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Song: Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos
Singer: Public Enemy
Label: Channel ZERO
Release date: Aug 27, 2010
I Got A Letter From The Government The Other Day Lyrics
Bass For Your Face, London!
Everybody In The House, Make Some Noise!
I Want Everybody In The House To Say, “Ho!”
(Ho!)
Yo, Chuck – Kick It To ‘Em, Man!
Translation: Bass Tumhare Chehare Ke Liye, London!
Ghar Mein Sab Log, Shor Machao!
Main Chahta Hun Ghar Mein Sab Log Kahein, “Ho!”
(Ho!)
Yo, Chuck – Inhe Sunao, Yaar!
“A Ballad Behind Bars, Or You Could Say ‘Real Rock From The Rock.’
An Unusual Musical Happening In A Most Unusual Place. The State Prison…”
“Get In That Cell, Nigga!”
Translation: “Salah Ke Peeche Ek Gaana, Ya Keh Sakte Ho ‘The Rock Se Real Rock.’
Ek Ahista Jagah Par Ek Anokha Sangeetik Hota Hai. Rajy Jail…”
“Us Cell Mein Jao, Nigga!”
I Got A Letter From The Government The Other Day
I Opened And Read It, It Said They Were Suckers
They Wanted Me For Their Army Or Whatever
Picture Me Giving A Damn – I Said, “Never”
Here Is A Land That Never Gave A Damn
Translation: Mujhe Ek Din Pehle Government Se Ek Khat Mila
Maine Khola Aur Padha, Usme Likha Tha Ki Ve Bechare Hain
Ve Mujhe Apni Fauj Ke Liye Chahte The Ya Kuch Bhi
Socho Main Kuch Parwah Karun – Maine Kaha, “Kabhi Nahi”
Yeh Ek Aisi Zameen Hai Jisne Kabhi Kuch Parwah Nahi Ki
About A Brother Like Me And Myself
Because They Never Did, I Wasn’t With It
But Just That Very Minute, It
Occurred To Me, The Suckers Had Authority
Cold Sweatin’ As I Dwell In My Cell, How Long Has It Been?
Translation: Mere Jaisa Ek Bhai Aur Khud Ke Baare Mein
Kyunki Unhone Kabhi Nahi Kiya, Main Uske Saath Nahi Tha
Lekin Usi Minute, Mujhe
Ehsaas Hua, Ve Bechare Ke Paas Adhikar Tha
Apni Kotthari Mein Paasina Aa Raha Hai, Kitna Samay Ho Gaya?
They Got Me Sittin’ In The State Pen
I Gotta Get Out – But That Thought Was Thought Before
I Contemplated A Plan On The Cell Floor
I’m Not A Fugitive On The Run
But A Brother Like Me Begun–To Be Another One (Word)
Public Enemy Serving Time – They Drew The Line, Y’all
Translation: Unhone Mujhe Rajy Jail Mein Bitha Rakha Hai
Mujhe Bahar Nikalna Hai – Lekin Yeh Soch Pehle Bhi Sochi Thi
Maine Kotthari Ke Pharsh Par Ek Plan Socha
Main Bhagoda Nahi Hun Jo Bhaag Raha Ho
Lekin Mere Jaisa Ek Bhai Ek Aur Banne Lagan (Word)
Public Enemy Samay Kata Rahe Hain – Unhone Lakir Kheench Di, Y’all
To Criticize Me For Some Crime
Nevertheless, They Could Not Understand That I’m A Black Man
And I Could Never Be A Veteran
On The Strength, The Situation’s Unreal
I Got A Raw Deal – So I’m Looking For The Steel
Translation: Mujhe Kisi Jurm Ke Liye Aalochana Karne Ke Liye
Phir Bhi, Ve Yeh Nahi Samajh Sake Ki Main Ek Black Man Hun
Aur Main Kabhi Veteran Nahi Ho Sakta
Sach Keh Rahe Hain, Halat Asli Nahi Hai
Mujhe Ek Bura Sauda Mila – Isliye Main Steel Dhundh Raha Hun
Aiyyo, Chuck, Are You Serious? You In The Justice, Man?
Word ‘Em Up!
I’m Looking For That Steel
Yo, Man, We Gon’ Break You Outta There, Man
We Ain’t Going Out Like That, Man
Translation: Aiyyo, Chuck, Kya Tum Serious Ho? Tum Justice Mein Ho, Yaar?
