Black Cab Motorcade
State Radio Lyrics


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Well indeed you lost your friend
On the south side of where you live
Heard the call and had to leave
Boarded up windows burned out brick
Oh please don't you get
A little know fact about the place you set
It's always an empty plate
It's just there so we don't

Forget your loss and your history

Well indeed you found your friend
On the south side of where you live
All curled around his knees
Was it worse then you fret
The punishment you get
Hollow points in the concrete

Have you wailed for the likes of the walls and hunger strikes
Are you more than what you hate
Your fear will not fade the lines
That paint your face
It's a black cab motorcade
Black cab motorcade

Well this one must be lost
At this ungodly time of day
A broken curfew has a cost
A tidy sum you'll pay
Teacher won't you teach your lesson
Though the young are hard to break
Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson
And the cost of school these days

Well indeed you found your friend
On the south side of where you live
He was up and walking again
And have you heard what's happened since
Oh please don't you get
Is there any honor outside of revenge
Don't let her set another empty place
We swear that we won't

Forget your loss and your history
Forget your cross and your history

Have you wailed for the likes of the walls and hunger strikes
Are you more than what you hate
Well your fear will not fade the lines
That paint your face
It's a black cab motorcade
Black cab motorcade





Black cab motorcade

Overall Meaning

The song "Black Cab Motorcade" by State Radio is a reflection of the ongoing gang wars in different parts of the world. The lyrics talk about a friend who gets lost on the south side of the singer's home. The place is notorious for its high crime rate, and the boarded-up windows and burnt-out brick create an eerie atmosphere. The singer urges his friend not to forget the loss and the history of the area, as it's essential to keep such things alive as a reminder to fight against the prevailing conditions.


Later, the friend is found again on the south side of town but is curled up in pain. The punishment they've received is evident in the hollow points in the concrete, a reminder of the violence surrounding the area. The song questions whether we are more than what we hate and whether we can rise above our fears and prejudices to see the world as it is. The black cab motorcade is a symbol of the power and influence that gangs have in such areas.


The song addresses relevant themes such as crime, gang wars, loss, and history, and encourages us not to forget the past, but to learn from it. The lyrics challenge us to look beyond our differences and to try and build a better world. The song's powerful message, coupled with an energetic melody, makes it an essential track that resonates with audiences worldwide.


Line by Line Meaning

Well indeed you lost your friend
You have experienced the loss of a friend.


On the south side of where you live
It happened in a certain location, specifically the south side of where you live.


Heard the call and had to leave
Your friend was pulled away from you by some kind of external obligation.


Boarded up windows burned out brick
The surroundings of your loss are bleak and/or abandoned.


Oh please don't you get
There is a fact you should know, but may not be aware of.


A little know fact about the place you set
There is something important about the place you are in right now.


It's always an empty plate
The place you are in is always emotionally barren or unfulfilling.


It's just there so we don't
The place exists to serve a specific purpose.


Forget your loss and your history
The place exists to help you cope with and remember your past.


Well indeed you found your friend
You have been reunited with your friend.


All curled around his knees
Your friend was in a vulnerable or emotionally distraught position when you found him.


Was it worse then you fret
You may be worried that things are worse than they seem.


The punishment you get
There are negative consequences for your actions or circumstances.


Hollow points in the concrete
There is physical evidence of violence or aggression.


Have you wailed for the likes of the walls and hunger strikes
Have you expressed your emotions in a way that reflects the conditions around you?


Are you more than what you hate
Do your thoughts or actions define you purely by what you oppose?


Your fear will not fade the lines
Your fear will not erase evidence of what you have gone through.


That paint your face
This experience has left a mark on you that is visible and emotional.


It's a black cab motorcade
A powerful, ominous force is headed your way.


Well this one must be lost
Someone or something is lost or out of place.


At this ungodly time of day
It is an inconvenient, late hour.


A broken curfew has a cost
There are risks and penalties associated with breaking curfew.


A tidy sum you'll pay
The cost of breaking curfew is significant.


Teacher won't you teach your lesson
There is a need for guidance or instruction in order to improve understanding of the situation.


Though the young are hard to break
Even if someone is young, they may be resistant to new ideas or ways of thinking.


Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson
The threat of violence is present.


And the cost of school these days
The education system is expensive and may contribute to social inequality.


He was up and walking again
Your friend has recovered from their previous state of vulnerability.


And have you heard what's happened since
There have been developments or events that you may not be aware of.


Is there any honor outside of revenge
Is there a way to respond to grief or injustice that doesn't involve seeking revenge?


Don't let her set another empty place
Do not allow someone else to suffer the same loss or pain that you have experienced.


We swear that we won't
An affirmation of commitment or solidarity.


Forget your loss and your history
Remember the past and the specific events or people that have shaped it.


Forget your cross and your history
Do not forget the challenges you have faced and overcome or the lessons they have taught you.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Dai3eb

This band has the best endings to their songs, they really know how to rock out.

@TheJroll007

This is my Favorite song by State Radio. Very good =D

@grayzbeardz

so good.

@maerzirulez

this definitely deserves more views

@Feral_gatr

I'm actually glad that in windows movie maker u made the effort (unlike most) to make the text something other then the default 'fade in - fade out white text on blue'

@braunbaerjunges

@Tahkwa radio state in your head, you know ;)

@Knatterbart

this some becomes a sticky .. ouch