Johnny McAndrews · Song

Under Arrest

I want you to hear the hesitation as well as the invitation.

October 17, 2025 · 3:24

From Kismet

Kismet — cover artwork by Johnny McAndrews

About the song

There's an invitation here, and a little provocation. I want to see what happens when we trade places, when the person making the rules has to answer a few questions too. The thrill is easy to admit. The limits take more care.

Under Arrest lyrics

Let's play cops and robbers tonight
You hunt me down, I won't fight
Show your badge, I'll test your vow
Break the rules, I'll teach you how
Catch me quick, I want the thrill
You draw the line, I cross it still

Blue lights paint my skin in sin
You step closer, I let you in
Sirens hum. our alibi
No one knows what we'll deny

Place me under arrest
Make it rough, I'll confess
Am I breaking your code
Or just playing the role?
Pin me down, I'll do the rest
Read my rights from your chest
If loving you's a crime
Then book me one more time

You say"stop" I move instead
You press the law against my head
Your silence speaks, I take the cue
You know what I'm built to do
You pull rank, I play along
Right or wrong, it turns me on

Your voice drops low, it steals my breath
Every move's a minor death
Say it slow, I'll take the blame
Write it down, I'll sign my name

Place me under arrest
Make it hurt, I'll confess
Are you crossing the line
Or is that part of the crime?
Pin me down, I'll do the rest
Put my limits to the test
If love's a felony
Then throw the book at me

Cross the line, I'll take the blame
Truth and lies all sound the same
Body cam off, dim the lights
We'll make our case tonight

Place me under arrest
Lock me up, I confess
Are you breaking the chain
Or feeding the flame?
Pin me down, I'll do the rest
Your justice feels the best
If love's the war we wage
Then lock me in your cage

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Release information

Artist
Johnny McAndrews
Release
Kismet (EP)
Release date
October 17, 2025
Album track
3

ISRC: QT3FE2526351

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