Word ‘Em Up!
Main Us Steel Ko Dhundh Raha Hun
Yo, Yaar, Hum Tumhen Vahan Se Bahar Nikalenge, Yaar
Hum Aise Nahi Jaenge, Yaar
Don’t You Know–They Got Me Rotting
In The Time That I’m Serving
Telling You What Happened, The Same Time They’re Throwing
Four Of Us Packed In A Cell Like Slaves – “Oh Well”
The Same Motherfucker Got Us Living In His Hell
Translation: Kya Tum Nahi Jaante–Unhone Mujhe Sada Kar Diya Hai
Us Samay Mein Jo Main Kata Raha Hun
Tumhe Bata Raha Hun Kya Hua, Usi Samay Ve Daal Rahe Hain
Hum Chaar Ko Ek Kotthari Mein Band Kiya Jaise Gulam – “Oh Well”
Usi * Ne Humein Apne Narak Mein Jeene Ko Majboor Kar Rakha Hai
You Have To Realize, What Is A Form Of Slavery
Organized Under A Swarm Of Devils
Straight Up – Word ‘Em Up On The Level
The Reasons Are Several, Most Of ‘Em Federal
Here Is My Plan Anyway, And I Say
I Got Gusto, But Only Some I Can Trust – Yo!
Translation: Tumhe Ehsaas Karna Hoga, Gulami Ki Ek Shakh Kya Hai
Shaytano Ke Jhurmat Ke Tahat Aayojit
Sidha – Word ‘Em Up On The Level
Kai Karan Hain, Unmein Se Aksar Federal Hain
Mera Plan Hai Phir Bhi, Aur Main Kehta Hun
Mujhe Josh Hai, Lekin Bas Kuch Par Bhi Main Bharosa Kar Sakta Hun – Yo!
Some Do A Bid From 1 To 10
But I Never Did, And Plus I Never Been
I’m On A Tier Where No Tears Should Ever Fall
Cell Block And Locked – I Never Clock It, Y’all
‘Cause Time And Time Again
Time, They Got Me Serving
Translation: Kuch Log 1 Se 10 Tak Ki Saja Kat Te Hain
Lekin Maine Kabhi Nahi Kati, Aur Meine Kabhi Kiya Hi Nahi
Main Aisi Manzil Par Hun Jahan Kabhi Aansu Nahi Girne Chahiye
Cell Block Aur Band – Main Kabhi Usko Dekhta Nahi, Y’all
Kyunki Baar Baar
Samay, Unhone Mujhe Kata Raha Hai
To Those, To Them, I’m Not A Citizen
But Ever When I Catch A C.O.
Sleeping On The Job, My Plan Is On Go-Ahead
On The Strength, I’ma Tell You The Deal
I Got Nothing To Lose
‘Cause I’m Going For The Steel
Translation: Un Logo Ke Liye, Main Nagrik Nahi Hun
Lekin Jab Bhi Mujhe Koi C.O. Dikhta Hai
Kaam Par Sota Hua, Mera Plan Jaari Hai
Sach Keh Raha Hun, Main Tumhe Saara Maamla Batata Hun
Mere Paas Khoone Ko Kuch Nahi Hai
Kyunki Main Steel Ke Liye Ja Raha Hun
Aiyyo, Chuck, We’re Gon’ Break You Outta There, Man
Word To The Strength, G
I’m Going For That Steel
Word Up, G
They Tryna Put A Black Eye On The Game By Keepin’ You In There
Youknowhaimsayin’? But You Can’t Keep The Black Man Down
Translation: Aiyyo, Chuck, Hum Tumhen Vahan Se Bahar Nikalenge, Yaar
Word To The Strength, G
Main Us Steel Ke Liye Ja Raha Hun
Word Up, G
Ve Tumhe Vahan Rakh Kar Game Par Kala Dhabba Lagana Chahte Hain
Samajh Rahe Ho? Lekin Tum Black Man Ko Neeche Nahi Rakh Sakte
“Now” “Now” “Now” “Now They” “Now They”
“Now” “Now” “Now” “Now They” “Now They”
“Now They Got Me In A Cell”
“Now” “Now” “Now” “Now They” “Now They”
“Now” “Now” “Now” “Now They” “Now They”
“Now They” “Now They” “Now They” “Now They”
“Now They Got Me In A Cell”
“Now They” “Now They” “Now They” “Now They”
“Now They Got Me In A Cell”
Translation: “Ab” “Ab” “Ab” “Ab Ve” “Ab Ve”
“Ab” “Ab” “Ab” “Ab Ve” “Ab Ve”
“Ab Unhone Mujhe Kotthari Mein Daal Diya”
“Ab” “Ab” “Ab” “Ab Ve” “Ab Ve”
“Ab” “Ab” “Ab” “Ab Ve” “Ab Ve”
“Ab Ve” “Ab Ve” “Ab Ve” “Ab Ve”
“Ab Unhone Mujhe Kotthari Mein Daal Diya”
“Ab Ve” “Ab Ve” “Ab Ve” “Ab Ve”
“Ab Unhone Mujhe Kotthari Mein Daal Diya”
Aiyyo, Chuck, We Got The–
–Coordinatin’ On The Job, Baby….
