One Time
Villain Park Lyrics
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We was on our way to the studio
The cops pulled us over on the road
You know the usual
Metaphor on the front
My nigga Z got the blunt
Yo, pass me the evidence so I can throw it in the trunk
Cause if we get outta this one
Y'know the narcs don't give a fuck
They just lookin' for someone to bust
I smell the bacon as they walkin' up
I wasn't nervous much
Two walked up on east side
We all looked at him like "Wassup?
In Villain Park's song "One Time," the lyrics describe a situation in which the group was on their way to the studio when they were pulled over by police. The use of a metaphor at the beginning of the lyrics draws attention to the overarching theme of the song, which is a commentary on the experiences of the African American community with the police. The lyrics describing the police officers as “narcs” and “bacon” indicate a distaste and distrust for the law enforcement system, as this language is used to refer to them in a derogatory way.
The singer of the song mentions his friend Z having a blunt in the car, prompting the group to hide any evidence of drug use before the police approach their vehicle. The lyrics reflect a feeling of unease in this interaction, as they acknowledge the possibility of their arrest and the lack of concern from the officers. The line “they just lookin' for someone to bust” speaks to a common belief that police target and arrest individuals from marginalized communities without probable cause.
The interaction ends with the group being let off, conveying the message that the reality of the situation may have been luck, rather than justice being served. Throughout the song, Villain Park highlights the recurring theme of feeling targeted by law enforcement as an African American individual. The lyrics present a powerful commentary on issues of police brutality and racial profiling.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a Saturday night
The song begins by setting the scene - it was a night on the weekend.
We was on our way to the studio
The singer and his friends were headed to the studio, possibly to work on music.
The cops pulled us over on the road
The group was stopped by the police while on their way to the studio.
You know the usual
The artist implies that this type of police encounter is something that happens frequently to them.
Metaphor on the front
The metaphor on the front likely refers to a graphic or logo on a piece of clothing, possibly one that the group was wearing.
My nigga Z got the blunt
One of the members of the group, referred to as Z, was holding a blunt (a type of marijuana cigarette).
Yo, pass me the evidence so I can throw it in the trunk
The singer asked for the blunt (which could be considered evidence of illegal drug use) so he could stash it in the trunk of the car to avoid getting caught with it.
Cause if we get outta this one
The group is hopeful that they will be able to avoid getting in trouble with the police this time.
It's just gon' be our luck
The group believes that it will just be a matter of luck if they are able to get out of the situation without being arrested or given a ticket.
Y'know the narcs don't give a fuck
The artist acknowledges that law enforcement officers (also referred to as 'narcs') don't care about the group's well-being or intentions - they are just looking for evidence to use against them.
They just lookin' for someone to bust
The singer explains that the police officers are actively searching for someone to arrest and charge with a crime.
I smell the bacon as they walkin' up
The artist is able to detect the odor of the police (sometimes referred to as 'bacon' by those who are wary of them) as they approach the car.
I wasn't nervous much
Despite the potentially dangerous situation, the singer didn't feel overly worried or afraid.
Two walked up on east side
Two police officers approached the vehicle from the east side.
We all looked at him like 'Wassup?'
The group all turned to look at the police officers as they approached, possibly trying to gauge their intentions or assess the situation.
Contributed by Joseph B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.