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Johnny Cash Austin Prison Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.05/10 [22 votes]Album: Murder / Original Release Date: 1955Genre: CountrySong Duration: 2 min 06 sec
Austin Prison
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
JOHNNY CASH
- Austin Prison LyricsThey had a warrant out for me all over the country
And I was trying to beat the raps in Idaho
I was breaking into a schoolhouse Sunday morning without warning
When I saw the sheriff coming for me slow from down below
His steel gray eyes were blazing when he saw me
His hand was on his gun when he rode up
He said you killed that woman I know you shot her why'd you do it
I'm taking you to Austin then I'm gonna lock you up
Well he tied me with a plow line the next morning
And he had me deep in Texas the next day
A crazy screaming lynch mob waited in the streets of Austin
But he put me in the jail house and he threw the key away
A jury found me guilty three months later
Twelve evil men with murder in their eyes
They even took me out
And said now show us where you killed her
And that wicked judge said
Now I here by sentence you to die
But here I am far away from Austin prison
My friend the jailer handed me a file
Now all I want between me
And there are a lot of friendly people
And miles and miles and miles
And miles and miles and miles and miles
And I was trying to beat the raps in Idaho
I was breaking into a schoolhouse Sunday morning without warning
When I saw the sheriff coming for me slow from down below
His steel gray eyes were blazing when he saw me
His hand was on his gun when he rode up
He said you killed that woman I know you shot her why'd you do it
I'm taking you to Austin then I'm gonna lock you up
Well he tied me with a plow line the next morning
And he had me deep in Texas the next day
A crazy screaming lynch mob waited in the streets of Austin
A jury found me guilty three months later
Twelve evil men with murder in their eyes
They even took me out
And said now show us where you killed her
And that wicked judge said
Now I here by sentence you to die
But here I am far away from Austin prison
My friend the jailer handed me a file
Now all I want between me
And there are a lot of friendly people
And miles and miles and miles
And miles and miles and miles and miles
Facts about Austin Prison
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Austin Prison is written and performed by Johnny Cash.
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It is first released in 1955 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Murder" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, Johnny Cash's 'Austin Prison' unfolds the powerful story of a criminal's way out, albeit wrongfully, using the image of never-ending miles as a sign of the unyielding search for liberty and justice. Though Austin Prison lyrics mostly feature angst, despair, and freedom, empowerment and anger are also present in the background. Moreover, the song underscores the points of escape and pursuit, injustice and judgment, and survival and resilience. Violence, crime, and imprisonment are among the topics discussed in the lyrics, which are more appropriate for a mature audience. The portrayal of a lynch mob and the allusion to a death sentence add to the heaviness of the content and make it unsuitable for younger children without the presence of an adult.
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Austin Prison falls under the genre Country.
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Austin Prison song length is 2 minutes and 06 seconds.
Who wrote Austin Prison lyrics?
Austin Prison is written and performed by Johnny Cash.
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When was Austin Prison released?
It is first released in 1955 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Murder" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Austin Prison lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, Johnny Cash's 'Austin Prison' unfolds the powerful story of a criminal's way out, albeit wrongfully, using the image of never-ending miles as a sign of the unyielding search for liberty and justice. Though Austin Prison lyrics mostly feature angst, despair, and freedom, empowerment and anger are also present in the background. Moreover, the song underscores the points of escape and pursuit, injustice and judgment, and survival and resilience. Violence, crime, and imprisonment are among the topics discussed in the lyrics, which are more appropriate for a mature audience. The portrayal of a lynch mob and the allusion to a death sentence add to the heaviness of the content and make it unsuitable for younger children without the presence of an adult.
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Which genre is Austin Prison?
Austin Prison falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Austin Prison?
Austin Prison song length is 2 minutes and 06 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Johnny Cash
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1955 Sun Entertainment Corporation, Originally Recorded 1961, 1966, Originally Released 1958, 1962, 1965,
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