Anger
downset. Lyrics

Anger, hostility towards the opposition
The emotion of anger and hostility is being directed towards those who oppose or are against the person or group singing the song.

Anger, anger, anger, anger
Repetition of the theme of anger, emphasizing its intensity and strength.

Watch the capital
A warning to be careful and watchful of those in power, suggesting they may be part of the problem or contribute to the reasons for anger.

Boom boom boom boom down
Implies a violent or explosive act towards an object or group.

187 L.A. trademark, don't come to the killing fields
187 is a slang term for murder, and L.A. is being referred to as the city of murder. A warning to stay away from areas where violence or killing take place.

If you ain't got no fucking heart
A statement suggesting that one must be tough or fearless in order to survive in a hostile or violent environment.

'Cuz Willie, Ira and Daryl will get you
These names are possibly referring to individuals who are known for violence or who have committed violent acts in the past.

Got you fucked up and dead
A description of what will happen to someone who is not prepared or cautious in a dangerous area.

Will be the way of your walk, damn right
Suggests that death or violence will be a constant threat or reality for those who live in certain areas.

I hate L.A. swine with a passion gee
The singer has a strong dislike or hatred towards law enforcement in Los Angeles.

'Cuz my pops was killed by the fucking L.A.P.D
The reason for the singer's hatred towards the police is because their father was killed by them.

Yes they killed my daddy, yup they killed my daddy
Emphasis on the tragedy and loss the singer experienced.

And if I don't blast 'em back
The singer is indicating a desire for revenge against the police.

You know they gonna fucking kill me
The singer feels like they have no other choice but to fight back in order to survive.

Do me like they did Natasha
Referring to a specific person who was killed by law enforcement.

Back turned from a gat hollow tip
Describing the way in which someone can be killed by law enforcement.

To the dome they got ya
The bullet hit the person's head and killed them.

April 29, L.A., swine not guilty fools
A reference to the verdict in the Rodney King trial, in which police officers were acquitted of charges related to their treatment of King.

Down for the payback on Florence and Normandy
Florence and Normandy is the location where the riots related to the Rodney King verdict took place. The singer is indicating a desire for revenge.

I'm coming straight from that L.A. concrete
The singer is from Los Angeles and has experienced the violence and danger of living in certain areas.

True blue motherfucker about for generations deep
Implying that the singer and their family have lived in Los Angeles for several generations.

But who's the real motherfucker though?
Questioning the authenticity or toughness of others who may claim to be from the same area.

And what does that fake know about motherfucking South Central?
Questioning the knowledge or understanding of someone who claims to be from South Central Los Angeles.

Fool, what you know about a set or a sign?
Different groups or gangs in Los Angeles have specific set or signs that identify them. The singer is questioning whether others claiming to be from the area know about these things.

Fake motherfucker, never even seen a nine
A 'nine' is a type of gun. The singer is suggesting that those who claim to be tough or from Los Angeles have never even seen a gun.

But if I catch you slippin' punk
Suggesting that the singer will attack or intimidate those who claim to be tough but are not.

I'm gonna fade ya 'cuz I need ya
The singer needs to prove themselves by fighting or attacking those who are perceived as fake or not tough.

With that ghetto perpetrator
Referring to someone who is involved in criminal activities or who comes from a rough background.

April 29, Florence to Normandy
Repeating the location and date of the Rodney King riots in order to emphasize the significance of the event.

Jack for my human rights, I'm acting about it, can't you fuck?
Possibly referring to protesting or taking action in order to fight for one's rights.

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck
An expression of frustration, anger, or outrage.

Watch the capital boom, boom
Repeating an earlier warning to be cautious around those in power.

Straight to a tomb fool
Implies that engaging in violence or being in certain dangerous areas will lead to death.