Renegade
Styx * Track #8 On Pieces of Eight
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Renegade by Styx
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Performed by
StyxProduced by
Chuck Panozzo & Dennis DeYoung & James Young & John Panozzo & Tommy ShawWrited by
Tommy ShawAbout
The song is a first-person narrative told by an outlaw about to be executed for his crimes. As the first verse notes, his execution will be by hanging.
A staple of classic rock radio play, it is frequently the final song Styx plays at its concerts.
Renegade Lyrics
[Intro]
Oh Mama, I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law
Lawman has put an end to my running, and I'm so far from my home
Oh Mama, I can hear you a-cryin', you're so scared and all alone
Hangman is comin' down from the gallows, and I don't have very long
(Yeah!)
[Chorus]
The jig is up, the news is out
They finally found me
The renegade who had it made
Retrieved for a bounty
Nevermore to go astray
This'll be the end today
Of the wanted man
[Verse]
Oh Mama, I've been years on the lam and had a high price on my head
Lawman said, "Get him dead or alive;" I was for sure he'll see me dead
Dear Mama, I can hear you a-cryin', you're so scared and all alone
Hangman is comin' down from the gallows, and I don't have very long
[Chorus]
The jig is up, the news is out
They finally found me
The renegade who had it made
Retrieved for a bounty
Nevermore to go astray
The judge will have revenge today
On the wanted man
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
Oh Mama, I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law
Hangman is comin' down from the gallows, and I don't have very long
[Chorus]
The jig is up, the news is out
They finally found me
The renegade who had it made
Retrieved for a bounty
Nevermore to go astray
This'll be the end today
Of the wanted man
The wanted man
[Outro]
And I don't wanna go, no, no
Mama, don't let 'em take me!
Hey, hey
No, no, no, I can't go
Renegade Q&A
Who wrote Renegade's ?
Renegade was written by Tommy Shaw.
Who produced Renegade's ?
Renegade was produced by Chuck Panozzo & Dennis DeYoung & James Young & John Panozzo & Tommy Shaw.
Why is this song used as a hype song for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
The song was first used in a Playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on January 5, 2002. The Browns were leading at halftime 17-7, and that lead extended through the third quarter.
During a commercial, the song was played throughout Heinz Field and hyped the crowd. The Ste...
What did Styx say about "Renegade"?
Dennis DeYoung, 2019
Tommy wrote (Renegade) as a 3-part-harmony ballad. I said, You know what? I think you’ve got yourself a Rocker there. Play it like you would if it was just you. He started, & we all jumped in. That’s how that song came about.”