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The Law Is For Protection Of The People Lyrics
Billy Dalton staggered on the sidewalk
Someone said he stumbled and he fell
Six squad cars came screaming to the rescue
Hauled old Billy Dalton off to jail
'Cause the law is for protection of the people
Rules are rules and any fool can see
We don't need no drunks like Billy Dalton
Scarin' decent folks like you and me, no siree
Charlie Watson wandered like a stranger
Showing he had no means of support
Police man took one look at his pants cuffs
Hustled Charlie Watson off to court.
'Cause the law is for protection of the people
Rules are rules and any fool can see
We don't need no bums like Charlie Watson
Scarin' decent folks like you and me, no siree.
Homer Lee Hunnicut was nothing but a hippy
Walking thru this world without a care
Then one day, six strapping brave policeman
Held down Homer Lee and cut his hair
'Cause the law is for protection of the people
Rules are rules and any foola can see
We don't need no hairy headed hippies
Scarin' decent folks like you and me, no siree
So thank your lucky stars you've got protection
Walk the line, and never mind the cost
And don't wonder who them lawmen was protecting
When they nailed the Savior to the cross.
'Cause the law is for protection of the people
Rules are rules and any fool can see
We don't need no riddle speaking prophets
Scarin' decent folks like you and me, no siree.
Someone said he stumbled and he fell
Six squad cars came screaming to the rescue
Hauled old Billy Dalton off to jail
Rules are rules and any fool can see
We don't need no drunks like Billy Dalton
Scarin' decent folks like you and me, no siree
Showing he had no means of support
Police man took one look at his pants cuffs
Hustled Charlie Watson off to court.
Rules are rules and any fool can see
We don't need no bums like Charlie Watson
Scarin' decent folks like you and me, no siree.
Walking thru this world without a care
Then one day, six strapping brave policeman
Held down Homer Lee and cut his hair
Rules are rules and any foola can see
We don't need no hairy headed hippies
Scarin' decent folks like you and me, no siree
Walk the line, and never mind the cost
And don't wonder who them lawmen was protecting
When they nailed the Savior to the cross.
Rules are rules and any fool can see
We don't need no riddle speaking prophets
Scarin' decent folks like you and me, no siree.
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This song is about hypocritical police officers, who harass and abuse people who go outside the norms of society.
I think you've looked at it very very literally and only scraped the surface. This isn't so much about hypocritical police officers, this is a much bigger political statement than that. This is about governments and the powers that be trying to control everything, and focusing their efforts on ridiculous pursuits to try and silence anybody who is different or who disagrees with what they're trying to achieve. Basically it's a satire of the nanny state movement in general - and governments arresting/silencing peaceful protesters etc.
I think you've looked at it very very literally and only scraped the surface. This isn't so much about hypocritical police officers, this is a much bigger political statement than that. This is about governments and the powers that be trying to control everything, and focusing their efforts on ridiculous pursuits to try and silence anybody who is different or who disagrees with what they're trying to achieve. Basically it's a satire of the nanny state movement in general - and governments arresting/silencing peaceful protesters etc.