Riot Van
Arctic Monkeys
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Riot Van
Arctic Monkeys
Lyrics
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These lyrics are about a group of young people being chased by the police for seemingly no reason.
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A group of teenagers running away from a police van with flashing lights.
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This text is important because it shows the power dynamics between the police and young people, and highlights the unequal treatment of people of color in policing.
Meaning
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1-line summary
This song is about a group of teenage boys winding up the police and enjoying the thrill of rebelling against the law.
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A group of teenage boys running away from a police officer, with a wind-up toy in the foreground.
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Why is this important?
This text is important as it highlights the perspective of a working-class teenager in the UK, and the feeling of being pushed down by society and rebelling against it. It also highlights the feeling of carelessness that comes with youth, and the thrill of rebelling against the law.
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