Paid Off
Cost of Silence: Unveiling the Dark Truths in Redlight King's 'Paid Off'
Lyrics
Dirty cop Rothschild trading
Reference to corruption involving a police officer named Rothschild
Heavy lifting sunshine faded
Engaging in challenging and difficult tasks under the influence of a dimming sunlight
Diamonds they don't really do the cuttin’
Diamonds are ineffective in making real changes or having a significant impact
Bloody noses keep on runnin’
Perseverance despite facing adversity, as symbolized by bloody noses
Stacked cash gettin’ flashed for a favor
Exchanging money for favors with a display of wealth
Break your back, they ain’t bringing you a savior
Hard work doesn't necessarily lead to salvation or help from others
Guarantees, they don’t guarantee nothing
Promises and assurances are unreliable and don't guarantee anything
Cold hands do the hustling
Unscrupulous activities carried out with a lack of compassion or warmth
We are out here tired of being used
Expressing frustration at being exploited or taken advantage of
They’re out here hiding from the truth
Others avoiding or evading the harsh realities of life
And we all pay the cost
Everyone faces consequences for their actions
When they’re all paid off
Repeated assertion that consequences occur when individuals are bribed or influenced
When they’re all paid off
-Hiding out high-class haven
Seeking refuge in an upscale and privileged place
Sinking these streets worth saving
Reflecting on whether the deteriorating streets are worth preserving
With every color crime that they’re covering
Various crimes committed to maintain a facade of diversity
Silence the sick and the suffering
Suppressing the voices of the ill and those in pain
Time flies when you’re last to the bread line
Time seems to pass slowly when struggling for basic necessities
How long till your mom reads the headline
Anticipation of a negative reaction from a family member based on news headlines
Guarantees, they don’t guarantee nothing
Similar to line 7, emphasizing the lack of reliability in assurances
Cold hands do the shuffling
Illegal or unethical activities performed with a lack of warmth or empathy
We are out here tired of being used
Reiteration of frustration at being exploited or used
They’re out here hiding from the truth
Avoiding facing and accepting the truth about life's challenges
And we all pay the cost
Consequences are inevitable for everyone
When they’re all paid off
Repeated assertion that consequences occur when individuals are bribed or influenced
When they’re all paid off
-We’ve got to fight before we die
Emphasizing the need to take action before facing death
We’ve got to find a way inside
Searching for a solution or understanding to life's challenges
We’ve got to fight, we’ve got to fight
Reiteration of the necessity to fight against adversity
We are out here tired of being used
Reiteration of frustration at being exploited or used
They’re out here hiding from the truth
Avoidance or denial of the harsh truths of life by some individuals
And we all pay the cost
Consequences are inevitable for everyone
When they’re all paid off
Repeated assertion that consequences occur when individuals are bribed or influenced
We all pay the cost, ya we all pay the cost
Emphasizing that everyone faces consequences, not just specific individuals
When they’re all paid off
Repeated assertion that consequences occur when individuals are bribed or influenced
All paid off
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