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Peace.
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Another body slain in the streets
Umm hmm
And we been needing change
Needing peace
Umm hmm
We done and we can’t take it no further
Heard the angels crying
Murder
Heard the angels crying
They scream murder
Murder
Know you hear them angels crying
Who sick and tired
Of being sick and tired
Who neighborhoods
Is being gentrified
For black and brown people
Been dying
We need plug
We need an appliance
And we forced into silence
So we fuck around and riot
We been treating this pandemic
Like its something to survive
I say
It's just another day in life
With a freedom never meant for you and i
So what we do
We do or die
Treat traffic violations
Like suicide
Me and mines we summarized
If we all criminals
Then no-one can empathize
so before Jacob Blake
We all felt paralyzed
Buy a pair of lies
On right and left sides
Just go to church
And pay your tithes
The democrats and the republicans
Telling us both the same thang
And that's that they don’t really fuck with you
Fuck a vote
Another body slain in the streets
Umm hmm
And we been needing change
Needing peace
Umm hmm
We done and we can’t take it no further
Heard the angels crying
They scream murder
Murder
Heard the angels crying
They scream murder
Murder
Know you hear them angels crying
How you shoot a father
Right in front of his kids
That's eerily familiar
To what they did to our kin
The been trying to emasculate our men
And the only way to do it
Is wit fear
That's false evidence appearing real
Ain't no real power
In the badge and the sheild
I know its the union
Making sure you get cleared
Cause they them niggas
Backing political careers
Now will they lynch
This nigga here
Kill the man
But they can never kill ideas
I know my words
Are worth more than my tears
I wasted potential chasing bitches
For a couple years
Now we war plan
Over asparagus tears
See how I cooking
You’d a prolly thought I made a mil
Which means I’ve tooken
Reparations
Of less than a bill
Master never slaving for a deal
Every time one killed
It's like the man in the mirror
Whoah
Another body slain in the streets
Umm hmm
And we been needing change
Needing peace
Umm hmm
We done and we can’t take it no further
Heard the angels crying
They scream murder
Murder
Heard the angels crying
They scream murder
Murder
Know you hear them angels crying
These days
I think the peace that we need
May not be a peace
That's all so serene
It may just be a piece
That comes with a red beam
Or just any piece of steel
That means you still get to dream
Now
Tell me where’s our Dr. King
Fuck it
Wheres our Malcolm X
If I give up my respect
To finesse another death
That's just living with regret
When I have nothing left
The chickens coming home to roost
Birds to nest
I let the fly shit rest
For black panthers crest
If I gotta die for my rights
Then the answers yes
Kill me for anything less
Its white power success
Come on
Every black American's a veteran
Boy we been at war since elementary
Messy as elections get
How are we the people
Ever to trust the delegates
Another body slain in the streets
Umm hmm
And we been needing change
Needing peace
Umm hmm
We done and we can’t take it no further
Heard the angels crying
They scream murder
Murder
Ain't no body job to stop this shit huh?
Heard the angels crying
They scream murder
Murder
Know you hear them angels crying
The lyrics of W.M.D.'s song Peace are a commentary on the state of society, particularly in relation to the ongoing issue of police brutality and racial injustice. The song begins by referencing the death of another individual in the streets, lamenting the need for change and peace. The refrain of "Heard the angels crying, they scream murder" emphasizes the senselessness and tragedy of these deaths. The artist then goes on to address the systemic issues at play, including gentrification of black and brown neighborhoods and false power wielded by those with badges and shields. The lyrics call for action and accountability, rejecting both political parties and urging listeners to demand change.
The song includes references to historical figures like Dr. King and Malcolm X, highlighting the ongoing struggle for civil rights in America. The artist also comments on the idea of peace, acknowledging that it may not come in a peaceful way. The repeated "We done and we can't take it no further" echoes the frustration and desperation felt by many who have been impacted by violence and injustice. Ultimately, the song is a call to action and a plea for peace and justice to prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
So special
We are unique and important
Another body slain in the streets
Another person has been killed in a violent manner in our community
Umm hmm
Expressing agreement or acknowledgment
And we been needing change
We have been needing a transformation or improvement
Needing peace
Desiring a state of tranquility and harmony
We done and we can’t take it no further
We are exhausted and cannot tolerate this situation anymore
Heard the angels crying
Symbolizing the sorrow and pain felt in the community
They scream murder
They express intense distress and outrage over the act of killing
Know you hear them angels crying
You are aware of the deep anguish and grief experienced by others
Who sick and tired
Those who are exhausted and frustrated
Of being sick and tired
Tired of feeling worn-out and oppressed
Who neighborhoods
The communities where we live
Is being gentrified
Experiencing the process of wealthier people moving in and displacing current residents, often leading to the loss of culture and identity
For black and brown people
Specifically affecting individuals of African and Hispanic descent
Been dying
Experiencing death at alarming rates
We need plug
We require a connection or solution
We need an appliance
We need something or someone to aid or assist us
And we forced into silence
We are compelled to remain quiet and not speak out
So we fuck around and riot
Therefore, we engage in acts of protest and rebellion
We been treating this pandemic
