Serious
Brotha M.O.E. Lyrics
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You gonna just stay brainless, not so serious?
You gonna just stay brainless, not so serious?
Look to the past, through the window that rolls down down to the jungle of the suffering victims, Let's make a bomb before feeding our children, let's have a war now, come on old man
You just gonna stay brainless, not so serious?
You just gonna stay brainless, not so serious?
You just gonna stay brainless, not so serious?
The lyrics of Brotha M.O.E.'s song, Serious, are a commentary on the social and political injustices that exist in our world. The song begins with a scene of a man walking down the street with a suitcase, who tells the singer that he is a "punk" for hating his government. This line suggests that there are individuals who are blindly loyal to their government, regardless of its actions. The singer, on the other hand, encourages listeners to "learn what you can" and not just blindly follow what others say. This is a call to action for people to educate themselves and think critically.
The song then shifts to a discussion of the past and the present. The singer suggests that we need to look at the suffering of victims and not just focus on ourselves. The line "let's make a bomb before feeding our children" is a commentary on the militaristic and capitalist nature of our society that values war and profit over human life. The singer is urging listeners to not be complacent and to take action. The message is clear - we need to be serious and take responsibility for our actions if we want to effect change.
The chorus of the song repeats the question "you just gonna stay brainless, not so serious?" This is a rhetorical question that challenges listeners to take a stand and not just be passive observers. The song ends with a call to love your country and hate your government, suggesting that we need to differentiate between the two and hold our leaders accountable.
Line by Line Meaning
Man with a suitcase walking down my street, tells me I'm a punk 'cause I hate my government, learn what you can. don't you do what the fools say, save your breath for a cigarette old man,
A random stranger criticized my views on the government and suggested that I learn more. He discouraged me from blindly following others and instead suggested that I take some time to relax. He asked me to think for myself and not to be a fool.
You gonna just stay brainless, not so serious?
Are you going to continue acting like a brainless person without being concerned about what is happening around you?
Look to the past, through the window that rolls down down to the jungle of the suffering victims, Let's make a bomb before feeding our children, let's have a war now, come on old man
Reflect on the past and see the suffering that many people went through. Let's prioritize making weapons instead of feeding our young ones. Let's ignite a war soon; come on, old man.
Vote what you want, but the monster is replaced, say what you will, but the look is on your face, Learn what you can, don't you do what the rules say, love your country, hate your government, you Just gonna stay brainless, not so serious?
You have the freedom to vote for whoever you want, but the system remains corrupt. You may say what you want, but your expressions are a giveaway. Be open to learning new things and don't conform blindly to the rules. Love your motherland, detest your government. Are you really going to be indifferent and not take things seriously?
You just gonna stay brainless, not so serious?
Are you content with being a brainless individual, thoughtless and apathetic towards everything around you?
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LighthouseAli
Brotha MOE had a song about the Black Woman and he had another song with a Sade melody in the background. If you have the cassette tape, can you upoload those songs? Thanks.