Aiyyo, Chuck, They Gettin’ You Out, Boy, Stand Tall
Aiyyo, Chuck, They–
Yo, Yo, Yo, Yo… Now… Yo…
Translation: Aiyyo, Chuck, Hum Ne Paa Liya–
–Kaam Par Coordinating Kar Rahe Hain, Baby….
Aiyyo, Chuck, Ve Tumhe Bahar Nikaal Rahe Hain, Ladke, Seedhe Khade Ho
Aiyyo, Chuck, Ve–
Yo, Yo, Yo, Yo… Ab… Yo…
Don’t You Know I Caught A C.O.
Falling Asleep On Death Row
I Grabbed His Gun, And He Did What I Said So
And Every Man’s Demand Got Served
Along With The Time They Served, Decency Was Deserved
Translation: Kya Tum Nahi Jaante Maine Ek C.O. Ko Pakda
Death Row Par Sota Hua
Maine Uski Bandook Pakdi, Aur Usne Vahi Kiya Jo Maine Kaha
Aur Har Aadmi Ki Maang Poori Hui
Saath Hi Unhone Jo Samay Kata, Uske Saath Insaaniyat Ki Maang Bhi Poori Hui
To Understand My Demands, I Gave A Warning
I Wanted The Governor, Y’all, And Plus The Warden
To Know, That I Was Innocent, Because I’m Militant
Posing A Threat, You Bet It’s Fucking Up The Government
My Plan Said I Had To Get Out And Break North
Translation: Meri Maangon Ko Samajhne Ke Liye, Maine Chetavani Di
Main Chahta Tha Governor, Y’all, Aur Saath Hi Warden
Jaane, Ki Main Beguzaar Hun, Kyunki Main Militant Hun
Khatra Paida Kar Rahe Hain, Tumhe Yaakeen Hai Yeh Government Ko Barbad Kar Raha Hai
Mere Plan Ne Kaha Mujhe Bahar Nikalna Aur Uttar Ki Taraf Pahunchna
Just Like Oliver’s Neck, I Had To Get Off
My Boys Had The Feds In Check
They Couldn’t Try Nothing
We Had A Force To Instigate A Prison Riot
This What It Takes For Peace
So I Just Took A Piece
Translation: Bilkul Oliver Ki Gardan Ki Tarah, Mujhe Hattna Tha
Mere Ladkon Ne Feds Ko Kabu Mein Rakha
Ve Kuch Nahi Kar Sakte The
Humare Paas Ek Taqat Thi Jail Danga Bhadkane Ke Liye
Shanti Ke Liye Yeh Chahiye
Isliye Maine Bas Ek Tukda Liya
Black For Black Inside, Time To Cut The Leash
Freedom To Get Out To The Ghetto, No Sell-Out
6 C.O.’s We Got, We Ought To Put Their Head Out
But I’ll Give ‘Em A Chance, ‘Cause I’m Civilized
As For Rest Of The World, They Can’t Realize
Translation: Black Ke Liye Black Andar, Waqt Hai Zanjeer Todne Ka
Ghetto Tak Pahunchne Ke Liye Aazadi, Koi Dhoka Nahi
6 C.O. Hum Ne Pakde, Humein Unka Sar Uthana Chahiye
Lekin Main Unhe Mauka Dunga, Kyunki Main Civilized Hun
Baki Duniya Ke Liye, Ve Mehsoos Nahi Kar Sakte
A Cell Is Hell, I’m A Rebel, So I Rebel
Between Bars, Got Me Thinking Like An Animal
Got A Woman C.O. To Call Me A Copter
She Tried To Get Away, And I Popped Her
Twice, Right? Now Who Wanna Get Nice?
