Subterranean Homesick Blues Red Hot Chili Peppers

[Verse 1]
Johnny's in the basement mixing up the medicine
I'm on the pavement thinking about the government
The man in the trench coat, badge out, laid off
Says he's got a bad cough, wants to get it paid off (pay him off)

[Verse 2]
God knows when but you're doing it again
You better duck down the alleyway looking for a new friend
The man in the coonskin cap by the big pen
Wants eleven dollar bills; you only got ten, so look out kid

[Chorus]
Look out, kid, because it's somethin' that you did, kid
Look out, kid, because they keep it all hid, look out

[Verse 3]
Maggie comes fleet foot, face full of black soot
Talking at the heat put plants in the bed but
The phone's tapped anyway, Maggie says that many say
They must bust in early May orders from the DA
This place called LA

[Verse 4]
Walk on your tip toes, don't try "no doz"
Better stay away from those that carry around a fire hose
Keep a clean nose, watch the plain clothes
'Cause you don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows, look out kid