After a couple of years Gabriel felt an itch. His Puerto Rican roots urged him to start digging in his own past. This led to a quest with the band L. Santo. Alas! Gabi felt that he could only get to the bottom of things on his own. He decided to devote his time to seeking for the inner spark that made him tick. In his search, he ran into one of Belgian s finest producers, Jo Bogaert, whose -Pump up the Jam- after circling the planet successfully crashed with the souls of Puertorican youngsters. Fate brought Gabriel and Jo together and they created a universe in which Gabriel could freely confront his ever creeping demons and yet treat his ghosts with the utmost respect. Gibbering like two old rapscallions Bogaert and Rios created an album, Ghostboy: an ode to that part of you guys who just, well, you know what I am talking about - on which Gabriel united his old-skool Caribbean roots with his love for hip hop and melody. Gabriel, besides currently being involved in extremely nasty, extracurricular activities, is still busy recording with Jo Bogaert. This time the project will bear the name of another species of neither the here nor the there, beware of the -Angelhead-.
Police Sounds
Gabriel Rios Lyrics
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licking that window pane
And hooking up naked eye
time and time again
I said Billie you're a lucky one
just about two steps going wrong
But Billie she ain't having that
That ain't why she came
thought I'd let you know
You been waving that heart around
A heart is a loaded gun
And police sound
police sound,
police sound,
I hear police sound
police sound,
police sound
She said I got a lot to live
I got a lot to live
Don't wanna go get better
You said what you wanted
Oh higher one
Oh higher one
Billie loves weekends
only one thing on her mind
her 26 been looking like 41
Always in a rush
make your fairy dust run to the car
cuz we ain't going anywhere
Don't you bring your love to town
thought I'd let you know
You been waving that heart around
A heart is a loaded gun
And police sound
police sound,
police sound,
I hear police sound
police sound
police sound
She goes on and on
and on and on and on
and on and on
She goes on and on
and on and on and on
and on and on
She goes on
The lyrics to Gabriel Rios's song Police Sounds highlight the recklessness and carelessness of Billie, a party girl who indulges in drugs and casual sex. The lines "Billie was a party girl / licking that window pane / and hooking up naked eye / time and time again" depict her wild lifestyle. Despite the self-destructive path she is heading down, the singer recognizes that Billie is lucky to have avoided going too far. He says, "just about two steps going wrong / But Billie she ain't having that / That ain't why she came", suggesting that Billie wants to live life on her own terms, regardless of the consequences.
The singer warns Billie about the dangers of falling in love, telling her not to bring her love to town, because a heart is a loaded gun that can lead to trouble. The repeated refrain of "police sound" creates a sense of urgency and danger, perhaps hinting at the consequences of Billie's reckless behavior. The lines "Don't wanna go get better / You said what you wanted / Oh higher one / Oh higher one" suggest that Billie is content with her lifestyle and doesn't want to change.
Overall, the lyrics to Police Sounds paint a vivid picture of a young woman living a wild and dangerous life, and the risks and consequences that come with it. The singer’s warning and the use of police sound play a pivotal role in the song’s theme, creating a sense of impending doom.
Line by Line Meaning
Billie was a party girl
Billie was the type of girl who loved to party
licking that window pane
She was willing to experiment with drugs
And hooking up naked eye
She was willing to have casual sex with people she just met
time and time again
This is something she has done repeatedly
I said Billie you're a lucky one
The artist thinks that Billie has been fortunate thus far
just about two steps going wrong
Despite Billie's risky behavior, she has avoided the worst outcomes by sheer luck
But Billie she ain't having that
Billie is not going to let anyone tell her what she can or cannot do
That ain't why she came
Billie is not interested in anyone's opinions or judgments
Don't you bring your love to town
The artist is warning someone not to come and interfere with Billie's lifestyle
thought I'd let you know
The artist wants to make it clear to this person
You been waving that heart around
The person in question has been throwing their emotions around recklessly
A heart is a loaded gun
Emotions can be dangerous just like a loaded gun
And police sound
The sound of police reflects the danger that is present when emotions like love are not handled responsibly
police sound,
The sound of police becomes a motif for the theme of danger and recklessness
police sound,
I hear police sound
The artist is picking up on the warning signs of danger
She said I got a lot to live
Billie acknowledges that she has a lot of life ahead of her
I got a lot to live
She is not willing to live life cautiously and responsibly
Don't wanna go get better
Billie is not interested in fixing her ways or changing her lifestyle
You said what you wanted
The artist is reminding the person in question that they made their intentions clear
Oh higher one
The person in question is probably someone who is spiritually inclined or full of themselves
Billie loves weekends
Weekends are the time Billie can indulge in her favorite activities
only one thing on her mind
She has one thing in mind and nothing else will distract her from that
her 26 been looking like 41
Billie's lifestyle has taken a toll on her physical appearance, making her look older than she is
Always in a rush
Billie is always in a hurry to get to the next thing, impatient to enjoy life
make your fairy dust run to the car
Billie is urging someone to hurry up and get into the car so they can begin their partying
cuz we ain't going anywhere
They don't have any specific destination in mind, just want to have fun
She goes on and on
The final lines of the song repeat the idea that Billie's lifestyle is a never-ending cycle of reckless behavior
and on and on and on
and on and on
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
brice chucky
Your music should be heard! you are truly amazing!
Jan W.
Such a great song