Gotta Get Rid
Nemesis Lyrics


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There lives a man in my street, who deals in death and pain. He preys on the weak, the insecure and insane. He preys on the children, outside the school gates. We got to put a stop to this before it gets too late.

We gotta get rid of the drugs. We gotta get rid of the scum. We gotta get rid of the junk. The time is right, the time has come

Stolen gear sold round the pubs, just to buy their daily drugs. Mugging old folk on the street, just to pay for their next deal. Rob your house when your not home, nothings safe when they're around. We got to put a stop to this curse before it gets worse.

We gotta get rid of the drugs. We gotta get rid of the scum. We gotta get rid of the junk. The time is right, the time has come. We gotta get rid of the drugs. We gotta get rid of the scum. We gotta get rid of the junk. The time is right, the time has come
Drugs are the plague of our times, dealers hit with minimal fines. Left to roam the streets in peace, left to find a habit to feed. Do you know were your kids are now, chasing the dragon or popping pills. We got to put a stop to this, hang the dealers it's the only way





We gotta get rid of the drugs. We gotta get rid of the scum. We gotta get rid of the junk. The time is right, the time has come

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nemesis’s song β€˜Gotta Get Rid’ speak of the destructive influence of drug dealers in the singer’s neighborhood. The song is an explicit critique of drug dealers who prey on the vulnerable and the weak, robbing them of their dignity, peace of mind and even their lives. The singer of the song recounts the many ways in which drug dealers terrorize the community: from preying on children outside school gates to mugging old people on the street, to robbing homes when no one’s there. The man who lives in the street is depicted as a predator who deals in β€˜death and pain’. The singer urges the community to unite and stand up to the menace, before it’s too late. The chorus repeats the phrase β€˜We’ve got to get rid of the drugs, we’ve got to get rid of the scum, we’ve got to get rid of the junk, the time is right, the time has come’.


Through the lyrics, Nemesis highlights the devastating effects of drug addiction, and the role drug dealers play in perpetuating this harm. The lyrics vividly illustrate how drugs can tear apart homes and families, creating a culture of despair and hopelessness. The song also makes a clear call to action, urging listeners to recognize the harm that drug dealing causes, and to act decisively to stamp it out. Ultimately, the lyrics emphasize the importance of community spirit and cohesion, as well as the need for social justice.


Line by Line Meaning

There lives a man in my street, who deals in death and pain.
There is a man on my street who causes harm and suffering by selling drugs and other dangerous substances.


He preys on the weak, the insecure and insane.
He targets those who are vulnerable, unstable or easily influenced because they are more likely to fall victim to his schemes.


He preys on the children, outside the school gates.
He specifically targets children who are outside of their school because they are more likely to be unprotected and unaware of the dangers around them.


We got to put a stop to this before it gets too late.
We must take action to stop this person and his harmful activities before the consequences become even more severe.


Stolen gear sold round the pubs, just to buy their daily drugs.
Stolen items are sold in local pubs to make money to buy drugs on a daily basis.


Mugging old folk on the street, just to pay for their next deal.
Senior citizens are robbed on the street as a means of acquiring cash to make the next drug deal.


Rob your house when your not home, nothings safe when they're around.
This person and his associates are willing to break into homes and steal possessions when nobody is around, indicating a disregard for the safety and well-being of others.


We got to put a stop to this curse before it gets worse.
Immediate action must be taken to stop this dangerous behavior before it has even more negative consequences.


Drugs are the plague of our times, dealers hit with minimal fines.
Drugs are a serious problem in our society and the consequences for those who sell them are not strong enough to deter them from continuing to do so.


Left to roam the streets in peace, left to find a habit to feed.
Drug dealers are allowed to continue their activities without enough intervention or consequence and as a result, people with drug habits are free to obtain and use drugs without fear of punishment or intervention.


Do you know were your kids are now, chasing the dragon or popping pills.
Parents need to be aware of what their children are doing as there is a high risk that they may be experimenting with drugs, either through smoking heroin (chasing the dragon) or taking prescription drugs (popping pills).


We got to put a stop to this, hang the dealers it's the only way
The only way to truly stop these harmful activities is to harshly punish those who engage in them, such as by capital punishment.


We gotta get rid of the drugs. We gotta get rid of the scum. We gotta get rid of the junk. The time is right, the time has come.
The use and sale of drugs must be eliminated, the people who participate in these activities must be stopped, and the addictive substances that fuel this problem must be removed once and for all. The time to take action is now.




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@timesnewlogan2032

He's basically saying "I have both the means, and lack of morals, to have you three killed and disposed of, and no one will ever know what happened to you." And only one of them understands it.

@oldboy8150

only one of them knows who he is

@barniyamum

@@oldboy8150 or is it because one of em aint black?

@btvbrndn

I thought he was telling them how to dispose of the body

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