Bullet and a Target

Citizen Cope

About Bullet and a Target

"Bullet and a Target" is a song by Citizen Cope recorded by Australian hip hop trio Bliss n Eso, with featured vocals from Connections Zulu Choir. The song was released as the lead single from the trio's third studio album Flying Colours on 27 October 2007. Their version of Bullet and a Target was inspired by the living conditions Bliss, Eso, and Izm had witnessed when visiting South Africa in 2007. Bullet and a Target peaked at No. 43 on the ARIA Singles Chart, making it their first top 50 single and second top 100 single.  


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2006
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Mr. Dali Lamas
Another sister's shootin' heroin tomorrow
Amputees in Freetown
Sierra Leone's
The church wasn't honest
The state put the youth in a harness
Creatin' hostility among us
Teacher said no college
Still the kid's gotta get a check with a couple commas
People wanna bomb us
More people gotta scatter and run from us
You can blame it on Zeus and Apollo and Adonis

But what you've done here
Is put yourself between a bullet and a target
And it won't be long before
You're pulling yourself away

But what you've done here
Is put yourself between a bullet and a target
And it won't be long before
You're pulling yourself away

I've been knowing her for years
I've been seeing her for years
She got dark, dark wavy hair
With a voice like she just don't care
She got a skirt with a halter top
She's got a dad who never gave a f*ck
She drinks a beer with a malted top
She got knocked up in a pickup truck
But she got engaged when she was nineteen
To this dude who was acting insane
Had a .45 that he always cleaned
Said one day one day one too many days
Now she ducked and she ran away
Never to be heard from, never to be seen
I check the cover of a magazine
I'm just wondering how, just wondering how

But what you've done here
Is put yourself between a bullet and a target
And it won't be long before
You're pulling yourself away
You're pulling yourself away
You're pulling yourself away
You're pulling yourself away

A bullet and a target
A bullet and a target
A bullet and a target
A bullet and a target

Between a bullet and a target

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Citizen Cope

Clarence Greenwood (stage name Citizen Cope) is an American songwriter and producer. His music is a mix of blues, soul, folk, and rock. He has been touring professionally for ten years. Citizen Cope’s compositions have been recorded by artists as varied as Carlos Santana, Dido, Pharoahe Monch and Richie Havens. He currently records and produces for his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, which he founded in 2010 after deciding not to work with major labels any longer. He had previously been signed to Capitol, Arista, DreamWorks and RCA. more »

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Written by: Clarence Greenwood

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Songwriting
"Bullet and a Target" is written by the American songwriter and producer Clarence Greenwood, known by his stage name Citizen Cope.
Album Association
The song is part of Citizen Cope's second album, "The Clarence Greenwood Recordings," released on September 7, 2004.
Popularity
"Bullet and a Target" is one of the most popular songs of Citizen Cope and gets frequent airtime on various radio stations.
Genre
It can be categorized into the genre of alternative rock or urban folk.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Bullet and a Target" reflect social issues such as poverty and homelessness.
Music Video
The music video of the song features black and white visual storytelling, emphasizing the song’s lyrical content.
Instruments
The song is known for its irresistible mix of laid-back acoustic guitar, commanding drum beats, and sincere, thought-provoking lyrics.
Live Performances
Citizen Cope has been known to perform the song in a more acoustic, stripped-down style during his live performances, which many fans prefer over the studio version.
Cover Versions
"Bullet and a Target" has been covered by notable artists like Richie Havens.
Soundtrack Appearance
"Bullet and a Target" has been used in various TV series soundtracks including "Entourage" and "Smallville."
Philanthropy Usage
The song reintroduced Citizen Cope's non-profit organization "TurnAround Arts," which aims to bridge the achievement gap by providing arts education to priority and turnaround schools.
Charity Connection
The song's message was used by Citizen Cope to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina, showing the artist's charitable side.
Reception
The song is often acclaimed for Cope's unique blending of blues, folk and rock, and is considered one of his finest works.

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