Social Distortion - Prison Bound Lyrics






Well, I'm goin' to a place where the tough guys go
And come out even tougher
A place where a man don't show his feelings
A place where a man don't cry

Well, they say I'm bein' punished
And they say I can be reformed
But some day I'll return
Did they really think that
This time it would work

You knew all along it wouldn't...

[Chorus]
Oh, I'm prison bound
I did a crime one too many times
It's on the outskirts of town, by the railroad tracks
Where the country moon shines
Oh, I'm prison bound
Tell my girl I'll be back one day
Oh, I'm prison bound
I may never know any other way

Well, they take away my freedom of expression or action
Johnny says I'll walk the line
With three hots and a cot
And a lot of talk
With lock-up, concrete, and steel

Well it's cold and it's clammy
Man, it's colder than a pimp's heart
But I've gotta do my time
There's a lesson to be learned here
But what a price to pay

You know I may never learn-

[Chorus]





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  1. J.... P....

    2020 and this song still rocks!!!!!
    👍👏👏👏👏

  2. t.... ....

    Doesn’t get much better.

  3. L.... F....

    Anyone in 2020?

  4. a.... ....

    just like wine, just gettin better with age

  5. j.... ....

    533 thumbs down,,,, Assholes

  6. T.... S....

    2020 and they still tear that shit up...SoCal classic.

  7. B.... E....

    They I'm being punished maybe I should be 4 My sins I wo.uld go 4 the freedoms N Rights of everyone . do as you please but I'm moving on with my life 2 that I feel is right even it is self destruction

  8. K.... ....

    This is still the best Interpretation of this Song. Love it!

  9. J.... B....

    Seen them up in highwood Festival in 93

  10. D.... ....

    a man that has played those chords his entire life with emotion that good , i give legend status . thanks Mike

  11. S.... L....

    2020 is the best time to view this.

  12. C.... S....

    Thumbs up all day, every day. 👍

  13. N.... S....

    Still the best.

  14. A.... G....

    As bandas das antigas são sem. comoaracao . Social é foda!

  15. D.... T....

    Anybody know the story about Mike taping down his tone switch to treble?

    D.... T....

    it's just so he don't accidentally hit it, guess he prefers it

  16. W.... L....

    Anybody know what Zildjian ride he's using?

  17. r.... ....

    The best band I ever seen live in somewhere between heaven and hell.

  18. G.... G....

    El el verdadero rock de la cárcel.

  19. B.... 4....

    521 People without the slightest comprehension of good old Punk Rock!

  20. J.... C....

    I think I might like this one better than the studio version.

  21. J.... G....

    Bass player looks like "sue" from swingers movie, great song by the way

  22. p.... ....

    It took me 34 years. I found the best song on youtube.

  23. F.... P....

    Hope someday can see them live.
    Love from Indonesia.

  24. T.... T....

    been a listener for 20 plus..been to prison 8 of those...ain't going back...life is good now..peace, love, hippy grease...=]

  25. m.... ....

    The tone Mike gets out his guitar...ah what can I say?? 🤷‍♂️

    m.... ....

    I've been writing since I was 12 when it comes to Mike I'm often speechless.

  26. R.... Z....

    I made some rude comments when I was being targeted with psychotronic mind control weaponry and I truthfully regret it.
    Cheers 👨‍🚀

  27. C.... S....

    Still the shit 2019!!!!

  28. b.... ....

    I am ....sick boy por vida !!

  29. J.... C....

    Amazing!!!!

  30. J.... C....

    Is that the drummer for Reverend Horton Heat now?!?!

  31. P.... T....

    Jonny Two Bags with The Gaslight Anthem shirt on 😎

    P.... T....

    Paul Thompson I noticed that too! Brian Fallon is the man, hope he brings back TGA soon. They sounded incredible on that 10 year anniversary tour for 59’ sound

  32. h.... m....

    That les Paul tone is so chunky I like

  33. S.... F....

    Who's going to keep watching this into 2020?

  34. J.... W....

    We're all prison bound Fresno wood

  35. J.... C....

    Favorite song ever of SD. Been listening since 1983. Thanks SD. Play the Coach House in San Juan again.

  36. M.... H....

    This is the last song i got to share with my father who passed on christmas eve 2018. As a lifelong fan of Springsteen, this was something that spoke to him. Miss you pops

    M.... H....

    Mikkel Halvorsen
    Lost my Pops in 2017, keep your head up brother. It never gets any easier but it does get better.

  37. M.... ....

    EXTREMELY SWEET VERSION OF THE SONG!

  38. T.... ....

    Fantastic

  39. s.... 7....

    Wow love it

  40. P.... R....

    Blues n roll.. Spricht aus dem wahren Leben.. Mehr Leidenschaft und authentische lyrics sind unmöglich. Wie kann man diese Band nicht lieben

  41. W.... T....

    Would love to hear this re-recorded in the studio with the piano intro.

  42. A.... L....

    What's another year?

  43. A.... L....

    And Jimmy germ too I'm sure.he knows

  44. A.... L....

    Again.im sure

  45. J.... ....

    Sounds like Liam Gallagher

  46. s.... l....

    Inmates stand here

  47. D.... M....

    I'm going to play this one for my cousins. All are going to prison

  48. p.... s....

