36th District
Judgement and Triumph: Leaf Erikson's 36th District
Lyrics
36th District (first verse)
Introduction to the song titled "36th District."
Now please grant the sword, famine, and the plague to those that misbehave
Expressing a wish for consequences like sword, famine, and plague for those who misbehave.
Or to they last days or they body decay, I
Desiring these consequences either in the wrongdoers' last days or the decay of their bodies.
Pray like David that we all get a triumph cuz we all fought Goliath
Drawing a parallel with David's triumph over Goliath, hoping for collective victory.
I, as a man stand wit a purpose plan, in-dividual hand clap on yo chest... like percussion
Asserting a purposeful stand as an individual, using imagery of chest-clapping like percussion.
Or simulate CPR, can't breathe, no discussion
Reference to CPR simulation, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the inability to breathe.
When my mind is made, no bluffin
Commitment to decisions once the mind is made, with no room for bluffing.
(hook)
Beginning of the hook, focusing on judgment against wicked kings and the consequences they bring.
It's judgement against wicked kings, plenty of lives lost, for all the hell that you bring
Continuation of the hook, highlighting the loss of lives due to the actions of wicked kings.
But I'll survive by any means, while you'll die where your held captive and never seen again
Declaration of personal survival despite the challenges, contrasting with the demise of the wicked.
(second verse)
Introduction to the second verse.
Now there's a few ground rules and bylaws, smooth moves by fools, hustle hard on the sidewalk
Mentioning ground rules and bylaws, emphasizing the struggles and hustles in life.
Chalked up to short term victory, primary history, rooted in my ancestors legacy
Reflection on short-term victories, rooted in the history and legacy of ancestors.
Colonies dominated by Protestants and the British, expanded to the North for better business
Historical reference to colonies dominated by Protestants and the British, expanding for better business.
Alcohol and fur trade along with slaves
Listing elements like alcohol, fur trade, and slavery as part of historical developments.
Fort Pontchatrain where they strut and promenade
Reference to Fort Pontchatrain and activities like strutting and promenading.
(hook)
Reiteration of the hook, emphasizing judgment against wicked kings and the toll on lives.
It's judgement against wicked kings, plenty of lives lost, from all the hell that you bring
Continuation of the hook, underlining personal survival despite the chaos brought by the wicked.
But I'll survive by any means, while you'll die where your held captive and never seen again
Reaffirmation of the survival theme and the unseen demise of those held captive.
(third verse)
Introduction to the third verse.
I gotta talk about that time in the precinct, me and DjWise1 yellin' turnkey
Narration of a time in the precinct, yelling for help and expressing frustration with the police.
Locked in different cells ain't have no attorney, placed bail the next day, eff the po-lice
Being locked in different cells without legal representation, emphasizing disdain for the justice system.
Eight days later locked up again (when was that), August 8th and August 16th
Recalling specific dates of being locked up again, linking the experience to injustice.
No justice no peace for Mr. Greenleaf, year 1998 turned to the High Chief
Reference to "Mr. Greenleaf" and a year, possibly indicating a personal or community tragedy.
(hook)
Reiteration of the hook, tying personal experiences to the broader theme of judgment against wicked rulers.
It's judgement against wicked kings, plenty of lives lost, from all the hell that you bring
Continuation of the hook, emphasizing personal survival in the face of adversity.
But I'll survive by any means, while you'll die where your held captive and never seen again
Reaffirmation of the survival theme and the fate of the wicked who remain unseen.
(outro)
Beginning of the outro, expressing determination to obtain justice one way or another.
Ha! One way or another, we gon obtain justice
Asserting the inevitability of justice, presenting a choice between easy or difficult paths.
You want this the easy way... or the difficult way... yeah, cuz all that crime don't pay... cuz we
Emphasizing the consequences of crime and a refusal to play games.
don't play
Confirmation of the serious nature of the song's theme, calling for a fade-out.
Serious business... fade us out...
Final line, signifying the seriousness and importance of the discussed issues.
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