Strange World
Abdel Wright Lyrics
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Cork your ears if you don't like what me say
Me a go spit out the truth
Tired to see the youth them clean car glass
And people a tell them 'bout them claat
They are the future slipping fast
Seems like they only aggravate
Have you ever thought about their case
I would like to change, living in this strange world
I would like to change, reality sometimes the blame
Living in this strange world, destiny play games
Area leaders and thugs a run them turf
Now shot a buss to blouse and skirt
Innocent and the guilty getting hurt
Me like to see the ghetto hold the peace
But gunshot a spread like it's disease
News on TV makes me weep
I would like to change, living in this strange world
I would like to change, reality sometimes the blame
Living in this strange world, destiny play games
The lyrics of Abdel Wright's song 'Strange World' showcases the grim reality of society where the youth is struggling to survive in an environment that is plagued with violence, aggression, and discrimination. The opening lines of the song command its listeners to either listen to the truth or ignore it by 'corking' their ears. Wright voices his opinion on how today's generation is perceived by society. They are often subjected to derogatory comments, with people telling them how useless they are. Wright believes that the youth is the future, and society needs to start taking care of them by having faith in their abilities.
He further conveys his frustration about the continuous violence that plagues society, where leaders and thugs resorted to violence to maintain their power. He believes that the people in power take advantage of the helpless population, and they need to change their ways. He highlights the issue of gun violence, where innocent and guilty people suffer due to the callousness of those in power, and the ghetto dweller is the one who bears the brunt of it. The song emphasizes how people should resort to peace and communication rather than depending upon violence to get their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Cork your ears if you don't like what me say
If you do not want to hear what I am about to say, cover your ears.
Me a go spit out the truth
I am going to speak the truth.
Tired to see the youth them clean car glass
I am tired of seeing young people cleaning car windows for a living.
And people a tell them 'bout them claat
People speak disrespectfully to them.
They are the future slipping fast
Their future is deteriorating rapidly.
Seems like they only aggravate
It appears that they are only causing problems.
Have you ever thought about their case
Have you ever considered their plight?
Actions, navigate their fate
Their actions determine their destiny.
I would like to change, living in this strange world
I desire to make a difference in this unusual world.
I would like to change, reality sometimes the blame
I want to bring about change, although sometimes the situation is not always the fault of reality.
Living in this strange world, destiny play games
In this unfamiliar world, fate is unpredictable.
Area leaders and thugs a run them turf
The turf is being run by both the authorities and the criminals.
Now shot a buss to blouse and skirt
People are being shot, regardless of whether they are innocent or guilty.
Innocent and the guilty getting hurt
Both innocent and guilty individuals are being harmed.
Me like to see the ghetto hold the peace
I would like to witness peace in the ghetto.
But gunshot a spread like it's disease
Unfortunately, gun violence is spreading rapidly like a disease.
News on TV makes me weep
The news on TV makes me feel emotional distress.
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abdel Wright
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