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Those that work forces???
Can someone translate that for me?
I can't find a source for this at the moment, but I read somewhere that the original line was "Some of those that hold office/are the same that burn crosses." It rhymes a lot better.
It does rhyme better, but why would they change that?
Radio stations wouldn't ever play the first way.
(It is a Rage Against the Machine lyric from 'Killing in the Name')
I've had their discography on repeat for a couple weeks now, very much recommend
The police forces