Trash Can Murders
The Runaways Lyrics


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(Lita Ford)

You've got me runnin' round in circles
Tied my little brothers to a railroad track
In the black of the night you sit and pant
Crammed them all together in a plastic bag
You're a night prowler, you're a night howler, yeh
Trash can murders
In the black of night
Trash can murders
When will it be alright

Walk the streets and you're dressed in black
You tied their hands behind their backs
That's cold yeh, ya know it's true
Just wait and see what happens to you
You're a night prowler, you're a night howler, yeh

Trash can murders
In the black of night
Trash can murders
When will it be alright

I can hear him scream, it's midnight
In the alley like a Chinese cat
I've got a hatchet gonna take your life
Oh yeh, tell me, what ya think of that
I'm a night prowler, I'm a night howler yeh

Trash can murders
In the black of night




Trash can murders
When will it be alright

Overall Meaning

The Runaways' Trash Can Murders is a dark, eerie song that tells the story of a mysterious killer who strikes in the black of night. The lyrics describe his actions in detail, including tying little brothers to a railroad track, cramming them all together in a plastic bag, and walking the streets dressed in black while tying people's hands behind their backs. The singer of the song, presumably a victim or a witness, is crying out for justice, asking when the murders will stop.


The lyrics of Trash Can Murders paint a disturbing picture of violence and fear, but they also convey a sense of anger and defiance. The singer is not willing to let the killer continue his rampage unchecked and promises to take matters into her own hands. This sense of empowerment is a recurring theme in many of The Runaways' songs, which were known for their rebellious, feminist themes.


Line by Line Meaning

You've got me runnin' round in circles
You're confusing me and making me feel lost.


Tied my little brothers to a railroad track
You're causing harm to my loved ones and putting them in danger.


In the black of the night you sit and pant
You're lurking in the darkness, obsessively waiting for your prey.


Crammed them all together in a plastic bag
You've committed a heinous crime by putting multiple victims in a small container.


You're a night prowler, you're a night howler, yeh
You're hunting at night and making disturbing noises.


Walk the streets and you're dressed in black
You're moving around stealthily while wearing dark clothing.


You tied their hands behind their backs
You've immobilized your victims by restraining their limbs.


That's cold yeh, ya know it's true
Your actions are heartless and cruel, and you're aware of it.


Just wait and see what happens to you
Your violent behavior will eventually result in consequences for you.


I can hear him scream, it's midnight
You're torturing someone in the middle of the night and causing them to cry out in pain.


In the alley like a Chinese cat
You're in a secluded area, probably waiting to ambush your victim.


I've got a hatchet gonna take your life
You're armed with a deadly weapon and planning to kill someone.


Oh yeh, tell me, what ya think of that
You're taunting your victim and asking for their opinion as you prepare to commit murder.


I'm a night prowler, I'm a night howler yeh
I'm a predator who operates under the cover of darkness, and I make disturbing noises.


Trash can murders
These crimes involve disposing of victims in trash cans after killing them.


In the black of night
These murders occur at night, when it's dark outside.


When will it be alright
The artist is asking when this violence and chaos will end.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LITA ROSSANA FORD

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