The Robbery
Descartes A Kant Lyrics


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Good evening ladies and gentelman;
boys and girls, kings and queers.
What you're about to witness
is what people call an assault.
You call it an abuse; we call it getting off.

Please don't panic.
You only need to cooperate.
Everyone inside the room:
Heads down and hands in the air.

Put wallets, cell phones and watches in the bag;
diamonds, credit cards, iPods and laps.
Let me see your hands now
and "now" means NOW.

Put your hands in the air!
Put the money in the bag!
Put your hands in the air!
Put the money in the bag!
The quicker we take this the quicker we're out!

Put your hands in the air!
Put the money in the bag!
Put your hands in the air!
Put the money in the bag!
The quicker we take this the quicker we're out!

Put your hands in the air, put the money in the bag!
The quicker we take this the quicker we're out!

(Freeze the scene)
You may think I'm crazy for the cash...
The only reason why I'm here
inside this shit that shakes my teeth
Is the rush when I look into your eyes
This fear I smell that makes me feel that I'm the one.

Now listen.
I don't care about the law
I have no regrets at all, I don't feel guilty
When you're alive there's a price,
it's no surprise. I play my part
It's time for fin!
So put your hands in the air!

Hey you! Don't try to do something stupid, sir.
Hang up and give me that phone immediately, sir.
What the fuck were you trying to do, sir?
Did you want to get us in trouble? Hah?
I'm asking you a fucking question!
Answer!
If we don't do this faster I'm gonna blow this motherfucker's brains out.
I mean it.

Hurry up! Hurry up!
Put the money in the bag!
Hurry up! Hurry up!
Put the money in the bag!
Hurry up! Hurry up!
Put the money in the bag!
Hurry up! Hurry up!
Put the money in the bag!

- Now I got the gun, that ain't so fun.
So freeze your ass and drop your gun!

- Now you got the gun, so let the girl.
You don't wanna hurt us, we'll get outta here.

- Shut up bitch! Bring the money over here!
You won't go anywhere until I say so! Am I clear?





Are you ready?
1, 2, 3, Run!

Overall Meaning

The song "The Robbery" by Descartes A Kant depicts the experience of a group of robbers conducting a heist. The song sets the scene by commanding the listeners to put their hands in the air and give up their possessions. The lyrics take on a menacing tone, emphasizing the robbers' intentions to take what they want and leave as quickly as possible. The lead vocalist describes how the adrenaline rush of the robbery is worth the risk and that he has no guilt or regrets about it. He even threatens to kill one of the hostages to speed up the process when a man tries to resist. The lyrics present a commentary on the gender politics of monetary power and the struggle to get ahead by any means necessary.


The song provides a stark contrast between the victims, who are mostly described with collective terms like "everyone inside the room," and the robbers, who are all referred to as singular individuals. This emphasizes the power dynamic between the robbers and the hostages, with the robbers holding all the power. The lyrics' use of imperative language and repetition reinforces this power dynamic, creating an atmosphere of fear and unease. This song offers a commentary on themes like criminality, capitalism, and capitalism's tendency toward exploitation.


Line by Line Meaning

Good evening ladies and gentelman; boys and girls, kings and queers.
Ladies, gentlemen, boys, girls, kings and those that identify differently, welcome.


What you're about to witness is what people call an assault. You call it an abuse; we call it getting off.
This is not an assault, but rather consensual participation in our act of theft, which we derive pleasure from.


Please don't panic. You only need to cooperate.
We kindly request that you do not panic, but rather cooperate with us.


Everyone inside the room: Heads down and hands in the air.
Everyone in the room should put their heads down and raise their hands.


Put wallets, cell phones and watches in the bag; diamonds, credit cards, iPods and laps.
Please place your wallets, cell phones, watches, diamonds, credit cards, iPods, and laptops in the bag we will provide.


Put the money in the bag! The quicker we take this the quicker we're out!
We request you put the money in the bag so we can expedite this process and leave quickly.


(Freeze the scene) You may think I'm crazy for the cash...The only reason why I'm here inside this shit that shakes my teeth Is the rush when I look into your eyes This fear I smell that makes me feel that I'm the one.
I understand you may think I'm crazy for robbing you, but the only reason I am here is because of the rush I get from looking into your fearful eyes.


I don't care about the law I have no regrets at all, I don't feel guilty When you're alive there's a price, it's no surprise. I play my part It's time for fin!
I have no regard for the law and I feel no remorse for my actions. There is always a price to pay for simply being alive, and it's no surprise that I am playing my part. This is the grand finale.


Hey you! Don't try to do something stupid, sir. Hang up and give me that phone immediately, sir. What the fuck were you trying to do, sir? Did you want to get us in trouble? Hah? I'm asking you a fucking question! Answer!
Do not try to do anything foolish. Give me your phone and answer my question. Did you want to get us caught? I am waiting for your answer.


If we don't do this faster I'm gonna blow this motherfucker's brains out. I mean it.
If we do not complete the transaction more quickly, I will be forced to use deadly force. I am serious.


1, 2, 3, Run!
We have completed our act of theft, so it is now time to run away.




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