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The mentality of these bad people on the street.
They succumb to the negative influence, and do not pay attention top their own conscience. Alcohol is used as an example here, since it’s frequently seen as a sign of luxury and maybe a tool for forgetfulness. This line also shows the procrastinating nature of these people. “Fuck it” has carries the connotations of nonchalance and postponing dealing with consequence. It’s just their lifestyle now – you can’t really blame them.
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A literal way of saying, watch your mouth.
He’s asking people to have their eyes down to watch their mouth says from another perspective, as the “killers” mentioned in the song could perceive anything as an insult.
Another meaning could be is to keep their eyes down, and not look at any of the killers in the eye, as they could also perceive it as a challenge. Disrespect in any form will be punished. This could be another form of humiliation and slavery, as they do what they are asked to do.
Lastly, within cultural context, people tend to subdue to dominant figures. In this case, the ones with the upper hand are the gangsters on the streets.
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References to Leonardo Da Vincci?
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The fighting is raw, primitive, and real.
Bows and hooks were used by ancient civilizations such as the Mayans and the Aztecs that were conquered by European civilizations with the excuse of modernization. Such civilizations were known to be hard working and patriotic, and so are the people fighting against the government.
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Double entendre.
- This could refer to shutting the schools down and closing educational books, because the real learning goes down outside, when making history through fighting for liberation.
- Another meaning could be that the “books” could represent the laws of the government, and the fact that they no longer play by the books. They are also shutting the governments down.
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This is a double entendre.“Drop the hips” can refer to their dancing, and how they would take over the world with it. This meaning is more suitable within the context of dance and passion to liberate the people.
It can also refer to women taking over, with their sexual appeal, and manipulating the dominant men into winning the fight for the freedom of the country.
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He indicates that he plans to takeover the world like other important figures in society.
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He asks individuals within the rebellion groups about how they would want their names read on the news, as they would become important figures in the society, and would be glorified by the ones suppressed. This line can also be perceived as motivation to join the rebellious group, as they are promised popularity.
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The box and long sedan represent convenient means of transportation, as sedan is known for its spacious and strong build. The sedan could also refer to the historical sedan chair, with which people were carried on.
If the sedan chair is taken into consideration, then it would indicate that The Coup himself is going to be carried, and lead the rebellion against the political parties.
If the police come, hide the contraband The Coup – Land of 7 Billion Dances
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He’s inviting more people to join their circle of unity, as he asks them to raise their hands, to possibly get friendly with them?
Secondly, the emphasis on the rebellion of the group is depicted through the mentioning of the contraband A.K.A. illegal things, that they carry around with them.
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