"To Protect & Serve" (Animated music video against police brutality)
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- čas přidán 1. 02. 2023
- Thanks to Carlton Matthews / Lil Saucy Knuckles for animating ► / lilsaucy.knuckles
LYRICS:
We’re only here to protect and serve
If we suspect you’ll interfere then you’ll get what you deserve
We’re only here to protect and serve
How many necks must we crush ‘til the lesson’s learned?
We’re only here to protect and serve
It seems policing can attract a certain type of psychopath
who can’t be satisfied without asserting mindless violent acts
and when the suspected perp’s a guy that’s black, society’s fine with that?
Apparently not, that’s why they’re reciting the riot act
Riots are the language of the unheard, who can’t speak
and how can you speak one word if you can’t breathe?
And how can you breathe with policemens' knees across your throat
When politicians speak against it they just lost the vote
And what, we’re supposed to believe we’re equal, but we’re not supposed to live it?
Well most of us are close to the limit and won’t admit it
The status quo’s hoping all those soaps are soporific
but now the clips captured on our own phones are so horrific
folks won’t forget it quick, they’re prone to go ballistic
yet history leaves the deepest lesions on its most outspoken critics
There have been legions that have pledged allegiance against prejudice
from police to priests, who breach the peace, religious fundamentalists
You get the gist, it could be just the smallest portion of our law enforcement
but reason calls for us to treat them all with caution
If there’s good cops and bad cops riding side by side
Then the good cops should stop the bad cops who try to hide
We’re only here to protect and serve
If we suspect you’ll interfere then you’ll get what you deserve
We’re only here to protect and serve
How many necks must we crush ‘til the lesson’s learned?
We’re only here to protect and serve
I'm so sick of seeing people of colour being treated as other
Each of us bleeds when we’re cut, but who’s cleaning the blood up?
Human beings, do you see the missing piece of the puzzle?
Specifically, it’s difficult to speak when groups of people are muzzled
You wonder why people would turn up to the words of Malcolm X
after hundreds of years of treatment without worth, without respect?
When Kaepernick kneeled it was disrespect
but it’s standard practice to kneel on a citizen’s neck?
Seems to be a way to keep the dissidents in check
How can you play the hand you’re dealt when you’re given a different deck?
Maybe my words are ignorant, maybe I’m virtue signalling
but it’s way worse to sit indifferent to the hurt you’re witnessing
to turn away as they inflict it on an undeserving victim
They’ll commit the worst of sins while still insisting they’re a Christian
Burning bridges, burning crosses, what the fck’s this system
A godless religion at odds with its mission
but still
We’re only here to protect and serve
If we suspect you’ll interfere then you’ll get what you deserve
We’re only here to protect and serve
How many necks must we crush ‘til the lesson’s learned?
We’re only here to protect and serve
This song is also available on Spotify: Dan Bull - "To Protect And Serve" from the forthcoming album "Straight Past Compton" - Hudba
This one's gonna have one hell of a comment section.
1 minute, allready saw a few dickheads
Worst Dan bull vid ever
@@Rryan8065 "Dan bull bad cuz he doesn't like police brutality"
Real zinger there, bucko.
@@DeepShadedGlassesGuy no, it’s the fact that he referred to the George Floyd incident as an example of it.
@@Rryan8065 It doesn't matter what George Floyd might have done, it doesn't justify the police killing him by asphyxiation. Police are meant to be the example, better than the people they face. I see no moral high ground here.
Continuing a long time honored tradition of speaking up through music, love it.
now THIS is what rap and hip hop was made to do
I love all of your songs but the ones that talk about real issues just tend to hit differently, great as always
Agree. The ones about personal rights stood out to me. Acta song, content ID, net neutrality etc... So many good songs. That not only have important message but also sound good.
@@samamies88 Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
Reject donuts, embrace tacos
Without turning this into a big rant, I want to say thank you. I've had my own experiences so thank you for this song man
I'm sorry to hear that, thanks for the kind words
@@danbull I appreciate but you've helped me more then you know. I've been listening to you for awhile man and just 5 years ago I tried out youtube and you gave me permission ilto make a video w your music and that was made me feel a top the world. Thank you for all your music and I'm happy for where you've gotten man
@@danbull actually interacting with fans. I applaud you. 👏
@@phatdookie4207 Yeah,cant wait for him to make a song about the victims of the black community
“How can you play the hand you’re dealt when you’re given a different deck” is such a raw line. I feel that, man.
