Arthur lying down dreaming a dream Woke up to realise life wasn't as it seems Four walls a bed and a wonderful view But he's feeling lonely without the rest of his crew The prison's going down Arthur wide awake feels misunderstood What did he do to upset the neighbourhood? Just being free as a bird After all that's what they said they loved When will it be explained to him when he gets above? The prison's going down Arthur's thinking 'bout the past All of those crazy times loving very fast What does the future hold will he get out soon? Is there someone out there Who'll phone him this afternoon? The prison's going down