Lyrics
Cops in the streets
Refers to the presence of police in the streets
Rifles armed
Indicates that the police are equipped with rifles
Shoot to kill
Suggests a shoot-to-kill policy in effect
At first sight
Emphasizes the quick use of force without hesitation
Maniacs everywhere
Describes a chaotic and dangerous environment
Everybody's a suspect
Highlights a sense of suspicion towards everyone
They're the state's tool
Portrays the police as instruments of the state
But no one's safe anyway
Suggests that despite police presence, safety is not guaranteed
Don't get fooled
Advises against being deceived by the situation
They're here to stay
Indicates a long-term or permanent presence of the police
They don't even know they're just another target
People may not realize they are potential targets
And as we see them grow they're becoming another threat
Suggests a growing threat from the expanding police force
Army marching
References the presence of a military force
Is that supposed
Raises skepticism about the purpose of the military presence
To make us feel relieved?
Questions the reassurance provided by the military presence
Can you imagine if we opposed
Imagines a different life if opposed to the current state
The life we could lead
Suggests the potential for a better life through resistance
This is not a protest song
Clarifies that the song is not just a protest but a challenge
It's a song to put you to the test
Emphasizes the song's purpose to test the listener's stance
I know deep in my heart I can't be wrong
Expresses the artist's conviction in the message
'Cos any one of us could be the next
Highlights the potential vulnerability of any individual
We'd ignore fear if we stood proud and tall
Suggests fearlessness and resilience in the face of danger
Sisters and brothers can't you hear?
Calls for unity among siblings to recognize the situation
We'd ignore fear if we stood proud and tall
Reiterates the call for fearlessness and pride
Mothers and daughters hear
Extends the call for unity to mothers and daughters
This is the final call
Declares a sense of urgency, signaling the end of a situation
This is the final call
Repeats the declaration of a final call for action
This is the final call
Reiterates the urgency of the final call
This is the final call
Emphasizes once again the critical nature of the final call
This is the final call
Reiterates the urgency and finality of the call for action
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