Translation: Kotthari Narak Hai, Main Baghi Hun, Isliye Main Bagawat Karta Hun
Salahon Ke Beech, Mujhe Janwar Ki Tarah Sochne Par Majboor Kar Diya
Ek Mahila C.O. Ne Mujhe Copter Bulaya
Usne Bhaag Ne Ki Koshish Ki, Aur Maine Usko Goli Maari
Do Baar, Sahi? Ab Kaun Accha Banna Chahta Hai?
I Had 6 C.O.’s, And Now It’s 5 To Go
And I’m Serious, Call Me Delirious
But I’m Still A Captive, I Gotta Wrap This
Time To Break, As Time Grows Intense
I Got The Steel In My Right Hand, Now I’m Looking For The Fence
Translation: Mere Paas 6 C.O. The, Aur Ab 5 Baki Hain
Aur Main Serious Hun, Mujhe Paagal Bulao
Lekin Main Abhi Bhi Qaid Hun, Mujhe Yeh Khatam Karna Hoga
Todne Ka Waqt, Jaise Waqt Barh Raha Hai
Mere Paas Steel Mere Dayan Hath Mein Hai, Ab Main Fence Dhundh Raha Hun
As I Ventured Into The Courtyard
Followed By 52 Brothers, Bruised, Battered, And Scarred But Hard
Going Out With A Bang, Ready To Bang Out
But Power From The Sky, From The Tower Shots Rang Out
A High Number Of Dose, Yes, And Some Came Close
Translation: Jab Maine Angan Mein Kadam Rakha
52 Bhaiyon Ke Saath, Ghayal, Pite, Aur Zakhm Se Bhare Lekin Sakht
Dhamake Ke Saath Bahar Nikalna, Ladne Ke Liye Taiyar
Lekin Aasman Se Taqat, Tower Se Goliyaan Chali
Kafi Sankhya Mein Goliyaan, Haan, Aur Kuch Paas Aayi
I Figure I Trigger My Steel, I Still Stand And Hold My Post
This Is What I Mean, An Anti-Nigga Machine
If I Come Out Alive, Then They Won’t Come Clean
Then I Threw Up, My Steel Bullets Flew Up
And To My Surprise The Water Tower Blew Up, Who Shot
Translation: Maine Socha Main Apni Steel Chalaun, Main Abhi Bhi Khada Hun Apni Jagah Par
Mera Matlab Yahi Hai, Ek Anti-Nigga Machine
Agar Main Zinda Bahar Nikal Aaya, To Ve Saaf Nahi Aayenge
Phir Maine Upar Uthrow Kiya, Meri Steel Ki Goliyaan Udi
Aur Mere Aashcharya Ke Liye Pani Ki Tower Udd Gayi, Kisne Goli Chalayi
What, Who, What, The Bazooka Was Who
And To My Rescue, It Was The S1Ws
Secured My Getaway, So I Just Got Away
The Joint Broke From The Black Smoke
Then They Saw It Was Rougher Than The Average Bluffer
Translation: Kya, Kaun, Kya, Bazooka Kaun Tha
Aur Meri Madad Ke Liye, Ve S1Ws The
Mera Bachav Pakka Kar Diya, Isliye Main Bas Bhaag Gaya
Jail Kali Dhuwan Se Tut Gayi
Phir Unhone Dekha Ki Yeh Aam Dikhawati Se Bhi Sakht Tha
‘Cause The Steel Was Black, The Attitude Exact
Now The Chase Is On, Telling You To C’mon
53 Brothers On The Run, And We Are Gone
Translation: Kyunki Steel Kali Thi, Ravaiyya Sahi Tha
Ab Peechha Shuru Ho Gaya, Tumhe Bata Raha Hun Chalo
53 Bhai Bhaag Rahe Hain, Aur Hum Ja Chuke Hain
