Police and thieves in the street Fightin' the nation with their guns and ammunition Police and thieves in the street Scarin' the nation with their guns and ammunition From genesis to revelations, yes The next generation will be, hear me All the crimes committed, day by day No one tried to stop it in any way All the peacemakers turned war officers Hear what I say Police and thieves in the street Fightin' the nation with their guns and ammunition Police and thieves in the street Scarin' the nation with their guns and ammunition All the crimes committed, day by day No one tried to stop it in any way All the peacemakers turned war officers Hear what I say Police and thieves in the street Fightin' the nation with their guns and ammunition Police and thieves in the street Police and thieves in the street Police and thieves Police and thieves