So what your saying is, everyone need to be crippled or boosted to the same societal standard? Yeah, hard pass.
@@brianschultz962 wow way to completely miss the point.
@@brianschultz962 Wait... When you play Uno you give each player the exact same hand in the same order? No wonder you don't enjoy it
@@scottg3192 You're... Arguing for my point?
@@brianschultz962 nah you're just proving to everyone you're intellectually challenged.
The line is "different deck" as in the game is uno but you're given Pokemon cards and expected to win.
man, its hard to talk about this stuff. you basically turned a 100 year battle into a 3 minute song that describes it so perfectly. great job mate.
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
What battle? Who's on the good side?
@@tiffanywyatt5137it's not all black and white
@@daythenite5683 police brutality isn't a major issue
@@tiffanywyatt5137incorrect.
While I know, we all have our own experiences and opinions about what might need to be done in order to combat this issue, I think one of the greatest things we can do with music and art is be able to stand up for our viewpoints on these things. I appreciate you so much Dan for making this song.
Thank you yes, I'm sure not everyone will share my views but at least they can hear them
@@danbull Well I think you did a very well-rounded job pointing out issues on both sides, and regardless of what we believe we have to do SOMETHING more than just exist. I think if anyone dislikes this song I’ll have to wonder how opinionated they are.
@@RoarTheRapper I dislike it cause not all cops are bad yet this song makes it seem like ALL are bad. There's always gonna be some good and some bad, no matter what line of work you're in
@@DieseltheWhiteTailedBuck Rewatch it. He's not condemning all cops. He had a whole verse at 1:20 to "it could just be the smallest portion of our law enforcement, but reason forces us to treat them all with caution". "If there's good cops and bad cops who ride side by side, then the good cops should stop the bad cops who try and hide."
He's showing both sides with a great deal of realness, and pointing out "if it's such a small number, then the good cops should do more to expose the bad ones" if you missed that you need to watch it however many times as necessary cause it's a very important point.
@@DieseltheWhiteTailedBuck you just made that up to justify what you already believe about the cop situation. Also, cops allowing there comrades to be the “bad one” and not doing anything is just as bad.
The craziest part about Kaepernick kneeling was that IT WAS FROM A WHITE NFL PLAYER THAT SERVED IN THE MILITARY!!! He explained it to Kaepernick that it angered him when he sat during the National Anthem, so he suggested to kneel like the soldiers do when showing respect to our fallen comrades. As a veteran I agreed with this sentiment. BUT BOY OH BOY ALL OF AMERICA SAW WAS A BLACK MAN DISRESPECTING THE FLAG!!! I never truly cared for the NFL or any sport after that.
Holy fuck this is deep, hats off to you Dan for tackling this topic in such a way. Amazing shit lad
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
Blow this fire up! This piece to lit lecture needs to be heard! Let's get the conversations going so we can finally find an actual resolution that puts an end to these things in the future. After all isn't one victim one victim too many? How many more are needed for the lesson that something isn't working to be taught?
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
Definitely some powerful words here, Dan. Absolutely agree with it! Loving these songs about real world issues as a substitute to the video game raps.
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
You made the minecraft creeper rap song, a true masterpiece for when we were young. And here you are, making another masterpiece 9 years later.
Consistently the best rapper on CZcams
Also, for people who get offended by the statement "all cops are bad". It is referencing the issue of "decent cops" turning the blind eye for their fellow officers who practice corrupt activities while on duty. They are also just as bad because they enable the behavior thus allowing the wheel to keep spinning.
Ok, so how about"all riots are bad" since I don't see the peaceful riots trying to stop the dangerous ones
@@memeview2566 Look at Russia, our protests were all peaceful. And we *did* stop violence from breaking out among protesters, even when on May 5th 2018 NOD cossacks were beating us with whips in the middle of Tverskaya street in front of rows upon rows of *silently observing* police. That police later proceeded to "disperse" the protest by beating people with clubs. Was a first time I saw a policeman smiling while hitting somebody on a ground with a club, with my own eyes.
Rioters, unlike police, do not have *authority* and *legal protection* from persecution for the crimes that they commit "in the line of duty". They cover for each other, and the non-dangerous decent policemen either stay silent, or get fired.
