Breaking the Law
Breaking the Law

Judas Priest - Breaking the Law Lyrics

In a rebellious anthem of the disenfranchised, our metal maestros paint a vivid picture of frustration and disillusionment. The protagonist is out of work, directionless, and feels utterly invisible to society. He's not just down on his luck; he's practically… Read more

Rock
Oct 6, 1992
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Breaking the Law Music Video

Breaking the Law Lyrics

There I was completely wasting, out of work and down
All inside it's so frustrating as I drift from town to town
Feel as though nobody cares if I live or die
So I might as well begin to put some action in my life

Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law

So much for the golden future, I can't even start
I've had every promise broken, there's anger in my heart
You don't know what it's like, you don't have a clue
If you did you'd find yourselves doing the same thing too

Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law

You don't know what it's like

Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law

Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law

Writer(s): Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Robert Halford
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Breaking the Law?

In a rebellious anthem of the disenfranchised, our metal maestros paint a vivid picture of frustration and disillusionment. The protagonist is out of work, directionless, and feels utterly invisible to society. He's not just down on his luck; he's practically in the underworld. With every promise shattered, his heart isn't just broken—it's seething with anger. So what does he do? He turns to law-breaking as an adrenaline-fueled act of defiance and a desperate attempt to exert control over his life. It’s not so much about the thrill of criminality, but rather a cry against societal indifference. The song is essentially saying: "Hey world, you can't ignore me if I'm breaking your precious laws!" A powerful reminder that sometimes people don’t choose rebellion; it’s the system that pushes them into it.

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