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Cops
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Aug 12, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Needtobreathe's "Cops (B Side)" is a raw, honest track that pushes back against religious pretense and the pressure to conform to a polished image. The singer admits to being a failure like everyone else and refuses to be a mouthpiece for a creed. The repeated line about being chased by cops suggests feeling pursued by judgment or expectations. It's a song about authenticity and the struggle to be real in the face of external demands, though it doesn't explicitly mention God or faith. The tone is weary and defiant, capturing a sense of being tired of trying to measure up.
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Everybody is needing answers
But I can't be the one to tell you that is true
I'm not here for your trophy case
And I don't believe that I'm anything like you
You thought that I could be another mouthpiece for the creed
But I'm not ashamed to tell you that I'm not
I'm a failure that's for sure
Just like everyone I know
But I'm tired of being chased by all these cops
I'm not here for your trophy case
And I don't believe that I'm anything like you
You thought that I could be another mouthpiece for the creed
But I'm not ashamed to tell you that I'm not
I'm a failure that's for sure
Just like everyone I know
But I'm tired of being chased by all these cops
You thought that I could be another mouthpiece for the creed
But I'm not ashamed to tell you that I'm not
I'm a failure that's for sure
Just like everyone I know
But I'm tired of being chased by all these cops