There are at least 2 bands with the name Dillinger

1. Dillinger (bor… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands with the name Dillinger

1. Dillinger (born Lester Bullocks on January 25, 1953) is a prominent reggae artist. Dillinger was part of the second wave of DJ Toasters who sprung up around Jamaica during the mid 1970s. Inspired by Big Youth, U Roy, and Dennis Alcapone, Dillinger was known for his quick wit, humorous lyrics and vulgar content ("crab in my pants").

As a youth growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, Dillinger would hang around Dennis Alcapone's El Paso Setup. This exposure would eventually lead to a full time gig at Jackie's sound system. Just as Alcapone took his performing name from a famous American gangster, Dillinger took his own name from John Dillinger.

The song "Cocaine In My Brain" is considered an all-time reggae classic and was even featured on the K-Jah reggae station of GTA: San Andreas.

2. A progressive Rock band formed in Ontario, Canada. They released two albums in total. the first was the self titled which was released in 1974 and then Don't Lie to the Band which was released in 1975.
Their music was progressive with bluesy riffs in a hard rock vein. The music was fairly complex and keyboards , vocals, saxophone , flute, accordion, drums, guitars and bass was used.

Leggo Violence
Dillinger Lyrics

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For all you that deal it in violence, shall surely go down in silence
Some scour legal violence; oh you shall surely go down in silence, waaah!
I think legal violence uncool
Till you safe legal violence you come
But until you safe legal violence you come
But until you safe you sure a guy has shaves uncool
But until you safe legal violence and you drop me Ja-Jah
Legal violence and you drop me Ja-Jah

Legal violence and come
Mammy be true where you go man come
Be truer with your knife and come
If you are bad you are equal
If you have a pistol now he go
If you are a rabbit and he go
If you are not genuine he go
Mammy say if you legal violence I come live with Ja-Jah
Legal violence I come live with Rasta
Legal violence and come
I say if you legal violence and come

I say if you legal violence and come
I say if you legal violence and have some fun
Legal violence and you say condone
I say if you legal violence and done
I say if you legal violence and you calm down day
You say legal violence and you calm down day
I say if you legal violence and you way down dere
I say if you legal violence and you come
Mammy still be jump two fence and come
Mammy still be pure opulence and come
Mammy said be left suspense and come
Mammy still be legal violence and come

I say if you legal violence and you drop me Ja-Jah
Legal violence and you live with Rasta
Legal violence and come
Mammy say if you legal violence I'll run
Mammy say if you legal violence and you say condone
Legal violence and come

Mammy say be jump two fence and come
Mammy say if you tear opulence I'll come

Overall Meaning

The song "Leggo Violence" by Dillinger is a commentary on the nature and consequences of violence. The lyrics warn that those who deal in violence, even if it is legal, will ultimately face silence and judgement. The chorus emphasizes this message, with the repetition of the line "legal violence and come," suggesting that even when violence is sanctioned by law, it is still damaging to society and the individual.

The verses contain a mixture of observations and advice. The line "I think legal violence uncool" suggests that even when violence is allowed by law, it is still morally questionable. The lines "If you are bad you are equal / If you have a pistol now he go" suggest that violence is a leveling force that can empower people who feel weak or oppressed. "Mammy" is mentioned several times in the lyrics, perhaps as a symbol of maternal wisdom or a personal influence on the singer. Overall, the lyrics suggest that violence should be avoided whenever possible, and that even when it is necessary, it should be approached with caution and respect for life.

Line by Line Meaning

For all you that deal it in violence, shall surely go down in silence
Those who use violence will ultimately meet a silent end

Some scour legal violence; oh you shall surely go down in silence, waaah!
Some people make excuses for legal violence, but they will also suffer a silent end

I think legal violence uncool
I don't think it's cool to use legal violence

Till you safe legal violence you come
Before you face legal violence, you're safe

But until you safe legal violence you come
But until you face legal violence, you're not truly safe

But until you safe you sure a guy has shaves uncool
You're not cool if you think you're safe without facing legal violence

But until you safe legal violence and you drop me Ja-Jah
But until you face legal violence and overcome it, you won't be praised

Legal violence and you drop me Ja-Jah
When you overcome legal violence, you will be praised

Legal violence and come
Face legal violence and come out victorious

Mammy be true where you go man come
Stay true to your beliefs, and you'll attract like-minded people

Be truer with your knife and come
Stick to what you know best and come out on top

If you are bad you are equal
If you're a bad person, you're no better than anyone else

If you have a pistol now he go
If you have a gun, you'll eventually have to face its consequences

If you are a rabbit and he go
Even if you're a coward, you'll still have to face danger

If you are not genuine he go
If you're not true to yourself, you'll face consequences

Mammy say if you legal violence I come live with Ja-Jah
My mother taught me that if you overcome legal violence, you'll be with God

Legal violence I come live with Rasta
If you overcome legal violence, you'll be with the Rastafari community

I say if you legal violence and come
I believe that if you can overcome legal violence, you'll come out strong

I say if you legal violence and have some fun
I don't believe that using legal violence is something to be taken lightly

Legal violence and you say condone
People who condone legal violence are not cool

I say if you legal violence and done
I believe that once you've faced legal violence, it's over and done with

I say if you legal violence and you calm down day
I believe that you should remain calm after facing legal violence

You say legal violence and you calm down day
You can still be cool even after facing legal violence

I say if you legal violence and you way down dere
I believe that if you're at your lowest point, you can still overcome legal violence

I say if you legal violence and you come
I believe that if you can overcome legal violence, you'll come out strong

Mammy still be jump two fence and come
My mother remains steadfast and always overcomes obstacles

Mammy still be pure opulence and come
My mother remains pure and true to herself

Mammy said be left suspense and come
My mother taught me to be patient and to overcome obstacles

Mammy still be legal violence and come
My mother remains strong and overcomes legal violence

Mammy say if you legal violence I'll run
My mother taught me to never run away from legal violence and to overcome it instead

Mammy say if you legal violence and you say condone
My mother taught me that condoning legal violence is not cool

Mammy say be jump two fence and come
My mother taught me to always overcome obstacles and never give up

Mammy say if you tear opulence I'll come
My mother taught me to remain true to myself, even in difficult times

Writer(s): Lester "Dillinger" Bullock Copyright: Nde Music Inc. O.B.O. Roba Music Verlag Gmbh

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