Come Out and Play
The Offspring Lyrics

You gotta keep 'em separated
In order to prevent violent conflicts, it is important to maintain a clear physical distance between different groups.

Like the latest fashion
This separation should be seen as a trend that everyone follows to keep themselves safe.

Like a spreading disease
If you don't keep the groups separated, violence can spread like a contagious disease.

The kids are strappin' on their way to the classroom
Dangerous weapons are becoming more and more common among young people, even in everyday situations such as going to school.

Getting weapons with the greatest of ease
These young people are able to access and acquire weapons without much difficulty.

The gangs stake out their own campus locale
Gangs often claim a certain area as their territory and defend it from others.

And if they catch you slippin' then it's all over pal
If you are caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, you could fall victim to the violence and aggression of the gangs.

If one guys colors and the others don't mix
If members of different groups are wearing different colors or symbols, they are more likely to be in conflict with each other.

They're gonna bash it up
This conflict will likely result in physical violence.

Hey, man you talkin' back to me?
Any sign of disrespect or defiance towards a member of a different group can be seen as a serious threat.

Take him out
This may result in a violent attack on the person in question.

Hey, don't pay no mind
The violence and aggression of the gangs is not worth your attention or involvement.

If you're under 18 you won't be doing any time
Even if you participate in violent activities and are underage, the consequences will likely be minimal.

Hey, come out and play
Despite the risks involved, some may still be drawn to the excitement and energy of being part of a violent group.

By the time you hear the siren
Once the police are involved, the situation has already escalated to a dangerous level.

It's already too late
Efforts to prevent violence should be taken before it reaches this point.

One goes to the morgue and the other to jail
The outcome of this violence is often serious injury or death for one person and legal consequences for the other.

One guy's wasted and the other's a waste
This violence is ultimately pointless and only results in destruction and loss.

No one's getting smarter
Despite the repeated instances of violence, no one seems to be learning how to prevent it or find a better solution.

No one's learning the score
People are not realizing that the cost of violence is greater than any perceived benefits.

Your never ending spree of death and violence and hate
The endless cycle of violence, death, and hatred has no positive outcome for anyone involved.

Is gonna tie your own rope
The violence will eventually lead to the downfall of those who participate in it.

Hey man you disrespecting to me?
Any perceived disrespect or insult towards a member of another group can quickly escalate into violence.

Tie your own rope
The violent actions of these groups only lead to their own downfall and negative consequences.