Police, won't you grant me my release? I should be a freeman now at least, I'm no robber, I'm no thief. I should be a freeman on the street. A freeman on the street. Hey little darling you sleep tight. I'm a be a little late tonight. Found myself in a situation, Lost my temper and my patience. It's the simple things that are the wind beneath my wings. I never trouble nobody, I never trouble no one. Police, (you mista officer, hey!) Won't you grant me my release? I should be a freeman now at least, (Why ya pressure me for, aye!) I'm no robber, I'm no thief. I should be a freeman on the street. A freeman on the street. [Verse 2] Now baby I have some news, They say my bail was refused. But I will see you someday, somehow in someway. It's the simple things that are the wind beneath my wings. I never trouble nobody, I never trouble no one. Solitary soldier I'm candid I told ya, I landed me humbled and reprimanded. So I man demanded my last phone call, Without much success at all. They say I'm a criminal but the wicked must fall. Freedom gone and we still stand tall. Dem say "freeze!" and we say; "What for? We already have respect for da law" So...