Cops
T.B.R. Lyrics
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Before I even killed the beat I put it in submission
Come begging for mercy like the act of contrition
If you're still a doubter then please shut up and listen
Fuck your wrist that's glistening
I drowned at my christening
The boy that rose from water was one that's meant to walk on it
Ironic cause my drips a motherfucking broken faucet
Boy, I'm fucking snapping like I possess the gauntlet
Shining like I'm mithril, or the brightest of the diamonds
FTP in my mind every time I hear the sirens
2.75 is enough to start the violence
So ima fucking drop the mic and I'll I want is silence
Silent, be quiet, won't do that get violent
With The problems arising they think that'll stop me
Stop me? I doubt ya Can catch me like an outlaw
But if ya do I'll cut right through you bitches like a chainsaw
Sounds like a lot of hoopla who would've thought we'd be in a studio trying crazy flows Not me bro
Swooping to save the show the crowds hero
Our voices so lethal the people will keep on
Looking for the truth don't let it loose keeping it smooth I never lose
There's no excuse coming for you silly goose
Boros is the fucking crew your gang is in Timbuktu
Number one you're number two, you still here ain't get the clue?
Against us like the cops, Watching close to see us fall
See them lurking from afar so we just gonna start
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Yeah we never gonna stop, yeah we never gonna stop
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Yeah we never gonna stop, yeah we never gonna stop
I got evil plans nigga check my plot list
Knock shit, hoping I get hits like a pop disc
Pig's pressure beating with the beef on some cock shit
Spent my money compensating for crutches I don't cop shit
Cynical sentinels shoot the youth from the pinnacle
Maximizing the morbid manipulating the minimal
Knowing shit that we getting through detrimental and pitiful
Isolating the idols they turned the hall to a little room and it hurts
Niggas don't know my worth
I've been doubting this intro to the world since birth
Waking up to withering is not gon' fucking work
I know an off officer do damage like nerf, bitch
And now the B0R0s running, running
And now the B0R0s running, running
And now the B0R0s running, running
And now the B0R0s running, running
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Yeah we never gonna stop, yeah we never gonna stop
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Running running running from my problems and the cops
Yeah we never gonna stop, yeah we never gonna stop
The song "Cops" by T.B.R. talks about the struggle of running away from one's problems, and the fear of being pursued by the police. The rapper talks about not wanting to be held down or put in positions, and how he wants people to listen to him. He mentions drowning at his christening, implying that he has been held down for a long time, but now he is ready to rise and walk on water. The rapper uses a lot of metaphors, comparing himself to Thanos and his rap style to a broken faucet.
In the next verse, the rapper talks about evil plans, hoping to get fame through his music. He criticizes the police, saying they are beating up innocent people for no reason. He also talks about the difficulties of becoming a successful rapper, how people doubt his talent, and how he needs to compensate for his lack of resources. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Running running running from my problems and the cops" several times, emphasizing the theme of running away and trying to escape from one's troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Never try to hold me down or put me in positions
Don't try to control or limit me
Before I even killed the beat I put it in submission
I dominated the music before even starting
Come begging for mercy like the act of contrition
You'll regret doubting me and will ask for forgiveness
If you're still a doubter then please shut up and listen
Stop criticizing and just hear my talent
Fuck your wrist that's glistening
I don't care about your flashy jewelry
I drowned at my christening
I have never been one to follow norms or conform to social expectations
The boy that rose from water was one that's meant to walk on it
I am destined to achieve greatness and stand out
Ironic cause my drips a motherfucking broken faucet
Despite being successful, I still have flaws
Inevitable like Thanos and that means no one can stop it
My success is inevitable and unstoppable
Boy, I'm fucking snapping like I possess the gauntlet
I am dominating and achieving my goals like I have the Infinity Gauntlet
Shining like I'm mithril, or the brightest of the diamonds
I am shining and standing out among others like the most precious metals and gems
FTP in my mind every time I hear the sirens
I am reminded of police brutality and oppression every time I hear sirens
2.75 is enough to start the violence
Even minor offenses can lead to police violence
So ima fucking drop the mic and I'll I want is silence
I am done performing and just want peace and quiet
Silent, be quiet, won't do that get violent
I won't stay quiet and let oppression and injustice continue
With The problems arising they think that'll stop me
Obstacles won't deter me from my goals
Stop me? I doubt ya Can catch me like an outlaw
Others can't stop me, but they also can't keep up with me
But if ya do I'll cut right through you bitches like a chainsaw
If someone tries to stop me, I'll defeat them easily
Sounds like a lot of hoopla who would've thought we'd be in a studio trying crazy flows Not me bro
It's surprising that I'm successful in music, even to myself
Swooping to save the show the crowds hero
I am the hero of the crowd, saving them with my music
Our voices so lethal the people will keep on
Our music has such an impact that the people will continue listening
Looking for the truth don't let it loose keeping it smooth I never lose
I keep my music truthful and smooth, and I always win
There's no excuse coming for you silly goose
I have no excuses, and I'm coming for those who doubted me
Boros is the fucking crew your gang is in Timbuktu
Our group is superior, and your group is irrelevant
Number one you're number two, you still here ain't get the clue?
