Cops
On and On Lyrics


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I am a cop, shut up
I piss in your mouth

I am a cop, shut up
I shoot you in the face motherfucker
I piss in your mouth

I am a cop, shut up
I shoot you right on the spot




You motherfucking shit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to On and On's song "Cops" are confronting and controversial. The lines "I am a cop, shut up / I piss in your mouth / I shoot you in the face motherfucker / I piss in your mouth" suggest a level of abuse of power and violence that is deeply unsettling. These lyrics could be interpreted as commentary on the systemic issues present within law enforcement, with the artist shining a light on police brutality, corruption, and a disregard for civil liberties.


The repeated line "shut up" serves to reinforce the power dynamic between the police and the general public, suggesting that those who speak out will be met with violence and aggression. The reference to "piss in your mouth" is a particularly jarring image, implying a dehumanization and degradation of the victim - an indication of the level of disdain that some members of the police force might hold towards the people they are meant to protect and serve.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a cop, shut up
I hold authority over you, do not question or resist


I piss in your mouth
I humiliate and demean you, exhibiting my power and control


I shoot you in the face motherfucker
I use my weapon to violently and aggressively take out my anger on you


I am a cop, shut up
I reinforce my authority and remind you of your powerless position


I piss in your mouth
I continue to exert my dominance and further degrade you


I shoot you right on the spot
I take immediate and deadly action without hesitation


You motherfucking shit
I dehumanize and insult you, emphasizing your inferiority and my superiority




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARIN ELIZABETH DREIJER ANDERSSON, OLOF BJORN DREIJER

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Comments from YouTube:

Kristina Graves

I felt the same way Chris! Incredible vocal range !!!!!

Rom

this song takes me to places, love it!

Nick Alan

Never realized you guys were from MN! I have been listening to you non-stop, and NOW I realize we live in the same state. Pretty please play a show in Minneapolis soon. Thank you for making incredible music.

Fright Attendant

This band is so great. They need to break big!

Mr Poop

This is weird..... I always thought she sang this song and the bassist..... Props to him though for have such great vocal range

Andrei Kalinin

>> 749 views WHY?

Mr Poop

*and not the bassist.

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