It's creepy how reserved and calm the song is, while Dan's voice remains calm both through the chorus and verses. However, there's subtle differences between them. During the rapping, there's a reserved anger behind his voice, at the current system of cops, while during the chorus there's an impending sense of authority to it, to listen to what he's saying no matter how disturbing.
It's sad we live in a world where this has to be made. Thank you for bringing attention to it Dan.
Actually it technically didn't have to be made
@@yoshiguy35 you know what I mean.
Honestly, I am seeing more police brutality in the UK. You just don't hear much about it.
@@sheeplord4976 I mean the video is very American but Dan's a brit, so I figure part of this is about the UK
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
Bad cops as wolves, but even the "good" ones are dogs. Both quite canine.
when the difference between something and other gangs...... is how polished the dress code is ,well....
fancy words might sound good ,but if its only for the personal tribe there is no difference between them and the ones they claim to protect others from..
Man. Whenever you have something important to say, it turns into some of your best songs! Powerful line after powerful line. I absolutely love that you never dance around it or try to just imply something. You adress the topic at hand directly without sounding hamfisted or clumsy.
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
Dan you are truly amazing, this is such a heavy and important topic yet you really did the best to picture the issues. Very well done and thank you for your music.
To lie about the issues you mean.
You’re awesome for not feeding the goblin, I hope you’ve had a good year so far.🙂
OMFG, how have I not heard of you.. Came to your page after hearing Civilization. You're way with words is equual to thosee whome lie in Poet's corner. Amazing, seriously intelligent heartful, passionate rap. Prophet of social injustice. And your right fk Matt Handcockhead.
I've been threatened at gunpoint only once in my life. When my mother was threatening to commit suicide via sleeping pills, she eventually fainted, and I was worried she died, so I called 911 an explained what happened hoping the EMTs would show up. But no, it was the cops who showed up. As soon as one cop came out of his car, he got his gun out and yelled "where is she!?". I told him to calm down, which resulted in him pointing his gun at me, and yelling "Don't tell me what to do!" Ever since then, I've been telling everyone, do not call 911 if you think cops might come.
Cops are not your friends. Cops are thugs. They think they're above you. They value so little they'll hide outside while a gunman massacres children, because they value their lives far more than children. They'll point a gun at you, tell you that you can't panic and must do everything they say while at gunpoint, and expect you to call them a hero.
Cops in the UK, well they can be corrupt. But you don't have to worry about them outright killing you.
Dude, perfect way to describe this all going on
Damn the kaepernick line hits
Barricade from Transformers is a Decepticon who turns into a cop car. Instead of "To Protect And Serve" his says "To Punish and Enslave" and it's completely accurate
I ain’t never peep that
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
I'll admit, I wasn't expecting Dan to cover furry police brutality.
The furries have nothing to do with the actual message of this song
@@jacobcrabbe9591I know, I was making a joke…
oh is old danbull back? fuck yeah.
Although many people could disagree with the video. People have always found a way to voice their opinions through art, music, fashion, etc.
based dan bull
You really have a way with words that puts many more famous musicians to shame
I love all of Mr. Bull's video uploads.
lotta bull lately.
This is harder when you know and say hello to a couple of decent officers of the law every day. The world needs less bad cops and more Nicholas Angel's.
yeah... but as long as we can't punish bad cop, and arm them so much. they'll sadly keep using the tools they have (guns)
Mr. Bull ai think you have the best pen of all the rappers I've heard. You can rhyme sound, word, and beat at once you are a tallent and I have been a huge fan since 2011.
Hi Dan Bull, tell me you could do a rock style track, it could be cool, if not continue like that, I really like your tracks especially those in the "choo choo charles" style, or even "junkrap".
Pure fire and right on the nose. Good job man.
Recently our local police snapped a man's neck while arresting him
And few of days ago, a couple was arrested because they were discussing the war
Your song truly describes our current situation, so thank you for your amazing work, Dan!!!!
All the police states will die there will be piece!!
Oh jeez... I hope you'll be safe man
@@kitdoesstufflmao thanks
I hope you'll be safe too!
I assume you're Russian, in which case this ignorant song stoking racial tensions has nothing but the barest connection to your situation.