We are the best, and others should realize that
Against us like the cops, Watching close to see us fall
Just like the police, others are trying to bring us down
See them lurking from afar so we just gonna start
We know others are watching us, but we don't care and will continue succeeding
Running running running from my problems and the cops
I am always running and avoiding issues and police brutality
Yeah we never gonna stop, yeah we never gonna stop
We won't be deterred or slowed down by obstacles
I got evil plans nigga check my plot list
I have a grand plan and strategy for success
Knock shit, hoping I get hits like a pop disc
I'm working relentlessly and hoping for huge successes
Pig's pressure beating with the beef on some cock shit
The police are constantly watching us and trying to intimidate us
Spent my money compensating for crutches I don't cop shit
I don't need to spend money on flashy things like others do, and instead focus on my craft
Cynical sentinels shoot the youth from the pinnacle
The authorities are cynical and oppressive towards young people
Maximizing the morbid manipulating the minimal
The authorities are taking advantage of small issues to exert their dominance
Knowing shit that we getting through detrimental and pitiful
The authorities are aware of our struggles and are treating us unfairly
Isolating the idols they turned the hall to a little room and it hurts
The authorities are discrediting and limiting our talents and abilities
Niggas don't know my worth
Others don't realize my true potential and value
I've been doubting this intro to the world since birth
I have always had self-doubt and insecurity about putting myself out there
Waking up to withering is not gon' fucking work
I won't let negativity and criticism affect me and my work
I know an off officer do damage like nerf, bitch
I know that the police can be dangerous and oppressive
And now the B0R0s running, running
Now, the group is running and succeeding
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Elias Rosas, Gustavo Garcia, Nickolaus Stringfellow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Caesius
OMG! You two have become two of my favorite reactors! That tower jump-scare and "Can't he kill Dominic? Not Dominic! Oh my god!" 🤣 LMAO!
What I really liked about a number of 80s movies like Beverly Hills Cop, 48 hours, Midnight Run, and Running Scared,¹ is how they kept everything grounded in reality. Then they let either a situation, the star or even a random character bring out the comedy.
IMO, one of the best examples which illustrates the difference I'm talking about is Beverly Hills Cop vs Beverly Hills Cop 3. They kept everything grounded in Beverly Hills Cop. Eddie Murphy and characters like Serge were where the comic became from. Everything else was very grounded.² And then you go to Beverly Hills Cop 3 and they forgot what formula they used for the success of the original. And in Beverly Hills Cop 3 everything was simply dialed up to "absurdly stupid."
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¹ ─ Midnight Run stars Robert De Niro and the late great Charles Grodin. Running Scared stars Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines.
² ─ Even the character of Serge was somewhat grounded, as he was supposed to be typical of what one found in an 80's Los Angeles art gallery.
E K
Which of the following Arnold Schwarzenegger films have you not seen yet? Here's a list of all the movies, and let me know which ones you haven't seen and would like to see next (or at some point, because you might be doing other reaction videos):
1. Hercules in New York (1969).
2. Happy Anniversary and Goodbye (1974).
3. Stay Hungry (1976).
4. Pumping Iron (1977).
5. The Villain (1979).
6. Scavenger Hunt (1979).
7. Conan the Barbarian (1982).
8. Conan the Destroyer (1984).
9. The Terminator (1984).
10. Red Sonja (1985).
11. Commando (1985).
12. Raw Deal (1986).
13. Predator (1987).
14. The Running Man (1987).
15. Red Heat (1988).
16. Twins (1988).
17. Total Recall (1990).
18. Kindergarten Cop (1990).
19. Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991).
20. Last Action Hero (1993).
21. True Lies (1994).
22. Junior (1994).
23. Eraser (1996).
24. Jingle All The Way (1996).
25. Batman and Robin (1997).
26. End of Days (1999).
27. The 6th Day (2000).
28. Collateral Damage (2002).
29. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003).
30. Around the World in 80 Days (2004).
31. The Expendables 2 (2012).
32. The Last Stand (2013).
33. Escape Plan (2013).
34. Sabotage (2014).
35. The Expendables 3 (2014).
36. Maggie (2015).
37. Terminator Genisys (2015).
38. Aftermath (2017).
39. Killing Gunther (2017).
40. Viy 2: Mystery of the Dragon's Seal (2019).
41. Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).
42. Kung Fury 2 (2022).
P.S. Skip the ones you've already watched unless you feel like watching them again. Also, be ready when Kung Fury 2 comes out this year. Let me know in the replies below.
TBR Schmitt
One of the funniest movies I’ve seen and the cast of kids was absolutely incredible!!
Thank you all for the support!
Talking Hands
Yah, you guys totally need to watch that zoom reunion. The twins were in it. The only bad part of it is the actor for Dominic wouldn't stfu the entire time, lol.
Koji Attwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A2pr6TQ0-8
The reunion
Scott Johanson
The thing was it was really marketed wrong especially after Arnold's success with Twins. Never mind that, it was a good movie just not really for kids.
You should check out the actress who played the real love interest for Arnold played by Penelope Ann Miller. She starred in an excellent horror monster movie called The Relic (1997), also with Tom Sizemore from Saving Private Ryan, Linda Hunt, who played the Principal in this movie and James Whitmore who played Brooks in Shawshank Redemption.
Good reaction, thank you.
Gordon Davis
Try Red Heat where Arnold plays a Russian detective who has to work with Chicago cop Jim Belushi.
Tally Kev
Running Man... more Arnold humor in over-the-top sci-fi action thriller with real and perfectly cast game show host Richard Dawson.
Sean Sargeant
Believe it or not but Arnold even admitted that this was one of the most enjoyable films he’s ever done.
Robert McGhin
He also famously requested that a gym be set up so that he could keep exercising during filming intervals.
Tony Saourn
I would too 😆
Tollyce Glassheart
This, Conan the Barbarian, and Eraser are three Arnold classics.