Officer
((())) Lyrics

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It all started late on a Saturday night
Say who got the spliffs and who's got the pint

Looked out the window said to my surprise
Here comes a man in blue with his flashin' lights
He said "you know your party's fuckin' over with
Because your smokin' blunts and your rollin'
Spliffs

And what you think I ought a think of this
Why don't you pull out your sack or you'll be missed

Say now mr. officer come charge me all the time
You got me for possession but I swear that it's not mine

No matter what you do or say its bound to come right back this way so if you want a moments please say this is what you'll say comon'an'

Let's get this party started until the break of
Dawn'an

Lets get this party movin until there's no one
Home an'

Lets get this party started until the break of dawn an'

Lets get this party movin
All you've got to do is sing

(CHORUS)
Can't take the pressure for long
All we want to do is rock till after 2
Gettin high when they singin this song
Snap another be then drink another Brew
(x2)
Common'

And at the road block me so sorry mr. cop
I bet you anything me gonna get stopped

And at the road block me so sorry mr. cop
I bet you anyting me gonna get stopped

And I say "hey mr. officer why you stoppin me nana

I wasn't driven the car badly

Don't' lock me up cause I smoke sensei

Yes, this is the ghetto but me live cross the sea

Hey mr. officer come charge me all the time
You got me for possession but I swear that it's not mine

No matter what you do or say I bound to come right back this way
And if you want a moments please this is what you'll say come on an'

Let's get this party started until the break of dawn an'

Let's get this party movin until there's no one home an'

Let's get this party started until the break of dawn an'

Let's get this party movin'
All you got to do is sing

Can't take the pressure for long
All we want to do is rock till after 2
Gettin high when the singin' this song
Snap another be then drink another Brew

(x4)
(SONG FADES OUT TO END)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ((()))'s song "Officer" tell the story of a party that is interrupted by a police officer who shows up with flashing lights. The officer accuses the party-goers of smoking blunts and rolling spliffs and threatens to charge them. The singer tries to indicate that the substances aren't his and that they just want to continue the party. Despite his efforts, the police officer is determined to end the gathering. The lyrics evoke a sense of resistance against authority and show the singer trying to convince the officer to let them continue to enjoy their night.

The song "Officer" is an ode to partying and fighting against oppression. The lyrics depict a scene where people are enjoying their night, but their good time is disturbed by the police. The chorus of the song encourages people to keep the party going until the break of dawn, despite obstacles in their way. Despite being about a serious topic like police brutality, the song has a light-hearted tone with its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo.

Line by Line Meaning

It all started late on a Saturday night
The events of the story took place on a Saturday night

Say who got the spliffs and who's got the pint
Asking who has marijuana and alcohol at the party

Looked out the window said to my surprise Here comes a man in blue with his flashin' lights
Noticing a police officer arriving at the party with their vehicle's lights on

He said "you know your party's fuckin' over with Because your smokin' blunts and your rollin' Spliffs And what you think I ought a think of this Why don't you pull out your sack or you'll be missed
The police officer accuses the party guests of smoking marijuana and asks them to hand over their supply

Say now mr. officer come charge me all the time You got me for possession but I swear that it's not mine
Asking why the police officer always targets them and denying ownership of the marijuana

No matter what you do or say its bound to come right back this way so if you want a moments please say this is what you'll say comon'an'
Implying that the party will continue even if the police officer takes away the marijuana

Let's get this party started until the break of Dawn'an Lets get this party movin until there's no one Home an' Lets get this party started until the break of Dawn an' Lets get this party movin All you've got to do is sing
Encouraging everyone to keep the party going no matter what happens with the police officer

Can't take the pressure for long All we want to do is rock till after 2 Gettin high when they singin this song Snap another be then drink another Brew
Expressing the desire to party and use marijuana and alcohol despite the possibility of getting caught

And at the road block me so sorry mr. cop I bet you anything me gonna get stopped
Anticipating getting stopped by a police officer at a roadblock

I say "hey mr. officer why you stoppin me nana I wasn't driven the car badly Don't' lock me up cause I smoke sensei Yes, this is the ghetto but me live cross the sea"
Pleading with the police officer to not arrest them for smoking marijuana, denying reckless driving, and explaining their background

No matter what you do or say I bound to come right back this way And if you want a moments please this is what you'll say come on an'
Emphasizing the determination to continue partying and using marijuana despite getting caught by the police officer

Can't take the pressure for long All we want to do is rock till after 2 Gettin high when the singin' this song Snap another be then drink another Brew
Repeating the desire to party and consume marijuana and alcohol

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: KYLE ALEXANDER MCDONALD, MILES DOUGHTY

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