\[ They're like a war machine, comin' to your ghetto block M-16s and all that, you know they ain't never stop They're lookin' for a reason, to take one of us down And when they find it, they'll spin it around \]
Throughout the song, KRS-One addresses the tension between law enforcement and the communities they serve. He raps about the militarization of police, the use of excessive force, and the lack of accountability: krs sound of da police lyrics
KRS-One sets the tone with his opening verse: $ \( Yo, it's KRS-One, the Blastmaster, on the case Talkin' 'bout the system, and the way it's in place See, they got the law on their side, and the power to enforce But they don't know the people, and the people don't know the force \) $ \[ They're like a war machine, comin' to
\[ So when you hear the sound of da police Don't be a punk, don't be a sneeze Stand up, and make some noise You gotta take control, and make some joy \] \[ They're like a war machine
One of the most striking aspects of “Sound of da Police” is its unflinching critique of systemic racism. KRS-One argues that the police are not impartial enforcers of the law, but rather instruments of oppression:
\[ They're lookin' for a suspect, and they're lookin' for a crime They'll plant some evidence, and then they'll make it all mine They'll take you to the station, and then they'll start to grind You better have a lawyer, or you'll be left behind \]