Jailhouse
Sublime · Sublime [1996]
and I feel the love feel the love la love
Jailhouse gets empty
Rudy gets plenty
the baton stick gets shorter
Rudy gets taller
can't fight against the youth 'cuz we're strong
them are rude rude people
can't fight against the youth 'cuz we're strong
and the rude rude people long, baby get now
When I was a youth in 1983 was the best day of my life
had the '89 vision we didn't fuss or no fight
when all the little daughters wanna be my wife
like a vision it was playin' on my guitar on my guitar
I had to be there I had to be there I had to be there I had to be there
when the rhythm was playin' I know that I'm gonna be there yeah
oh Bud Gaugh will be singing there and Eric Wison will be banging out there yeah
ohh and we'll be all singing with version with versions raggae
version version version version ohh
ohhhh whoa ooooh
what has been told to the wise and uprooted yeah
it's gonna be revealed onto babes and Sublime
can't fight against the youth right now them are rude rude people
can't fight against the resistance whoa right now them are rude rude people
were gonna rule this land, among children were gonna rule this land
'cuz when that rhythm it was playin' on my guitar on my guitar
I had to be there I had to be there I had to be there I had to be there
oh when I was a youth it was the best day it was the best day of my life
had the '89 vision we didn't fuss or no fight when all the little daughters
wanna be my wife when that rhythm it was playin' on my guitar on my guitar
I had to be there I had to be there I had to be there
I had to be there I had to be there
had to be there yeah mmhmmm mmm ohhh oh oh oh oh ahhhhh
Jailhouse gets empty
and Rudy gets plenty
baton stick gets shorter
Rudy gets taller taller
can't fight against the youth 'cuz we're strong
them are rude rude people
can't fight against the youth
Jailhouse - Sublime
Released on the 1996 album Sublime [1996], "Jailhouse" is a high-energy track that exemplifies the band's signature blend of ska, punk, and reggae. Led by the charismatic vocals of Eric Burdon, the song features a driving rhythm section and lyrics that explore themes of incarceration and the struggle for freedom. The recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic of the mid-90s West Coast scene, characterized by its infectious groove and rebellious spirit. As a staple of Sublime's discography, the track remains a defining moment in the evolution of ska-punk, influencing countless artists who followed in its wake. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to fuse social commentary with an irresistible musical hook, cementing its place in the band's legacy.