Arrest the President
Ice Cube
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Yeah When I drop the mic it hit the floor like Thor (That's right) You can't pick it up no more (Don't even try) Y'all know what it is, y'all know what it was (Yeah) Y'all know what it shall be Get smart 'fore the shit start 'Fore it get dark, 'fore they hit you with the pitchfork Better Crip walk (Crip walk), this is real talk Smoke kush and bush, then we peel off (Eugh) Niggas still rollin' with the wheels off (Eugh) Always lookin' out for the crisscross I'm a bigger boss than Rick Ross Always winnin', nigga, get lost It's the warlord, bring the voodoo When I bail through, it's crazy like Bellevue What they tell you? (Leave that boy alone) Leave that boy alone Like Home Alone (Yeah), f*ck a skull and bone Arrest the president, you got the evidence That nigga is Russian intelligence (Okay) When it rains it pours Did you know the new white was orange? Boy, you're showing your horns They're tryin' to replace my halo with thorns You so basic with your vape stick Let's go apeshit in the matrix Arrest the president, arrest the president Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Nigga) Arrest the president, arrest the president (Crazy) Arrest the president, you got the evidence I took back my ice, in all black tonight That's right, some niggas gotta sacrifice Not a criminal (No), I'm a seminal (Yeah) I was free once, now I'm clinical (Crazy) You so technical, this was Mexico Now everywhere I go is owned by Texaco (F*ck them) F*ck them and the rest of you (Hell yeah) I turn a fruit into a vegetable (Pop you motherfuckers out) I'ma roll with the aliens Man, f*ck these homo sapiens They don't really wanna make friends (Hell no) All they want is a Mercedes Benz (Hell yeah) All they want is they dividends And decibels, f*ck these citizens They'll treat us like hooligans Throw 'em in, they don't care what school he in These people don't play fair It ain't even fair at the state fair Give a young nigga grey hair That's why I'm here, make your ass lay there Punk, you better stay there Close your fucking eyes like it's day care Make myself clearer than Shakespeare I'm here to take money even fake hair So desperate is what I'm left with For the record you affected Who you elected is so septic So full of shit, I can't accept it Arrest the president (Woo), arrest the president (Woo) Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Nigga) Arrest the president (Nigga), arrest the president (Nigga) Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Nigga) Arrest the president (Nigga), arrest the president (Nigga) Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Nigga) Arrest the president (Nigga), arrest the president (Nigga) Arrest the president, you got the evidence I reside on the Westside (Westside) I murder with my third eye (Third eye) Niggas so fly, get a bird's eye (Ahh, ahh) I make 'em scream bloody murder Let's meet at the White House (Come on) Run in and turn the lights out Man, they treat it like a trap house (Yeah) These motherfuckers never take the trash out (Damn) They just cash out and mash out Nigga take your drugs and pass out (Shut the f*ck up) Niggas love to go that fast route (Yeah) I see you and your black ass, get out Homie, you play too much (Yeah) While these devils, they doin' way too much (Much) Most of 'em won't say too much While they steady planin'? God knows what (God knows what) That's why I roll with the real ones Real ones tryin' to reach millions Real ones tryin' to make billions Real ones dressed like civilians Arrest the president, arrest the president Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Woo) Arrest the president (Woo), arrest the president (Woo) Arrest the president, you got the evidence
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12 facts about this song
Musician Origin"Arrest The President" is a song by American rapper and actor Ice Cube. He was a former member of the hip-hop group N.W.A and maintains a reputable solo career.
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Release DateThe track was released on November 9, 2018, as a single from his tenth studio album, "Everythang's Corrupt".
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Controversial LyricsThe song gained attention due to its direct political commentary and criticism. Ice Cube calls out to arrest the President, presumably referring to the then United States President, Donald Trump, without mentioning his name.
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Political MotivesIce Cube has described the song as a reflection of his beliefs and contempt for the state of politics during the time of the song's release. It was created as an urge to hold leaders accountable for their actions.
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Album Theme“Arrest the President” set the tone for Ice Cube’s album "Everythang’s Corrupt", which embodies a political and socio-economic commentary on the state of the United States.
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Production CreditsThe song was produced by long-time collaborator and fellow West Coast hip-hop heavy weight, DJ Pooh.
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Public ReceptionWhile it was highly controversial, the song was generally well received by fans who appreciate Ice Cube's unapologetic, straightforward approach to lyricism and political commentary.
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Streaming Platform PerformanceThe song has over 4 million plays on Spotify at the time of writing.
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Music VideoAlthough there hasn't been an official music video for the song, the audio track on Ice Cube's official YouTube channel has amassed millions of views since its release.
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Critic ReviewsMusic critics have often praised the song for its brave and explicit political stand. However, some also pointed out that the song's heavy focus on politics might not be everybody's preference.
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Early PreviewIce Cube had teased the song about a year before its official release, on Twitter, promising a new album on the way along with it.
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Continuation of ActivismKnown for his outspoken socio-political views from his early career with N.W.A, "Arrest the President" falls in line with Ice Cube's tradition of using music as a platform to express his concerns and critique about power structures and social issues.
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