I ain't even gonna recycle the points that everyone else in the comments has, so I'm just gonna ask why they're all dogs
Thanks. I am an Iranian and in my country people are revolutionizing for women. For women's lives and for class differences in society. And many problems for normal life
We also understand your pain
I think that that this song is inaccurate for US or Europe but Iranians really should change their system. I wish luck to you and your people in your revolutionary actions.
@@Irmis98 Exactly . thanks bro Wherever there is oppression, people fight against it
Was thinking about saying something but you addressed it in the song. Good thinking mate. The world is a scary place. Thank you for saying you hear it... also it's a good song.
Out of all your songs I really love these kinds of pieces the most. When you actually speak about some concrete tangible issues and take a stand against what you believe to be wrong, you can really sense the determination in your music. Really love this. Keep up the good work man👌🏼❤️
This literally brings me close to tears. I don't experience something like this situations, because I'm from another country, but this is touching and concerning and.. I don't know, lack of words.. I'll pray for all that the suffering will stop and the good cops indeed start to stop the bad cops.
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
Dan is the best rapper on CZcams. Also his raps makes my days better when they go bad... All I want to say is thanks Dan... For all you've done
Silly me thinking this was a Paw Patrol rap.
This Song really hits different. The Video enhances the lyrics so much and it just says things that are needed to be said.
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
And this came from the same guy who made terrorist jokes in a Minecraft rap
You're such a poet and it comes out most when it comes from the heart
we dont have this problem here but i hope poeple who suffer from it can get get through
Thank you so much for using your platform for this. People need to understand that just because the most talked about cases are from the US, this is a GLOBAL problem which means these recent events highlight something that needs to change all around. People who abuse power stay in power unless we make our voices heard. Thanks Dan
This sounds like a veiled attempt to promote "Class Consciousness."
@@brianschultz962 nope. What I said was straight to the point. Police brutality and abuse of police power happens all around the world. Most especially in third world countries
@@jowzefff Still sounds like Marxist Dogma.
@@brianschultz962 tbf, everything that is remotely about standing up to oppression sounds like Marxist Dogma to you right wingers
@@jowzefff I'm actually a fourth postionalist, and no there is global police brutality, but I believe it's up to the people of those countries to determine what is best for them. I'm not a fan of the West going in and puppeting every country that has a valuable resource under the name of "equality" "democracy" or "liberty." They have their fights, we have ours.
This is so powerful and articulated so well
No
Portraying bad cops as literal attack dogs makes a lot of sense.
Lol i just wanna make an instrumental for dan to use in one of his raps
You are not immune to paw-paganda.
Not even the great lyricists are, apparently.
All Cats Are Beautiful.
how can you play the hand your're delt, when you are give a different deck.
wel damn this one is strong
Yeah... yeah.
Here's my offering to the algorithm. May this reach many ears.
Fun fact. Protect and serve is just a saying. The police have no legal demand to protect anyone. It's like how dunkin donuts says America runs on dunkin. Equally nonsensical and they legally don't have to back up that claim.
Good Job.
"Fun" Fact: "To Protect and Serve" has been ruled a slogan and not a binding obligation in the US. They aren't required to respond to emergencies or help civilians.
czcams.com/video/66pr23xUKZc/video.html 28:17 to 29:47, is a scene of American police chiefs learning how police officers in Scotland deal with armed people without murdering them. The police chief for Miami says “When you’re talking about preservation of life you’re talking about everyone’s life. When we say it there’s a pecking order.”
nice. now seach up "Cops 40%" lmao
Ngl i like this art style i hope i see more if this style
fortnite removing cop cars is singlehandedly what is going to end police brutality
notif gang frfr
this hits different, genshin rap?
As a police officer in Chicago I can sometimes see the fear of the people because of the few officers who do pull stupid shit so I really Dan bull for this
I still remember back then when rap was poetry, reflecting the biases and mishapes of society. I miss those classics... thanks for this man!❤️🔥💯🔥
Oh yes, how dare society not let you perform drive-bys.
As a Clone Sith Trooper, I approve this message. May The Force, safely, and security be with you.
Ace work, as always.
Here’s hoping the algorithm doesn’t bury this
Both the music and the animation illustrated the point well. Good job all of yall
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
@@JRBDWD Are you trying to elicit an emotional response, or actually attempting to educate? If the former, please just leave. If the latter, please cite your sources. At present I find them hard to believe.
