In My Way
The Judges Lyrics


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Say you've got a right, and who am I to say
But when you do drugs, you get in my way
I'm not gonna waste my breath on you
I'll let your drugs run you through

The things I've been hearing are scaring me
A man made substance that sets your mind free
I can't believe you've gone back on your words
Those drugs are gonna kill you if I don't get to you first

So what are you gonna do, be strong or fold?
Make the wrong choice, you'll do what you're told
I'm stepping back, and I'm gonna judge you
I hope that fucked up head can tell you what to do

I'm keeping it simple
And I'm keeping it clear
And I won't use words
'Cuz you're too fucked up to hear

The crew is strong
And we're setting it straight
And we'll be the judge
Of your fucking fate

You've lost my respect
And I've seen your worst
And I've seen your best
And I won't settle for anything less
I guess you can call me obsessed

You've lost my respect
You've lost my respect




You've lost my respect
Keep clear or take my best

Overall Meaning

In the song "In My Way" by The Judges, the singer is addressing someone who they care for deeply, but who has started using drugs. The lyrics suggest that the singer believes drugs are dangerous and that the person they are addressing is headed downhill if they continue using them. The singer is frustrated that this person is getting in their way, and they decide to step back and judge them. The chorus talks about how the singer is keeping it simple and clear, not wasting their breath on someone who they feel won't listen because they are too high.


The verses and chorus of the song come together to form an intense message about the dangers of drug use. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the singer's anger and frustration towards the person they are addressing. The line "I'll let your drugs run you through" suggests that the singer has lost hope for the individual and feels powerless to change their course. Overall, the lyrics of "In My Way" are a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug use and the negative impact it can have on not just one person but everyone around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Say you've got a right, and who am I to say
You have the freedom to do what you want, but if you do drugs, it will negatively impact me.


I'm not gonna waste my breath on you
I won't bother trying to convince you to quit.


I'll let your drugs run you through
I'll let the drug addiction take its course and ruin your life.


The things I've been hearing are scaring me
The rumors I've heard about your drug use are alarming and concerning.


A man made substance that sets your mind free
Drugs are synthetic substances that create a false sense of liberation in your thoughts.


I can't believe you've gone back on your words
I'm disappointed you didn't keep to your word of staying away from drugs.


Those drugs are gonna kill you if I don't get to you first
If you don't stop taking drugs, you are going to suffer a fatal outcome.


So what are you gonna do, be strong or fold?
It's your decision to either overcome the addiction or succumb to it.


Make the wrong choice, you'll do what you're told
If you choose to continue drug use, you will eventually become a slave to its demands.


I hope that fucked up head can tell you what to do
I'm hoping your impaired state of mind will still be able to see what's best for you.


I'm keeping it simple
I'm not complicating things with fancy words or explanations.


And I'm keeping it clear
My message is straightforward and easily understood.


And I won't use words
I won't waste time trying to persuade you with words.


'Cuz you're too fucked up to hear
You're too high or drugged to comprehend what I'm saying.


The crew is strong
My group and I have strength in numbers and unity.


And we're setting it straight
We are determined to make things right and help you overcome addiction.


And we'll be the judge
We'll determine what happens to you based on your actions and choices.


Of your fucking fate
We'll have the final say on your life's outcome.


You've lost my respect
Your drug use has caused me to lose my admiration and regard for you.


And I've seen your worst
I've witnessed the negative impact of drug use on your life.


And I've seen your best
I know the potential you have to be better than your current situation.


And I won't settle for anything less
I won't accept anything less than you overcoming addiction and improving your life.


I guess you can call me obsessed
You could describe my dedication to helping you overcome addiction as an obsession.


Keep clear or take my best
Either stay away from drugs or face the full force of my efforts to help you.




Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, JEUNE MUSIQUE EDITIONS
Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka

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