We have been handling this widespread issue
Like its something to survive
As if it is merely a challenge to overcome
I say
This is my opinion or perspective
It's just another day in life
It is a typical day filled with struggles and hardships
With a freedom never meant for you and i
The freedom that was never intended or designed for us
So what we do
Therefore, what actions do we take
We do or die
We must act with determination and courage, risking our lives if necessary
Treat traffic violations
Regard minor infractions while driving
Like suicide
As serious and potentially fatal as self-destruction
Me and mines we summarized
My close ones and I have come to the following conclusion
If we all criminals
If we are all considered lawbreakers
Then no-one can empathize
No one can understand and share our experiences and emotions
so before Jacob Blake
Referring to the incident involving Jacob Blake, an African American man who was shot by a police officer
We all felt paralyzed
We all experienced a sense of helplessness and immobility
Buy a pair of lies
Accept falsehoods or deceit
On right and left sides
From opposing political perspectives
Just go to church
Simply attend religious services
And pay your tithes
Contribute a portion of your income to the church
The democrats and the republicans
Referring to the two major political parties in the United States
Telling us both the same thang
'Thang' is a colloquial term for 'thing.' Both parties are conveying similar messages and agendas
And that's that they don’t really fuck with you
They do not genuinely care about you or support your interests
Fuck a vote
Disregard the act of voting
How you shoot a father
Questioning why someone would shoot a father figure
Right in front of his kids
In close proximity to his children
That's eerily familiar
That situation is strangely reminiscent
To what they did to our kin
Similar to the historical harm and violence inflicted upon our relatives or ancestors
The been trying to emasculate our men
There have been attempts to undermine the masculinity and strength of our males
And the only way to do it
The sole method to achieve that goal
Is wit fear
Is by instilling fear
That's false evidence appearing real
That is misleading information that seems genuine
Ain't no real power
There is no true authority
In the badge and the sheild
In the symbols of law enforcement and protection
I know its the union
I am aware that it is the organization or group
Making sure you get cleared
Ensuring that you are acquitted or absolved of any wrongdoing
Cause they them niggas
Because they are the people
Backing political careers
Supporting and promoting the professional advancement of politicians
Now will they lynch
Will they execute or harm
This nigga here
This person here
Kill the man
Cause the death of an individual
But they can never kill ideas
However, they cannot eradicate ideas or beliefs
I know my words
I am aware of the impact of my words
Are worth more than my tears
My words hold greater significance and value compared to my tears
I wasted potential chasing bitches
I squandered my potential by pursuing romantic or sexual relationships
For a couple years
For a significant amount of time
Now we war plan
Now our strategy is to engage in conflict
Over asparagus tears
Over insignificant grievances or conflicts
See how I cooking
Observe my expertise or greatness
You’d a prolly thought I made a mil
You would have probably assumed I earned a million dollars
Which means I’ve tooken
Which indicates that I have taken
Reparations
Compensation or restitution for past wrongs
Of less than a bill
Of an amount less than one billion dollars
Master never slaving for a deal
Refusing to be subservient or oppressed for monetary gain
Every time one killed
Whenever someone is killed
It's like the man in the mirror
It is reminiscent of the reflection of ourselves
Whoah
Expressing surprise or astonishment
These days
Currently
I think the peace that we need
I believe that the peace we require
May not be a peace
Might not be a state of harmony
That's all so serene
That is completely calm and tranquil
It may just be a piece
It might simply be a part or fragment
That comes with a red beam
That involves violence or weaponry
Or just any piece of steel
Or any weapon or instrument made of metal
That means you still get to dream
That allows you to continue having aspirations and hopes
Now
At this moment or time
Tell me where’s our Dr. King
Inform me of the whereabouts or existence of a leader like Martin Luther King Jr.
Fuck it
Disregard it
Wheres our Malcolm X
Where is a figure like Malcolm X
If I give up my respect
If I surrender my dignity and self-esteem
To finesse another death
To manipulate or deceive in order to cause another death
That's just living with regret
That is accepting a lifetime of remorse
When I have nothing left
When I have no resources or possessions remaining
The chickens coming home to roost
The consequences of our actions are catching up with us
Birds to nest
The consequences are finding a place to settle
I let the fly shit rest
I allow trivial matters or bothersome issues to be ignored
For black panthers crest
To protect the reputation or ideals of the Black Panther Party
If I gotta die for my rights
If I have to sacrifice my life in order to secure my rights
Then the answers yes
Then the answer is affirmative
Kill me for anything less
Execute me for any inferior reason
Its white power success
White supremacy has triumphed
Come on
Expressing urgency or encouragement
Every black American's a veteran
Every African American is a seasoned and experienced individual
Boy we been at war since elementary
We have been engaged in an ongoing conflict since childhood
Messy as elections get
As chaotic and disorganized as elections can be
How are we the people
How are we, the citizens
Ever to trust the delegates
Expected to have faith in the representatives
Ain't no body job to stop this shit huh?
It is not anyone's responsibility to put an end to this situation, right?
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Written by: Adonis Moore
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