Reparations
Lorde Fredd33 Lyrics

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Fredd33: It's time for a serious talk

Say, say, say
Say, say, say
You will, you will, you will
Say, say, say
Say, say, say
You will,

Please don't, baby don't
Don't
Say, say, say
Don't Say, say, say
You will, you will, you will

I'm tired,
oh lord
Hold on,
hold on
I'm tired,
oh lord
Hold on
Hold on

Chorus:
(Keep the faith)
bitch I need my reparations
Keep the faith
Keep the faith
Don't try to save face
Keep the faith
B**** I need my reparations
Keep the faith
Keep the faith
Don't try to save face

Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
I'm tired,
oh lord
Hold on,
hold on

Chorus:
Bitch, I need my reparations
(Don't act like you didn't hear me)
Bitch, I need my reparations
(Put ya stamp on it)

Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
I'm tired,
oh lord

Hold on
Hold on

Overall Meaning

In "Reparations" by Lorde Fredd33, the artist is calling out for reparations; compensation and apology for the oppression and systemic racism that black people have faced in America for centuries. The song starts off with the artist asking the listener to have a "serious talk," indicating the importance of the message he is about to deliver. He repeats the phrase "Say, say, say" as if urging the listener to speak up and acknowledge the need for reparations. However, he also interjects with "Please don't, baby don't, Don't" which could signify the difficulty in having this conversation and how it is often avoided or dismissed. The artist then goes on to express his exhaustion and weariness in the face of continued oppression, indicating the need for the listener to "Keep the faith" despite the challenges.

The chorus is a powerful call for justice, with Lorde Fredd33 unapologetically demanding his reparations. He challenges the listener to "Don't try to save face" and to acknowledge the harm that has been inflicted on black people throughout history. The repetition of "Keep the faith" serves as both a plea to the listener to continue fighting for justice, and an indication of the artist's resilience and determination.

Overall, "Reparations" by Lorde Fredd33 is a deeply emotional and compelling call for justice and reparations. The artist uses powerful language and repetition to convey the urgency of the message and to urge the listener to take action in the face of continued oppression.

Line by Line Meaning

Say, say, say
Let's talk about this openly and honestly

You will, you will, you will
Don't avoid this conversation, it needs to happen

Please don't, baby don't
I know it's uncomfortable, but we have to face this issue

Don't Say, say, say
We can't just brush this aside or pretend it isn't happening

I'm tired, oh lord
This is exhausting and emotionally draining

Hold on
But we can't give up or lose hope

Chorus: bitch I need my reparations
I deserve compensation and acknowledgement for the injustices I've faced

Don't try to save face
Don't minimize or dismiss my experiences

Hold on
We can't ignore or forget about this issue

Bitch, I need my reparations (Don't act like you didn't hear me)
You can't pretend you don't know about this issue or brush it under the rug

Bitch, I need my reparations (Put ya stamp on it)
I need tangible action and accountability for these past wrongs