When You're in Prison
Survival Guide Behind Bars: Navigating The Offspring's Prison Wisdom
Lyrics
When you're in prison, don't turn the other way
Advice to be vigilant and cautious while in prison.
Keep your back against the wall
Emphasizing the need to be on guard, with a defensive posture.
When you're in prison, don't turn the other way
Reiteration of the importance of not ignoring potential threats.
Do not bend at all
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining personal integrity and not yielding to pressure.
Oh don't pick up the soap, pick up the soap
Warning against vulnerability and the potential dangers in a prison environment.
It's bad for you
Caution against risky behavior, using a metaphorical reference to picking up soap in a vulnerable position.
Oh don't pick up the soap, pick up the soap
Reiteration of the warning against risky behavior, specifically picking up soap.
Someone will be waiting there for you
Implication that there may be negative consequences if one is not cautious.
When you're in prison be sure to stay awake
Advice to stay alert and conscious of surroundings while incarcerated.
Always lie upon your back
Suggesting a specific posture (lying on the back) to avoid potential harm or attack.
When you're in prison be sure to stay awake
Reiteration of the advice to stay awake and on guard while in prison.
Keep you from attack
Highlighting the defensive aspect of staying awake as a means of protection.
Oh don't be no one's bitch, be no one's bitch
Strong advice not to submit to others and lose personal agency or dignity.
It's bad for you
Warning about the negative consequences of becoming subservient to others.
Oh don't be no one's bitch, be no one's bitch
Reiteration of the warning against becoming subservient and the lack of assistance from others.
They won't help you make it through.
Emphasizing that being submissive won't help in overcoming challenges.
When you're in prison, don't turn the other way
Reiteration of the initial advice to avoid turning away from potential threats in prison.
Follow what I say to do.
Emphasizing the importance of following the given advice for survival.
When you're in prison, don't turn the other way
Reiteration of the warning against ignoring potential dangers in prison.
You can make it through
Expressing confidence that one can overcome challenges with vigilance and caution.
You can make it through
Repetition of the message that survival is possible with the right approach.
You can make it through
Reassurance that one can successfully navigate the challenges of prison.
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