Lyrics
I ain't no pope, I'm a sinner
I reject the role of a moral authority; I acknowledge my flaws and imperfections.
I've had my fair share of it all
I've experienced a diverse range of life's challenges and pleasures.
I marched the streets with my people
I participated in protests or demonstrations alongside my community.
I had my blood splattered on the wall
I faced danger or conflict, symbolized by my blood on the wall.
The wall
Reiteration of the impactful and possibly violent experience represented by the wall.
Sick and tired of the fake elation
Expressing frustration with insincere joy or happiness.
Lobotomized us with no hesitation
Feeling mentally dulled or controlled without resistance.
Trapped in a world of capital creation
Trapped in a society focused on wealth creation.
Working for the money just to have an education
Working merely for financial gain to afford education.
I push and push and pull all day
Struggling and exerting effort throughout the day.
When I get pulled over I don't feel safe
Feeling insecure or threatened during encounters with authority figures.
I've felt this way for three hundred months
Persistent feelings of discontent lasting for a long period.
So excuse me cause I give a fuck
Asserting independence and disregard for societal norms.
I ain't no pope, I'm a sinner
Reiteration of rejecting a holier-than-thou stance; acknowledging shared human flaws.
But that's okay cause so are you
Embracing imperfections and solidarity with others who share similar shortcomings.
We'll march the streets with our people
Committing to collective action with the community, even if it involves sacrifice.
We'll leave our blood splattered on the wall
Willingness to endure hardship and risk for a shared cause.
The wall
Reiteration of the symbolic impact of blood on the wall.
I ain't no pope, i'm a dreamer
Rejecting a morally righteous position in favor of dreaming and envisioning a different future.
And it's okay if you are too
Acceptance of others who also dream or aspire for positive change.
We'll march the ranks with our people
Commitment to pursuing dreams together with the community.
We'll leave their blood splattered on the wall
Willingness to make sacrifices for the dreams and aspirations of others.
The wall
Reiteration of the symbolic impact of blood on the wall in the context of dreaming and aspiring for change.
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