Shoot'n up and Gett'n High
Lyrics
He lived two train stops away
Refers to the physical distance between the speaker and another person.
I was a train ride away from heaven
Describes the proximity to a heavenly state or ideal situation.
We signify about politics, low income housing Birth control and abortion
Discussion about societal issues, including politics, low-income housing, birth control, and abortion.
The capitalistic hand around my throat
Expression of the oppressive nature of capitalism.
Shootin' up dope to cope in this dehumanizing society
Describes using drugs as a coping mechanism in a dehumanizing society.
We both found God when he O.D'd
Both individuals found a spiritual connection when one of them overdosed.
He found beauty in my black skin
Recognition of beauty in the speaker's black skin.
Amidst the cover girls and clairol ads
Contrasts the speaker's authenticity with societal beauty standards.
Makin' no mistake what's white is right
Commentary on racial biases and stereotypes, suggesting a preference for whiteness.
Livin' in a world where the TV shouts
Living in a world where external influences encourage forgetting one's roots.
"Forget where you come from!"
Expresses societal pressure to abandon one's origin or identity.
And damn I thought I was shootin' up Africa in my veins
Metaphorically shooting up Africa, possibly referencing cultural appropriation or exploitation.
White man voodoo slow my brain the while man fights wars and enslaves
Critique of the impact of white influence on the speaker's mental state.
All in God's name
Addresses the misuse of religion in justifying wars and enslavement.
What ya trying to achieve with your sun tan lotion
Questions the motives behind using sun tan lotion, possibly related to racial identity.
You want to keep me down keep me down
Perceived efforts to suppress or control the speaker.
Revolution against this racist institution
Advocates for revolution against a racist institution or system.
The white man shall forever sleep with one eye open
Suggests perpetual vigilance for potential consequences for oppressive actions.
Dehumanize me.
Expresses feeling dehumanized by societal norms or prejudices.
Criticize, set aside.
Addresses criticism and marginalization, urging recognition.
Livin' in the midst of genocide I hear voices voices are what I hear
Living in the midst of genocide, with voices symbolizing the collective suffering.
Uprise would you die for your right
Promotes the idea of standing up for one's rights even in the face of adversity.
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