Good Man
Bocafloja Lyrics
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Callin′ it a pawn in the game now check the reference
Now tell me what it mean to you, cuz what it mean to me
Its about a legacy of white supremacy
From the klansmen to minutemen, from the noose and tree to a lock and key
I call it the evolution of laws and policy's
Racism is classism when it accessorize
Ann Frank ain′t the only one whose people suffered genocide
Fighting for the u.s. segregated regiments
Very clear to me whose destiny it helped to manifest
Who the rich kids and whose kids is bloods and crips
So if the two jobs, or the jobs lost, or the health problems passed on
And you don't fit the description pigs patrolling the block
And you don't fit the equations problems they wanna solve
End up like the wife of Fred Hampton now homie sing along
(Bocafloja)
Una escalera de poder que remonta a una dinastía
La izquierda tradicional se limita a la carestía
No quieren que el prieto decida
Ya lo marginan a bailar la melodía preferida
Quieren poder dibujar una sociedad tutti fruti
Yo quiero a 27 en Kalakuta, Fela Kuti
Para más que una protesta consensuada en parlamento
Para cual de los barbados en babor que marcan siempre el sotavento
El cuento te alimenta desde Grecia, peregrino
Te invitan a partido, luego un té, asesino
Maquila de algodones
Sabor a ese platillo empaquetado en las prisiones
Te piden seas de casa aquí no quieren cimarrones
Amerikkka se escribe con K, tal cual damos la espalda a una reforma en su dinámica
Disparo a quemarropa en sueño blanco con capucha quebrantando su cerámica
In Bocafloja's song "Good Man", the lyrics discuss the issues of racism, classism and marginalization, drawing attention to the history of oppression faced by people of color. The artist references two iconic figures in music, Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, who wrote tracks that dealt with similar themes. For example, "Assassination of Medgar Evers" by Dylan discusses the murder of the civil rights leader as a pawn in the game, emphasizing the systematic oppression and violence used to maintain white supremacy. Similarly, Marley's "Buffalo Soldiers" talks about the African American soldiers who fought for the US in various wars, despite facing segregation and discrimination.
Bocafloja further emphasizes the different forms of oppression that continue to exist in society, with references to the Ku Klux Klan, the Minutemen, and the legacy of genocide suffered by groups like the Jews during World War II. The song also alludes to the impact of unequal access to resources and opportunities, mentioning the role of rich kids and the link between poverty and gangs. The lyrics highlight the need for systemic change that addresses these issues, rather than relying on superficial solutions that ignore the root causes of inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
Bobby Dylan wrote a track of assassination of Medgar Evers
Dylan wrote a song about the killing of Evers
Callin' it a pawn in the game now check the reference
He refers to Evers as a pawn in a larger game
Now tell me what it means to you, cuz what it means to me
He asks the listener what the song means to them
Its about a legacy of white supremacy
The song is about the lasting effects of white supremacist beliefs
From the klansmen to minutemen, from the noose and tree to a lock and key
White supremacist violence has evolved over time from lynching to more subtle forms of oppression
I call it the evolution of laws and policy's
This evolution of oppression is reflected in laws and policies
Racism is classism when it accessorize
Racism becomes classism when it is used to maintain social standing
Ann Frank ain't the only one whose people suffered genocide
There have been many other instances of genocide besides the Holocaust
Bobby Marley wrote a track buffalo soldiers headed west
Marley wrote a song about black soldiers fighting for the US government
Fighting for the u.s. segregated regiments
These soldiers were forced to fight in segregated units
Very clear to me whose destiny it helped to manifest
This policy reflected the interests of wealthy people
Who the rich kids and whose kids is bloods and crips
The wealthy have benefited from this system while poor communities are often torn apart by gang violence
