Say Goodbye
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics

Children, groovin', women, confusion
Society is full of diverse people with different experiences and emotions that can cause confusion and uncertainty.

Then go away, it's time to understand
We need to move past our differences and work towards understanding and unity.

Everyone's got to make a livin'
Everyone needs to work to survive and provide for themselves and their families.

Nineteen-ninety-two and, you and I were fightin'
The year 1992 was a time of social unrest and tension, with many people fighting against police brutality and injustice.

LAPD beatings got the whole world frontin'
The beating of Rodney King by the Los Angeles Police Department became a widely known incident that highlighted systemic police brutality and led to protests both in the US and beyond.

My man Rodney King and the Reginald Deeney
Rodney King and Reginald Denny were two victims of the violence and chaos that ensued during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

You could look for justice but I bet you won't find any
Despite efforts to seek justice for police brutality and other forms of oppression, the system often fails to hold those responsible accountable.

Because people getting beatin', news keep repeatin'
Violence and oppression continue to happen, and the media often sensationalizes these events instead of focusing on the root causes and solutions.

Chaos and anger, just surely peakin'
Society is at a breaking point, with many people feeling angry and frustrated with the status quo.

Yo everybody's runnin', some of them are gunnin'
People are reacting to the chaos and violence in different ways, with some resorting to violence themselves.

Avalanche the block, feel the anger, wantin' something
The anger and frustration felt by people in oppressed communities has built up and exploded, leading to a desire for change and something different.

Cause some of them are frontin'
Some people may not fully understand the root causes of the violence and chaos, and may be acting out of fear or confusion.

They didn't know the reason
Many people don't understand why violence and oppression continues to exist, and how systemic issues have been perpetuated over time.

Emotion in the end made it feel like revolution
The intense emotions felt by people in oppressed communities can lead to revolutionary action and a desire for fundamental change in the system.

And yeah, yeah, you can yell out your brains
Despite calls for change and justice, it can sometimes feel like our voices and opinions are not being heard or taken seriously.

I tell you right now, we got eight years of chains
The oppression and systemic issues faced by marginalized communities are deeply ingrained and difficult to dismantle overnight.

So hurry up because I'm runnin' out of clip
The artist feels a sense of urgency to address the problems facing society, because they feel like time is running out.

Runnin' out of time
We need to act quickly and decisively to address the societal issues at hand, before it's too late.

Nineteen-ninety-seven, reduction of a nation
In 1997, the US government began implementing policies that led to the reduction of resources and support for marginalized communities.

The government is slayin', new laws is what you're facin'
The government is perpetuating systemic issues and oppressing marginalized communities through the implementation of new laws and policies.

Next comes the clonin', they're makin' new creation
The artist is concerned about the ethical implications of cloning and genetic engineering, which could lead to the creation of new beings and potentially worsen existing societal issues.

Secretly forming soldiers of you and they station
There is concern that the government is secretly creating a police force or military personnel who will enforce oppressive policies and maintain the existing social order.

No more free education on former segregation
Access to education has become more limited, especially for people in marginalized communities who have historically been subject to segregation and discrimination.

Politics about affirmative activation
The current political climate involves debate and discussions about affirmative action policies, which aim to address systemic inequalities and provide additional opportunities for marginalized people.

So make a run for the border
Many people in marginalized communities feel a sense of desperation and may consider fleeing to other countries to escape oppression and seek out better opportunities.

Caught by the deporter
People who attempt to flee across borders may be caught by immigration officials and deported back to their home country.

The immigration caught you but you got to leave your daughter
The consequences of attempting to escape oppression can be devastating, with families being separated and loved ones left behind in dangerous conditions.

We are slowly being slaughtered
The artist feels a sense of despair and hopelessness about the state of society, and the ways in which marginalized communities are being oppressed and exploited.

So be prepared for the new world order
The artist is concerned about the ways in which power is being consolidated and concentrated in the hands of a few at the expense of the many.

Year two-thousand, what's it really holdin'
The new millennium brought with it a sense of uncertainty and anxiety, with people unsure of what the future holds and what changes will come about.

Or is it really right, live beyond on what you're knowing
The singer questions whether the current state of society is truly just and equitable, and whether we need to break free from what we know in order to create a better future.

Or is it that technology is what keeps on going
Technology has advanced rapidly and has the potential to continue transforming society in both positive and negative ways.

Could it be that the end of time is what I'm showing
The artist is concerned that the current state of society is unsustainable and could potentially lead to disaster and the end of civilization as we know it.

I don't see any grass growin'
The artist sees no signs of hope or progress, and feels like society is stuck in a cycle of oppression and despair.

Everything's conquered, we're running out of land
The earth's resources are being depleted and exploited at an alarming rate, and there is concern about how we will continue to sustain our growing population.

And goddamn yo, I'm runnin' out of clip
The artist feels a sense of urgency to act and address the problems facing society, but is running out of the resources and energy necessary to do so.

I'm almost out of time
Time is running out, and we need to act quickly in order to address the systemic issues facing society.

We could all try now but just look up in the sky
Despite the many challenges facing us, we still have the opportunity and the responsibility to act and create a better future for ourselves and future generations.

We ain't got no ozone left, we are gonna die
The singer highlights the environmental crisis facing the planet, and the urgency with which we need to address this issue in order to ensure our survival as a species.

Crime and corruption, is the only season
The artist sees a pervasive culture of crime and corruption that has become the norm in society, and is concerned about the lack of accountability and justice.

Is it 'cause the reason is that we out of time
The artist questions why we have allowed society to become so corrupt and oppressive, and wonders whether it's too late to turn things around.

[Chorus: Repeat x2]
The chorus emphasizes the need to come together, move past our differences, and work towards a better future for everyone.