We're All Criminals
Unveiling Society's Chains: We're All Criminals by Right Said Fred
Lyrics
We're all criminals, we're all criminals
We collectively share the label of being criminals, emphasizing universality.
We're all criminals, we're all criminals
-We're all criminals...
Repetition for emphasis on the theme of everyone being perceived as criminals.
There was a time when you could speak your mind down my street,
Describes a time when free expression existed but laments its disappearance due to societal issues like surveillance, fines, and changes in the neighborhood.
Now that's all gone cos there's something wrong down my street.
-It's all signs and parking fines and cameras
-in your face
-I don't recognise this place, oh it's a bloody disgrace
-Can't work, can't play
Expresses restrictions on various aspects of life, portraying a sense of helplessness and the shared experience of being considered criminals.
Can't leave, can't stay
-We're all criminals
-Can't kiss, can't hug,
-Can't dance, can't love
-We're all criminals hey
-We're all criminals hey
Repetition for emphasis on the idea that everyone is labeled as criminals.
We're all criminals hey
-There was a time when there was peace of mind down my street,
Compares the past peace of mind with the present situation where breaking the law seems inevitable, highlighting a perceived injustice in the legal system.
Now you can break the law before you're out the door down my street.
-It's all a sham they don't give a damn they'll twist the words we talk
-Then you'll find yourself in court, if they don't like your sort
-Can't work, can't play
Continues to emphasize restrictions and the universal label of being criminals, expressing frustration.
Can't leave, can't stay
-We're all criminals
-Can't kiss, can't hug,
-Can't dance, can't love
-We're all criminals
-Hey, we're all criminals
Reiterates the central theme that everyone is a criminal, emphasizing the pervasive feeling of being unjustly judged.
We're all criminals
-Can't work, can't play
-Can't leave, can't stay
-We're all criminals
-Can't kiss, can't hug,
-Can't dance, can't love
-We're all criminals hey
-We're all criminals hey
-They're all criminals
Suggests that even those who pass judgment on others are themselves considered criminals, implying a criticism of the system.
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