This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Buried treasure
All that hidden loot
She didn't seem so dangerous
Harmless, yeah to boot
You break the ice
She'll turn on you
She's way beyond the law
She yells, "Freeze!"
When you want her to thaw
She's a dead aim, sure shot
Sweet ammo in her shoe
What fits right at her chest
She's got aiming right at you
She'll make a sharp inspection
Of more than head to toe
Then she'll slap her handcuffs on
And say, "Honey, you can't go"
Stick 'em up, stick 'em up
Concealed Weapons
The most dangerous you ever saw
Stick 'em up, Concealed Weapons
Concealed Weapons
They oughta be against the law
You might have her covered
But there ain't no way to stop her
She's got her secret weapons
And there's no way she will drop 'em
She can change hands -- turn around
And take a fancy shot
If you can put the bullet
Into her cartridget slot
Spead 'em out, palms down
Up against the wall
You been had but you ain't sad
No army you can call
And when she pats you down
You best not take a risk
Speak not, move not
When she starts to frisk
Stick 'em up, stick 'em up
Concealed Weapons
She's gonna beat you to the draw
Stick 'em up, Concealed Weapons
Concealed Weapons
They oughta be against the law
She didn't know what she was packin'
She didn't know my heart was crackin'
She was shootin' with live ammunition
She was attackin' from every position
She had me pinned down, flat on the floor
She blew me away and I was hurtin' for sure
Concealed Weapons, Concealed Weapons
They oughta be against the law
Stick 'em up
Concealed Weapons
All that hidden loot
She didn't seem so dangerous
Harmless, yeah to boot
You break the ice
She'll turn on you
She's way beyond the law
She yells, "Freeze!"
When you want her to thaw
She's a dead aim, sure shot
Sweet ammo in her shoe
What fits right at her chest
She's got aiming right at you
She'll make a sharp inspection
Of more than head to toe
Then she'll slap her handcuffs on
And say, "Honey, you can't go"
Stick 'em up, stick 'em up
Concealed Weapons
The most dangerous you ever saw
Stick 'em up, Concealed Weapons
Concealed Weapons
They oughta be against the law
You might have her covered
But there ain't no way to stop her
She's got her secret weapons
And there's no way she will drop 'em
She can change hands -- turn around
And take a fancy shot
If you can put the bullet
Into her cartridget slot
Spead 'em out, palms down
Up against the wall
You been had but you ain't sad
No army you can call
And when she pats you down
You best not take a risk
Speak not, move not
When she starts to frisk
Stick 'em up, stick 'em up
Concealed Weapons
She's gonna beat you to the draw
Stick 'em up, Concealed Weapons
Concealed Weapons
They oughta be against the law
She didn't know what she was packin'
She didn't know my heart was crackin'
She was shootin' with live ammunition
She was attackin' from every position
She had me pinned down, flat on the floor
She blew me away and I was hurtin' for sure
Concealed Weapons, Concealed Weapons
They oughta be against the law
Stick 'em up
Concealed Weapons
Lyrics submitted by Dokuro
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The only hit they had without Peter Wolf, I always thought the song was really funny. It had a lot of bass and sounded good on big stereo systems, too.
I always liked this song. Other good songs off this album were Califonicatin', and Tell 'Em Jonsey.