I fought the law
Vince Neil The Crickets Lyrics
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I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I miss my baby and a good fun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
Guess my race is run
She's the best girl that I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
A-robbin' people with the zip gun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I needed money 'cause I had none
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I left my baby and I feel so bad
Guess my race is run
She's the best girl that I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
The song "I Fought the Law" by the Crickets tells the story of a man who has gotten himself into trouble with the law. The opening verse paints a picture of a man breaking rocks in the hot sun, likely as part of his punishment for his crime. The chorus of the song tells us that he fought against the law, but unfortunately, the law won.
In the following verses, we learn that the man has left behind his beloved partner and feels terrible about it. He had to resort to robbing people with a zip gun because he needed money and had none. The law caught up with him, and once again, he lost the battle.
The song is an up-tempo rock and roll tune, but the lyrics are heavy and tell a story of desperation and consequences. The song has been covered by several artists, including the Bobby Fuller Four, who had the most successful version of the song. The song has become a classic rock tune and is regularly played on classic rock radio stations to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
A-breakin' rocks in the hot sun
I was serving time in prison, doing hard labor
I fought the law and the law won
I committed a crime and got caught, the legal system prevailed against me
I miss my baby and a good fun
I long for the company of my lover and good times
I left my baby and I feel so bad
Leaving my lover behind makes me feel terrible
Guess my race is run
I have reached the end of the line, there's no escape from the consequences of my actions
She's the best girl that I've ever had
My lover is the best thing that ever happened to me
A-robbin' people with the zip gun
I resorted to violent robbery using an improvised firearm
I needed money 'cause I had none
I committed the robbery because I was broke and desperate
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Written by: SONNY CURTIS
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