It was a cruel turn of fate

I did three bitter years inside

A friend of mine who set me up

And he was the one got away with the money.

But I swore tonight would be the night

This place couldn't hold me no longer.



The rain was dancing on the yard

The searchlight creeping down the wall

The night it was so black outside

I nearly jumped half a block from the rendezvous.

But when I landed on the street

I saw the green light come shining



Chorus



I'm busted loose, I'm out on the run

I'm so close, you're right in the sights of my gun,

I'm nervous, I'm out of control

I can't stop the hurricane down in my soul

Nobody can hide you

I'm standing right beside you

Watching everything you do.



I thought that I was strong enough

To take the screws at their own game

But they've got tricks they keep in store

For anyone dreaming of beating the system

They had me down upon my knees

Soon I was begging for mercy



My girl she said she'd stick it out

She kissed my fingers through the grille

She whispered she'd love no-one else

But then she took off with a creep from the south side

The night they passed me down the news

That's when the fuse started burning



Repeat Chorus