They have recorded their first album Street Sweeper Social Club, which was released on June 16th on East West Records.
- 'It's revolutionary party jams' says Tom Morello 'It's got huge steamroller riffs combined with depth, charge, funk, while Boots unloads clip after clip of incendiary rhymes rich with satire and venom'.
Riley added, - 'This is a time when the working class is being fleeced left and right. More families will be homeless and more people will be jobless. They'll need something to listen to on their ipods while storming Wall Street...'
Their official web site: http://streetsweepersocialclub.com/, features a track called Paper Planes
"The Ghetto Blaster EP" is an EP from Street Sweeper Social Club. The EP is released on August 10, 2010. It features covers of "Paper Planes" by M.I.A. and "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J as well a remix of the bands second single "Promenade". They will also cover The Coup song "Everythang". It has also been confirmed that the full touring band has recorded on the album. Tom Morello spoke on the new EP in a press release, saying that they are shooting for an interesting combination of groups. "On The Ghetto Blaster EP we were shooting for a combo of the first Clash record and the Ohio Players greatest hits, interwoven with tractor trailer size riffs of course. This record definitely has more of a 'band' feel than the first, and Boots’ lyrics and delivery have never been sharper." Boots Riley has also said of the upcoming EP “We got a new EP that’s going to come out called The Ghetto Blaster EP. [You can expect] hard, hard, hard music and some raw as lyrics on top.”
Track listing
1. "Ghettoblaster" 3:26
2. "Everythang" (The Coup cover) 3:40
3. "Paper Planes" (M.I.A. cover) 2:55
4. "The New Fuck You" 3:25
5. "Scars (Hold That Pose)" 3:53
6. "Mama Said Knock You Out" (LL Cool J cover) 4:25
7. "Promenade" (Guitar Fury Remix) 3:40
Paper Planes
Street Sweeper Social Club Lyrics
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If you catch me at the border I got warrants in my name
If you come around here, we workin' all day
Your life gon' pass you in a second if you wait
I fly like paper, get high like planes
If you catch me at the border I got warrants in my name
If you come around here, we workin' all day
Just like Jesse James when I'm sittin' on trains
Every step we get see we're clockin' that game
Dog food for dinner, the world is in flames
Bona fide hustlers making that change
Just like Jesse James when I'm sittin' on trains
Every step we get see we're clockin' that game
Dog food for dinner, the world is in flames
Bona fide hustlers making that change
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
Pirate skulls and bones
Sticks and stones and bullets and bombs
Running when we hit 'em
A little poison for the system
Pirate skulls and bones
Sticks and stones and bullets and bombs
Running when we hit 'em
A little poison for the system
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
The lyrics to Street Sweeper Social Club's song Paper Planes are a commentary on society and politics. The first stanza talks about the persona's lifestyle - they fly like paper and get high like planes. The next line states that they have warrants in their name, giving the indication that they are wanted by the authorities. The third line is a warning - if you come around here, we're working all day, and if you wait, your life will pass you in a second. The second stanza speaks of Jesse James, an outlaw and bank robber, and how the persona is like him, sitting on a train and clocking the game. The last line states that they are making changes, hustling to make a difference.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the line "All they wanna do is (gun shot sound) and a (cash register sound) and take your money," indicating that those in power are only interested in taking from the people. The final stanza speaks of pirate skulls and bones, sticks and stones, and bullets and bombs, indicating violence and chaos. The line "running when we hit 'em" speaks of retaliation, and "a little poison for the system" is a metaphor for standing up against the system.
Overall, the lyrics to Paper Planes are a message of resistance against those in power who seek to oppress and take from the people.
Line by Line Meaning
I fly like paper, get high like planes
I move quickly and lightly, while enjoying the feeling of being high like an airplane in flight.
If you catch me at the border I got warrants in my name
If you try to catch me crossing a border, you'll find that I am wanted by the authorities.
If you come around here, we workin' all day
If you come to our area, you'll see us working hard all day long.
Your life gon' pass you in a second if you wait
If you wait and don't take action, your life will pass by quickly and you'll miss out on opportunities.
Just like Jesse James when I'm sittin' on trains
Similar to the outlaw Jesse James, when I'm riding on trains, I have a reputation and a certain lifestyle that I maintain.
Every step we get see we're clockin' that game
Every move we make, we are constantly watching and calculating our strategies.
Dog food for dinner, the world is in flames
We are willing to eat dog food for dinner because the world is in a state of chaos and destruction.
Bona fide hustlers making that change
We are authentic and hardworking individuals who are making a difference by hustling and working hard.
Pirate skulls and bones
We have a pirate-like mentality, representing a rebelliousness and a disregard for authority.
Sticks and stones and bullets and bombs
We face violent opposition and danger from our enemies.
Running when we hit 'em
We quickly retreat when we encounter danger or opposition.
A little poison for the system
We use unconventional methods and tactics to disrupt the system and cause change.
All they wanna do is
And a
And take your money
Our enemies only want to take our money and use it for their own gain.
Contributed by Claire G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SamCoffman
going hard revolutionary style! respect to all involved in the creating of this inspired vision!
Carlos Santa
Tom Morello is so badass that he can play "twinkle little star" and make it badass.
Malsawma C
I want to thank youtube for helping me discover this sick band,wow..tom morello killed it :-o Now i'm addicted..next song :-D
Kyle Spencer
This song is epic when your on your wa to work still drunk from the night befor
Rice MenaRQ
You were still drunk when you typed this comment???
Cameron Reuss
this exact thing happened to me yesterday HA!
maicon douglas monteiro
além do som legal é divertido vê a dança kkk
Cristhian Marcelo Almendras Guachalla
Una obra maestra que felicidad
Fernando Sinfronio
som muito foda
Paul Cargnello - Official
Love watching songs evolve. Strummer to M.I.A to Boots.