The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Well hey, hey Mr. Policeman
Bet I can drive faster 'n you can
C'mon hoss lets have some fun
Go on shoot me with a radar gun
You look bored and I sure am
Catch me if you can
Hey, hey Mr. Policeman
I got a 75 Firebird trans am
With a 455 up under the hood
Me and my brother got it runnin' good
Wake up behind me in a mole grey van
Catch me if you can
Go turn on your blue lights (So pretty)
You know you want to I just flew by
I can see you feel it now
How's my dust taste in your mouth?
C'mon Smokey its time to race
Lets have us a high speed chase
Well hey, hey Mr. Policeman
Chopper in the air and a couple of SWAT vans
That's not fair they're blockin' the road
Now where am I supposed to go?
Time to use my backup plan
Catch me if you can
Hey, hey Mr. Policeman
Bet I can run faster 'n you can
With your big pot belly
And your cowboy boots
100 bucks says you won't shoot
I know these woods like the back of my hand
Catch me if you can
Go on turn on your spotlight (So shiny)
I got runnin' shoes and I'm younger than you
And I got all night
Theres no way you're keepin' up with me
Just go on back to Krispy Kreme
If you wanna quit I understand
Catch me if you can
Hey hey Mr. Policeman
I said hey hey Mr. Policeman
I'm in the jailhouse now
I'm in the jailhouse now
They told me once or twice
Son, please respect my authority
I'm in the jailhouse now
Bet I can drive faster 'n you can
C'mon hoss lets have some fun
Go on shoot me with a radar gun
You look bored and I sure am
Catch me if you can
Hey, hey Mr. Policeman
I got a 75 Firebird trans am
With a 455 up under the hood
Me and my brother got it runnin' good
Wake up behind me in a mole grey van
Catch me if you can
Go turn on your blue lights (So pretty)
You know you want to I just flew by
I can see you feel it now
How's my dust taste in your mouth?
C'mon Smokey its time to race
Lets have us a high speed chase
Well hey, hey Mr. Policeman
Chopper in the air and a couple of SWAT vans
That's not fair they're blockin' the road
Now where am I supposed to go?
Time to use my backup plan
Catch me if you can
Hey, hey Mr. Policeman
Bet I can run faster 'n you can
With your big pot belly
And your cowboy boots
100 bucks says you won't shoot
I know these woods like the back of my hand
Catch me if you can
Go on turn on your spotlight (So shiny)
I got runnin' shoes and I'm younger than you
And I got all night
Theres no way you're keepin' up with me
Just go on back to Krispy Kreme
If you wanna quit I understand
Catch me if you can
Hey hey Mr. Policeman
I said hey hey Mr. Policeman
I'm in the jailhouse now
I'm in the jailhouse now
They told me once or twice
Son, please respect my authority
I'm in the jailhouse now
Lyrics submitted by Higgins_213
Mr. Policeman Lyrics as written by Jim Beavers Jimmie Rodgers
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing, Actual Music, S.L.
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