I Fought the Law
Rebellion Under the Sun: Battling Fate with The Crickets
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A-breakin' rocks in the hot sun
Engaged in hard labor, possibly as a consequence of legal troubles.
I fought the law and the law won
Admits to challenging or defying the law and suffering consequences.
I fought the law and the law won
Reiteration of facing legal consequences after resisting the law.
I miss my baby and a good fun
Expresses longing for a romantic partner and carefree times.
I fought the law and the law won
Acknowledges a confrontation with the law and facing defeat.
I fought the law and the law won
Repeats the theme of losing to the legal system.
I left my baby and I feel so bad
Leaving a loved one behind, feeling remorseful for one's actions.
Guess my race is run
Suggests a sense of inevitability or fate in facing consequences.
She's the best girl that I've ever had
Expresses admiration for a significant other who is now distant.
I fought the law and the law won
Admits to fighting against the law with unsuccessful results.
I fought the law and the law won
Reiterates the idea of losing in a battle against the legal system.
A-robbin' people with the zip gun
Engaging in criminal activities, using a makeshift weapon.
I fought the law and the law won
Accepts defeat in a confrontation with the law while committing a crime.
I fought the law and the law won
Repeats the theme of facing consequences for criminal actions.
I needed money 'cause I had none
Commits crimes due to financial desperation.
I fought the law and the law won
Acknowledges losing to the legal system while in dire financial straits.
I fought the law and the law won
Reiterates the idea of facing legal consequences for lacking money.
I left my baby and I feel so bad
Leaving a loved one and feeling regretful about the consequences.
Guess my race is run
Suggests a sense of inevitability or fate in facing consequences again.
She's the best girl that I've ever had
Expresses admiration for a distant significant other once more.
I fought the law and the law won
Admits to another unsuccessful fight against the law.
I fought the law and the law won
Reiterates the theme of facing consequences and losing to the law.
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