City of God
Warhead Lyrics


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Two children raised in bitterness
A poor life's what they lead
Smoking pot is total bliss
A future's what they need

Helplessly the parents moan
The youth's out of control
They steal, they lie, they shoot the gun
They hear destruction's call

Faces! All these Faces!
You know there's something more to this
Place of horror, no tomorrow, always sorrow in the
City of God

Face it, got to face it, they keep on fighting to survive
Bullets flying, see them dying, hear them crying in the
City of God

Dead souls

Years have passed the kids grew up
Two stories here to tell
One became a normal Joe
The other king of hell

Dealing drugs spreading the pain
He's on a killing spree
Godfather of his district now
He feels almighty free

Faces! All these Faces!
You know there's something more to this
Place of horror, no tomorrow, always sorrow in the
City of God

Face it, got to face it, they keep on fighting to survive
Bullets flying, see them dying, hear them crying in the
City of God

Dead souls

The city's a mess - Drugs rule street
They want nothing less - It's all that they need
There's no compromise - Be quick or be dead
The look in their eyes - Aiming straight at your head

A living disease - There's no way to hide
They do what they please - They're prowling the night
To kill and to burn - Is all that they know
The tables will turn - All the sorrow will show

Life it ain't fair - There's no turning back
They don't shed a tear - The final attack




They planted the seed - And see what they get
The one twisted breed - In the land of the dead

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Warhead's song "City of God" paint a tragic picture of a community plagued by violence, drugs, and desperation. The first verse describes two children who have grown up in bitterness, leading poor lives and finding solace in smoking pot. Their parents are helpless to control their actions as they steal, lie and shoot guns. The chorus speaks of the horror and sorrow of the City of God, with faces reflecting the pain and suffering of its inhabitants. The second verse tells the story of two adults - one who has become a "normal Joe" and one who has risen to become the "Godfather" of his district, dealing drugs and spreading pain. The final verse speaks of a community ruled by drugs and violence, where there is no compromise and the tables will eventually turn.


The song's powerful lyrics highlight the struggle of those living in impoverished and dangerous neighborhoods, where violence and drugs have become a way of life. The chorus repeats the message that there is always something more to this place of horror, and that the people living within it are always fighting to survive. The imagery of dead souls reinforces the sense of hopelessness and despair that pervades the song. Despite the bleak subject matter, the song ends on a note of hope, suggesting that one day, those who have planted the seed of violence will reap the sorrow they have created.


Line by Line Meaning

Two children raised in bitterness
Two children growing up in an environment devoid of happiness or love


A poor life's what they lead
They are living in poverty with few prospects for improvement


Smoking pot is total bliss
Marijuana provides a temporary escape from their harsh reality


A future's what they need
They require hope and prospects for a better life ahead


Helplessly the parents moan
The parents are unable to help or have control over their children's actions


The youth's out of control
The children have become uncontrollable due to their upbringing and environment


They steal, they lie, they shoot the gun
The at-risk youth resort to criminal activity to survive and belong


They hear destruction's call
They are drawn to chaos and violence as a result of their surroundings


Faces! All these Faces!
There are a multitude of people involved in this cycle of violence and crime


You know there's something more to this
The situation is more complex than it first appears


Place of horror, no tomorrow, always sorrow in the
The City of God is an area rife with violence, despair, and no prospects for the future


City of God
The City of God is a metaphor for a place without hope or redemption


Dead souls
The people in this community have lost all hope and are barely living


Years have passed the kids grew up
The children have become adults, and their paths diverged


Two stories here to tell
There are different outcomes for children growing up in this area


One became a normal Joe
One child led a typical life, avoiding the dangers and pitfalls of the City of God


The other king of hell
The other child became a leader of criminals and a destroyer of lives


Dealing drugs spreading the pain
The drug dealer is the source of suffering for many in the community


He's on a killing spree
The drug dealer takes lives without thought or remorse


Godfather of his district now
The drug dealer is a powerful leader in the criminal underworld


He feels almighty free
The drug dealer feels invincible and untouchable in his position of power


The city's a mess - Drugs rule street
The City of God is in chaos because of the prevalence of drugs and drug-related crimes


They want nothing less - It's all that they need
The drug dealers are solely interested in profit and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals


There's no compromise - Be quick or be dead
There is no room for negotiation, and acts of violence are common


The look in their eyes - Aiming straight at your head
The criminals' intent to kill is evident in their eyes


A living disease - There's no way to hide
The drugs and associated crimes are all-consuming, and people cannot escape from them


They do what they please - They're prowling the night
The criminals have the freedom to act as they wish, and they prefer to operate under the cover of darkness


To kill and to burn - Is all that they know
The criminals only know violence and destruction


The tables will turn - All the sorrow will show
There will come a point when justice prevails, and the full extent of the damage done will be revealed


Life it ain't fair - There's no turning back
Life is unjust, and there is no way to change the past


They don't shed a tear - The final attack
The criminals show no remorse, even as they carry out their deadly plans


They planted the seed - And see what they get
The criminals are responsible for the pain, suffering, and destruction in the City of God


The one twisted breed - In the land of the dead
The criminals are a warped and destructive group of people, and their surroundings are devoid of life or hope




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