Written by John Lydon (as Johnny Lydon), John McGeoch (as John McGheog), Allan Dias (as Alan Dias), Produced by James Barton (as Jimbo Barton), Performed by Public Image Ltd.

Like a criminal.
Did you think it could be like on TV?
Where you could be big in your own movie?
Did real life let you down?
A genuine Pygmalion.

CHORUS:
(Criminal) Like a criminal.
(No) No good to anyone.
(Foolish) Gotta get a life and get sensible.
(No) No pity, no pardon.

Criminal. Just like a criminal.

Could've been a factor.
Could've been another distracter.
Some like it in limousines, I like it in a tractor.
Solo, separate, not just one of a crowd.
Indifferent to compliment.
I leave my funeral ground.

CHORUS

(Criminal) Like a criminal.

(No) No pity, no pardon.
Just a criminal.

Haven't got a clue.
Cannot comprehend anything you value.
I'm probably just like you.
Yes, I haven't got a clue.

Just let that Judas goat lead you down that narrowing path.
As affluence is your influence.
You'll be of no consequence.

CHORUS

(Criminal) Like a criminal.
(No) No pity, no pardon.

Yes, I haven't got a clue.
Just like a criminal.
I can not comprehend anything you value.

Probably just like you.
Yes, I haven't got a clue.
I cannot comprehend anything you value