Framed
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Lyrics
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When two policemen grabbed me and I'm unaware
They said "Is your name Alexander?" and I said "Why, sure!"
They said "You're the cat that we've been looking for."
But I was framed
I was framed
I never did nothing
The cops took me to a little room where the bright lights shine
There was ten poor souls like me standin' in the line
I knew I was the victim of somebody's evil plan
When a stool pigeon looked at me an' said....
That's your man!
But I was framed
I was framed
I never did nothing
But now I was, I was framed
Then the public prosecutor started prosecutin' me
That man wanted to find what was my pedigree
He said "Where were you on the third of June 1963?"
Them cats with rubber hoses started givin' me the third degree....
But I was framed
I was framed
I never did nothing
But now I was, I was framed. framed, ...
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band's song "Framed" tells a story about a man named Alexander who is walking down the street when he is suddenly grabbed by two policemen who accuse him of a crime he did not commit. He is taken to a room where he is interrogated and subjected to physical torture. The lyrics suggest that Alexander is being framed by someone with an "evil plan," and that he is a victim of circumstance.
The song uses a repetitive chorus of "I was framed" to emphasize Alexander's innocence and the injustice of the situation. The contrast between the upbeat and almost comical melody and the dark subject matter of the lyrics creates a sense of irony that underscores the message of the song.
The lyrics speak to themes of powerlessness and oppression, as well as the corrupt nature of those in positions of authority. The use of slang and colloquial language helps to create a sense of the everyday person who is caught up in a corrupt system. Overall, the song's message is one of frustration and anger, and it speaks to the universal experience of feeling like a victim of injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking down the street mindin' my own affair
I was going about my business on the street when something unexpected happened.
When two policemen grabbed me and I'm unaware
Out of nowhere, two cops apprehended me.
They said "Is your name Alexander?" and I said "Why, sure!"
After being approached by the cops, I confirmed my name without suspicion.
They said "You're the cat that we've been looking for."
"You're the one who we've been searching for," said the cops for some obscure reason.
But I was framed
Despite being innocent, I was made to look guilty.
I never did nothing
I didn't do anything wrong.
But now I was, I was framed
Nevertheless, I was blamed for something I didn't do.
The cops took me to a little room where the bright lights shine
I was brought to an interrogation room that was well-lit.
There was ten poor souls like me standin' in the line
There were ten other people like me being accused of wrongdoing.
I knew I was the victim of somebody's evil plan
I had a strong hunch that I was targeted by someone with malicious intent.
When a stool pigeon looked at me an' said....
Someone who was informing on others singled me out for wrongdoing.
That's your man!
That's the person who's responsible, said the stool pigeon identifying me.
Then the public prosecutor started prosecutin' me
A legal official began the process of charging me with a crime.
That man wanted to find what was my pedigree
The prosecutor was interested in learning more about my background and history.
He said "Where were you on the third of June 1963?"
"Tell me where you were on this specific date," asked the prosecutor.
Them cats with rubber hoses started givin' me the third degree....
I was subjected to coercion and intimidation tactics by authorities.
framed
Reiterating that I was falsely accused and made to look guilty.
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.