Cops
Vanic x K. Flay Lyrics
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Sleep on the sofa drink too much whiskey
I'm still on the case I got a great lead
Turn up at the station no-one believes me
cnd in the light of the TV
I cry at our old home movies
Have everything throw it all away
I handed in my life with my badge and my gun
My god
Out to solve one last mystery
Why you were the way you were to me
Drink until I puke over myself at the bar
Oh god
Locked up the wrong guy got PTSD
Got custody but my kids never see me
I guess the killer got inside my head
Everyone I love always ends up dead
cnd in the light of the TV
I cry at our old home movies
I'm fucking washed up who cares what I say?
Have everything throw it all away
I handed in my life with my badge and my gun
My god
Out to solve one last mystery
Why you were the way you were to me
Drink until I puke over myself at the bar
Oh god
I'm fucking washed up who cares what I say
Have everything throw it all away
My friend's fucking my wife and I live in my car
The lyrics of Vanic X K.Flay's song "The Cops" depict the perspective of a police officer who has been on the force for 20 years. It portrays a sense of disillusionment and despair as the officer feels unappreciated and washed up. The opening lines suggest that despite the officer's years of service, no one would miss them. They find solace in drinking whiskey and sleeping on the sofa, indicating a state of self-destruction.
The officer still believes they are on a significant case and bring a lead to the station, but no one believes them. This further contributes to their feelings of frustration and isolation. The following lines reveal their vulnerability as they cry while watching old home movies on television, reflecting on a once happier time.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the officer's inner turmoil. They feel like an insignificant, washed-up individual who has thrown away everything they had. They feel a sense of loss as they hand in their badge and gun, symbolizing a surrender of their former identity.
The second verse reveals the officer's struggle with PTSD after locking up the wrong person. They have custody of their children but are unable to connect with them, suggesting a strained relationship. The line "Everyone I love always ends up dead" conveys a sense of tragedy and loss that haunts the officer, further contributing to their downward spiral.
The song's lyrics ultimately reflect the officer's desperate state. They express feelings of betrayal, as a friend is having an affair with their spouse, and they are left homeless, living in their car. It conveys a sense of brokenness and hopelessness, as the officer's life seems to have unraveled completely.
Overall, "The Cops" delves into the emotional struggles and inner demons of a police officer who feels disillusioned, abandoned, and trapped in a cycle of self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
20 years on the force but no-one will miss me
Despite my long career as a police officer, nobody will notice or care when I'm gone.
Sleep on the sofa drink too much whiskey
I find solace in alcohol and live a lonely, unsettled life.
I'm still on the case I got a great lead
Even though I've left the police force, I'm still determined to solve a significant mystery.
Turn up at the station no-one believes me
When I bring my findings to the police station, nobody trusts or believes in what I have discovered.
cnd in the light of the TV
In the glare of the television, I find myself overcome with emotions.
I cry at our old home movies
Watching our past memories captured on film brings tears to my eyes.
I'm fucking washed up who cares what I say?
I feel utterly defeated and irrelevant. Nobody pays attention to my words anymore.
Have everything throw it all away
Despite having material possessions and a comfortable life, I am willing to abandon it all.
I handed in my life with my badge and my gun
By resigning from the police force, I also gave up my entire existence and purpose.
My god
Expressing shock or disbelief at the desperate situation I find myself in.
Out to solve one last mystery
Determined to uncover the truth behind a final enigma before it's too late.
Why you were the way you were to me
Seeking answers as to why you treated me the way you did in our relationship.
Drink until I puke over myself at the bar
Engaging in excessive drinking to the point of vomiting, drowning my sorrows and numbness.
Oh god
Expressing anguish or despair in response to my circumstances.
Locked up the wrong guy got PTSD
Having wrongly imprisoned an innocent person, I suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Got custody but my kids never see me
Although I have legal custody of my children, I am unable to maintain a meaningful relationship with them.
I guess the killer got inside my head
The trauma and guilt from past cases have consumed my mind, affecting my mental health.
Everyone I love always ends up dead
Tragically, all the people I care about seem to meet a fatal end, leaving me with grief and loss.
My friend's fucking my wife and I live in my car
I've hit rock bottom with the betrayal of my friend having an affair with my spouse and my current state of homelessness.
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I don’t know if you see me the way I see you
But you held my neck and you said some shit
So I’ve been hoping you do
Spill all your secrets in confidence
Well I’m filing that as evidence
To stall the burn and calm my nerves after I’ve had a few
You’re turning my insides you’re making me sick
But you’re such a God damned
Pro never really know if you’re faking it
You’re turning my insides you’re making me wish
That I was a better girl, with a steady hand that you wanted to be with
But even if the cops come calling
Said even if the cops come calling
I’ll never talk
Even if you wreck me, even
If you waste the youth I’ve got
Baby if the cops come calling
I’ll never talk
When it’s easy for you then there’s always room for me
But when you got some plans, a place to be
I’m a throw out ad in a magazine
You could do wrong you could do wrong like hundred times
But I’ll always search the scene for ways to rationalize
You’re making my will weak, you fuck with my head
Say you wanted me but you never wanted me
You wanted my hunger instead
You’re making my will weak, this pit in my chest
Told me all about her then you swallowed those words and snuck in my bed
@sumtingwong3905
The nostalgia hits deep... Vanic was a big part of my childhood growing up.
@niklassrk
he totally was
@luvrevy
same
@HyperXDMarcosR
Same here, the chills I’m getting is crazy
@heywoodjablowme1145
same. just came across this video and i feel 15 again
@MoreTrenMoreMen69
Sum TingWong same . It’s funny it wasn’t that long ago but it feels so distant . From 12-14 I’d always listen to this while gaming . 16 now. Life’s speeding up , soon I’ll be in college damn
@jayw5798
I hope the neighbours like this song
@madmax6498
They'd better...
@dannymccoy5927
+KabamFix Rotmg ;-; xD
@meatbag24
+MadMaX witness MEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!