Suckerpunch
Cop Shoot Cop Lyrics


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How many times have I heard the same old line
How many times have I fallen for that lie
Spare me the soft soaping
Bamboozled cock stroking
A sucker punch and it's packed behind a smile
A vacant smile
Deal me a hand and we'll double up the stakes
I called your bluff but made just one mistake
The dice were loaded and the cards were marked
The game was fixed right from the start
It's a sucker punch and that's what we call the breaks
Yeah, these are the breaks
The large print giveth and the small print cuts your throat
One hand's shakin' while the other's slippin' in your coat
Hoodwinked and shanghaied, coldcocked on the dotted line




It's a sucker punch and it's coming from behind
From behind you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Cop Shoot Cop's song Suckerpunch depict the feeling of betrayal and the realization that someone has taken advantage of you. The singer has heard the same lies and received the same false promises time and time again, but has finally become aware of the deceit. The use of vivid language such as "soft soaping," "bamboozled cock stroking," and "vacant smile" portray the manipulative tactics of the other party. The singer feels as though they've been blindsided, hit with a "sucker punch," a phrase often used in boxing to describe an unexpected hit to the face. Despite having called out the bluff of the other party, they've made a mistake and have fallen victim to a game that was rigged from the start. The lyrics end with a warning about the "large print" promises that can give the illusion of success, while the fine print can ultimately lead to one's downfall. The singer has been deceived, and the sucker punch has come from behind, emphasizing the feeling of vulnerability and shock.


Overall, these lyrics serve as a cautionary tale about trust and the importance of being aware of the potential for deception. The use of boxing and gambling metaphors add an element of danger and risk to the message, further emphasizing the potential consequences of naive trust.



Line by Line Meaning

How many times have I heard the same old line
Expressing frustration and annoyance from hearing the same unfulfilled promises over and over again.


How many times have I fallen for that lie
Admitting to being deceived multiple times by the same empty promise.


Spare me the soft soaping
Requesting that the singer refrains from using flattery or exaggerated praise.


Bamboozled cock stroking
Conveying that dishonesty and manipulation are not going to work.


A sucker punch and it's packed behind a smile
Highlighting how deceitful people often present themselves with a smile covering their true intentions of betraying someone.


A vacant smile
Further clarifying that the smile is fake, lacking the real emotion of happiness or joy.


Deal me a hand and we'll double up the stakes
Suggesting a desire to take a chance on something that could yield more reward or consequence.


I called your bluff but made just one mistake
Sharing a realization that despite challenging someone's dishonesty, the artist overlooked something crucial and fell prey to the lie.


The dice were loaded and the cards were marked
Describing a situation rigged against the artist, with no chance of genuine winning or success.


The game was fixed right from the start
Further emphasizing how the unfairness of the situation was predetermined before it began.


It's a sucker punch and that's what we call the breaks
Acknowledging that the disappointment or misfortune experienced is sometimes an unavoidable part of life.


Yeah, these are the breaks
Repeating and reiterating the inevitability of some types of hardships and bad luck.


The large print giveth and the small print cuts your throat
Observing that the most significant parts of the deal are designed to lure the singer in, while the smaller details can lead to severe consequences.


One hand's shakin' while the other's slippin' in your coat
Describing an instance in which the singer is being pickpocketed by someone they trusted and dismissing the pretense of friendship and loyalty.


Hoodwinked and shanghaied, coldcocked on the dotted line
Using various slang terms to emphasize the singer's exploitation and victimization in a previously unknown agreement.


It's a sucker punch and it's coming from behind
Confirming that the artist is the target of an unexpected and calculated attack.


From behind you
Further clarifying that the strike will come from an unknown assailant, denying them the chance to defend themselves.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER NANTZ

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