This song by The Pop Group seems to delve into themes of resistance against oppression, social unrest, and the use of force by authorities. It appears to highlight the struggles faced by marginalized communities against oppressive forces, particularly in areas like Brixton, St. Paul’s, Handsworth, a...
Training for us, it's good training for us
Against the forces of oppression
Riots in the Grove, road blocks in Brixton
Vigilantes in St. Paul's, Handsworth and all
And they come with lead in their batons, pretending
Defending the National Front
With their symbol of hate right in our face
Training for us, it's good training for us
Against the forces of oppression
Against the forces of oppression
Paramilitary exercises in the getto
The rich get richer, and the poor will die
TAPE: "...and I do know of people from the underground who constantly carried weapons, and I could not avoid the impression that to them, they were a boost to their masculinity. The weapons multiplied their virility...."
The armed wing is Column 88, Column 88, the return of the Panthers, Column 88...
It's good training for us against the forces of oppression
Self-defence is no offence
Is no offence
Forces of Oppression was written by The Pop Group.
Forces of Oppression was produced by The Pop Group.
The Pop Group released Forces of Oppression on Fri Mar 21 1980.