The Boys In Blue

Ani Difranco

i shut my mouth

cause they are the law

and i am alone

ohhh, the boys in blue

have decided i need a good talking to



though i've done nothing wrong

he is less than polite

i guess i'm not his type

and while he has his fun

the whole time he has his hand on his gun



my friends, they say

you'll have to grow your hair

and watch what you wear

if you want them, to go away

otherwise, stay out of sight

and be thankful that you are white



i shut my mouth

cause they are the law

and i am alone

ohhhh, the boys in blue

have decided i need a good talking to