Lyrics
Rwanda
Reference to Rwanda, possibly invoking memories of a historical event or situation.
If only y'all felt like this
Expressing a desire for empathy or understanding from others.
When it was Rwanda
Reflection on a past crisis in Rwanda, possibly comparing it to current issues.
Rwanda Rwanda
Repetition emphasizing the impact and significance of Rwanda.
I wish you hit em with the propaganda
Desire for using persuasive information to address issues.
With Rwanda
Reiteration of the importance of Rwanda in the context of the lyrics.
Trump called my home a shit hole
Reference to a derogatory comment made by Trump about a particular place.
Got the fuck up out of there
Leaving a negative environment or situation.
On a yellow brick road in new world
Embarking on a new journey, possibly symbolic of starting afresh.
I didn't have a clue I swear
Expressing ignorance or lack of awareness about the challenges ahead.
Hope it's not too far away
Hoping that the destination is not too distant.
Niggaz is starving
Highlighting a situation of extreme hunger or deprivation.
Nothing wrong with my aim
Asserting proficiency in a skill, potentially related to survival or defense.
Just gotta find me a target
Searching for a target or purpose in a challenging environment.
Sometimes the rear view got the best view
Reflecting on the value of hindsight in certain situations.
What's the point of that you keep your eyes on the road
Questioning the purpose of focusing on the past when moving forward.
Going nowhere fast, you no stop for gas
Describing a situation of making no progress and neglecting essential needs.
So now you close
Indicating proximity or closeness to a critical point.
Am I my brothers keeper
Referencing the responsibility for the well-being of others.
Yeah but she my cousin
Acknowledging familial connections even in challenging circumstances.
And once upon a time
Introducing a narrative element from the past.
My uncle was beast of burden
Recalling a family member who had a burdensome role.
So far from home
Expressing a feeling of being far away from one's place of origin.
So far from home
Repetition emphasizing the distance from home.
So far from home
Continued emphasis on being far away from home.
So far from home
Reiteration of the theme of being far away from home.
Had a thought of bombs dropping out of blue skies falling on kids when the big fish are Warring
Imagining the impact of bombs on innocent children during warfare.
Especially when they're blonde haired and blue eyed damn it's that much more appalling
Expressing heightened shock and horror when the victims have specific characteristics.
This is Europe not Rwanda
Contrasting the current situation with the past, emphasizing the difference.
Full court press propaganda
Describing intense and widespread promotion of a particular viewpoint.
The big boys when they bamba
Highlighting the actions of powerful entities in a critical manner.
Couscous for the goose poison for the gander
Suggesting unequal consequences for different groups, using metaphors.
When I turn on the news I swear it's just a ruse
Criticizing the media for presenting deceptive or misleading information.
That they use to collude and induce our fears
Speculating on the collusion and manipulation behind news narratives.
On who's side are we to find the truth
Pondering the difficulty of discerning the truth and choosing sides.
If we can make a truce
Suggesting the possibility of reaching an agreement or understanding.
And keep all the troops right here
Advocating for keeping military forces stationed domestically rather than abroad.
You my brothers keeper
Reiteration of the responsibility for others' well-being.
Yeah but she my cousin
Repeating the acknowledgment of familial ties in challenging circumstances.
And once upon a time, my uncle was a beast burden
Recalling a family member who had a burdensome role (repeated from line 22).
So far from home
Reiterating the feeling of being far away from one's place of origin (repeated from line 23).
So far from home
Continued emphasis on being far away from home (repeated from lines 24 and 25).
So far from home
Reiteration of the theme of being far away from home (repeated from lines 26).
So far from home
Final repetition emphasizing the distance
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