They were frequently classified as industrial rock, but were often quite different from many bands so dubbed. Tod A.'s lyrics were clever, snide and evocative (Art Black and David Sprague suggest that "Black humor beats black metal any day") and their "weirdly catchy" music which drew "on hot jazz and swing as much as clanging rock, emphasizing the group's stand-apart attitude."
The group had little mainstream success (scoring a few hits on college radio), despite tours with Iggy Pop and music videos on MTV's Headbanger's Ball and 120 Minutes (notably $10 Bill, featuring a number of little people). They retain a cult following, however, and their out-of-print releases sometimes sell for large amounts among fans.
Any Day Now
Cop Shoot Cop Lyrics
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One of these days I'll read the writing on the wall
One of these days I'll be a spectator in an audience of whores
One of these days I'm gonna run until I fall
One of these days I'll win the lottery and wake up a millionaire
One of these days I'm gonna get myself a job
One of these days They're gonna stop the world and I won't even care
One of these days I'm gonna finally believe in GodOne of these days I'm gonna grow up to become the President
One of these days I'll find the woman of my dreams
One of these days I'm gonna find these truths to be self evident
One of these days I'll blow my brains out on T.V.
One of these days
One of these days
One of these days I'm gonna get in shape, become an astronaut
One of these days My fears are gonna fall down the stairs
One of these days I'll sell my soul and let them find out what they bought
One of these days I'm gonna shave off all my hair
One of these days I'm gonna learn to play and write myself a song
One of these days I'll take my conscience out to lunch
One of these days I'm gonna buy the plans and build the atom bomb
One of these days I'll have the guts to play my hunch
One of these days
One of these days
Any day now
Any day now
The lyrics to Cop Shoot Cop's song "Any Day Now" are about the singer's hopes, dreams, and aspirations. The repetition of the phrase "one of these days" sets up a prediction of sorts, but each line either ends with frustration or a seemingly impossible goal. The first verse describes the feeling of waiting for something to happen, possibly an opportunity, but in the end, the singer predicts that they will take their own life on national television. The second verse has a more positive outlook, with the singer dreaming of becoming an astronaut, writing a song, and having the courage to make a big move. However, the repetition of "one of these days" emphasizes that these goals are in the future and may never come to fruition.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be commenting on the human tendency to have big dreams and ambitions while at the same time feeling powerless to make them happen. The references to God, the President, and the atom bomb all suggest a desire for power or control over one's life and the world at large. However, the final prediction of suicide on television suggests that these dreams may be unattainable and that the singer feels hopeless in their pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
One of these days Mr. Opportunity gonna be knocking on my door
Someday an opportunity will present itself to me and I'll be ready to take it
One of these days I'll read the writing on the wall
Eventually, I'll become aware of the signals and warnings that are right in front of me
One of these days I'll be a spectator in an audience of whores
At some point, I'll feel like an outsider watching others engage in shameful behavior
One of these days I'm gonna run until I fall
Eventually, I'll push myself to the brink of exhaustion and collapse
One of these days I'll win the lottery and wake up a millionaire
Someday, I'll experience an unexpected windfall and become extremely wealthy overnight
One of these days I'm gonna get myself a job
One day I'll take responsibility and secure employment for myself
One of these days They're gonna stop the world and I won't even care
At some point, I'll become indifferent to the dramatic and chaotic events happening around me
One of these days I'm gonna finally believe in God
At some point, I'll have a spiritual awakening and come to believe in a higher power
One of these days I'm gonna grow up to become the President
Someday, I aspire to become the leader of the country
One of these days I'll find the woman of my dreams
Eventually, I'll meet the perfect partner and fall deeply in love
One of these days I'm gonna find these truths to be self evident
At some point, I'll discover that certain truths are undeniable and obvious
One of these days I'll blow my brains out on T.V.
In the future, I may become so overwhelmed and desperate that I take my own life publicly on television
One of these days I'm gonna get in shape, become an astronaut
Someday, I'll prioritize physical fitness and train to become an astronaut
One of these days My fears are gonna fall down the stairs
Eventually, my anxieties will become so insignificant that I no longer take them seriously
One of these days I'll sell my soul and let them find out what they bought
At some point, I may make an immoral decision or compromise my values
One of these days I'm gonna shave off all my hair
Someday, I'll feel compelled to drastically change my appearance
One of these days I'm gonna learn to play and write myself a song
Eventually, I'll have the motivation to develop my musical talent and create my own music
One of these days I'll take my conscience out to lunch
At some point, I'll reflect on my actions and make an effort to become a better person
One of these days I'm gonna buy the plans and build the atom bomb
Someday, I may become fascinated with destructive technology and seek to build a weapon of mass destruction
One of these days I'll have the guts to play my hunch
Eventually, I'll trust my intuition and act on my instincts even when it's risky or unconventional
Any day now
All of these things may happen very soon or it could be a distant future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TODD C. ASHLEY
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