I Can't Dance
N.C.A. Lyrics

Uhh
An expression of exasperation and frustration

It’s like 100 broken mirrors
The world and society are shattered and fragmented

Rioting and burning shit just so they can hear us
Protest is necessary to grab attention and force a response

Then they wanna kill us and they lie and say they fear us
Oppressive forces seek to silence and harm protesters through false accusations and excuses

You don’t gotta like this beat listen to the lyrics
The message is more important than the medium

We don’t wanna protest we just tryna express our frustration towards you
Protest is a last resort to compel those in power to listen and address the concerns of the marginalized

We getting tired of all of this bullshit that we shouldn’t have to go through
Oppression has become an unbearable, unrelenting burden

I want you to put yourself in his shoes
Empathy is necessary to understand the gravity of the situation

Doing what you normally do
Simply living your life should not lead to death at the hands of police

Then 4 dudes come up in blue suits
Police officers are supposed to serve and protect, but instead incite fear and violence

And they trying to arrest you
Authority figures abuse their power to exert control and punishment without cause

All of a sudden you can’t breathe
The use of unnecessary force can be fatal, as seen in the case of George Floyd

Cause your neck is under his knee
The image of Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck became a symbol of police brutality and systemic racism

Damn near 10 minutes go by
The duration of the encounter and lack of intervention from other police officers emphasized the severity of the situation

And at the end of it you die
George Floyd's tragic death highlights the lethal consequences of police brutality and systemic racism in America

You didn’t even have a chance to officially tell your children goodbye
Family members of victims of police brutality are left with grief and loss without closure

And you don’t want them to cry
Personal suffering and sacrifice become a burden for the loved ones left behind

But when they find out they gon cry
The reality and gravity of the situation will inevitably cause emotional pain

Now that’s all I got for today
The song is a powerful statement that N.C.A. felt compelled to share

I’m finna go back to the streets
Activism is an ongoing process that requires persistence and courage in the face of adversity

Try and protest with peace
Non-violent protest is an effective tool for change and should be pursued whenever possible

And get fucked up by police, shit
The reality of police violence and oppression makes non-violent protest dangerous and difficult

I can’t breathe, fuck
An expression of helplessness and despair in the face of systemic injustice

I can’t breathe, fuck
A repetition of the phrase to emphasize its importance and gravity

I can’t breathe, fuck
An urgent plea for change and reform to address the issue of police brutality and systemic racism

I can’t breathe, fuck
A final expression of the pain and suffering experienced by marginalized communities in America