RED
Magiera & L.A./Red Lyrics
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I dreamed I went to the UN
And set the whole nation right
I dreamed of callin' old Castro
To the morning flo'
Looked him right in the eye and said, "Boy,
You got to go!
I'm tired of your foolishness
I'm goin' grab you by your beard,
Give you a Georgia shave!"
It was a dream, a dream I had last night
I dreamed I went to the UN
And set the whole nation right
Then I told old Khrushchev
Sittin' there looking bad,
"Get that junk outta Cuba
‘Fore you make me mad.
Dig up them missile bases
Take them planes and all
Or I'll grab me a bat
With your head for the ball!"
It was a dream, dream I had last night
I dreamed I went to the UN
And set the whole nation right
Then into Washington they call me
An' I went
Hadda be the guest
Of the President
He said, "Red, I'm glad to see you,
So glad you come down here
To help me run the Russians
From the western hemisphere!"
I said, "You can run the country
I'm goin' to run the Senate
Oughtta make a few changes
With a few soul brothers in it.
Ray Charles and Lightnin' Hopkins
And a guy like Jimmy Reed
Bo Diddley and Big Mabel
Be all I need!"
It was a dream, a dream I had last night
I dreamed I went to the UN
And set the whole nation right
The song “Red” by Magiera & L.A. is a reflection of the Civil Rights era of the United States, and specifically, the frustration felt by many African Americans with the slow progress towards racial equality. The lyrics are a series of dreams, in which the singer is able to use his newfound power and influence to fix the world’s problems.
In the first verse, the dreamer imagines himself at the United Nations, where he confronts Fidel Castro and demands that he leave America alone. The lyrics are forceful and indicate a deep frustration with the Cuban leader, and the dreamer’s ability to remove him from power suggests a desire for more immediate action. Similarly, when the dreamer confronts Khrushchev about the missile crisis, he threatens him with physical violence unless he removes the weapons from Cuba immediately.
The dreamer’s ultimate goal is to become a powerful political figure himself, with a vision of a more inclusive and diverse America. He references famous musicians like Ray Charles, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and Bo Diddley as potential members of his Senate, suggesting a desire for representation from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The lyrics of the song express a longing for a more active role in the political process and frustration with the slow pace of progress.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a dream, dream I had last night
The singer is recounting a dream they had the previous night.
I dreamed I went to the UN
The dream involves the singer going to the United Nations headquarters.
And set the whole nation right
In the dream, the singer is able to correct problems affecting the entire country.
I dreamed of callin' old Castro
The artist had a dream where they spoke to Fidel Castro.
To the morning flo'
The dream may have taken place in the early hours of the morning.
Looked him right in the eye and said, "Boy, You got to go!
In the dream, the singer directly confronted Castro and demanded that he leave.
I'm tired of your foolishness
The singer expresses frustration with Castro's actions.
And if you don't behave, I'm goin' grab you by your beard, Give you a Georgia shave!"
The artist threatens to use force to make Castro comply with their demands.
Then I told old Khrushchev Sittin' there looking bad, "Get that junk outta Cuba ‘Fore you make me mad.
The dream also involves the artist speaking to Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, demanding that they remove missiles from Cuba.
Dig up them missile bases Take them planes and all Or I'll grab me a bat With your head for the ball!"
Again, the artist threatens force if their demands are not met.
Then into Washington they call me An' I went Hadda be the guest Of the President
The dream escalates, with the singer being invited to meet with the President of the United States.
He said, "Red, I'm glad to see you, So glad you come down here To help me run the Russians From the western hemisphere!"
The President seems to want the artist's help in opposing Russian influence in the Americas.
I said, "You can run the country I'm goin' to run the Senate Oughtta make a few changes With a few soul brothers in it.
The singer declines the offer and instead suggests that they focus on making changes within the Senate, possibly by adding more people of color to the institution.
Ray Charles and Lightnin' Hopkins And a guy like Jimmy Reed Bo Diddley and Big Mabel Be all I need!"
The singer lists some musicians they would like to see represented in the Senate.
It was a dream, a dream I had last night
The song ends with a repetition of the opening line, underscoring that the previous events took place only in the singer's imagination.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY GLOVER, MORRIS LEVY, TEDDY REIG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
K.
Dla 40+ to najlepsze czasy. Teraz Magiera tworzy muze dla Sobela i młodzież ma szansę podsłuchać muzy na najwyższym poziomie. Dzięki stary
Dawid W. Dawid
Ja pierdolę w maju już 41 auuuuuu xd
ern3stt
ee tu widzę dobra ekipa jeszcze zagląda pozdro kumaci ! 😎
Sopel Dementi
12 rok to katuję i niezmiennie uważam, że to najlepszy bit w polskim rapie.
David Prophet
Jeden z najlepszych. G funk ma w sobie to pierdolnięcie
K.
#metoo
Mic Sol
Ja natomiast myślę, że to najlepszy rap z tamtych czasów taki west side
FatCap
Fakt. WH wtedy smażył takie bomby, że to chuuuuuy
LenaPL
Jeden z najlepszych tak
gripex
nieśmiertelny bit i kawałek