Fuck tha Police
Dope
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F*ck tha police comin? straight from the underground A mother fucker got it bad cause I?m loud I?m not a carbon copy so police think they have the authority To kill a minority F*ck that shit cause I ain?t the one For a punk mother fucker with a badge and a gun To be beatin? on and throwin? in jail We can go toe to toe in the middle of a cell Fuckin? with me cause I?m a teenager With a little bit of dough and a pager Searchin my car lookin? for the product Yeah mother fucker, I?m sellin? narcotics You?d rather see me in the pen Then me and my friends All rollin? in a benz Beat a police out of shape And when I?m finished, bring the yellow tape To tape off the scene of a the slaughter Still gettin? strong off bread and water I don?t know if they?re fags or what Searchin? me down and grabbin? my nuts A mother fucker on the war path And when I?m finished, it?s gonna be a blood bath Of cops dyin? on my way Yeah I got somethin? to say F*CK THA POLICE F*CK THA POLICE F*CK THA POLICE F*CK THA POLICE F*ck tha police and I said it with authority Cause my people on the streets are the majority Lights are flashin? behind me But you?re a scared little faggot so you mace me to blind me But that shit don?t work I just laugh Cause it gives ?em a hint not to step in my path Police I?m sayin? f*ck you punk Read my rights and shit, it?s all junk Pullin? out a silly club so you stand With a fake ass badge and a gun in your hand But take off the gun so you can see what?s up And we?ll go at it punk and I?m gonna f*ck you up Make you think I?m gonna kick your ass But drop your gat and I?m gonna blast Takin? out a ploice will make my day A mother fucker like me don?t give a f*ck to say F*CK THA POLICE F*CK THAPOLICE F*CK THA POLICE F*CK THA POLICE
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Written by: O'Shea Jackson, Andre Romell Young, Lorenzo Jerald Patterson, Harry Lamar Whitaker III
Lyrics © MISSING LINK MUSIC
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9 facts about this song
Release Details"Fuck tha Police" by Dope is a cover version of the song originally recorded by rap group N.W.A. Dope's version was released in 1999 on their debut album 'Felons and Revolutionaries.'
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of nu-metal, a subgenre of rock music that integrates elements of heavy metal, hip hop, and industrial music.
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Band Line-upThe band members who recorded this cover were Edsel Dope (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, main songwriter), Acey Slade (lead guitar, backing vocals), Simon Dope (keyboards, percussions, backing vocals), and Preston Nash (drums).
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Lyrics AlterationThough the song largely stays true to the original, the lyrics have been slightly altered, adding more punk, rock, and metal themes to suit Dope's style better.
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Song ControversyJust like the original version released by N.W.A, Dope's rendition of "Fuck tha Police" was also controversial due to its provocative lyrics against law enforcement.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song is still available on platforms like YouTube, showcasing the band's energetic stage performances.
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PopularityDespite the controversy surrounding it, "Fuck tha Police" became one of Dope's most popular songs and is frequently performed at their live shows.
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Role in Album's Success"Fuck tha Police" played a significant role in 'Felons and Revolutionaries' reaching number 142 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song, both in its original and covered versions, is culturally significant as it openly discusses dissatisfaction with law enforcement, reflecting some of the societal issues prevalent during its time.
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