However, the way you framed your points, as well as their extreme nature, makes me believe you just came to yell into the void.
When Dan gets mad at something, he goes HARD at it. Good piece about a rough subject, sir.
i know this is serious but, i can only think of paw patrol here.
Thank you Amazing Music Man
I could go on for paragraphs and paragraphs. I have no personal experience, and I'm not someone suffering under the heel of oppression. But I despise seeing it, and I fight against it with everything I have. This song is phenomenal, and I love it, so very much.
Thank you
Glad that you made this. Sad that you had to.
This is great, and a great way to present the problems with the police
While here in Mexico we don't have the racial tensions of the USA, we do have the same problem of police brutality enabled by corrupt authorities. Well, it's more military brutality since soldiers can attack anyone they think is associated with the drug cartels and other criminal organizations.
Yeah, I remember the days 'bout 10 years ago where the army were the only ones you could trust.
"When Kaepernick kneeled It was disrespect. But It's standard practice to kneel on a citizen's neck?"
Christ that hit deep, great song Dan
Yeah in fact it’s so standard practice that the only time it happened it started riots.
Everyone saying that Dan should shut up and just make music have completely forgotten that one of the most important things that artists have always used art for is to speak about things that bother them
Да как русский, что знает о 90 вы стремитесь с таким мнением в пропасть, я бы много рассказать как погибли мирные люди, из-за ваших бунтов, и пострадали магазины из которых пропала вещи и т.д
Something tells me Dan doesn't like dogs
I respect what you're doing here bull Believe me I appreciate you doing this song
More and more are people acknowledging police misconduct. This behavior has been around a long time but is only recently gaining attention with the widespread use of video cameras. If you want to see countless examples of police misconduct just search lackluster. They're a great channel that shows exactly the type of behavior to look out for, how to stand up for yourself, and what the legality actually is when interacting with police. Educating yourself is the best possible way to protect yourself from police misconduct.
You know what the worst part is? Cops who actually stop threats are often being also labeled as police brutality.
Deep
Police are uniformed soldiers of the state. They fulfill the interest of the state, not the people.
Is this like an american thing ?
Dan Bull is British
@@heydavid4883 That's why it confuses me
yep yet another person who doesnt live in the US thinking they know what they are talking about when they dont even know what they are actually talking about
You brought this out a few weeks after police arrested me for false allegations ironic but I love it 💯
These days you can make anything sound like a song and good especially if you’re Dan bull❤
This is strangley soothing given it's about Police Brutality
Dan, you’re the man… I found you through Mario and NLJ, stayed because of Overwatch, but now you have undying respect…. It’s rough out here in the US… they are here to protect and serve (the corporate interest)
The sad reality
Always loved your political songs, shame they're so needed nowadays. Protect wealth and private property, serve the establishment, preserve class divides and the status quo.
Dan Bull out to prove once again that rap is poetry, but enjoyable.
this is what art is supposed to be
Gee i wonder when Dan Cuck going to make a song about the victims of the black and muslim community? Is he going to sing about how they made gRAPE groups while targeting underage girls from schools and highschools on the UK? Oh the best part should be when the police being as woke as him,knew about all of this and did NOTHING just to not be labeled as "racist".
@@JRBDWD that are hard storys bro, got a source?
@@infelicitatis Go on an search about the gRAPE on mass all over Europe thanks to said communities. The UK alone has a lot of cases,one of the most famous was the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal,search about that one at least.
paw patrol gone wild
Reminds me Fear Factory’s song “Securitron”
This song's getting BURIED by the algorithm 😡
One month after release and I'm only hearing about it from Dan Bull reactions🤬
Algorithm, dont be suprised.
❤ been subbed here a while Daniel. Just listened to British teeth and saw this came out a few weeks ago. Instantly got chills. Thanks for you kicking ass as always.
i might just become a cop just to get rid of this prejudice
Many have tried and many have, but the news doesn’t cover the good cops do because it’s not as catchy a headline or does it serve the narrative that’s bankrolling them
Not to be a downer but you quite literally can't
The issues with police are systemic not on an individual level sure you can put and get racist cops fired but you're still going to be arresting poc at a higher rate because of over policed areas and the way the legal systems work
It's all built against them and cops are only there to catch and arrest
Amazing! Absolute banger
Hello i love all of your clips and i would love to see a clip about titanfall in your page, thanks a lot