Jimmy Carl Black -- drums (ex-Frank Zappa) (ex-Mothers of Inv… Read Full Bio ↴B.E.P. is:
Jimmy Carl Black -- drums (ex-Frank Zappa) (ex-Mothers of Invention)
Roy Estrada -- electric bass (ex-Frank Zappa) (ex-Mothers of Invention)
Mick Pini -- guitar (who played with JCB in several blues bands)
Their common album "Hamburger Midnight" published by Crossfire Publications in 2008
Evil
B.E.P. Lyrics
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Oh no, no, no
I don't believe you
I don't believe you
No, no, no, no, no
Oh no, no, no
This is pure evil, this is pure evil
Only intention was to look in my reflection
With mutual respect, yeah
I know I'm more than just a badge and a weapon
But, when you see me comin'
You recognize my profession
You should believe that I'ma leave an impression
Even if it means I gotta put my knee on your neck, man
Was never meant for you to pass this test
The last question on the quiz is
What the fuck'd you expect man?
A little money made him want some protection
Because a Manny with no money made the
Money feel threatened
And we accept there's gonna be some exceptions
But it's built on a connection of ownership and possessions
Baby boy you pay attention to them lessons
If you flexin' any teeth, I'ma send you to the dentist
It all depends on how you fit into my spectrum
From lectures, to handcuffs, to beat downs, to death wish
I was told to tell a one sided story, and that's why I had to eliminate your perspective
I was afraid for my death
I had to make an assessment
Ain't my day to be checked
I felt the weight on my chest
I was told to tell a one sided story
So, say a prayer cause this one's gone to Heaven
Innocence is a submissive position
It's a one-sided story
Read it to your children
No, no, no, no, no
Oh no, no, no
I don't believe you
I don't believe you
No, no, no, no, no
Oh no, no, no
This is pure evil, this is pure evil
No, no, no, no, no
Oh no, no, no
The lyrics to B.E.P.'s "Evil" are powerful and thought-provoking. The song is a commentary on police brutality and the injustice that often accompanies it. The opening lines express disbelief at the actions of the police: "I don't believe you, this is pure evil." The song then goes on to describe the mentality and justifications of a police officer who sees himself as a powerful figure with the ability to control and oppress others. The lyrics suggest that this mindset is embraced by some police officers who see themselves as above the law and beyond reproach.
The second verse of the song specifically references the recent issue of police officers using excessive force against individuals who are unarmed or pose no immediate threat. It suggests that this use of force is not always necessary or appropriate, and implies that police officers who use excessive force are not living up to their duty to protect and serve. The verse also touches on issues of class and privilege, suggesting that those who do not have money or power are at greater risk of being victimized by the police.
The final lines of the song express a sense of frustration and despair, suggesting that innocent lives are often lost due to the actions of those in power. The use of the phrase "read it to your children" suggests that this is a problem that needs to be addressed at the level of families and communities, and that there is a need for a broader dialogue about how to create a more equitable and just society.
Line by Line Meaning
When I woke up this morning my Only intention was to look in my reflection
The singer's intention was to reflect inwardly on himself when he woke up.
With mutual respect, yeah I know I'm more than just a badge and a weapon
The singer knows that he is more than just a police officer.
But, when you see me comin' You recognize my profession
People recognize the singer as a police officer when they see him.
You should believe that I'ma leave an impression Even if it means I gotta put my knee on your neck, man
The singer suggests that he will make an impression on you even if it means using excessive force.
Was never meant for you to pass this test The last question on the quiz is What the fuck'd you expect man?
The singer suggests that the test is rigged and the outcome is predetermined.
A little money made him want some protection Because a Manny with no money made the Money feel threatened
People with money feel threatened without protection.
And we accept there's gonna be some exceptions But it's built on a connection of ownership and possessions
There will always be some exceptions but it is largely built on the concept of ownership.
Baby boy you pay attention to them lessons If you flexin' any teeth, I'ma send you to the dentist
The singer is telling someone to pay attention or they will suffer consequences.
It all depends on how you fit into my spectrum From lectures, to handcuffs, to beat downs, to death wish
The singer suggests that the outcome depends on how you fit into their worldview.
I was told to tell a one sided story, and that's why I had to eliminate your perspective
The singer is telling a one sided story and has to eliminate other perspectives.
I was afraid for my death I had to make an assessment Ain't my day to be checked I felt the weight on my chest
The singer was feeling the weight of the pressure in the moment.
So, say a prayer cause this one's gone to Heaven Innocence is a submissive position It's a one-sided story Read it to your children
The singer is suggesting that innocent people are often mistreated and are only presented with one side of the story.
No, no, no, no, no Oh no, no, no I don't believe you I don't believe you No, no, no, no, no Oh no, no, no This is pure evil, this is pure evil
The singer is expressing disbelief and calling the situation pure evil.
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