He said it was a one-night stand
They disagreed, he had to take the stand
The jury sided with her view
They had no choice, the judge told them to
He said that they were both blind drunk
That she chose to sleep with him in his bunk
But, when she sobered up next day
Her boyfriend and parents said there'll be hell to pay
Regretted sex
Its a dangerous game
When lovers part
They're not treated the same
He is the "predator"
She is the "prey"
Sex allegations
Have a price to pay
It didn't matter who spoke true
The legal system has its job to do
They said we needed to increase convictions for rape
So they changed the meaning, they cut the tape
"Believe the victim" is the world we're in
The #MeToo movement making such a din
A one-night stand ain't what it used to be
If you don't believe me, then you could be he
Regretted sex
Its a dangerous game
When lovers part
They're not treated the same
He is the "predator"
She is the "prey"
Sex allegations
Have a price to pay
The moral of the tale is clear, if you see a drunken lady it could lead you to tears
It doesn't matter if she asks you if you want to dance
If you go on the dancefloor, then you are taking a chance
You risk your reputation and your liberty
They can put you in jail in perpetuity
They brand you with a label that you can never escape
A one-night stand has transformed into a rape
Regretted sex
Its a dangerous game
When lovers part
They're not treated the same
He is the "predator"
She is the "prey"
Sex allegations
Have a price to pay
Song lyrics by Michael Naughton inspired by Sean Bw Parker's alleged false allegation and wrongful conviction and imprisonment. Click here to read about Sean's case on CCRC Watch.
Dr Michael Naughton is the Founder and Director of Empowering the Innocent (ETI). He holds a Readership in Sociology and Law at the University of Bristol. Click here for more about Michael.