FAQ About Johnny Cash
What is the 'Folsom Prison Blues' song about?
"Folsom Prison Blues" is one of Johnny Cash's most renowned songs, depicting the remorse and longing of a prisoner who hears the whistle of a train and fantasizes about freedom. Inspired by Cash's own fascination with prisons, the song blends elements of country and blues, relating the grim realities of prison life juxtaposed with the yearning for liberty.
