Dirty Harry
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I need a gun to keep myself among
The poor people who are burning in the sun
But they ain't got a chance
They ain't got a chance
I need a gun
'Cause all I do is dance
'Cause all I do is dance
I need a gun to keep myself among
The poor people who are burning in the sun
But they ain't got a chance
They ain't got a chance
I need a gun
'Cause all I do is dance
'Cause all I do is dance

In my backpack
I got my act right
In case you act quite difficult
And your result weaken
With anger and discontent
Some are seeking in search of like Nimoy
I'm a peace-loving decoy
Ready for retaliation
I change the whole occasion to a pine box, six-under
Impulsive, don't ask why or wonder
Orders given to me is
Strike and I'm thunder with lightning fast reflexes
On constant alert from the constant hurt
That seems limitless with no dropping pressure
Seems like everybody's out to test ya
'Til they see you brake
You can't conceal the hate that consumes you
I'm the reason why you fill up your Isuzu
Chill with your old lady at the tilt
I got a ninety-day extension
And I'm filled with guilt
From things that I seen
Your water's from a bottle
Mine's from a canteen
At night I hear the shots ring
So I'm a light sleeper
The cost of life
It seems to get cheaper
Out in the desert
With my street sweeper
"The war is over"
So said the speaker
With the flight suit on
Maybe to him I'm just a pawn
So he can advance
Remember when I used to dance
Man, all I wanna do is dance





I need a gun to keep myself among

Overall Meaning

the poor people who are suffering in the sun. These lyrics reflect the reality that many people face around the world, where poverty and violence leave them feeling helpless and in need of protection. The singer, who is presumably from a similar background, feels the need to arm himself as a means of survival. However, he also acknowledges that this is not a fair or just situation, as the poor people he speaks of do not have access to the same protection. His refrain of "all I do is dance" suggests that he wants to focus on the joy and release of music, but feels constrained by his circumstances.


Later in the song, the lyrics switch to a rap verse that touches on themes of violence and vengeance. The singer speaks of being prepared for difficult situations, and of being ready to strike back against those who would harm him. He describes himself as a "peace-loving decoy", someone who wishes for harmony but is forced to take defensive measures. However, he also expresses a sense of guilt and pain over the things he's seen and done. The final lines of the song draw a contrast between the conflict he experiences and the desire for dance and joy.


Overall, these lyrics reflect the complex emotions and circumstances that often accompany violence and poverty. They speak to the power of music and dance as a means of release, while also touching on darker themes of fear, anger, and retaliation.


Line by Line Meaning

I need a gun to keep myself among
the impoverished individuals who are suffering in the scorching sun. However, they have no chance of survival. I need a firearm because all I ever do is dance.


My backpack is filled with the necessary tools to handle difficult situations in case you become hostile and weaken due to anger and unrest.
Some are endlessly searching for a solution, like Nimoy. Meanwhile, I pretend to be a peaceful decoy, but in reality, I'm always ready to retaliate. I can turn any situation into a funeral with lightning-fast reflexes.


I'm on constant alert because I'm always facing hurt that seems to have no end. Everyone seems to want to test me until they see me break.
Even if you try to hide it, I know the hate that consumes you, and that's why you fill up your Isuzu. I relax with your woman at a tilt, while I'm filled with guilt from the things that I've witnessed. Your water comes from a bottle, but mine is from a canteen. When night falls, I hear gunshots, so I sleep lightly.


Life is becoming cheaper and cheaper, particularly when you're out in the desert with a street sweeper.
The artist declared that the war is over, but he was wearing a flight suit. Maybe to him, I'm just a pawn so that he can advance. Do you remember when I used to dance? All I ever want to do is dance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Joseph Burton, Damon Albarn, Jamie Christopher Hewlett, Romye Robinson

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@Hihseu

The lyrics:

I need a gun to keep myself among
The poor people who are burning in the sun
But they ain't got a chance
They ain't got a chance
I need a gun
'Cause all I do is dance
'Cause all I do is dance

I need a gun to keep myself among
The poor people who are burning in the sun
But they ain't got a chance
They ain't got a chance
I need a gun
'Cause all I do is dance
'Cause all I do is dance

In my backpack
I got my act right
In case you act quite difficult
And your result weaken
With anger and discontent
Some are seeking in search of like Nimoy
I'm a peace-loving decoy
Ready for retaliation
I change the whole occasion to a pine box, six-under
Impulsive, don't ask why or wonder
Orders given to me is
Strike and I'm thunder with lightning fast reflexes
On constant alert from the constant hurt
That seems limitless with no dropping pressure
Seems like everybody's out to test ya
'Til they see you brake
You can't conceal the hate that consumes you
I'm the reason why you fill up your Isuzu
Chill with your old lady at the tilt
I got a ninety-day extension
And I'm filled with guilt
From things that I seen
Your water's from a bottle
Mine's from a canteen
At night I hear the shots ring
So I'm a light sleeper
The cost of life
It seems to get cheaper
Out in the desert
With my street sweeper
"The war is over"
So said the speaker
With the flight suit on
Maybe to him I'm just a pawn
So he can advance
Remember when I used to dance
Man, all I wanna do is dance

I need a gun to keep myself among



All comments from YouTube:

@jamesscott7215

I like the idea that while 2D was waiting for the others to come pick him up, he just played this song to keep the kids entertained

@savannahwtge

THATS ADORABLE I

@lewistillett206

Who is 2D?

@Yolobro2

@Amber Buckley I thought it was murdoc who was the lead

@cai1aa

@Amber Buckley lol "eyes"

@cai1aa

@@Yolobro2 Murdoc made the band but made 2D the lead singer

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@dr.assblaster3355

Why is nobody talking about Russel’s sick handlebar moustache

@escalator_to_hell

Bc no one wants to he looks terrifying

@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth

@@escalator_to_hell | Hey! Respect the stache!

@achannel8300

Vroom vroom

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