WARREN G
- I Shot The Sheriff Lyrics / with translations[Chorus]
I shot the sheriff
[Chorus]
[Verse One:]
I had to shoot the sheriff it was justifiable
he mistaked me for somebody who was liable
for all tha many murders l.a and war fields
we keep makin war shields
streets keep souls
young brothers loose control
I seem to maintain through this
watch where ya kick it they'll put you in a twist
and it aint nobody like my down ass hommie
and tha police always tryin to pin some bullshit on me
I keep away from fools
they do crime and it attracts cops
cops got guns and cuffs
and cells to stuff you in
[Chorus]
[Verse Two:]
They tryin' to stick with some bullshit that I did not do
you know who
the boys in blue
there they go with they assumpitons
slaverys over let us have somethin'
why you wanna pull me over?
Cuz I'm bumpin?
I just made a new song
my profession is music
your profession is protection with gats
then use it on him when he's tryin' to take my life away
I'm just tryin' to live my life today
so I keep away from fools they do crime it attract cops
cops got guns and cuffs
and cells to stuff you in
[Chorus]
[Verse Three:]
I shot the sheriff
I didn't shoot the deputiy I didn't have to
Cuz in this game they always tryin' to blast you
and leave it to tha cops to find out who did the murder
they harrase tha wrong clan and arrest tha wrong man
the hommie day-dog got strapped but thats okay
cuz I'm gonna work for life
so he can see another day
a hommies a hommie
a fake is a snake
straight game from tha pen from tha hommie jake
so I keep away from fools they do crime it attract cops
cops got guns and cuffs
and cells to stuff you in
I shot the sheriff
[Chorus]
[Verse One:]
I had to shoot the sheriff it was justifiable
he mistaked me for somebody who was liable
for all tha many murders l.a and war fields
we keep makin war shields
streets keep souls
young brothers loose control
I seem to maintain through this
watch where ya kick it they'll put you in a twist
and it aint nobody like my down ass hommie
and tha police always tryin to pin some bullshit on me
I keep away from fools
they do crime and it attracts cops
cops got guns and cuffs
and cells to stuff you in
[Chorus]
[Verse Two:]
They tryin' to stick with some bullshit that I did not do
you know who
the boys in blue
there they go with they assumpitons
slaverys over let us have somethin'
why you wanna pull me over?
Cuz I'm bumpin?
I just made a new song
your profession is protection with gats
then use it on him when he's tryin' to take my life away
I'm just tryin' to live my life today
so I keep away from fools they do crime it attract cops
cops got guns and cuffs
and cells to stuff you in
[Chorus]
[Verse Three:]
I shot the sheriff
I didn't shoot the deputiy I didn't have to
Cuz in this game they always tryin' to blast you
and leave it to tha cops to find out who did the murder
they harrase tha wrong clan and arrest tha wrong man
the hommie day-dog got strapped but thats okay
cuz I'm gonna work for life
so he can see another day
a hommies a hommie
a fake is a snake
straight game from tha pen from tha hommie jake
so I keep away from fools they do crime it attract cops
cops got guns and cuffs
and cells to stuff you in
Facts about I Shot The Sheriff
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I Shot The Sheriff is written by Warren Iii Griffin, Erick S Sermon.
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It is first released on March 25, 1997 as part of Warren G's album "Take a Look Over Your Shoulder" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, the song 'I Shot The Sheriff' by Warren G depicts a story in which the main character faces false allegations for a crime he did not commit which represents his fight against oppressive systems and their incorrect beliefs. The lyrics describe police harassment and racial profiling which the system uses to demonstrate its power against those who represent minority groups. The lyrics of I shot the sheriff create an atmosphere of anger and social commentary which leads to both despair and empowerment. The song establishes two main points by demonstrating the importance of justice and self-defense while showing police brutality and systemic issues and people who survived in violent environments. The lyrics contain themes of violence and crime which include shooting and police interactions and they are not appropriate for children who are younger than 13 years old. The language usage and contextual elements indicate that the content requires parental guidance because it presents themes that suit more mature audiences.
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I Shot The Sheriff falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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I Shot The Sheriff song length is 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Who wrote I Shot The Sheriff lyrics?
I Shot The Sheriff is written by Warren Iii Griffin, Erick S Sermon.
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When was I Shot The Sheriff released?
It is first released on March 25, 1997 as part of Warren G's album "Take a Look Over Your Shoulder" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind I Shot The Sheriff lyrics?
When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, the song 'I Shot The Sheriff' by Warren G depicts a story in which the main character faces false allegations for a crime he did not commit which represents his fight against oppressive systems and their incorrect beliefs. The lyrics describe police harassment and racial profiling which the system uses to demonstrate its power against those who represent minority groups. The lyrics of I shot the sheriff create an atmosphere of anger and social commentary which leads to both despair and empowerment. The song establishes two main points by demonstrating the importance of justice and self-defense while showing police brutality and systemic issues and people who survived in violent environments. The lyrics contain themes of violence and crime which include shooting and police interactions and they are not appropriate for children who are younger than 13 years old. The language usage and contextual elements indicate that the content requires parental guidance because it presents themes that suit more mature audiences.
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Which genre is I Shot The Sheriff?
I Shot The Sheriff falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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How long is the song I Shot The Sheriff?
I Shot The Sheriff song length is 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Warren Iii Griffin, Erick S SermonRecord Label(s): 1997 Def Jam Recordings
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