Ghosts
Flags Lyrics

Serve and protect, watch your step
Be cautious around law enforcement as they may not have your best interests in mind

Got civil rights, dressed in white
Law enforcement represents the government and their job is to uphold civil rights, but they are also part of a larger systemic issue

The cops and the klan, are out in force
Police and the KKK have been shown to work together and share similar values

You score 3 K's, a Trojan Horse
The KKK and police are often known to use the letter 'K' in many of their slogans and practices. Being a 'Trojan Horse' means there is hidden, deceitful intentions.

No, no, no mercy
The oppressors have no mercy and will continue to carry out their actions of injustice

No mercy, no release
There is no escape from the injustices and systems of oppression that exist

Protect and serve, in a hood
The phrase 'protect and serve' is used by police, but in reality, they only 'protect and serve' certain communities

Fine white knights, thin blue lines
This line describes the privilege and power that comes with being a white police officer

Uphold the law, with brutal force
The police often use brutal force to enforce laws, especially against marginalized communities

Your a Ghost Skin, a Trojan Horse
Being a 'Ghost Skin' means that they are a secret white supremacist who is working within the police department. They are a 'Trojan Horse' because they have secret intentions.

Lie down with dogs, wake up with fleas
If you associate with people who have bad intentions, you will most likely face negative consequences

Wake up, wake up, wake up with fleas
This repetition emphasizes that people need to wake up and recognize the way that law enforcement is perpetuating systemic injustice.

No mercy, no release
There is no escape from the injustices and systems of oppression that exist