Lock Me In The Nick
Meisce Lyrics
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We take pride in our rights
But if you stand up for equality
It's the cops who'll start the fights
Those power tripping bastards
They know they've got it good
But they've left behind the values
For which this nation stood
But from what I've seen of what they've done
I would definitely object
I can only take so much of their trampling on my head
If they silence my opinion
Then I might as well be dead
If I can't say the things I want to say
Then lock me in the nick and throw the key away
Lock me in the nick
Lock me in the nick
Far away from all your bullshit
Throw away the key
Throw away the key
Despite what you say I am not free
They bring riots guns and tear gas to a peaceful war protest
That they start that shit for the sake of it, I certainly do detest
And at Mardi Gras they stood aside, and let a young man die
They never raised a fucking hand
It makes me wonder why
They'll throw down on the lower class
Who possess a legitimate bitch
While they're lining all their pockets from the coffers of the rich
I can only take so much of their trampling on my head
If they silence my opinion
Then I might as well be dead
If I can't say the things I want to say
Then lock me in the nick and throw the key away
Lock me in the nick
Lock me in the nick
Far away from all your bullshit
Throw away the key
Throw away the key
Despite what you say I am not free
The song "Lock Me in the Nick" by Meisce speaks to the issues of police brutality, corruption, and censorship. The lyrics express frustration and anger towards the police system which is supposed to protect citizens but instead is used to quell dissent and maintain the status quo. The chorus, "If I can't say the things I want to say, then lock me in the nick and throw the key away", highlights this sentiment of feeling trapped and silenced.
The first verse points out the irony of taking pride in our freedom and rights when those who speak out against injustices are met with violence and intimidation by the police. The lyrics also criticize the police for their abuse of power and neglect of the values that are supposed to uphold the nation.
The second verse brings up specific instances of police misconduct, such as using excessive force on lower-class individuals while turning a blind eye to the wealthy, and standing by while a young man is killed at a public event. These examples illustrate the idea that the police are not serving and protecting the people they are supposed to, but rather furthering their own interests.
Overall, "Lock Me in the Nick" is a powerful critique of the police system and its negative impact on individual freedoms and rights.
Line by Line Meaning
We take pride in our freedom
We feel proud of the freedom that we have
We take pride in our rights
We feel proud of the rights that we have
But if you stand up for equality
It's the cops who'll start the fights
If you fight for equality, the police will be the ones to start the violence
Those power tripping bastards
They know they've got it good
But they've left behind the values
For which this nation stood
The police, who abuse their power, have forgotten the values that our nation was built upon
They tell us that their mission is to serve and to protect
But from what I've seen of what they've done
I would definitely object
The police claim their mission is to protect citizens, but based on their actions, I disagree
I can only take so much of their trampling on my head
If they silence my opinion
Then I might as well be dead
I cannot tolerate the police oppressing me and limiting my freedom of speech
If I can't say the things I want to say
Then lock me in the nick and throw the key away
If my freedom of speech is taken away, I would rather be imprisoned and forgotten
They bring riots guns and tear gas to a peaceful war protest
That they start that shit for the sake of it, I certainly do detest
And at Mardi Gras they stood aside, and let a young man die
They never raised a fucking hand
It makes me wonder why
They'll throw down on the lower class
Who possess a legitimate bitch
While they're lining all their pockets from the coffers of the rich
The police use unnecessary force against peaceful protests, but ignore violence and death at other events. They target the poor but cater to the rich, leaving me to question their motives
Despite what you say I am not free
I am not free, despite what others may tell me
Contributed by Grace E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.