cold open to a body on the slab
cup of coffee in my hand
I'm hard boiled and there's trouble at home
that's how it is working for the man
freeze frame try to hold that grin
even though I'm slipping over the edge
just sit back and let those credits roll because
no matter how hard I try my life keeps seeming like I'm stuck inside a

COP SHOW – things aren't as simple as black and white
COP SHOW – am I on the right side?
COP SHOW – just the facts, ma'am

chief wants to see me, seems like it's every day
she probably wants my badge and gun
I may be unorthodox but (ha) I get results
baby I can get the job done
but I get obsessed and I can't stay off the case
I've got to see this through to the end
let's all hope I've got justice on my side because
no matter how hard I try my life keeps seeming like I'm stuck inside a

COP SHOW – things aren't as simple as black and white
COP SHOW – am I on the right side?
COP SHOW – I walk the line

do I have the stones to take the big boys?
Someone is talking in a deep voice (shut yo'mouth!)
just stay tuned, and don't touch that dial, because
no matter how hard I try my life keeps seeming like I'm stuck inside a

COP SHOW – things aren't as simple as black and white
COP SHOW – am I on the right side?
COP SHOW – just the facts, ma'am!