Altercations
The Tossers Lyrics

He stopped and asked me who I was
He stopped me and inquired about my identity

And what exactly that I does
He asked me about my occupation or what I do in general

Well, he hadn't seen me round before
The person who stopped me was unfamiliar with me and my presence in the area

And it was all because
The reason for his inquiry was because he hadn't seen me before

Watch as officer friendly turned into
Observe as the friendly officer transformed into

A mothra type archenemy
A formidable, enemy-like figure similar to the giant moth creature from the Godzilla franchise

Interesting style of dress he says
The officer made a comment about my attire, finding it peculiar or unusual

What a bampot, what a goon
The officer insulted me, calling me a foolish or stupid person

Now I'm sitting here again in jail with all my friends
I have been imprisoned and am currently in jail with my acquaintances

My 5th time in this nick, the only one cop that's ever been nice
This is my fifth time being incarcerated in this place, and the only cop who has shown me kindness is the one I mentioned earlier

I was collected here for loitering
I have been apprehended for loitering in this area

I was waiting for a ride – I didn't get nothing
I was simply waiting for transportation, but ultimately did not receive it

It might have been fun – but I didn't have a
It could have been enjoyable, but I lacked a certain item or resource

Video camera at the time
The item I lacked was a video camera to document the situation

Terminal officer friendly, officer Jeckyl and
Officer friendly has turned into an unapproachable and adversarial figure, like a modern-day version of the classic literary character Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Officer Hyde, the thought is completely barmy,
The idea that the officer has two completely different personalities is ridiculous

When the chief is on the telly and he cries
The police chief appears on TV and sheds tears

"No don't be afraid of us, no we're not out to get you, sus
The chief reassures the public that there is nothing to fear from the police and that they are not out to harm anyone

No to serve and protect, where for
However, their true goal is not to serve and protect the public, but for another unknown reason

We employ community crime control."
The police are involved in controlling and preventing crime within their community

[Chorus:]
The chorus of the song begins

But they are out to friggin' nick you
However, the police are indeed determined to arrest you

Because that's their friggin' job
This is because it is simply their job to do so

They just forget they're dealing with people
They often seem to neglect the fact that they are interacting with human beings

To stead of shaking criminal slobs
Instead of merely punishing offenders, they should be striving to improve their behavior and help them turn their lives around

Take pride in your job
The police should be proud of their profession and take it seriously

Don't be ashamed
They should not feel guilty or embarrassed about their role

No, but serve and protect too
Their primary function is not only to detain criminals, but also to safeguard the community

Instead of playing cops and robbers
They should not be taking their job as a game of cops and robbers, but as a serious responsibility

Itchy fingers, what an excuse.
They should also refrain from acting impulsively or excessively, using their 'itchy fingers' as an excuse for their actions

I've always gotten collected for silly menial crap collected
I have been consistently detained for minor, insignificant offenses

Quotas to be made
The police force has certain arrest quotas to meet

I watch people get hurt when they get hit
I witness individuals suffering harm from the use of excessive force during police altercations

There is violence in the street
The streets are plagued with violent confrontations

It would make you sick if it was shown
It is truly disgusting and appalling to see it firsthand

But forget it when you glorify these
However, this issue is often overlooked and swept under the rug, especially when the media paints law enforcement in a positive light

Cops with TV shows
Television programs that feature police officers in a heroic or glorified manner

In the case of Jerimiah Mearday
Referencing a specific instance where an individual was unjustly killed by police

In the case of Bobby Sands
Another case where authorities were responsible for the wrongful death of an individual

Go to the library, if you don't believe
To verify these events, simply consult a reputable source, such as a library or other information resource center

And look all this crap up
Examine all the available information regarding these incidents

Be truthful, on this statement
The singer calls on authorities to be truthful regarding the information they present to the public

Your friend there told us everything
The police are claiming that one of my acquaintances has informed on me

Be careful not to drop the soap you sissy
A threatening and demeaning statement directed at me from the police

Wait a minute; there was no one else
I dispute the police's claim that anyone else was present with me at the time of my arrest

People become complacent
Individuals may become too comfortable and accustomed to certain situations

They'll stick to anything exciting
They may also become enamored with anything that provides a sense of excitement or stimulation

They stay in a situation
People will often remain in a certain situation or environment

It's safe and fun, it's all they know
This is because they perceive the situation to be secure and entertaining and have no experience or knowledge of anything different

You have to study laws mate
The singer advises listeners to educate themselves on legal matters

For the public, so deal with it
It is the responsibility of law enforcement to protect and serve the public, and therefore the public must accept the consequences of their actions

There is two sides to your job
Policing involves two distinct aspects, and officers must balance their roles accordingly

If you're gonna do it half ass,
If you are not willing to fully commit to your job and perform it to the best of your ability

Don't friggin' do it at all.
You should not attempt to do it at all

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats

Well, I say fuck the police
The artist expresses a strong negative sentiment towards law enforcement

Fuck the police
This sentiment is repeated multiple times

I say fuck the police
The artist is unapologetic in their disdain for law enforcement

Fuck the police
The phrase is repeated yet again

Well, I say fuck the police
The final line emphasizes the artist's unwavering conviction in their beliefs

I say fuck the police.
The song concludes with this final statement