Down by Law - Johnny Law Lyrics

Streetlights glare but nothing's clear
And Robin Hood, he doesn't live round here
Johnny Law is in the rearview and it's no good
He's gonna get us now, and it's understood

And I want to know what the answer should be
Flashing lights in my mind - true sounds of liberty
Who is the promise for? It seems so far away
No matter where I go, I just can't get away

And in the burning sun
There's someone on the run
We'll wave the black flag
We'll wave it right there in his face

Johnny Law
Is here today
Johnny Law

And it echoes here
Streets of America
He's gonna get you here
Streets of America
Who is the promise for?
It seems so far away
Between the bad guys and the badge
Don't go alone today

And in the D.C. sun
There's someone on the run
We'll wave the black flag
Salute the one that got away

From Johnny Law
Let's get away
From Johnny Law

He wears a hundred faces
Hiding out in so many places
He'll cut you down to size
Say your rosary tonight

All over Detroit, to south L.A
From a Dixie town to a capital parade
Let's get away
From Johnny Law
Let's get away
From Johnny Law
Let's get away
From Johnny Law
Let's get away
From Johnny Law