A Spike Lee Jawn
theMIND Lyrics

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VERSE 1
My skins color of cocoa
Ain’t nothin’ sweet about what unfolds
In the heat of the night
Either we run or we fight
Cadillac with tented eyes
See my 45 keeps me alive
Shoot back or we fall flat
(somebody call 9 11)
Maybe we should call back

CHOURS
I just want my 40 acres
FUCK THE MULE
Pay me all my fucking wages
Cause we need justice too.
I think I hear some change coming
Hold on bro, my train’s coming
I just want my 40 acres
FUCK THE MULE
Cooking cold bacon baby
Cause we need justice too
I think I hear some change coming
Hold on bro my train’s coming

VERSE 2
Close the cell and lock the door
Break down the wall they just goin build up more
Still I get dressed up and smell nice
Rome is burning I've checked twice
So we go out to clear our heads
We Gasp for air and get smoke instead
But if the world wanna crumble,
I ain't fumbling pieces
Fuck a dollar and dream, they been selling us feces
I can get a bit of change, but that ain't the change that we needed
Everybody missed the bus I'm guessing none of them seen it

CHOURS
I just want my 40 acres
FUCK THE MULE
Pay me all my fucking wages
Cause we need justice too.
I think I hear some change coming
Hold on bro, my train’s coming
I just want my 40 acres
FUCK THE MULE
Cooking cold bacon baby
Cause we need justice too
I think I hear some change coming
Hold on bro my train’s coming

Overall Meaning

TheMind's song "A Spike Lee Jawn" is a powerful commentary on systemic oppression and the fight for justice. The first verse depicts the dangerous reality of life for a person of color, with references to the constant threat of violence and the need for self-protection. The line "shoot back or we fall flat" highlights the unfortunate reality that many people of color face, and the reference to calling 911 emphasizes the lack of trust and faith in the justice system. The chorus captures the central message of the song, with a call for reparations and an acknowledgement that justice must be served for all people. The second verse describes the frustration with the status quo, with a reference to the metaphorical burning of Rome and a sense of urgency to make a difference. The final lines of the verse suggest a rejection of the American Dream and a desire for real, meaningful change.

Overall, "A Spike Lee Jawn" is a powerful message of resistance and resilience in the face of oppression. The lyrics speak to a sense of frustration and the need for widespread change, while also acknowledging the very real threats and dangers that people of color must contend with on a daily basis.

Line by Line Meaning

My skins color of cocoa
I am a person of color

Ain’t nothin’ sweet about what unfolds
There is nothing pleasant about the ongoing situation

In the heat of the night
In the midst of danger

Either we run or we fight
We have to choose between fleeing or defending ourselves

Cadillac with tented eyes
A black car with tinted windows, possibly indicating a person of wealth or status

See my 45 keeps me alive
A gun is necessary to protect oneself from danger

Shoot back or we fall flat
We must defend ourselves in order to survive

(somebody call 9 11)
We need to seek outside help in an emergency

Maybe we should call back
Perhaps we should not rely on external assistance

I just want my 40 acres
I deserve to be compensated for the injustices I have faced

FUCK THE MULE
I reject the idea that I should be satisfied with the scraps given to me

Pay me all my fucking wages
I demand to be properly and fairly compensated

Cause we need justice too.
We are entitled to justice, just like anyone else

I think I hear some change coming
I have hope that things may improve

Hold on bro, my train’s coming
Let's wait and see what happens

Close the cell and lock the door
The system is designed to keep us trapped and oppressed

Break down the wall they just goin build up more
Even if we manage to overcome obstacles, new ones will be put in our way

Still I get dressed up and smell nice
Despite the challenges we face, we try to maintain pride and dignity

Rome is burning I've checked twice
The world is in chaos

So we go out to clear our heads
We try to relieve stress and find peace in our daily lives

We Gasp for air and get smoke instead
Even in our attempts to find respite, we are met with further hardship

But if the world wanna crumble,
If society is headed towards chaos

I ain't fumbling pieces
I am not going to let it break me apart

Fuck a dollar and dream, they been selling us feces
I reject the false promises and lies we have been fed

I can get a bit of change, but that ain't the change that we needed
I may achieve personal gain, but it is not enough to bring about true change for our community

Everybody missed the bus I'm guessing none of them seen it
Most people are unaware of the larger issues at play

Cooking cold bacon baby
We are struggling to make ends meet