CHE
Zip Code Rapists Lyrics
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Called guerrilla warfare
And he set us all free.
We shot a bunch of people in tropico cancers (kansas?)
Hey che, thanks. che.
The lyrics of Zip Code Rapists's song Ché essentially describe the admiration that the singer has for the legendary Cuban revolutionary, Che Guevara. The song opens with the acknowledgement of the book that Che wrote, Guerrilla Warfare, which is a strategy guide for overthrowing an oppressive regime. This is followed by the proclamation that Che 'set us all free', which implies that his revolutionary philosophy and actions inspired liberation movements around the world.
The following lines of the song, 'We shot a bunch of people in tropico cancers (kansas?)', appear to be a reference to a violent and chaotic event that the singer and their cohorts took part in. The location of Tropico Cancers is unclear, but it is suggested that it was a battleground where the ideals of Che Guevara were put into action. The final lines of the song are a direct acknowledgement to Che, thanking him for his influence and impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Che wrote a book
The legendary revolutionary, Che Guevara, authored a book called 'Guerrilla Warfare'.
Called guerrilla warfare
The book Che wrote was specifically focused on the concept of guerrilla warfare, which involves a small group using unconventional tactics to fight against a larger entity.
And he set us all free.
Che's philosophy of fighting against oppression with guerrilla tactics inspired many revolutionaries in Latin America and elsewhere to fight for their own freedom.
We shot a bunch of people in tropico cancers (kansas?)
The artist mentions a violent act that may or may not be associated with Che's guerrilla tactics. It's unclear whether this is meant to be taken literally or as a metaphor.
Hey che, thanks. che.
The artist directly addresses Che with gratitude, acknowledging the impact his ideas had on the world at large.
Contributed by Lily I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.