Freeze Tag
Dinner Party Terrace Martin Robert Glasper 9th Wonder & Kamasi Washington Lyrics
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Higher
Woo-woo
They told me put my hands up behind my head
I think they got the wrong one
I'm sick and tired of runnin' (runnin')
I been searchin' where the love went (love went)
Then they told me if I move they gon' shoot me dead
But I think I'm 'bout to cut a rug (cut a rug)
I been waitin' on the summer (summer)
Soul lookin' back and wonders
How we 'posed to get from under?
They told me put my hands up behind my head
I think they got the wrong one
I'm sick and tired of runnin' (runnin')
I been searchin' where the love went (love went)
I been lookin' for a dove
Then they told me if I move they gon' shoot me dead
But I think I'm 'bout to cut a rug (cut a rug)
I been waitin' on the summer (summer)
Soul lookin' back and wonders
How we 'posed to get from under?
They told me put my hands up behind my head
They told me put my hands up behind my head
I think they got the wrong one
I'm sick and tired of runnin' (runnin')
I been searchin' where the love went (love went)
I been lookin' for a dove
Then they told me if I move they gon' shoot me dead
But I think I'm 'bout to cut a rug (cut a rug)
I been waitin' on the summer (summer)
Soul lookin' back and wonders
How we 'posed to get from under?
They told me put my hands up behind my head
I think they got the wrong one
I'm sick and tired of runnin' (runnin')
I been searchin' where the love went (love went)
I been lookin' for a dove
Then they told me if I move they gon' shoot me dead
But I think I'm 'bout to cut a rug (cut a rug)
I been waitin' on the summer (summer)
Soul lookin' back and wonders
How we 'posed to get from under?
They told me put my hands up behind my head
The lyrics to the song "Freeze Tag" by Dinner Party are a commentary on police brutality and the fear that comes with being a person of color in America. The repeated line, "They told me put my hands up behind my head," is a reference to the all-too-common occurrence of police officers using excessive force against unarmed black men and women. The singer feels trapped and helpless, as if they're playing a game of freeze tag with their life on the line.
The lyrics also touch upon the search for love and peace in a world that seems intent on tearing us apart. The line "I been searchin' where the love went" speaks to a longing for a better, kinder world where we can all coexist peacefully. The singer is tired of running and hiding, and is ready to stand their ground and fight for change.
The final line of the song, "Soul lookin' back and wonders how we 'posed to get from under?" captures the feeling of hopelessness and despair that many people of color feel in the face of systemic racism and oppression. The singer is searching for a way out, but it's not clear whether there is one.
Overall, "Freeze Tag" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that sheds light on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo, woo-woo Higher Woo-woo
Instrumental intro
They told me put my hands up behind my head
The singer relays a command given to them by law enforcement to put their hands behind their head in a potentially dangerous situation
I think they got the wrong one
The singer suggests that they are not the person the police should be targeting
I'm sick and tired of runnin' (runnin')
The artist is expressing fatigue and frustration with constantly having to evade danger or injustice
I been searchin' where the love went (love went)
The artist is on a quest to find the affection and care that seems to have disappeared in their life
I been lookin' for a dove
The singer is searching for a symbol of peace and safety
Then they told me if I move they gon' shoot me dead
The singer was given a warning that any sudden movement could result in lethal force being used against them
But I think I'm 'bout to cut a rug (cut a rug)
Despite the danger, the artist is about to dance or enjoy themselves in defiance of the threats around them
I been waitin' on the summer (summer)
The artist has been eagerly anticipating a happier and brighter time that feels further away than ever
Soul lookin' back and wonders
The artist reflects on their past and current situation with introspection
How we 'posed to get from under?
The singer questions how they can escape the looming danger or oppression that is affecting their life
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Kamasi Washington, MIchael E Neil, Patrick Douthit, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@youngmaestro3006
"They told me put my hands up behind my head. I think they got the wrong one..." such a groovin beat but the lyrics cut like a knife.
@IamProfessorO
And that’s the genius of it
@DubHead69420
EXACTLY! The first time I heard it, I thought it was about just lay and chill, with the legs up and hands behind the head, while being a little high.
@jamalalqassem5079
its like the opposite of Bossa Nova, where musicians protested censorship in Brasil with music that had nice lyrics, but haunting melodies
@zophila8903
Discovered this song at the most confusing state of my life. Transitioned to my lowest but today I'm happy to say things are becoming better. If you listening to this right now I wish you internal peace and the success you deserve.
@DubHead69420
That's nice to hear, and thanks man. Peace! ✌️
@cosmic_sunflower3864
💜💯
@BostonHollyAndSnoop
OMG, I've just now read your comment frm 9 mo ago - spot on for me at a very difficult time. ReShelved the 100 benzos for perhaps another day. Music saves lives. Good people save lives.
@arturospeaks
THE BOONDOCKS SAMPLE.
Thank you for not snitching.
RIP Charlie Murphy and Pops.
@chavedappelle
Recognized it immediately