The protagonist of the song is talking about being accused of a crime and going to jail. He says he has never been in trouble before, only focused on his music. Now, he is being charged with a serious crime and is singing in the police station hoping to get a music contract. He is sentenced to one to three years in prison, but he's not too worried because he knows the time will go by quickly. He hides razor blades in his shoe for protection because other prisoners threaten him. Even though there are gay prisoners in the jail, he is not bothered by them and says they won't bother him either. He is determined to keep his reputation intact and stay true to himself while in jail. He knows that actions speak louder than words and plans to prove it while locked up. Even though he didn't think he would ever go to jail, he is going to make the best of it and have a going away party with his friends. He warns his friends to leave their guns at the door because he doesn't want any trouble. He says it doesn't make sense for the whole crew to get locked up. He knows that going to jail is bad enough, but he also knows that his friends won't write him love letters while he's inside. He tells them not to cry for him because he's not dying, he's just going to jail. He compares his situation to the Wizard of Oz, where he can't just click his heels and go home. He knows it will take time, but he will be home before they know it. He warns anyone who thinks he's trying to run away to get a hearing aid and think about how that sounds. He says he's not trying to skip town because he needs the money for when he gets out. He knows that politicians are involved in his case and they are only looking out for themselves. He knows they want to lock him up and take his money. He talks about being on a bus with other prisoners who complain about their handcuffs being tight. He says he will take the prison life in stride and not let it get to him. He warns people to stay out of his way because he won't hesitate to start trouble. He knows that even a small incident, like a shoelace, can lead to a new criminal charge. He knows that people get hurt in different ways in prison, but he's prepared to face it. He is about to go to jail in the next 30 days and he's ready for whatever comes his way.
