The Interrupters are an American ska punk band formed in Los Angeles, Calif… Read Full Bio ↴The Interrupters are an American ska punk band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2011. The band comprises lead vocalist Aimee Interrupter, drummer Jesse Bivona, bassist Justin Bivona, and guitarist Kevin Bivona. They have released four studio albums. The latest, In the Wild, was released in 2022, along with the album's lead single, "Raised by Wolves"

You're Gonna Find A Way Out
The Interrupters Lyrics

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He's got the best record collection, and he makes the best record selection
But when he drinks yea he'll start flexin' get arrested and end up in correction
Because he's got a lot of pent up aggression, there was an officer at the intersection
Everyone got away except him, and now he's got a lot of time for reflection

Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out
Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be

You're gonna find a way out

Four walls been driving him mental, the location of the jail is central
And he don't like to get sentimental, when his girl brings a family memento
In his cell block there's a dirty window, where he can see the sun and moon glow
But the warden just caught him with a bindle, and now he won't get released December

Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out
Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out

He got paroled and got a Smith & Wesson and he always kept it on him for protection
Shot a man in the street for disrespecting. rude boy when will you learn your lesson?!

Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out

Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out, now

Overall Meaning

The Interrupters' "You're Gonna Find A Way Out" is a song about a rude boy who finds himself locked up in a penitentiary due to his actions. The song emphasizes the frustration and mental anguish that the singer experiences being trapped within the confines of the prison. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of his plight, from the dirty window where he can see the outside world to the moment when he realizes that he won't be released in December due to a recent infraction. Yet, despite his situation, the song provides hope that the singer will eventually find a way out of his predicament.

The song speaks about the ways in which people deal with stress and pent up frustrations, highlighting the dangers of relying on drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. The singer's record collection and selection skills are juxtaposed with the negative consequences of his drinking and aggression, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. The final verse serves as a cautionary tale, demonstrating how the singer's lack of personal growth and reliance on guns for protection leads to even more trouble.

Overall, "You're Gonna Find A Way Out" is a powerful hymn about perseverance, resilience, and the human spirit's indomitable will to overcome adversities. The Interrupters deliver these messages through a catchy and polished punk-ska sound, energizing the listener with its upbeat tempo and infectious melodies.

Line by Line Meaning

He's got the best record collection, and he makes the best record selection
He has an excellent taste in music and chooses records perfectly.

But when he drinks yea he'll start flexin' get arrested and end up in correction
Whenever he drinks, he becomes aggressive and gets into trouble with the law. As a result, he has been arrested multiple times and sent to correctional facilities.

Because he's got a lot of pent up aggression, there was an officer at the intersection
He harbors a lot of anger and frustration within him which resulted in him getting into trouble with an officer at an intersection.

Everyone got away except him, and now he's got a lot of time for reflection
He was caught while others managed to escape, and now he has ample time to think about his actions and their consequences.

Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
The person being addressed is in prison, which is not where anyone would want to be.

You're gonna find a way out
The song offers hope to the person being addressed, stating that they'll find a way to get out of prison.

Four walls been driving him mental, the location of the jail is central
Being trapped in a cell has been affecting his mental state and the fact that the jail is located centrally adds to his misery.

And he don't like to get sentimental, when his girl brings a family memento
He doesn't like to show his emotions, and when his girlfriend brings something meaningful from his family, he doesn't let his guard down.

In his cell block there's a dirty window, where he can see the sun and moon glow
He has a small window in his cell which is dirty but still allows him to see the sky and the sun and moon shining.

But the warden just caught him with a bindle, and now he won't get released December
The warden found him with drugs, and now his release date has been pushed to a later month.

He got paroled and got a Smith & Wesson and he always kept it on him for protection
He gets released on parole and starts carrying a gun for his own safety and protection.

Shot a man in the street for disrespecting. rude boy when will you learn your lesson?!
He ends up shooting a man in the street for disrespecting him, which lands him back into trouble. The song questions when he will learn from his mistakes.

You're gonna find a way out, now
The song reiterates the belief that the person being addressed will find a way out, adding 'now' for emphasis.

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[Verse 1]
He's got the best record collection
And he makes the best record selection
But when he drinks yea he'll start flexin'
Get arrested and end up in correction
Because he's got a lot of pent up aggression
There was an officer at the intersection
Everyone got away except him
And now he's got a lot of time for reflection

[Chorus]
Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out
Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out
You're gonna find a way out now

[Verse 2]
Four walls been driving him mental
The location of the jail is central
And he don't like to get sentimental
When his girl brings a family memento
In his cell block there's a dirty window
Where he can see the sun and moon glow
But the warden just caught him with a bindle
And now he won't get released December

[Chorus]
Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out
Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out
You're gonna find a way out
You're gonna find a way out
You're gonna find a way out

[Bridge]
He got paroled and got a smith & wesson
And he always kept it on him for protection
Shot a man in the street for disrespecting
Rude boy when will you learn your lesson?!

[Chorus]
Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out
Rude boy in a penitentiary, locked up not where you wanna be
You're gonna find a way out, now