In This Country
no cops for miles Lyrics
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Yo its time
Who the fuck am I?
turnin my back on another fuckin feelin
Something in the way
Must have missed a step
only look back if theres something that im keepin
But theres nothing there
Just cant quite figure out who I am
Who am I?
Who are you?
Who the fuck are we?
Who decides who we are in this country?
HA
Wake up in the morning with your eyes wide open
Just another day and im fuckin broke in
My bank and I got no cash in my pocket
No use for a wallet
Cus I got no job and I gotta pay bills
Yo how you gonna manage?
Fuck it, home life kills
See me skatin down the street
Always runnin from police
Kid, you know I will
Shit, you know the drill
In this country!
"OPTIONS" VERSION:
In a world consumed and overrun
we sit back to figure out what should be done
cus even the most powerful leaders
have died off and failed us
so theres no way that we can get justice
cus theres just too much going around
so many people not making a sound
so do they agree?
yeah, so do they agree?
well i disagree with this country
everyones blind
so much of our time has gone by
too many died, everyone lies
too many lives expire in this country
so you're figuring out
yeah you're thinking about
changing your mind
maybe changing your life
thats when you realize that maybe
someone has thought this before
now you're lost even more
and theres not much you can do
cus you have no say
and theres no one to pray to
in this country
is everyone blind?
so much of our time has gone by
too many died, everyone lies
too many lives expire in this country
The lyrics of "In This Country" by No Cops for Miles seem to convey a feeling of confusion and helplessness amidst the struggles of youth in modern-day America. The Eastside Park version begins with the musician feeling unsure of himself and his emotions, turning his back on a feeling he cannot understand. The chorus questions the essence of identity in the country, wondering who decides who we are. The song continues with the musician's recognition of the difficulties of daily life as a financially unstable and unemployed youth, running from the police and feeling the pressures of being unable to pay bills. The song ends with a call to action "In this country!"
The "Options" version of the song expresses a call for change as the current system has failed the people. There is a lack of hope in the system, with the powerful leaders failing the people, and too many people dying and lying. The chorus asks if everyone is blind, as too many lives continue to expire in the country. The second verse acknowledges the plight of youths who feel lost and unsure of what steps to take, feeling powerless and voiceless in an unfair system. The song ends on a somber note, with little hope for change in sight.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo its time
It's time to speak up and express myself.
Who the fuck am I?
I am unsure of who I truly am.
turnin my back on another fuckin feelin
Ignoring my emotions and shutting them out.
Something in the way
There's an obstacle in my path, preventing me from moving forward.
Must have missed a step
I made a mistake somewhere along the way.
only look back if theres something that im keepin
I only reflect on the past if there's something valuable to learn from it.
But theres nothing there
I have not found anything of value yet.
So I don't understand
I'm confused and cannot comprehend what is going on.
Just cant quite figure out who I am
I am struggling to find my true identity.
Who am I?
I am questioning my self-identity.
Who are you?
I am questioning other people's identities as well.
Who the fuck are we?
I am questioning the collective group identity of society.
Who decides who we are in this country?
I am pondering who has the power to shape and define our national identity and its people.
Wake up in the morning with your eyes wide open
I am alert, alive, and present in the moment.
Just another day and im fuckin broke in
I am financially struggling and barely surviving.
My bank and I got no cash in my pocket
I'm broke and have no money to my name.
No use for a wallet
There's no point in carrying a wallet, as there's no money to hold in it.
Cus I got no job and I gotta pay bills
I'm unemployed and have financial obligations to fulfill.
Yo how you gonna manage?
I'm unsure of how I'm going to cope with my financial hardship.
Fuck it, home life kills
My home life is depressing and demoralizing.
See me skatin down the street
I enjoy spending my time skateboarding outside.
Always runnin from police
I feel threatened and persecuted by the police.
Kid, you know I will
I'm determined to continue living my life and not be stopped by the police.
Shit, you know the drill
I'm used to this way of life and the constant anxiety and danger of being persecuted.
In this country!
This is a common way of living in our country, with no cops around to help us.
In a world consumed and overrun
Our society is filled with problems and issues that are hard to escape.
we sit back to figure out what should be done
We're reflecting on what we can do to solve society's problems.
cus even the most powerful leaders
Even our elites and policymakers have failed us in the past.
have died off and failed us
Our past leaders have not been able to address or solve our society's problems.
so theres no way that we can get justice
We cannot rely on our institutions to deliver justice or improve our lives.
cus theres just too much going around
There are too many issues to tackle and solve in our society.
so many people not making a sound
There are many people who are not voicing their discontent or frustration.
so do they agree?
Are they also feeling the same way as I am?
yeah, so do they agree?
I'm hoping to find like-minded individuals who share my grievances with society.
well i disagree with this country
I disagree with the way our society is currently operating and the issues that we're facing.
everyones blind
Most of society is not aware of our problems or unwilling to acknowledge them.
so much of our time has gone by
We have wasted too much time not solving our issues and improving our society.
too many died, everyone lies
We have lost too many lives and are being misled or lied to by our institutions and leaders.
too many lives expire in this country
Individuals in our society are dying from preventable issues or lack of care from our institutions.
so you're figuring out
You're trying to understand what you can do or how you can help.
yeah you're thinking about
You're actively pondering and exploring solutions to our society's problems.
changing your mind
You're considering changing your perspective or behavior to improve society.
maybe changing your life
You're exploring how your personal life and behavior can affect our society positively.
thats when you realize that maybe
You come to the realization that there might be something you can do to help.
someone has thought this before
You understand that others before you have fought to improve our society.
now you're lost even more
You're unsure where to start or what path to take.
and theres not much you can do
Even if you want to help, the societal and institutional barriers might make it difficult to do so.
cus you have no say
You feel powerless and voiceless in society.
and theres no one to pray to
There's no one to turn to for help or guidance.
is everyone blind?
Are people unaware or ignoring our problems?
too many died, everyone lies
Our society is facing major issues but being misled or lied to by our leaders and institutions.
too many lives expire in this country
Individuals in our society are dying from preventable issues or lack of care from our institutions.
Contributed by Bella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.