Yeah, we got flags, but they not star-spangled

from The Roots (Ft. Mercedes Martinez) – Lost Desire Lyrics on Rap Genius

Meaning

Referring to the flags identifying members of various street gangs. Red for the bloods and blue for the crips are the two best known. The urban poor feel disconnected from patriotic feelings.

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