Despite the song’s bleak portrayal of the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color, “Sound of da Police” is ultimately a call to action. KRS-One urges listeners to educate themselves, to organize, and to resist:
\[ They're lookin' for a suspect, and they're lookin' for a crime They'll plant some evidence, and then they'll make it all mine They'll take you to the station, and then they'll start to grind You better have a lawyer, or you'll be left behind \] krs sound of da police lyrics
Throughout the song, KRS-One addresses the tension between law enforcement and the communities they serve. He raps about the militarization of police, the use of excessive force, and the lack of accountability: Despite the song’s bleak portrayal of the relationship