The Cop Song

from Overzealous! by Murder By Scooter

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It's the third time this week that the police got me
And I'm really sick of them
I don't drive a nice car
I don't race off the start
Even if I did, screw them!

It's inescapable!
They're everywhere!
Always look 'em in the eye but never stare
Just keep your head up and tell 'em straight
Everything, in the end, is your mistake

'Cause it's the third time this week that the police got me
And I'm really sick of them
I don't drink like a fish
I don't smoke myself to bliss
Even if I did, screw them!

Don't bother!
There's no use lying!
Trip your words up and you'll be forever fighting
Swallow pride, and like he said,
'Put your hands on the hood, bend and spread'

'Cause it's the third time this week that the police got me
And I'm really sick of them
I don't take off the shelves
I don't act like someone else
Even if I did, screw them!

It's the third time this week that the police got me
And I'm really sick of them
And it isn't just me
It's just everybody
Under misguided authority!

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from Overzealous!, released May 11, 2013

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