I confess and waive all my rights Premeditated crime in plain sight Songs will be written ‘bout my spree I’m guilty of “love in the first degree”* Duly convicted to a life sentence Gonna serve my time, it's my penance An early release is not for me I’m locked in your love for eternity Written 3/2/2016 *’Love In The First Degree’ by Alabama appears on the album Alabama (1980)