In a car, going home, getting wasted

Some cat stops and starts to make a crime

He said, son I'm afraid I must bust you

For getting spaced I just must waste your time



Only a roach

Won't keep us from crossing no ocean



So they hounded us down to the station

And said just how sorry they were

And they spoke of the good in just drinking

And drinking's all they're good for



I said...

Only a roach

Won't keep us from crossing no ocean



And the judge, well, he just would not listen

But then listening ain't what he's paid for

Cause he's paid for just gettin' his ass sore

Forever and evermore



Said, you pay through the nose

For counsul and the clothes that you wore

Ah, keep playing



Only a roach

Won't keep us from crossing no ocean



I said...

Only a roach

Won't keep us from crossing no ocean