Natives of New York City, band members have a well-documented history of back-and-forth conflict with the NYPD which precedes the band's formation.[1]. The name "Leftöver Crack" is explained by Stza as being "an oxymoron", based on the idea that crack cocaine addicts are known for vigorous use, and are unlikely to have any "leftover" crack.
Leftöver Crack was formed with a higher production value than Choking Victim. LöC, combined with Choking Victim and two other bands, Morning Glory and INDK, share a total of seven members between them. These seven musicians are collectively self-labeled as the "Crack Rock Steady Seven." The line-up of Leftöver Crack changes fairly often, drawing on members of other NYC punk bands such as The Stockyard Stoics and The X-Possibles, with Stza, Alec and Ezra the only completely permanent members (Though Ezra was absent for most of the few 2005 gigs due to a blood infection). Brad Logan, or "Brad Minus" from F-Minus was not around for Mediocre Generica.
They have been banned from performing in many venues in New York City, such as ABC No Rio, the Knitting Factory, and North 6th; however, they still play at banned venues sometimes, usually under different disguises or Sturgeon individually as a solo act.
One Dead Cop
Leftöver Crack Lyrics
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They kill and rape
And it won't be on the news
But you're the good one
With the badge and a gun
Bragging how you blasted
Gunshot forty-one
Line up on the wall
Policia
Caged animals
Policia
Kill and lie some more
Policia
Conspiracy to cage the poor
One dead cop
No more donut shop
More dead cops
Might make the hurting stop
Kill cops [7x]
Policia
Line up on the wall
Policia
Caged animals
Policia
Kill and lie some more
Policia
Conspiracy to cage the poor
One dead cop
No more donut shop
More dead cops
Might make the hurting stop
Kill cops [7x]
I never took such pleasure in a death
A hatred born of freedom’s dying breath
The police kill and then they lie some more
In a conspiracy to cage the poor
The song One Dead Cop by Leftöver Crack conveys a strong message against police brutality and the abuse of power. The first stanza of the song talks about the misuse of authority by the police who kill and rape, but the media does not broadcast their atrocities. The lyrics highlight the hypocrisy of the police who see themselves as the righteous ones with a badge and a gun, bragging about their crimes, including the shooting of 41 individuals. The chorus repeats the word policia, which translates to police in Spanish, and calls out their acts of violence and their conspiracy against the poor. The lyrics paint a picture of a system that is meant to protect but instead oppresses and cages the poor.
The second part of the song begins with the statement, "One dead cop, no more donut shop." This line can be interpreted as a call to action, suggesting that if enough cops die, they will stop oppressing and hurting people. The lyrics continue with a repetition of "kill cops" seven times, further emphasizing the anger and frustration felt towards the police force. The final lines of the song express the hatred born of freedom's dying breath, implying that the very system that promises safety and security has failed the people, and the only solution is to resist and fight back.
Line by Line Meaning
Power abuse; Authority misuse
Overuse of power and misuse of authority
They kill and rape
Police officers commit heinous crimes like murder and rape
And it won't be on the news
These crimes are often unreported or not covered by the media
But you're the good one
Police officers often consider themselves to be morally superior
With the badge and a gun
This perceived moral superiority is often tied to having a badge and a gun
Bragging how you blasted
Police officers often boast about their violence
Gunshot forty-one
This is a specific reference to a police shooting
Policia
The Spanish word for police
Line up on the wall
A reference to police brutality and violence
Caged animals
A reference to the dehumanization of those in police custody
Kill and lie some more
Police officers often kill and then lie about their actions
Conspiracy to cage the poor
A reference to the way that the police often target and persecute marginalized communities
One dead cop
A call for violence against the police
No more donut shop
A specific reference to the way that police officers often congregate at donut shops
More dead cops
The idea that more police officers need to die before change can happen
Might make the hurting stop
Violence against police officers is seen as a way to stop the wider systemic violence that they perpetuate
Kill cops [7x]
Repeating the call for violence against police officers
I never took such pleasure in a death
The idea that police officers have become so violent and abusive that even their deaths are seen as a form of justice
A hatred born of freedom's dying breath
A reference to the way that the police are seen as oppressing those who are fighting for freedom and justice
The police kill and then they lie some more
Repeating the idea that police officers often lie about their violent actions
In a conspiracy to cage the poor
The idea that the police are actively working to persecute and control marginalized communities
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