Lyric discussion by Dressed2Depress 

Cover art for Year of tha Boomerang lyrics by Rage Against the Machine

jtgober, interesting theory but I always thought it was about putting bullets through the skulls of complacent students. Zach was known for his radical beliefs, which weren't exactly always non-violent

No, I dont think thats what Zack meant. I think that the correct lyrics are "i grip the Cannon like fonan" which i think is also referring to a gun. meaning hes tired of the school curriculum and wants to start a revolution. he also passes the shells to his classmates, meaning hes handing them bullets and weapons which means that they can join him in the revolution against the oppressors. the line is probably not meant to be taken literally 100%. hes just saying hes educating his classmates about the truth which should get them angry and want to...

youre right that zack was known for his radical beliefs, but i dont think hes talking about shooting his classmates. what would that accomplish