Police and Thieves
Rhythmic Rebellion: Unveiling the Social Commentary in Tribo de Jah's 'Police and Thieves'
Lyrics
We're going through a tight wind
We are facing a difficult situation
Police and thieves in the streets, oh yeah
There are conflicts between the police and criminals in the streets
Scaring the nation with their guns and ammunition
Instilling fear in the nation with their weapons and ammunition
Police and thieves in the street, oh yeah
Continuation of the depiction of police and thieves in the streets
Fighting the nation with their guns and ammunition
Engaging in a struggle against the nation using guns and ammunition
From genesis to revelation
Referring to the entirety of time, emphasizing a longstanding issue
The next generation will be, hear me
Expressing a concern about the following generations
From genesis to revelation
Reiterating the worry about the next generation
The next generation will be, hear me
Emphasizing the importance of being heard regarding the future
And all the crowd comes in, day by day
People gather day by day
No one stops it in any way
No one is able to stop the gathering and its consequences
All the peacemaker, turn war officer
Those who promote peace become involved in conflict as warriors
Hear what I say, he-e-ey
Stressing the importance of the message being conveyed
Police and thieves in the streets, oh yeah
Reiteration of the presence of police and thieves in the streets
Scaring the nation with their guns and ammunition
Continuing to describe the impact of their actions on the nation
Police and thieves in the street, oh yeah
Repetition of the depiction of police and thieves in the streets
Fighting the nation with their guns and ammunition
Continuing to highlight the struggle using weapons and ammunition
From genesis to revelation
Reiterating the longstanding nature of the issue from the beginning to the end
The next generation will be, hear me
Emphasizing the concern for the well-being of the next generation
Throw it…
Line incomplete, interpretation not possible
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