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Fuck Tha Police
N.W.A. Lyrics


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"Right about now, N.W.A. court is in full effect
Judge Dre residing
In the case of N.W.A. vs. the Police Department
Prosecuting attorneys are MC Ren, Ice Cube
And Eazy motherfuckin' E"

"Order, order, order
Ice Cube, take the motherfuckin' stand
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth
And nothin' but the truth so help your black ass?"

"You Goddamn right!"

"Won't you tell everybody what the fuck you gotta say?"

Fuck the police comin' straight from the underground
A young nigga got it bad 'cause I'm brown
And not the other color so police think
They have the authority to kill a minority
Fuck that shit, 'cause I ain't the one
For a punk motherfucker with a badge and a gun
To be beatin' on, and thrown in jail
We can go toe to toe in the middle of a cell
Fuckin' with me 'cause I'm a teenager
With a little bit of gold and a pager
Searchin' my car, lookin' for the product
Thinkin' every nigga is sellin' narcotics
You'd rather see, me in the pen
Than me and Lorenzo rollin' in a Benz-o
Beat a police out of shape
And when I'm finished, bring the yellow tape
To tape off the scene of the slaughter
Still gettin' swole off bread and water
I don't know if they fags or what
Search a nigga down, and grabbin' his nuts
And on the other hand, without a gun they can't get none
But don't let it be a black and a white one
'Cause they'll slam ya down to the street top
Black police showin' out for the white cop
Ice Cube will swarm
On any motherfucker in a blue uniform
Just 'cause I'm from the CPT
Punk police are afraid of me!
Huh, a young nigga on the warpath
And when I'm finished, it's gonna be a bloodbath
Of cops, dyin' in L.A.
Yo Dre, I got somethin' to say

Fuck the police (fuck, fuck)
Fuck the police (fuck, fuck)
Fuck the police (fuck, fuck)
Fuck the Police

"Example of scene one"

"Pull your Goddamn ass over right now"

"Aww shit, now what the fuck you pullin' me over for?"

"'Cause I feel like it!
Just sit your ass on the curb and shut the fuck up"

"Man, fuck this shit"

"Aight, smart ass, I'm takin' your black ass to jail!"

"MC Ren, will you please give your testimony
To the jury about this fucked up incident?"

Fuck the police and Ren said it with authority
Because the niggas on the street is a majority
A gang, is with whoever I'm steppin'
And a motherfuckin' weapon is kept in
A stash box, for the so-called law
Wishin' Ren was a nigga that they never saw
Lights start flashin' behind me
But they're scared of a nigga so they mace me to blind me
But that shit don't work, I just laugh
Because it gives 'em a hint, not to step in my path
For police, I'm sayin, "Fuck you, punk!"
Readin' my rights and shit, it's all junk
Pullin' out a silly club, so you stand
With a fake-ass badge and a gun in your hand
But take off the gun so you can see what's up
And we'll go at it, punk, and I'ma fuck you up
Make you think I'ma kick your ass
But drop your gat, and Ren's gonna blast
I'm sneaky as fuck when it comes to crime
But I'm a smoke 'em now and not next time
Smoke any motherfucker that sweats me
Or any asshole that threatens me
I'm a sniper with a hell of a scope
Takin' out a cop or two, they can't cope with me
The motherfuckin' villain that's mad
With potential to get bad as fuck
So I'ma turn it around
Put in my clip, yo, and this is the sound
Yeah, somethin' like that
But it all depends on the size of the gat
Takin' out a police would make my day
But a nigga like Ren don't give a fuck to say

Fuck the police (fuck, fuck)
Fuck the police (fuck, fuck)
Fuck the police (fuck, fuck)
Fuck the Police

"Yeah man, what you need?"

"Police, open up"

"Aww shit"

"We have a warrant for Eazy-E's arrest
Get down and put your hands up where I can see 'em"

"What the fuck did I do, man, what did I do?"

"Just shut the fuck up
And get your motherfuckin' ass on the floor"

"But I didn't do shit"

"Man, just shut the fuck up!"

"Eazy-E, won't you step up to the stand
And tell the jury how you feel about this bullshit?"

