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Stop! (You're Under Arrest)

by Tom Adamson

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THE PLOT

In this upbeat rocker, a small-town sheriff has eyes for a gorgeous lady. Despite her multiple offences, our loveable, yet haphazard, sheriff cannot be dissuaded!

lyrics

THE LYRICS

Well,
Some folks say that crime doesn’t pay
Well I make sure it don’t
Some law breakers always gunna try to make ya
But when I’m around, they won’t
Some bad folks chuck a stick in your spokes
They really wanna kick when you’re down
Well no ones at large cos I’m the officer in charge
And you’re trespassin in my town

Then I spot you struttin around
I never seen a girl so cute
Attention all units, got a possible romance
I’m engaging in a hot pursuit

Stop, you’re under arrest
For stealing my heart
Well don’t make me start now
Stop, you’re under arrest
For breaking the law
Well don’t make me sore babe
Stop, you’re under arrest
For possible fraud
Well that’s what I thought now
Stop, you’re under arrest
For turnin me on
So don’t take too long now

Excuse me miss, can I ask you for a kiss?
Or am I being too forward?
You’re a wanted lady all over this town
And I've set a pretty high reward
I know the reason you were tried for treason
There’s nothin you ain’t guilty of
Well what can I do, I’m a criminal too
Cos I’m guilty of fallin in love

You can’t comprehend my feelings for you
And you feel the same way, I’d bet
It doesn’t bother me that you murdered a man
Baby let’s forgive and forget

Stop, you’re under arrest
For stealing my heart
Well don’t make me start now
Stop, you’re under arrest
For breaking the law
Well don’t make me sore babe
Stop, you’re under arrest
For possible fraud
Well that’s what I thought now
Stop, you’re under arrest
For turnin me on
So don’t take too long now

You’re the prettiest girl that I ever saw
Stepping off the stand in a court of law
You’re in my sights and my heart never misses
My .38 snubnose is loaded with kisses

Stealing money and stealing cars
Well I still love you behind those steel bars
I love your clothes and I love your hair
I love the way you look in the electric chair

Stop, you’re under arrest
For stealing my heart
Well don’t make me start now
Stop, you’re under arrest
For breaking the law
Well don’t make me sore babe
Stop, you’re under arrest
For possible fraud
Well that’s what I thought now
Stop, you’re under arrest
For turnin me on
So don’t take too long now

credits

released October 6, 2022
THE PLAYERS

vocals - ADAMSON
backing vocals - ADAMSON
lead guitar - ADAMSON
rhythm guitar - ADAMSON
synthesizer pads - ADAMSON
monophonic synthesizer - ADAMSON
bass guitar - ADAMSON
drum kit - ADAMSON

Produced and mastered by Tom Adamson

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Tom Adamson Sydney, Australia

The king of sci-fi pop rock! Synthesized love songs from a far away time. Yes... you may indulge.

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