Hug-a-Thug, Hug-a-Thug
Throw off guard, a mugger
Save your dough...
Be a hugger, let it show...
Hug-a-Thug, Hug-a-Thug

When a punk hijacks your car
Don't panic, just stay cool
Could'a been a neglected child
Prob'lly, by his dad treated cruel
Practice plain psychology
Hug-a-Thug, show some empathy
In return, he might hug you
Shed a tear, or two

Hug-a-Thug, Hug-a-Thug
Throw off guard, that mugger
Keep your dough...
You like people, let it show...
Hug-a-Thug, Hug-a-Thug

A bank you're in gets robbed
Nervous gunman hollers "Freeze!"
Slowly offer your outstretched arms,
Wide grin, he sees
But don't uncover his covered up hidden face
As you give him that warm embrace
Underneath a' his mask, he'll smile
And stop, and chill a while

Hug-a-thug, Hug-a-Thug
Throw off guard, a mugger
Save your dough..
You like people, let love show...
Hug-a-thug, Hug-a-Thug

You're awakened late at night
From the kitchen there comes a sound
In the dark, hear your barkin' hound
No need to go and grab that loaded pistol
Out from the drawer,
It's a hug, he needs more
Flip the light switch, as your arms extend
Ya' might just find yourself a new friend

Hug-a-Thug, Hug-a-Thug
Throw off guard, a mugger
Save your dough...
Be a hugger, let love show
Hug-a-Thug, Hug-a-Thug

Hug-a-Thug, Hug-a-Thug