Prison Bound Man
Hard Times Behind Bars: Chris Strei's Prison Bound Man
Lyrics
The trouble with the trouble that I find
The speaker acknowledges difficulties in dealing with the problems he encounters.
Is my freedom will soon be out of time
Concerns about losing personal freedom as consequences for actions become imminent.
The lawman and the judges they don't seem to understand
Expresses frustration with a lack of understanding from law enforcement and judges.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Highlights the challenging circumstances faced by someone heading for imprisonment.
I've been at odds with the law
Admits a history of conflicts with the law.
Most of my damn life
Reveals a life marked by mistakes and pushing boundaries.
I've made mistakes, I've pushed the limits
Accepts responsibility for errors and their consequences.
But I always pay the price
Emphasizes the speaker's consistent payment of the price for their actions.
It's like I just don't learn my lesson
Reflects on a repeated failure to learn from past experiences.
Like I just don't give a damn
Suggests a sense of apathy or disregard for the consequences of one's actions.
I'm not a sinner or a saint from where I stand
Denies being strictly a sinner or a saint, indicating a complex, nuanced identity.
I'm not a sinner or a saint from where I stand
Repeats the assertion of a multifaceted identity.
The trouble with the trouble that I find
Reiterates the challenges presented by the speaker's troubles.
Is my freedom will soon be out of time
Repeats the concern about impending loss of freedom.
The lawman and the judges they don't seem to understand
Restates frustration with a lack of understanding from authorities.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Reaffirms the difficult times faced by someone on the path to prison.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Emphasizes the ongoing challenges for an individual heading for imprisonment.
You'd think by now I'd know I'll get caught
Expresses a sense of inevitability about getting caught despite past experiences.
Every time I cross the line
Highlights repeated consequences for crossing boundaries.
I still drive way too fast down back roads
Admits to persisting in risky behavior, like speeding on back roads.
I've been fined for having fines
References fines received for previous offenses.
It's like I just don't learn my lesson
Reiterates the speaker's failure to learn from past mistakes.
Like I just don't give a damn
Suggests a lack of concern or indifference toward the consequences.
I'm not a sinner or a saint from where I stand
Repeats the assertion of not fitting into a strictly defined moral category.
I'm not a sinner or a saint from where I stand
Restates the speaker's complex identity.
The trouble with the trouble that I find
Reiterates the challenges posed by the troubles faced.
Is my freedom will soon be out of time
Reiterates concerns about the impending loss of freedom.
The lawman and the judges they don't seem to understand
Repeats frustration with a lack of understanding from authorities.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Reaffirms the difficult times faced by someone on the path to prison.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Emphasizes the ongoing challenges for an individual heading for imprisonment.
The trouble with the trouble that I find
Reiterates the challenges posed by the troubles faced.
Is my freedom will soon be out of time
Reiterates concerns about the impending loss of freedom.
The lawman and the judges they don't seem to understand
Repeats frustration with a lack of understanding from authorities.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Reaffirms the difficult times faced by someone on the path to prison.
The trouble with the trouble that I find
Reiterates the challenges posed by the troubles faced.
Is my freedom will soon be out of time
Reiterates concerns about the impending loss of freedom.
The lawman and the judges they don't seem to understand
Repeats frustration with a lack of understanding from authorities.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Reaffirms the difficult times faced by someone on the path to prison.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Emphasizes the ongoing challenges for an individual heading for imprisonment.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Reiterates the challenges posed by the troubles faced.
These are hard times for a prison bound man
Concludes by emphasizing the ongoing difficulties for someone bound for prison.
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