Dr. Ray's English Lessons

Break-ins and Break-outs

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Bobby stepped out the gate, sunshine on his face

Thought he'd hit the town, finally win the race

First stop: the diner—ordered eggs and toast

Waitress said, "That'll be twelve bucks"—he choked like a ghost

Back in the yard, meals came hot, no bill, no fuss

Out here they charge for ketchup—man, what's all the cuss?

Tried to swipe a Wi-Fi signal—password locked tight

In the pen, free Netflix streamed every single night

He's got the break-in blues, missin' them iron bars

Three hots and a cot, no rent, no cars

Out here they want your soul for a loaf of bread

Bobby's thinkin'—"I was better off in the feds!"

Yeah, he's got the break-in blues, wanna crawl back in

Freedom's overrated—lock me up again!

Bobby's Back

Well, gather 'round, y'all—this ain't your average jail tale…

Bobby done served his time, walked out free…

But freedom? Ain't all it's cracked up to be.

Bobby stepped out the gate, sunshine on his face

Thought he'd hit the town, finally win the race

First stop: the diner—ordered eggs and toast

Waitress said, "That'll be twelve bucks"—he choked like a ghost

Back in the yard, meals came hot, no bill, no fuss

Out here they charge for ketchup—man, what's all the cuss?

Tried to swipe a Wi-Fi signal—password locked tight

In the pen, free Netflix streamed every single night

He's got the break-in blues, missin' them iron bars

Three hots and a cot, no rent, no cars

Out here they want your soul for a loaf of bread

Bobby's thinkin'—"I was better off in the feds!"

Yeah, he's got the break-in blues, wanna crawl back in

Freedom's overrated—lock me up again!

Midnight at the fence, seven feet of chain-link shine

Bobby's got a ladder made of bedsheets and cheap wine

Climbin' like a possum, hummin' "Jailhouse Rock"

Guard dog starts a-barkin'—Bobby whispers, "Aw, shucks!"

Halfway up, the sheet rips—thud—face in the dirt

Guard shines a light: "Boy, you tryin' to break in? That's a first!"

Cuffed him on the spot, read him rights he already knew

Bobby just shrugged—"Y'all take Visa? I'm good for the fine, too."

He's got the break-in blues, missin' them iron bars

Three hots and a cot, no rent, no cars

Out here they want your soul for a loaf of bread

Bobby's thinkin'—"I was better off in the feds!"

Yeah, he's got the break-in blues, wanna crawl back in

Freedom's overrated—lock me up again!

"Bobby, why you climbin' in? You lost your mind?"

"Naw, sir—just missed the AC and the chow line."

"You know we got rules—no pets, no beer?"

"Y'all got cable, though—Yellowstone premiere's here!"

"Ain't you got a mama waitin' outside?"

"Mama charged me rent—said, 'Pay or take a ride!'"

"One more question—what's the real deal?"

"...Also, Big Mike makes better chili than the diner on 5th and Beale."

He's got the break-in blues, missin' them iron bars

Three hots and a cot, no rent, no cars

Out here they want your soul for a loaf of bread

Bobby's yellin'—"I was better off in the feds!"

Yeah, he's got the break-in blues, wanna crawl back in

Freedom's overrated—lock me up again!

Bobby's back in gen-pop, smilin' ear to ear

Said, "Boys, the real crime's out there—pass the cornbread, I'm stayin' here!"