I'm tired of the motherfuckin' jackin'
Sweatin' my gang, while I'm chillin' in the shack, and
Shinin' the light in my face, and for what?
Maybe it's because I kick so much butt
I kick ass, or maybe 'cause I blast
On a stupid-assed nigga when I'm playin' with the trigger
Of an Uzi or an AK
'Cause the police always got somethin' stupid to say
They put out my picture with silence
'Cause my identity by itself causes violence
The E with the criminal behavior
Yeah, I'm a gangsta, but still I got flavor
Without a gun and a badge, what do ya got?
A sucker in a uniform waitin' to get shot
By me or another nigga
And with a gat it don't matter if he's smaller or bigger
(Size ain't shit, he's from the old school, fool)
And as you all know, E's here to rule
Whenever I'm rollin', keep lookin' in the mirror
And ears on cue, yo, so I can hear a
Dumb motherfucker with a gun
And if I'm rollin' off the 8, he'll be the one
That I take out, and then get away
While I'm drivin' off laughin', this is what I'll say

Fuck the police (fuck, fuck)
Fuck the police (fuck)
Fuck the police (fuck, fuck)
Fuck the Police

"The verdict
The jury has found you guilty of being a redneck
White bread, chicken shit motherfucker"

"But wait, that's a lie!
That's a god damn lie!"

"Get him out of here!"

"I want justice!"

"Get him the fuck out my face!"

"I want justice!"

"Out, right now!"

"Fuck you, you black motherfuckers!"

Fuck the police
Fuck the police
Fuck the police

Overall Meaning

The song "Fuck Tha Police" by N.W.A. is a powerful protest against police brutality and racial profiling in the U.S. The song begins with a court scene with Dr. Dre playing the judge, MC Ren, Ice Cube, and Eazy-E playing the prosecuting attorneys. Ice Cube takes the stand and is asked by the judge to testify truthfully, and he responds with "You Goddamn right!" He then goes on to detail the constant harassment and violence that black people face at the hands of the police, expressing his anger and frustration with the situation.


In the second verse, MC Ren takes the stand, speaking for the majority of black people who are being unfairly targeted by the police. He talks about how the police are always searching for drugs and weapons, assuming that any black person they see must be guilty of something. He also talks about the violent tactics used by the police, such as macing, beating, and shooting unarmed black people. Finally, Eazy-E takes the stand, expressing his anger at being constantly harassed and treated like a criminal, just because of his skin color.


Overall, "Fuck Tha Police" is a powerful and radical protest against police brutality and racism, and it remains a landmark in hip hop music and social justice activism.


Line by Line Meaning

Right about now, N.W.A. court is in full effect
The trial of N.W.A. versus the Police Department is now in session


Judge Dre residing
Judge Dre is presiding over the trial


In the case of N.W.A. vs. the Police Department
This trial involves N.W.A. taking a stand against the Police Department


Prosecuting attorneys are MC Ren, Ice Cube And Eazy motherfuckin' E
The prosecuting attorneys representing N.W.A. are MC Ren, Ice Cube, and Eazy-E


Order, order, order
The judge calls for order in the courtroom


Ice Cube, take the motherfuckin' stand
Ice Cube is directed to take the witness stand


Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth And nothin' but the truth so help your black ass?
Ice Cube is asked to swear on his black identity to tell the complete and honest truth


You Goddamn right!
Ice Cube enthusiastically affirms his commitment to telling the truth


Won't you tell everybody what the fuck you gotta say?
The court urges Ice Cube to express his thoughts and opinions


Fuck the police comin' straight from the underground
N.W.A. strongly opposes the actions and behavior of the police force


A young nigga got it bad 'cause I'm brown
As a young black man, I experience discrimination and mistreatment from the police due to my skin color


And not the other color so police think They have the authority to kill a minority
Police believe they have the power to unjustly harm and even kill people from minority communities, solely based on their race


Fuck that shit, 'cause I ain't the one For a punk motherfucker with a badge and a gun
I refuse to tolerate the actions of an arrogant police officer who abuses their power


To be beatin' on, and thrown in jail We can go toe to toe in the middle of a cell
I won't allow myself to be physically abused by the police and I am willing to confront them even within the confines of a jail cell


Fuckin' with me 'cause I'm a teenager With a little bit of gold and a pager
Police harass me simply because I'm a young person with some jewelry and a pager, assuming I must be involved in illegal activities


Searchin' my car, lookin' for the product Thinkin' every nigga is sellin' narcotics
The police unjustly search my vehicle, assuming that every black person must be involved in drug dealing


You'd rather see me in the pen Than me and Lorenzo rollin' in a Benz-o
The police would rather see me incarcerated than see me and my friend Lorenzo driving a luxurious Mercedes-Benz car


Beat a police out of shape And when I'm finished, bring the yellow tape
I will physically assault a police officer until they are exhausted, and once I'm done, the crime scene will be marked off with yellow tape


To tape off the scene of the slaughter Still gettin' swole off bread and water
Despite being imprisoned, I will maintain my physical strength and continue to nourish myself even with limited resources


I don't know if they fags or what Search a nigga down, and grabbin' his nuts
I question if these police officers are homosexual or something else since they conduct invasive searches and grab a person's genitals


And on the other hand, without a gun they can't get none But don't let it be a black and a white one
The police officers cannot assert their authority over me without their firearms, but their discrimination intensifies when dealing with a situation involving a black person and a white person


