Contact
Navigating Shadows: Unveiling Society's Struggles Through 'Contact'
Lyrics
You're walking down the street
You are walking down the street.
You've got this white Chevy Lumina undercover
You have a white Chevy Lumina, and it's discreet or not easily noticeable.
Checking you to see
Others are observing you, checking to identify who you are.
They're checking your I.D.
Authorities are verifying your identification.
'Cause it's a fine time
Emphasis on the current moment being a good or positive time.
It's a fine time
-It's a fine time
-Say just to run a name
It's suggested to mention a name, possibly for identification purposes.
'Cause you look the same
Being recognized as someone familiar or similar.
As the dude with the rebel in his veins
Comparing the listener to someone rebellious or non-conformist.
But while you're checking me
While being scrutinized, the speaker notes the listener's attention on them.
You've got them crooked politicians
Reference to corrupt politicians engaging in dishonest practices.
Eating up the treasury
Corrupt politicians depleting public funds for personal gain.
And taking our cash
Money diverted to prisons rather than addressing societal issues.
To spend on the prisons
Highlighting the unjust allocation of resources to incarceration.
While the youth they fast
Youth facing challenges and difficulties due to societal issues.
Now I'm waiting on the day
The speaker is anticipating a positive change in the future.
When we can all bring
A desire for unity and collaboration akin to Martin Luther King.
Like Martin Luther King
Expressing a desire for positive change, echoing the values of Martin Luther King.
This is why I sing
The reason the speaker sings is rooted in the hope for positive change.
I want some contact contact
The speaker expresses a strong desire for meaningful connections or interactions ("contact") because their life depends on it.
I want some contact contact
-I want some contact contact
-Contact contact
-Only because my life depends on it
The urgency and importance of seeking contact for the speaker's survival.
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