So if the two jobs, or the jobs lost, or the health problems passed on
People of color are more likely to face economic and health problems due to structural racism
And you don't fit the description pigs patrolling the block
Police target certain groups of people based on appearance
And you don't fit the equations problems they wanna solve
People who don't fit into neat, preconceived categories are often ignored or marginalized by those in power
End up like the wife of Fred Hampton now homie sing along
Those who resist oppression are often met with violence or even death
Una escalera de poder que remonta a una dinastía
There is a long history of power and oppression
La izquierda tradicional se limita a la carestía
Traditional leftists focus too much on materialism
No quieren que el prieto decida
People of color are often not given the opportunity to make decisions for themselves
Ya lo marginan a bailar la melodía preferida
They are forced to conform to the dominant culture
Quieren poder dibujar una sociedad tutti fruti
They want to create a society where everyone fits into the same mold
Yo quiero a 27 en Kalakuta, Fela Kuti
He wants a society that embraces diversity and celebrates artists like Fela Kuti
Para más que una protesta consensuada en parlamento
He wants more than just symbolic gestures like peaceful protests
Para cual de los barbados en babor que marcan siempre el sotavento
He wants to help those who are always in the margins of society
El cuento te alimenta desde Grecia, peregrino
Stories of oppression have been around for centuries
Te invitan a partido, luego un té, asesino
Those in power use charm to manipulate and control people
Maquila de algodones
He references the exploitative practice of using sweatshops to produce cotton
Sabor a este platillo empaquetado en las prisiones
He highlights how the prison-industrial complex is a form of modern slavery
Te piden seas de casa aquí no quieren cimarrones
Society expects conformity rather than individuality
Amerikkka se escribe con K, tal cual damos la espalda a una reforma en su dinámica
He critiques how the US is built on white supremacist values and how reforms are often superficial
Disparo a quemarropa en sueño blanco con capucha quebrantando su cerámica
He is fighting against the violent system, even when it seems impossible
Writer(s): Aldo Villegas Pozos
Contributed by Lincoln F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hskreew
excelente cancion muchas veces es dificil entender a boca floja, por que para entender a bocafloja se tiene que tener vocabulario, leer diccionarios y visitar bibliotecas, es un rapero y poeta muy bien estructurado la verdad, espero siga y nunca pare !
@eduardoalonso8483
buenos temas,como siempre del sr.bocafloja
@luzbertaka
No se hay que esperar que saque el nuevo cd. Lo que tiene bocafloja, que esta muy bueno es cuando hace temas con Hache ST.
@neurocolor
¡Gran track! En lo personal siento que hay todavía una brecha grande entre la calidad de la música y la calidad de los videos, aunque éste ya es un salto. Qué bien que subieron la letra, hacía falta también. Parece que viene lo bueno, sigan dándole.
@rootube77
Nadie les quita el nivel de clásicos, crearon escuela(cosa que muy pocos han hecho), pero quedarse en esos discos es limitarse, lo nuevo suena mucho mejor con mejores líricas. Saludos.
@ameniaco
los primeros discos de Bocafloja son clásicos del rap en México, no cabe duda que Boca se Supera cada vez mas en tanto en producciones musicales como en sus líricas. pero nunca podrás comparar el sonido clásico al moderno por mucho nivel que tenga. yo por lo personal reconozco los clásicos pero me gusta mas lo actual de este MC! Saludos!
@Dignidad1973
que chido que subieron tambien las letras!!!! eso estuvo PERFECTO!!! ahora podre entenderla mucho mejor!!! FELICIDADES
@juanperez-np2hy
Ufff... Real Hip Hop, Larga vida para el Quilombo!!! Estan haciendo las cosas demasiado bien, evolucion en letreas, en beats, en videos, todo bien solo que les falta algo... el video de Tap con Hache ST y Favi. PAZ a todo el Quilombo.
@crossoverthrash1204
La actitud universal que está tomando Boca le ayudará a incursionar en los oídos de personas alrededor de todo el mundo., dando otro giro al rap,gracias Boca.
@urielalmaraz9812
una gran rola de uno de los mejores mc´s de latinoamerica eso es todo lo que se necesita para reflexionar