'Cause they'll slam ya down to the street top Black police showin' out for the white cop
Black police officers display excessive force against black individuals to please their white counterparts


Ice Cube will swarm On any motherfucker in a blue uniform
Ice Cube is ready and willing to confront and attack any police officer wearing a blue uniform


Just 'cause I'm from the CPT Punk police are afraid of me!
The police are fearful of me because I come from Compton, and they view me as a threat


Huh, a young nigga on the warpath And when I'm finished, it's gonna be a bloodbath
I, as a young black man, am on a path of resistance against the police, and there will be severe consequences


Of cops, dyin' in L.A. Yo Dre, I got somethin' to say
This will lead to the deaths of police officers in Los Angeles, and I have a message to share with Dr. Dre


The verdict The jury has found you guilty of being a redneck White bread, chicken shit motherfucker
The jury has decided that you, the accused, are guilty of displaying redneck, ignorant, and cowardly behavior


But wait, that's a lie! That's a god damn lie!
The accused protests, insisting that the verdict is false and completely untrue


Get him out of here! I want justice!
Remove the accused from the courtroom! They demand justice


Get him the fuck out my face! I want justice!
Remove the accused from my presence! They continue demanding justice


Out, right now!
Leave immediately!


Fuck you, you black motherfuckers!
The accused displays racial hatred towards black individuals




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: O'Shea Jackson, Andre Romell Young, Lorenzo Jerald Patterson, Harry Lamar Whitaker III

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@alex_harnar_618

There were 6 samples in the song:
‘F’’k Tha Police by N.W.A. (1988)
—————————————————————————-
1. ‘It’s My Thing’ - Marva Whitney (1969) (Which is the saxophone riff 🎷 used at the 30 second intro for the song.
——————————————————————————
2. ‘The Boogie Back’ - Roy Ayers Ubiquity (1974) (Which is the guitar riff used throughout each verse of the song.)
——————————————————————————
3. ‘Feel Good’ - Fancy (1974) (Which are the drum sounds used throughout the song.)
————————————————————————
4. ‘Sing A Simple Song’ - Please (1975)
(Which are the horns used at each chorus of the song behind the chants shouting: ‘F’’k That Police!…F’’k…F’’k…F’’k Tha Police appear.)
——————————————————————————
5. ‘Funky Drummer’ - James Brown (1970) (Which is the drum beat that appears when Dr. Dre says the line: MC Ren, will you please give your testimony
To the jury about this f’’ked up incident?’
—————————————————————————-
6. ‘Funky President (People It’s Bad)’ -
James Brown (1974) (Which is the the Drum Fill that comes in briefly in the beginning of the first verse right after Ice Cube says the line: “A Young nigga got it bad 'cause I'm brown” at (0:34)———————————————————————————



All comments from YouTube:

@berniecat8756

This song is from 1988 and 32 years later it's still so relevant.

@Samuelrodrigues_

Ikr. Fuck the police for not helping my father problem with a fake dept collector

@tonygaines15

Name 5 that didn't deserve it.....
I pumped this joint legit in DC in 88'.....
Real talk.

@abhimajhi654

Also in Farmer protest in India
Jai Jawan,Jai Kisan🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

@portiarenee5486

So that means nothing changed for another generation

@josiahellison16

Yup

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@alex_harnar_618

There were 6 samples in the song:
‘F’’k Tha Police by N.W.A. (1988)
—————————————————————————-
1. ‘It’s My Thing’ - Marva Whitney (1969) (Which is the saxophone riff 🎷 used at the 30 second intro for the song.
——————————————————————————
2. ‘The Boogie Back’ - Roy Ayers Ubiquity (1974) (Which is the guitar riff used throughout each verse of the song.)
——————————————————————————
3. ‘Feel Good’ - Fancy (1974) (Which are the drum sounds used throughout the song.)
————————————————————————
4. ‘Sing A Simple Song’ - Please (1975)
(Which are the horns used at each chorus of the song behind the chants shouting: ‘F’’k That Police!…F’’k…F’’k…F’’k Tha Police appear.)
——————————————————————————
5. ‘Funky Drummer’ - James Brown (1970) (Which is the drum beat that appears when Dr. Dre says the line: MC Ren, will you please give your testimony
To the jury about this f’’ked up incident?’
—————————————————————————-
6. ‘Funky President (People It’s Bad)’ -
James Brown (1974) (Which is the the Drum Fill that comes in briefly in the beginning of the first verse right after Ice Cube says the line: “A Young nigga got it bad 'cause I'm brown” at (0:34)———————————————————————————

@AnmolSharma-uq7zs

Who asked for it ??

@rahuldhirani8592

@@AnmolSharma-uq7zs lol

@dheerajdadhich7756

Thanks

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