even the simplest of actions can lead to unintended consequences. The lyrics capture a feeling of surprise and regret, illustrating the notion that life doesn't always go according to plan.
The following verses shift focus to the singer's attempts at teaching their dog to speak. Although they claim to have taught the dog to speak, they emphasize that the dog never actually learned. This plays into the theme of unachieved intentions and the gap between expectation and reality.
The final part of the song brings all the unconventional elements together. The singer decides to bring their dog, snake, and toad to school, hoping to impress someone who had previously defeated them in a fight. Surprisingly, the person ends up finding the pets cool and the two become friends. This unexpected twist suggests that sometimes even the most bizarre or unsuccessful endeavors can lead to positive outcomes, emphasizing the theme of friendship and acceptance.
Overall, "I Fought The Law" humorously explores the theme of unpredictability and the unexpected paths that life can take, ultimately highlighting the value of friendship and acceptance in the face of unexpected outcomes.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanted to buy a frog
I had a desire to purchase a frog
But I bought a toad
However, I mistakenly purchased a toad instead
Yeah, I bought a toad
Indeed, I indeed acquired a toad
I had bought a toad
I had indeed made the mistake of purchasing a toad
On the side of the road
From a vendor situated alongside the road
I wanted to fight a girl
I had the intention of engaging in combat with a female
But I fought a ninja
However, I ended up battling a skilled ninja instead
Yeah, I fought a ninja
Indeed, I did engage in combat with a ninja
I had fought a ninja
I had indeed been involved in a confrontation with a ninja
I got really injured
As a consequence, I sustained significant injuries
I wanted to think of something cool
I desired to come up with an impressive idea
But I thought of school
However, my thoughts led me to contemplate about educational institutions
Yeah, I thought of school
Indeed, my mind drifted towards the topic of school
I had thought of school
I had indeed pondered about educational institutions
I felt like a fool
As a result, I experienced feelings of foolishness
I wanted to catch a worm
My intention was to capture a worm
But I caught a snake
However, I mistakenly apprehended a snake
Yeah, I caught a snake
Indeed, I managed to seize a snake
I had caught a snake
I had indeed successfully captured a snake
It was a mistake
Unfortunately, it turned out to be an error on my part
I wanted to teach my dog to speak
I had the desire to train my canine companion to vocalize
So I taught my dog to speak
Consequently, I instructed my dog in the ability to communicate
Yeah, I taught my dog to speak
Indeed, I successfully imparted the skill of speaking to my dog
I had taught my dog to speak
I had indeed previously trained my dog to vocalize
But I never said he learned
However, I never claimed that he fully grasped the concept
No, I never said he learned
To clarify, I never asserted that he comprehended it completely
So I brought my dog and snake
Therefore, I brought along both my dog and snake
And toad to school
As well as my toad, to the educational institution
I brought them to school
I successfully transported them to the school premises
I had brought them all
Indeed, I had indeed brought all of them
I brought all my pets to school
I managed to bring each of my domesticated animals to the educational institution
Then that ninja girl that beat me up
Subsequently, that particular female ninja who defeated me
Wanted to see all the pets I brought
Expressed a desire to witness the animals I had brought along
When she saw my pets at school
Upon laying eyes on my animals within the school premises
She thought they were cool
She deemed them to be impressive or interesting
But now it’s cool cause we’re friends at school
However, presently the situation is agreeable since we have become friends within the educational institution
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES CONRAD II
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