    Touch of The Clash in this.

  49. E.... E....

    I love you. Daddy Mike ness. From : jogjakarta, indonesia. 🇮🇩

  50. G.... G....

    Social Distortion is more than a Band. All feelings are found with them. Cant wait to see them live. Would be a dream come true since they have never toured in my country. 😥

  51. R.... H....

    All time favorite versions of this song. Can't get enough!

  52. T.... W....

    Just saw them in Buffalo with Flogging Molly. About 5000 peeps. Perfect show

  53. R.... ....

    I wanna know what kind of poser downvotes this work of art. Oh come on!

  54. S.... P....

    I love this song. I guess cause in went to prison too. Mike's a beautiful man. Sexxy voice

  55. g.... m....

    Still watching this in 2019! I grew up on Social Distortion.

  56. T.... ....

    Johnny Wickersham with the Gaslight shirt. Social D has been my favorite band since the 94, sharing the podium with Gaslight since 2008.

  57. t.... d....

    still simply "geil"...........

  58. D.... T....

    Those pinch harmonics tho

  59. R.... M....

    Woah!! That guitar sounds so nice.

  60. F.... C....

    I met my ex at a Social D show in Tucson. It kinda ruined it for me.

  61. r.... m....

    Just a great band from an era when a lot of music was dead.

  62. C.... S....

    I been to prison 4 times. I will never know any other way.

  63. M.... P....

    Nada suena como vosotros. Putos genios

  64. S.... L....

    Good bye Shannon! I'll miss u

  65. c.... b....

    You're the best. I love you so much!

  66. S.... G....

    2019 and still watching

  67. P.... R....

    8 august 2019

    P.... R....

    my birthday

  68. P.... S....

    This tune and “Reach for the Sky”. I can watch this over and over and love it even more.

  69. E.... E....

    Mike nessss... Gaya rambutmu behhh bikin hatiku ingin bertiru hehee 🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹🌹🌹

  70. D.... P....

    The backing vocals are just flawless

  71. B.... W....

    Legend! Thanks Mike!

  72. d.... h....

    Is what it is

  73. o.... t....

    im 60 and fukin love em. goin to see them in Vegas baby. Sept.

  74. E.... A....

    God Bless Mike Ness & Social Distortion!

  75. S.... J....

    they sound so goooood!!!!!!!!!!!! wow!!

  76. A.... A....

    Jerinx Terinspirasi Dari Mike Ness 😘😘
    "I'm from indonesia"

  77. N.... S....

    Ryan Shazier brought me here

  78. j.... j....

    30 seconds in and I knew I'd love this version

  79. M.... D....

    Really respectfull band. Long life

  80. G.... B....

    Goosebumps every time I listen

  81. J.... D....

    Well, I'm goin' to a place
    Where the tough guys go
    And come out even tougher
    A place where a man don't show his feelings
    A place where a man don't cry
    They say I'm being punished
    And they say I can be reformed
    But some day I'll return
    Did they really think that
    This time it would work?

    You know all along it wouldn't

    Oh, I'm prison bound
    I did a crime
    One too many times
    It's on the outskirts of town
    By the railroad tracks
    Where the country moon shines
    Oh, I'm prison bound
    Tell my girl
    I'll be back one day
    Oh, I'm prison bound
    I may never know any other way
    (Any other way)

    Well, they take away my freedom
    Of expression or action
    Johnny says I'll walk the line
    With three hots and a cot
    And a lot of talk
    With lock up
    Concrete and steel

    Well it's cold and it's clammy
    Man, it's colder than a pimp's heart
    But I gotta do my time
    There's a lesson to be learned here
    But what a price to pay

    You know, I may never learn

    Oh, I'm prison bound
    I did a crime
    One two many times
    It's on the outskirts of town
    By the railroad tracks
    Where the country moon shines
    Oh, I'm prison bound
    Tell my girl
    I'll be back one day
    Oh, I'm prison bound
    I may never know any other way
    (Any other way)

  82. B.... M....

    My good friend Rob Colosky turned me to Social D God Bless Ya Rob say hello to Jesus!

  83. d.... m....

    Mike Ness the fucking GUY!!!!!LOVE THIS GUY!

  84. L.... S....

    One of the best ever! I've been listening to them since high school. My first album was mommy's little monster. So glad they're still around!! Keep up the good work y'all rock !!

  85. s.... p....

    Still one of the best videos ever. Keep it up Mike. Love it.

  86. R.... F....

    Holy shit. These guys are even better now!

  87. e.... v....

    Still relevant in my life to this day grew up wit them n now my daughters r listening to them love em!!!! Love how mike ness dedicates it to his son Julian n has even performed it wit him!!

    e.... v....

    His son is a mirror image of him

  88. s.... 1....

    Mike Ness a GOD amongst MEN!!!!

  89. R.... B....

    Liam Neeson on bass

    R.... B....

    Bruce Willis Singing Too

  90. e.... r....

    2019 everyone????

  91. K.... ....

    Who's still watching this in 2019? H3h3..

  92. R.... D....

    Thanks Ness, another great song.

  93. j.... ....

    MIKE LOOKS NICE keyboard looks like a clown

    j.... ....

    Mike still looks sexy as fuck. He will be sexy forever. 😍😍😍😍