Jailbreak Lyrics
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
Somewhere in this town
See, me and the boys, we don't like it
So we're gettin' up and goin' down
Hidin' low, looking right to left
If you see us comin', I think it's best
To move away, do you hear what I say
From under my breath
[Chorus]
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
Somewhere in the town
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
So don't you be around
Don't you be around
[Verse 2]
Tonight there's gonna be trouble
Some of us won't survive
See, the boys and me mean business
Bustin' out dead or alive
I can hear the hound dogs on my trail
All hell breaks loose, alarm and sirens wail
Like the game if you lose
Go to jail
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
Somewhere in the town
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
So don't you be around
[Post-Chorus]
Tonight there's gonna be trouble
I'm gonna find myself in
Tonight there's gonna be trouble
So, woman, stay with a friend
You know it's safer
[Interlude]
Breakout
[Verse 3]
Tonight there's gonna be a breakout
Into the city zones
Don't you dare to try and stop us
No one could for long
Searchlight on my trail
Tonight's the night all systems fail
Hey you, good lookin' female
Come here
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
Somewhere in the town
Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak
So don't you be around
[Post-Chorus]
Tonight there's gonna be trouble
I'm gonna find myself in
Tonight there's gonna be trouble
So, woman, stay with a friend
About
“Jailbreak” is a song originally written, performed and recorded by Irish hard-rock band,Thin Lizzy. The track was written by co-founding member, Phil Lynott, and originally appeared as the title track on their 1976 album ‘Jailbreak’. Along with “The Boys Are Back in Town”, it is one of their most popular songs, played frequently on classic rock radio.
‘The song is typical of the band’s music, with the dual lead guitar harmony and Brian Robertson’s use of the wah-wah pedal. Phil Lynott’s lyrics about a prison break are the typical personification of the “tough guys”, also seen in “The Boys Are Back in Town” and the regular concert closer and fan favorite “The Rocker”.’
- Jailbreak (Thin Lizzy song), Wikipedia
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An alternate version of the song appears on the bonus disc of the 2011 remastered deluxe edition of the ‘Jailbreak’ album. It features a spoken introduction and additional guitar parts.
‘Jailbreak’ was covered by Guns N' Roses coverband, Hollywood Roses, and features former Rolling Stones member, Mick Taylor. The track originally appeared on their 2007 album, ‘Dopesnake’. It was rereleased on a 2010 compliation album called ‘Guns N’ Rose’s Family Tree: CD 1'.
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