Bending the Rules and Breaking the Law
Rebelling Youth: Embracing Mistakes and Finding Identity
Lyrics
Growing up I was always mama's angel
Growing up, the speaker was considered a good child by their mother.
Never new I'd ever fall from grace
Unexpectedly, the speaker experienced a fall from grace or moral standing.
I was taught to walk the cotton road of trouble
The speaker was taught to navigate a difficult path in life.
But I ran with a crowd that was bound to change my ways
The speaker associated with a group that influenced them to change their ways.
I was proud to be in the bad news crowd
The speaker takes pride in being part of a rebellious group.
The one my mama warned me about
The warned-of, notorious crowd by the speaker's mother is embraced.
The closest thing to hell she's ever raised
The speaker's actions are described as a source of distress for their mother.
But when I look back on those days I knew I'd never change a thing
Reflecting on the past, the speaker acknowledges they wouldn't change anything.
I made mistakes that paved the way for the man I am today
Mistakes made in the past have contributed to the person the speaker is today.
I'm proud of them all and I had a ball, bending the rules and breaking the law
The speaker is proud of their mistakes and rebellious past, finding joy in bending rules and breaking the law.
We were bad about sneaking out and shooting road signs
The speaker recalls engaging in rebellious activities such as vandalism.
Throwing eggs and rollin' every yard in town
Various mischievous acts were committed, causing disruption in the town.
Yeah my claim to fame was a Babe Ruth swing on a mailbox
Achieving notoriety for a powerful swing, even law enforcement knows the speaker.
Yeah the police just love driving me around
The police have frequent interactions with the speaker.
'Cause I was proud to be in the bad news crowd
Reiterating pride in being part of a troublesome group.
The one my mama warned me about
Re-emphasizing the impact on the speaker's mother due to their rebellious nature.
The closest thing to hell she'd ever raised
The speaker's actions are likened to hell, emphasizing their intensity.
But when I look back on those days I knew I'd never change a thing
Despite challenges, the speaker wouldn't change their past.
I made mistakes that paved the way for the man I am today
Mistakes made in the past shaped the speaker into the person they are today.
I'm proud of them all and we had a ball bending the rules and breaking the law
Expressing pride in the past, finding joy in bending rules and breaking the law.
Yeah you learn to walk away when you talk
Learning when to avoid confrontation, especially in discussions.
The DUI means SOL
A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) has serious consequences (SOL - Shorthand for "S**t Out of Luck").
Respect was earned
Highlighting the importance of earning respect through life experiences.
You live and learn to pray
Advising to live and learn from experiences, including prayer.
You learn to pray
Emphasizing the value of prayer as part of the learning process.
We was proud to be in the bad news crowd
Reiterating pride in being part of a rebellious group, possibly with others.
The one our mamas warned us about
Others in the group, warned by their mothers, share a similar rebellious nature.
The closest thing to hell they'd ever raised
Comparing the group's actions to hell, emphasizing the gravity of their behavior.
But when I look back on those days I knew we'd never change a thing
Reflecting on the past collectively, with a shared acknowledgment of not changing anything.
Made mistakes that paved the way for the men we are today
Jointly proud of mistakes made, recognizing their role in shaping the present selves.
We're proud of them all and we had a ball
Collective pride in the past, finding joy in bending rules and breaking the law.
Bending the rules and breaking the law
Reaffirming the speaker's joy in bending rules and breaking the law.
Yeah I was bending the rules and breaking the law
Conclusion, reiterating the speaker's enjoyment of bending rules and breaking the law.
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