There are 2 bands with this name:

1. Mexican ska revival ensemble In… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands with this name:

1. Mexican ska revival ensemble Inspector comprises singer Javier Sánchez aka Big Javi, drummer David Martínez aka Tribi, bassist Arnoldo Ortega aka Lolo, sax players Jaime González aka Jimmy and Jesús Arriaga aka Padrino, guitarist Alejandro Ortega aka Güero, keyboardist Homero Ontiveros aka Marango and trumpeter Jesús Lemo. The band debuted in 1995 with the independently produced Misión Ska, featuring five original songs. After moving to Mexico City from their native Monterrey, N.L. Inspector had the opportunity to make their first album Blanco y Negro. The 13-track Alma en Fuego followed in 2001. Their second full-lenght record was released in the U.S. in July, 2002.

2. Belarus band "Inspector" was founded by Victor Smolski in 1988 and they came to Germany for concerts for the first time. During a concert Frank Bornemann (Eloy) was very interested in the band and offered a contract to "Inspector". Due to some visa problems a tour became complicated, but even than "Inspector" played lot's of shows in Germany. In 1993 they released their CD "RUSSIAN PRAYER" (ARIS / ARIOLA).

Gangster
Inspector Lyrics

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Observar, distinguir, ceducir la ciudad
disparar y escapar y esperar venganzaaaaa

Observar, distinguir, ceducir la ciudad
disparar y escapar y esperar venganza
(coro)
Todo parece ir bien hoy pero nos visita la curiosidad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Inspector's song Gangster paint the picture of a life of crime as an observer, distinguishing and seducing the city, shooting and escaping, and waiting for revenge. The chorus highlights the constant paranoia that comes with the territory of a gangster lifestyle, where everything seems to be going well, but they are always wary of curious eyes watching their every move. The words are spoken from the perspective of a gangster, who is not only committing crimes but also trying to stay alive and evade the law.

In essence, the song is an exploration of the criminal underworld and the mentality of those who operate within it. It captures the tension and adrenaline of a life of crime while also highlighting the flaws and dangers that come with it. Despite the glamorous portrayal of the gangster lifestyle in popular culture, this song speaks to the harsh realities of living life outside the law.

Line by Line Meaning

Observar, distinguir, ceducir la ciudad
To surveil, distinguish, and seduce the city

disparar y escapar y esperar venganza
To shoot, flee, and wait for revenge

(coro)
(chorus)

Todo parece ir bien hoy pero nos visita la curiosidad
Everything seems to be going well today, but curiosity visits us

Writer(s): Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Lynval Golding, Neville Staples, Stephen Panter, John Bradbury Copyright: Plangent Visions Music Inc.

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