Branded
stuart marty Lyrics


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Well I'm branded wherever I go
Trying to outrun a bad story everybody seems to know
Might as well be wearing a ball and chain
Cause everywhere I travel see my picture
With a number by my name

Spent some time in San Francisco locked up for vagrancy
I busted out a time or two took a run at getting free
They put me back in the jailhouse I finished serving my time
Turned me loose and the man said I'll dog you to the end of the line

Well I'm branded wherever I go
Trying to outrun a bad story everybody seems to know
Might as well be wearing a ball and chain
Cause everywhere I travel see my picture
With a number by my name

The trouble with the truth it always comes around
Seems to be there waiting for me in every town
Well I'm guilty of the crime of trying to get back home
Don't want to bother nobody just want to be left alone

Well I'm branded wherever I go
Trying to outrun a bad story everybody seems to know
Might as well be wearing a ball and chain




Cause everywhere I travel see my picture
With a number by my name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stuart Marty's Branded showcase the story of a man who has been branded with a bad reputation, and is struggling to outrun it. The first verse, "Well, I'm branded wherever I go, trying to outrun a bad story everybody seems to know, might as well be wearing a ball and chain, 'cause everywhere I travel see my picture with a number by my name," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer has developed a unfavorable reputation, and no matter where he goes, it seems that his bad story follows him.


The second verse highlights the singer's experience with the legal system. "Spent some time in San Francisco locked up for vagrancy, I busted out a time or two took a run at getting free, they put me back in the jailhouse I finished serving my time, turned me loose and the man said I'll dog you to the end of the line." Not only did the singer struggle with his reputation, but he also had a history with the law. After attempting to escape, he was put back in jail and ultimately released with a warning that he would be closely monitored.


The final verse speaks to the universal truth that the truth always comes back to haunt us. "The trouble with the truth it always comes around, seems to be there waiting for me in every town. Well, I'm guilty of the crime of trying to get back home, don't want to bother nobody just want to be left alone." The singer acknowledges his mistakes but just wants to move on and live a peaceful life.


Overall, the lyrics of Branded tell the story of a man trying to escape his past and his notoriety, but ultimately he finds that it is impossible to outrun the truth.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm branded wherever I go
No matter where I travel, people already know about my reputation and past mistakes.


Trying to outrun a bad story everybody seems to know
I'm trying my best to escape my bad reputation, but it seems like everyone already knows my mistakes and my past story.


Might as well be wearing a ball and chain
The burden of my past mistakes feels like a heavy weight that I constantly carry with me, as if tied to a ball and chain.


Cause everywhere I travel see my picture With a number by my name
My image and identity are known to everyone, complete with a numerical identification, no matter where I go.


Spent some time in San Francisco locked up for vagrancy
I was imprisoned in San Francisco for being homeless.


I busted out a time or two took a run at getting free
I tried to escape from the prison a few times to attain my freedom.


They put me back in the jailhouse I finished serving my time
I was returned to the prison and completed my sentence.


Turned me loose and the man said I'll dog you to the end of the line
After my release, the authorities warned me that they would keep an eye on me and harass me wherever I go.


The trouble with the truth it always comes around
My past mistakes and the truth of my actions always seem to catch up with me, even when I try to escape them.


Seems to be there waiting for me in every town
Wherever I go, my past mistakes and the truth of what I have done seem to be waiting for me, ready to confront me once again.


Well I'm guilty of the crime of trying to get back home
I have been criminalized for trying to return home and seek normalcy, as my past actions have stigmatized me.


Don't want to bother nobody just want to be left alone
I don't intend to hurt anyone, I simply wish to avoid causing any trouble and live a quiet life without interference.




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