James Kelly lied
he said what the cops wanted him to say
James Kelly told us
of the shit that went on in the cell of his
Broke his ribs told him not to speak,
said you're drunk now on your feet
Into the van Kelly did
go never seen again now everybody knows
James Kelly you're dead
James Kelly who cares????
James Kelly you're dead
James Kelly cares
Police Story is written by Mark Harris, Robert Harrington, Andrew Lealand, Philip Stanton, Louise Wright. ✔️
What is the meaning behind Police Story lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, Partisans' song 'Police Story' tells the story of James Kelly who died after a police encounter. The repeated line 'James Kelly's dead' shows how death affects all people and serves as a warning about the dangers of opposing authority. Police story lyrics mostly emphasize despair and angst and social commentary and anger and heartbreak. The song shows how important people must experience tragedy because it leads to loss and abuse and suffering. The lyrics contain references to violence and adult themes, which include a depiction of a character in distress and the mention of a gun. The content requires a PG-13 rating because it contains elements that are inappropriate for children younger than 13.