Strange Days
Various Artists Lyrics


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Mos Def]
I get a feeling theres gonna be a riot

I don't read the newspaper is because they all have…ugly prints
Bring it ON!
Bring it ON!
Bring it on cuz therez gon be sh*t tonight!
At the starting of the week
At summit talks you'll hear them speak
It's only Monday
Negotiations breaking down
See those leaders start to frown
It's sword and gun day

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late

(Come come come come come with it)You could be sitting taking lunch
The news will hit you like a punch
It's only Tuesday(What time is it?)
You never thought we'd go to war
After all the things we saw
It's April Fools' day(What time is it?)

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late

Tomorrow is another day
Today is another boom
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another…boom
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another boom
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another
(boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba)(Slow it down….)
SHOT!
Escalation
Never Station
Generation
Separation
Situation
Dissipation
Shot!
Another shot another shot the tender is to(?)
The heart is cold the gun is hot(Shot)
Im not sure if they feeling that
Im not sure if they wanna stop
The gun is cold the blood is hot(Shot)
(Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Shot)
The hearts are weak the guns are not

You hear a whistling overhead
Are you alive or are you dead?
It's only Thursday(What time is it?)
You feel the shaking on the ground
A million candles burn around
Is it your birthday?(What time is it?)

Tomorrow never comes until it's too late(Get tomorr' on the phone…Tryna be smart…Get tomorr' on the phone)
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late(I need to see tomorr'…Tryna reach tomorr')
Think tomorrows come I think it's too late

ANOTHER DAY!!!!!!!

Till the end
boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba

(Tomorrow is another day)Bring it ON!




Bring it ON!
Bring it on cuz theres gon be sh*t tonight!

Overall Meaning

The opening verse of Various Artists' song Strange Days, performed by Mos Def, expresses the sense of foreboding that permeates throughout the entire song. Mos Def sings, "I get a feeling there's gonna be a riot." This line captures the sense of impending doom and unrest that pervades the song. He then goes on to say, "I don't read the newspaper because they all have ugly prints." This line is likely a metaphor for the distorted or false information presented by the media. The following verse, "Bring it ON! Bring it ON! Bring it on cuz therez gon be sh*t tonight!" is a call to arms, encouraging the listener to brace themselves for the chaos that is about to unfold.


The rest of the song describes the gradual escalation of tension and conflict leading up to what seems to be an imminent war. The lyrics reference negotiations breaking down, leaders frowning, and sword and gun day. The line, "Tomorrow never comes until it's too late," serves as a warning that action must be taken in the present to prevent disaster in the future. The chorus repeats the lines, "Tomorrow is another day, today is another boom," underscoring the sense that time is running out and that the consequences of inaction will be severe.


Line by Line Meaning

I get a feeling theres gonna be a riot
I have an ominous feeling that there's going to be a violent disturbance.


I don't read the newspaper is because they all have…ugly prints
I avoid reading newspapers because the copy itself is distasteful and unappealing.


Bring it ON!
Come, let's do this!


Bring it ON!
Let's go, bring your best!


Bring it on cuz therez gon be sh*t tonight!
This is going to be rough, tough and intense.


At the starting of the week
The week has just begun.


At summit talks you'll hear them speak
At important meetings, you'll hear the leaders' discussions.


It's only Monday
The week has just started.


Negotiations breaking down
The meetings are not fruitful.


See those leaders start to frown
The leaders begin to look serious and worried.


It's sword and gun day
It's a day of war, conflict or violent confrontation.


Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
The future may not happen as expected, and when it does, it would be too late to change it.


(Come come come come come with it)You could be sitting taking lunch
You could be doing anything at all.


The news will hit you like a punch
The news that you hear will shock and affect you greatly.


It's only Tuesday(What time is it?)
It's still early in the week.


You never thought we'd go to war
You did not anticipate going into battle.


After all the things we saw
After experiencing so many situations, it's unexpected.


It's April Fools' day(What time is it?)
It's a day known for jokes and pranks.


Tomorrow is another day
The future brings new opportunities and chances to start again.


Today is another boom
Today is a day of loud, sudden explosive sounds or movements.


(boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba)(Slow it down....)
Repetitive loud sounds that gradually decrease in pace and intensity.


SHOT!
A shot was fired or a violent action was taken.


Escalation
The situation intensifies or becomes more severe.


Never Station
The situation is always changing.


Generation
The situation has been going on for generations or affects an entire generation.


Separation
There's a great divide between people or groups due to the situation or issue at hand.


Situation
The circumstances or conditions of the current state of affairs.


Dissipation
The situation gradually fades away or diminishes in intensity.


Another shot another shot the tender is to(?)
Another round of violence occurred, and the outcome is unknown.


The heart is cold the gun is hot(Shot)
One's emotions may have frozen over, resulting in a violent act.


Im not sure if they feeling that
I am not sure if they understand the gravity or magnitude of the situation.


Im not sure if they wanna stop
I am unsure whether they want to end the situation or continue it.


The gun is cold the blood is hot(Shot)
One's hands may be shaking or feeling numb while their blood boils with anger or adrenaline after a violent incident.


(Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Shot)
Repeating the sound of gunshots or a cannon fire.


The hearts are weak the guns are not
One's emotions or spirit may be weak, but the weapons or tools used for defense or attack are strong.


You hear a whistling overhead
Something dangerous or harmful is flying over or past you.


Are you alive or are you dead?
It's unclear whether you've survived or passed away from a dangerous situation.


It's only Thursday(What time is it?)
It's still early in the week, and a lot can happen.


You feel the shaking on the ground
The earth is quaking or trembling from a forceful event nearby.


A million candles burn around
There is light all around you.


Is it your birthday?(What time is it?)
It's a special day for celebration and joy.


Think tomorrows come I think it's too late
The future might not arrive, and if it does, it might be too late to change anything.


ANOTHER DAY!!!!!!!
Another day of intense and unpredictable events.


Till the end
Until the situation reaches its conclusion.


(Tomorrow is another day)Bring it ON!
The future holds new challenges and opportunities, and let's be ready to face them head-on.


Bring it ON!
Let's go, bring your best!


Bring it on cuz theres gon be sh*t tonight!
This is going to be rough, tough and intense.




Writer(s): Jeffrey B. Atkins, Richard Keller, Marcus Vest

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