I fought the law

I fought the law
Williams Hank Jr Lyrics


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A breakin' these rocks in the hot sun

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I wanted 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 it feels so bad

Guess my race is run

She was the best thing, I ever had

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

Robbin' people with a six-gun

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I left my little baby in good fun

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

If I left my baby and it feels so bad

I guess my race is run

She was the best thing, I ever had

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

If I left my baby and it feels so bad

And I guess my race is run

She was the best thing, I ever had

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law, law won

I fought the law, the law won

I fought the law, the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won





I fought the law and the law won

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hank Williams Jr's "I Fought The Law" depict the story of a man who has broken the law and is paying the consequences for his actions. The first verse talks about the hard manual labor which he is performing, breaking rocks in the hot sun, which could be a reference to the work he is performing in prison as part of his punishment. The repeated phrase, "I fought the law and the law won," suggests that he has been caught by the authorities and punished for his crimes.


The rest of the lyrics suggest that the singer was motivated by his lack of money and the desire to provide for his loved ones, specifically his baby and his partner, who he had to leave behind as a result of his actions. He acknowledges that leaving his baby feels bad, and seems to acknowledge that he has ruined his chances for a happy future with his partner, who was "the best thing I ever had." Despite having good intentions, he used violent and illegal means to try to achieve his goals, ultimately leading to his downfall.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Fought The Law" are a cautionary tale about the consequences of breaking the law, even when motivated by good intentions.


Line by Line Meaning

A breakin' these rocks in the hot sun
I am doing hard labor in the sun, most likely in prison.


I fought the law and the law won
I fought against the law, but ultimately lost and was punished.


I wanted money 'cause I had none
I lacked money and needed it, potentially as motivation for criminal activity.


I left my baby and it feels so bad
Leaving my significant other was difficult and painful.


Guess my race is run
My fate is sealed, and my situation is likely hopeless.


She was the best thing, I ever had
My significant other was the most important person in my life.


Robbin' people with a six-gun
I committed armed robbery.


I left my little baby in good fun
Leaving my significant other was meant to be harmless or fun, but resulted in negative consequences.


If I left my baby and it feels so bad
Once again expressing the emotional pain of leaving my significant other.


I fought the law, law won
Repeating the sentiment that I lost my battle against the law.


I fought the law and the law won
Continuing to express the idea that I was unsuccessful in my rebellion against the law.




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@cartersmith2580

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I needed money 'cause I had noneĀ 
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She's the best girl that I ever hadĀ 
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She's the best girl that I ever hadĀ 
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I fought the law and the law won (7 times)Ā 
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@Gillesbisson

HANK PUTS A GREAT SPIN ON THIS ONE

@twopetbulls

best version of this song!

@jonathanbush9568

Yes it is

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I fought the law and the law lost !

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@eyoung2289

One of the best of all times

@cottoncountrytrucker2087

This song goes out to the guy crying to the news about taking a whooping from the cops in Oakland,TN

@KRACKERJACK6913

I FOUGHT THE LAW & I WON!

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