Lyrics
I'm a private in a private army, I'm a private in a private army, I'm a private in a private army,
The repetition emphasizes the speaker's identity as a private in a private army, possibly highlighting a lack of individuality or autonomy.
I'm a private in a private army, I'm a private in a private army, I'm a private in a private army,
-I'm a private in a private army, I'm a private in a private army.
-I am a working for securicor,
The speaker is employed by Securicor, a security company.
Take the money and come back for more.
The speaker takes money and is willing to repeat the process.
I want to do it cause I know I should,
The speaker justifies their actions, suggesting a sense of duty for the benefit of customers and the common good.
For the customer and the common good.
-I walk around with a big alsation,
The speaker describes having a formidable dog and being armed, portraying a tough and intimidating persona for self-protection.
He'll re-arrange you with no provocation,
-And I'm the bugger who has got the lead,
-You'll have to be bright if you want to get at me.
-Securicor cares. Securicor cares.
Securicor is presented as caring, possibly as a facade to mask its intimidating nature.
Securicor scares the shit out of you,
Securicor is depicted as frightening, challenging the listener to approach.
Do you want to come closer?
-I block the pavement with my club and hat,
The speaker obstructs public space, deals with inaccessible money, and asserts they are not easily available for use.
I deal in money that you can't get at.
-You want to use me cause I'm up for rent,
-Tough shit, cause I'm real busy.
-You ought to know me cause I've been a cop,
The speaker hints at a past as a cop and in the army, possibly suggesting a transition to a private security role.
Out at the army where I learned a lot.
-Some kids still chuckle when they see my van,
-But it's not all money sonny, you want to come closer?
-Securicor cares. Securicor cares.
Reiteration of Securicor caring, creating ambiguity about the true nature of the company.
Securicor scares the shit out of you,
Reiteration of Securicor being intimidating and challenging the listener's proximity.
Do you want to come closer?
-DO YOU WANT TO COME CLOSER?
An intensified challenge, questioning the listener's desire to come closer.
Well I'm a private in a private army, I'm a private in a private army,
Repetition of the speaker's identity, reinforcing the theme of being part of a private army.
I'm a private in a private army, I'm a private in a private army,
-I'M A PRIVATE IN A PRIVATE ARMY
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