Story Behind The Song
This song began with a 9 year old kid scratching out some words on a page, telling his uncle, "here, make a song out of this"...the song is a slightly more sophisticated version of what was envisioned by the child.
Song Description
This song began with a 9 year old kid scratching out some words on a page, telling his uncle, "here, make a song out of this"...the song is a slightly more sophisticated version of what was envisioned by the child.
| Song Length |
2:58 |
Genre |
Rock - Americana, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Jovial, Outraged |
Subject |
Crime, Theft, Money |
| Similar Artists |
The Decemberists, The Beatles |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
As the ticking clock strikes midnight
You gotta watch out for the first shine
Of the flashlight
As the robber flees, takes flight
As he speeds away the chase starts
Throbbing veins and pounding heart
Like a fast dart
The getaway's his art
Look out there's a robber on the run
Better lock your doors up
He's dangerous and armed with loaded gun
Oh no another robbery just took place
Never saw his face
There and gone the robber has escaped
And the walkies buzz with the talk of cops
Waiting in the parking lot
The pursuits hot
Car screeches to a stop
Run, run run...away, run away escape
Run, run run...away, run away escape
Look out there's a robber on the run
Better lock your doors up
He's dangerous and armed with loaded gun
Oh no another robbery just took place
Never saw his face
There and gone the robber has escaped