Renegade
Styx · Babe: Collection [2011]
Law man has put an end to my running and I'm so far from my home
Oh Mamma, I can hear you a crying you're so scared and all alone
Hangman is coming down from the gallows and I don't have very long
The jig is up, the news is out
They finally found me
The renegade who had it made
Retrieved for a bounty
Never more to go astray
This'll be the end today
Of the wanted man
Oh Mama, I've been years on the lam and had a high price on my head
Law man said 'Get him dead or alive' and it's for sure he'll see me dead
Dear Mama I can hear you cryin', you're so scared and all alone
Hangman is comin' down from the gallows and I don't have very long
The jig is up, the news is out
They finally found me
The renegade who had it made
Retrieved for a bounty
Never more to go astray
The judge'll have revenge today
On the wanted man
Oh Mama, I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law
Hangman is comin' down from the gallows and I don't have very long
The jig is up, the news is out
They finally found me
The renegade who had it made
Retrieved for a bounty
Never more to go astray
This'll be the end today
Of the wanted man
Wanted Man
and I don't want to go, No, No
Renegade - Styx
Styx's "Renegade" stands as a defining track from their 1983 album *Kilroy Was Here*, showcasing the band's signature blend of hard rock and progressive elements. The song features the iconic guitar work of James Young and the soaring vocals of Dennis DeYoung, capturing the high-energy spirit of early 1980s rock. While often associated with the 2011 compilation *Babe: Collection*, the original recording remains a staple of the band's discography, reflecting their ability to craft anthemic melodies that resonate across generations. The track exemplifies Styx's mastery of songwriting during their most commercially successful period, balancing complex arrangements with accessible hooks that have cemented its place in rock history.