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Don't Pull Me Over

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Don't pull me over mister policeman
Don't pull me over mister policeman
What I've got to do won't hurt anyone
Where I've got to go won't hurt anyone

Don't pull me over
I've got mouths to feed
Don't pull me over
They depend on me
What I've got to say won't hurt anyone
What I've got to do won't hurt anyone
When the moonlight turns to blue light
Makes me so afraid
So let me go
Leave me 'lone
'til I'm home and safe

Don't pull me over let me pass on by
Don't pull me over
Should be legalized
Don't pull me over mister policeman
Don't pull me over mister policeman

Please, please mister policeman
Please, please mister policeman

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odaak On Jun 15, 2010

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Cover art for Don't Pull Me Over lyrics by Tom Petty

by odaak

16y ago

I'm not so sure this is merely a "legalize pot" song. I tend to give Tom much more credit than that. Plus, some have raised concerns about a 'driving while high' message that I'm sure Tom would have avoided. I think it's sort of a 'fill in your cause' track. Of course, there is also the immigration interpretation that fits well with today's headlines. Whatever it is, I like it.

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