The Wall
CPO Lyrics
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We are, the Capital Punishment Organization
Alias, we never needed one you know
We are the fortress of the empire C.P.O.
Here it is, yes, a rhythm message to the brothers
and others, who think about killin' another
Who abuse the excuse for doin' it, because they havin' it rough
but ain't no reason valid enough
Might even be a little bit gory
cause the way that it happened I won't consider it braggedy
A drive-by shootin that ended up a tragedy
He was shot, layin in the street dead, reasons unknown
Another homey gone, never have his own throne
cause an ignorant brother pulled the trigger
He wasn't even a brother, he was a nigga
Another one dead, shot in the head, a sister
Wonder in retrospect, what if the bullet had missed her?
A victim caught up, in the storm of the stereotypical
Another brother shot condition listed as critical
Band together to override
In order to let slide the ramifications of the dark tide
Seperating the men from the boys, is the policy of a foe
A boy makes too much noise you know
Let me put this, in proper perspective
Killin that noise is my prime objective
And when I say noise, I mean the loudest of all
I mean the brothers killin brothers, so foe build the wall
The wall
The wall
The wall
Some try to escape the reality of it all (by doin what, what)
by cold drinkin 8-ball
Mind's in a zone below my own
They thinkin on a lower level, cause they in leagues with the devil
Neville Brothers say tell it like it is, so I will, it's a fact
The bigger the headache, the bigger the peer
So expose who oppose because the brains they lack
who distribute the powder white while they killin' the color black
Religion, not a smidgen in they mental vision
They choose to live in red, devil makin' decisions for em
cause they never knew the meaning of piety
Members only of the dead society
The cluckers the smokers the rock rushers the pipe chokers death
That's what they boast while they walk around comatose
And we'll be the ones to bury em one and all
Teach the religion of the wall
Bet, the jury of fury yes, the rebels of hip-hop will build
They want us to yield, but we'll not, we're visionaries
They buried my commentary in cemeteries
They knew my sermon of freedom was preliminary
to educated the uneducated, who stood in the crowd and waited
for doers of oppression to fall
This is the movement, the foe and the C.P.O.
had chosen to call the war against low-livin, the wall
The wall
The wall
The wall
We on a mission, that is to reposition the coefficient
So listen, cause I will be dissin throughout the coalition
those, who propose to live the life we label atrocious
So as I convert em to C.P.OSis, thus,
I reiterate, before you mitigate a cause to effect the situation
Fade to Lil' Nation
Sellin narcotics so as they increase
mental disillusioned seek to perpetuate the confusion
Scope the negative, to focus on the regulators of crime
This is the premise of a rebel rhyme
The culture with turbulence it's a problem of continuous buggin'
I go to the wall so I can plug in
the power, this is the hour to push the button
Cause nothin' can stop the flow or the purpose of the C.P.O.
The sinners the killers who be runnin it, can suffer a lifetime
The agony of Capital Punishment
And the dope dealers, I push and I push but you never budge
I send you to court - you own the judge and the jury
that acquitted you, they lied cause I know you a pusher
If not for dope, then you pushin' for genocide
But I'll ride you, lost I will find you
Blind I will guide you, forget I'll remind you
Your diabolical schemes to reign supreme as the enemy
is about to fall to the strength of, the wall
The wall
The wall
The wall
The wall
The wall
The wall
The wall
The wall
The song "The Wall" by CPO is a powerful commentary on the violence and social issues that face the African American community. The song's opening lines create a sense of unity and purpose, with the call to follow the Nation and the declaration that the group is the Capital Punishment Organization. The lyrics go on to describe the tragic death of a young man in a drive-by shooting, highlighting the senseless violence of street gangs and drug dealers. The chorus, "foe build the wall," is a call to arms and a reminder that the only way to combat these issues is by separating the men from the boys and standing strong against the destructive forces of poverty, drugs, and crime.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up, best to follow the Nation
We encourage you to join our group and follow our ideals.
We are, the Capital Punishment Organization
We are a group that seeks to punish those who commit crimes and bring justice to our community.
Alias, we never needed one you know
We do not hide or pretend to be someone else, we are proud of who we are and what we stand for.
We are the fortress of the empire C.P.O.
We are a strong and secure organization that protects our community from harm.
Here it is, yes, a rhythm message to the brothers and others, who think about killin' another
We have an important message to deliver to those who consider committing violent acts against others.
Who abuse the excuse for doin' it, because they havin' it rough but ain't no reason valid enough
There is no excuse for committing violent acts against others, even if one is experiencing difficulties in life.
Listen up, while I tell you a story, devoid of glory, Might even be a little bit gory cause the way that it happened I won't consider it braggedy
We want to share with you a true story of a tragic event that occurred, without glorifying it in any way.
A drive-by shootin that ended up a tragedy
A violent act that resulted in a tragic loss of life.
He wasn't even a brother, he was a nigga
The shooter did not belong to our community, he was an outsider who had no respect for life.
Another one dead, shot in the head, a sister, Wonder in retrospect, what if the bullet had missed her?
Another innocent victim lost their life, and we wonder what might have happened if circumstances had been different.
In order to let slide the ramifications of the dark tide
We must work together to prevent the negative consequences of such violent acts from spreading throughout our community.
Seperating the men from the boys, is the policy of a foe, A boy makes too much noise you know
Those who commit violent acts are not true men, but rather immature and dangerous individuals who deserve to be punished.
Let me put this, in proper perspective
Let me explain this in a way that is understandable and meaningful.
Killin that noise is my prime objective
My main goal is to put an end to this senseless violence.
I mean the brothers killin brothers, so foe build the wall
The violence that we see is primarily committed by members of our own community, which is why we must come together to prevent it from happening and protect ourselves.
Some try to escape the reality of it all (by doin what, what) by cold drinkin 8-ball
Some people try to numb themselves to the pain and violence in their lives by turning to drugs and alcohol.
The cluckers the smokers the rock rushers the pipe chokers death, That's what they boast while they walk around comatose
Those who use drugs are essentially walking towards their own demise, but they are too addicted and numb to care.
Teach the religion of the wall
We want to educate people about the importance of coming together to protect ourselves and prevent violence.
Bet, the jury of fury yes, the rebels of hip-hop will build
We are confident that we can build a better future by coming together and using our collective strength.
I send you to court - you own the judge and the jury that acquitted you, they lied cause I know you a pusher
Drug dealers have too much power and influence in our justice system, and often get away with their crimes.
The culture with turbulence it's a problem of continuous buggin'
The problem of violence and drug use in our community is ongoing and persistent.
I go to the wall so I can plug in the power, this is the hour to push the button
We are working to empower and energize our community to come together and fight against violence and crime.
Cause nothin' can stop the flow or the purpose of the C.P.O.
We are committed to our mission and will not be deterred by obstacles or resistance.
The sinners the killers who be runnin it, can suffer a lifetime, The agony of Capital Punishment
Those who commit violent acts and harm our community will face the consequences of their actions and suffer the punishment they deserve.
But I'll ride you, lost I will find you, Blind I will guide you, forget I'll remind you
We are committed to helping those who have lost their way, even if it means going to great lengths to do so.
Your diabolical schemes to reign supreme as the enemy is about to fall to the strength of, the wall
Those who seek to harm our community and dominate it will fail, because we are united and strong in our mission to protect ourselves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY BLACKMON, VINCE EDWARDS
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