Police Insanity
Screeching Weasel Lyrics


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Another cop another gun
Another way to end my fun
Another fucking power game
Hate in Law enforcement name
Black and white or gold and blue
My good time is a job for you
Do you enjoy the fear you cause
By pulling out your book of laws
Without me you would have no job
You're full of shit you macho cop
Installing paranoia in so called protected citizens
Another badge a not stick
Another chance to get your kicks
Sworn to serve and to protect
Don't ever ask for my respect
Got picked on when you were a kid




Don't take it out on me you dick!
Police insanity don't take it out on me [x2]

Overall Meaning

In the song Police Insanity, Screeching Weasel takes on the issue of police brutality and power abuse. The opening lyrics "Another cop another gun, another way to end my fun" set the tone for the song where the singer is facing the authority of the police and their use of force. The lyrics highlight the power dynamic between citizens and law enforcement, with the singer expressing frustration that his "good time" has become a job for the police. The singer also questions the motives of the police - "Do you enjoy the fear you cause by pulling out your book of laws?", and challenges them by stating that without the public, they would have no job.


The song goes on to criticize the behavior of certain police officers, pointing out that some may have become cops because they were bullied as children and now use their authority to take out their frustrations on others. The central theme of the song is the abuse of power by police and the impact this can have on citizens who are meant to be protected.


Overall, Screeching Weasel's Police Insanity is a seething critique of police brutality and the abuse of power that takes place within law enforcement agencies. The band takes a strong stance against the conduct of certain police officers and highlights the negative impact that their actions can have on society.


Line by Line Meaning

Another cop another gun
More armed law enforcement officers enter the picture


Another way to end my fun
Police officers present another obstacle preventing me from having a good time


Another fucking power game
The police engage in yet another struggle for dominance and control


Hate in Law enforcement name
Hatred and bigotry are wrapped up in the facade of upholding the law


Black and white or gold and blue
Regardless of race or uniform color, all police behavior is the same


My good time is a job for you
The police view my joyful behavior as something to regulate and control for their job


Do you enjoy the fear you cause
The police gain satisfaction from instilling fear in the public


By pulling out your book of laws
The police weaponize their knowledge of the law to intimidate and oppress people


Without me you would have no job
The police require societal issues to justify their existence and employment


You're full of shit you macho cop
The police officers behaving overly aggressive are untruthful and egotistic in their behavior


Installing paranoia in so called protected citizens
The police promote an atmosphere of fear among the public under the guise of safety and security


Another badge a not stick
The police accumulate more symbols of authority, which could potentially be used as weapons


Another chance to get your kicks
The police view their actions as an opportunity for excitement and enjoyment


Sworn to serve and to protect
The police take an oath to aid and defend the community, yet their actions often contradict their promise


Don't ever ask for my respect
The police have not earned nor deserved respect from the public


Got picked on when you were a kid
The police officers' aggressive and controlling behavior may stem from past personal experiences of bullying


Don't take it out on me you dick!
The police shouldn't take out their personal frustrations on innocent citizens


Police insanity don't take it out on me [x2]
The singer pleads with the police not to target them for their unjust and oppressive behavior




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