Story Behind The Song
It may be about a bad relationship, but it could also apply to just about every level of politics.
Song Description
Straight ahead 16-bar blues.
| Song Length |
5:20 |
Genre |
Blues - Chicago, Blues - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Subject |
Bad Love |
Similar Artists |
Etta James |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Oughta Be A Law
There oughta be a law against knowing what I know about you (2X)
And there oughta be a way of stopping you doing what you always do
I knew what you were from our very first day in school (2X)
You didn't pay any mind, wouldn't follow that Golden rule
BR. You never, ever say what you mean
And you never, ever mean what you say,
Lying, double-talking, conning us still
Like a politician with his hand in the till
Cold, Cold, Cold, like you got an icebox for a heart (2X)
Cold, Cold, Cold and I knew it right from the start
You claim you're a good guy,
Well I won't tattle
But when you shed your skin
You can send me the rattle