Johnny 99 Ryan Adams
"Johnny 99" by Ryan Adams, released in 2000, is a #Rock song that tells the story of a man named Johnny who faces the consequences of a desperate life, leading to his incarceration. The lyrics explore themes of hopelessness, despair, and the struggle against societal pressures. Musically, the track features a blend of acoustic and electric guitar, creating a haunting yet melodic sound. Its poignant storytelling and emotional depth resonate with listeners, reflecting broader issues of crime and redemption in American culture. The song has been praised for its lyrical authenticity and has contributed to Adams' reputation as a skilled songwriter.
[Verse 1]
Well they closed down the auto plant in Mahwah late last month
Ralph went out lookin' for a job, but he couldn't find none
He came home too drunk, drunk mixin' Tanqueray and wine
He got a gun, shot a night clerk and they call him Johnny 99
[Verse 2]
Down in the part of town where you hit a red light, don't stop
Johnny wavin' his gun around and threatenin' to blow his top
When an off-duty cop snuck up on him from behind
Out in front of Club TipTop, they slapped the cuffs on Johnny 99
[Verse 3]
Well, the city supplied a public defender, but the judge was Mean John Brown
He came into the courtroom and stared poor Johnny down
Well, the еvidence is clear, gonna lеt the sentence fit the crime
Prison for ninety-eight, a year and we'll call it Johnny 99
[Verse 4]
Well, the city supplied a public defender, but the judge was Mean John Brown
He came into the courtroom and stared poor Johnny down
Well, the evidence is clear, gonna let the sentence fit the crime
Prison for ninety-eight, a year, we'll call it even Johnny 99
Well they closed down the auto plant in Mahwah late last month
Ralph went out lookin' for a job, but he couldn't find none
He came home too drunk, drunk mixin' Tanqueray and wine
He got a gun, shot a night clerk and they call him Johnny 99
[Verse 2]
Down in the part of town where you hit a red light, don't stop
Johnny wavin' his gun around and threatenin' to blow his top
When an off-duty cop snuck up on him from behind
Out in front of Club TipTop, they slapped the cuffs on Johnny 99
[Verse 3]
Well, the city supplied a public defender, but the judge was Mean John Brown
He came into the courtroom and stared poor Johnny down
Well, the еvidence is clear, gonna lеt the sentence fit the crime
Prison for ninety-eight, a year and we'll call it Johnny 99
[Verse 4]
Well, the city supplied a public defender, but the judge was Mean John Brown
He came into the courtroom and stared poor Johnny down
Well, the evidence is clear, gonna let the sentence fit the crime
Prison for ninety-eight, a year, we'll call it even Johnny 99
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