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The Prisoner Lyrics by UB40

UB44

1982

A misfit who is old before his time
Poverty has turned him to crime
Boredom gives him too much time to think
He pours another drink

(chorus)
A burning, bitter taste of irony
A prisoner in the land of the free

He wonders why his landscape looks so strange
Burger bars are home on the range
An empty bottle falling from his hand
He does'nt understand

(chorus)
A burning, bitter taste of irony
A prisoner in the land of the free

A cork unlocks the door to other lands
Of battles won and destinies in hand
A half-remembered state of liquid dreams
Where things aren't what they seem

(chorus)
A burning, bitter taste of irony
A prisoner in the land of the free

A naked savage dressed in shirt and jeans
A burning, bitter taste of irony
A prisoner in the land of the free

(chorus)
A burning, bitter taste of irony
A prisoner in the land of the free
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About “The Prisoner” by UB40

Read the complete lyrics to "The Prisoner" by UB40 from the album "UB44" in 1982. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"The Prisoner" is credited to UB40. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Prisoner" appears on "UB44" in 1982.

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