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“Mr. Policeman” is the fourth track on Rick’s album “Street Songs.” The song was written and produced by Rick himself. This song describes police brutality towards African Americans or people period, you can tell Rick James put all his heart into this song. The song also features Stevie Wonder on th...
[Verse 1: Rick James]
Hey Mr. Policeman
I've seen you in my neighborhood
You look to me up to no good
I've seen you with your gun in your hand
Hey Mr. Policeman
I saw you shoot my good friend down
He was just having fun
Checking out a one and one
[Chorus]
It's a shame, it's a disgrace
Why every time you show your face
Somebody dies, man; somebody dies, man
[Refrain: Rick James & Teena Marie]
La, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
[Verse 2: Rick James]
Hey Mr. Policeman
Why don't you leave the boys alone
Why don't you just roll your own, yeah
And call me on the telephone
Hey Mr. Policeman
I see you walking on your beat
Searching strangers on the street
Especially the hoes you meet, yeah
[Chorus: Rick James]
It's a shame, it's a disgrace
Why every time you show your face
Somebody dies, man; somebody dies, man
[Interlude: Rick James]
Check it out
*Police sirens*
Shot my friend down, down, down, yeah, sing
[Refrain: Rick James & Teena Marie]
La, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
[Verse 3: Rick James]
Hey Mr. Policeman
I saw you shoot my good friend down
He was just having fun, yeah
Checking out a one and one
Hey Mr. Policeman
I see you never having fun
Strapped to your side a gun
.357 Smith Magnum
[Chorus: Rick James]
It's a shame, it's a disgrace
Why every time you show your face
Somebody dies, man; somebody dies, yeah, sing
[Refrain: Rick James & Teena Marie]
La, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, sing
La, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la
[Bridge: Rick James & Teena Marie]
I'd rather be a farmer than to be
The police (The police)
Police (The police)
I'd rather be a singer than to be
The police (The police)
Police (The police)
I'd rather be a farmer than to be
The police (The police)
Police (The police)
I'd rather be a funk n' roll singer than the police
The police (The police)
Sing it, children
[Outro: Rick James & Teena Marie]
La, la-la-la-la-la-la-la, yeah
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, take me home
La, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, yeah
La, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
Mr. Policeman was written by Rick James.
Mr. Policeman was produced by Rick James.
Rick James released Mr. Policeman on Tue Apr 07 1981.