Better Get A Lawyer
The Cruel Sea
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I wasn't doin' nothin', anyway Just what is it that I'm supposed to have done? With bloodshot eyes and bleedin' hands I put my new suit in the cleaners again I took the first bus, I didn't look back Lungs long blowin' like a smokestack Hair fallin' out as the wind blows through it My horse ran second, just like I knew it would Overflowin' ashtray, yeah Oh yeah Then the officer said Better get a lawyer, son You better get a real good one Get yourself a suit and tie And get your hair cut way up high Get yourself a lawyer, son You're gonna need a real good one I got legs, I can walk All the way down the dirt track I fell down, I got up I turned around and then I walked back I walked to the sea I stood there and looked for a sign I took time, but it came I added up and took what was mine Don't drop the soap Don't smoke no dope Get yourself a lawyer, son You're gonna need a good one to get you outta this one
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Written by: DANIEL ATKINS, DAVID ALLEN VAUGHT, GREGORY PERKINS, JAMES ELLIOTT, JAMES G. CRUICKSHANK, KEN GORMLY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Band OriginThe Cruel Sea is an Australian indie rock band founded in Sydney in the late 1980s. "Better Get a Lawyer" is one of their well-known tracks.
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Release Year"Better Get a Lawyer" was released in 1994 and became a massive hit.
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AlbumThe song is a part of the band's third studio album titled "Three Legged Dog."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Better Get a Lawyer" peaked at No. 29 on the Australian Singles Chart, making it one of The Cruel Sea's most successful and famous songs.
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SongwriterLead vocalist, Tex Perkins is credited with writing "Better Get a Lawyer."
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Awards"Better Get a Lawyer" helped The Cruel Sea win the ARIA Award for "Best Group" in 1995.
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Musical StyleThe song is recognized for its unique blend of rock, blues, and surf genres.
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Music VideoDirected by Aussie filmmaker Juliana Engberg, the music video for "Better Get a Lawyer" features the band members performing in a stormy desert.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song has a legal theme, revolving around the premise of someone who may have committed a crime and needs to "get a lawyer".
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Iconic LineOne of the memorable lines from the song is "Every decision you make, affects every person you've ever met."
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Literal InterpretationDespite the legal theme in the lyrics, the song is mostly understood as an allegory for taking responsibility for one's actions.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a staple during the band's live performances and is often met with fan enthusiasm.
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Song DurationThe length of the recording is approximately 3:46 minutes.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by The Cruel Sea and Tony Cohen, marking their successful collaboration with the producer.
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Album SuccessThe album "Three Legged Dog," which contains "Better Get a Lawyer," achieved gold accreditation in Australia.
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