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You wanna be cool, you wanna be tough
You aspire to be cool and tough.
You wanna be respected, be a man
You desire respect and to embody traditional masculinity.
So you shaved off your face, cut off your hair
You altered your appearance significantly.
Then they gave you a gun and a badge
You were given authority with a gun and badge.
Now you're the law, you do what you want
Now, as the law, you act without restraint.
And 'We the people' do what you say
'We the people' obey your commands.
'Cause you are the man with the gun in your hand
As the person with a gun, you hold power.
God help us if we get in your way
There's concern about consequences if someone opposes you.
Hey, give me a break
An appeal for understanding or leniency.
What the hell do you think is going on?
A question about the current situation.
They always think I'm stoned, never leave me alone
People assume you're under the influence because of your appearance.
I think it's 'cause my hair is long
Assumption that appearance, specifically long hair, leads to judgment.
Hey, get off my case
A request to stop criticizing.
I'm speaking on behalf of my defence
Speaking in defense of oneself.
They're always acting brave behind those tinted shades
Critique of those who act brave with hidden identities.
I'm guilty 'till I'm proven innocent
Feeling presumed guilty until proven innocent.
Now the world needs law and order as common sense dictates
The world needs order, but disapproves of aggressive law enforcement.
But big shot rookies busting heads is what I really hate
Dislike for overzealous rookie officers using force.
The law is their authority, their actions justified
The law justifies their actions, asserting authority.
To 'serve and protect', I think what they meant
Skepticism about the real meaning of 'serve and protect.'
They'll do what seems right at the time
Law enforcement decisions are situational.
They think I'm trouble 'cause I look like I do
Assumption of trouble due to appearance.
I see suspicion rise
Observing suspicion growing.
It's getting harder just to walk down the street
It's becoming challenging to move without surveillance.
Without their Big Brother eyes
Increased monitoring by authorities.
It's in the paper. now it's on my TV
News and media are filled with violence and hate.
I've seen the violence and hate
Justice is claimed, but it seems excessive.
They call it justice but they've pushed it too far
Call to stop the perceived abuse of power.
Stop it before it's too late
An urgent plea to prevent worsening conditions.
Torture yourself with the facts
An invitation to confront harsh realities.
You do what you've chosen to do
Acceptance of the consequences of chosen actions.
No one is giving you sympathy
No sympathy is given for the chosen path.
Changes are long overdue
A demand for necessary changes.
I've got no problems with the cops 'round the world
No issue with law enforcement globally who protect.
Who put their lives on the line
Appreciation for police actions against specific crimes.
Rounding up rapists and diddlers and sorts
Concerns about excessive force in some situations.
Taking a bite out of crime
Support for police combating crime.
But what's this shit with the heavies some pull?
Disapproval of aggressive tactics by some officers.
I'm seeing Billy The Club
Observation of brutality reminiscent of historical figures.
It's over race, religion, colours and creeds
Violence based on race, religion, and differences.
I've seen gunned down in cold blood
Witnessing cold-blooded killings.
Wise up if you are a supercop, hero I'm talking about
A cautionary message to those abusing power.
No one has jurisdiction to play God and snuff a life out
Rejecting the authority to take a life arbitrarily.
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