Meaning of A Bird In The Hand lyrics by Ice Cube

April 5, 2023

"A Bird in the Hand" by Ice Cube is a socio-political commentary on the struggles faced by people of color living in poverty in America. The song begins with Big Bird introducing an old book of his poetry, which sets the tone for what follows. Ice Cube starts by talking about his own struggles post-high school, where he had to become a father and get a job, but couldn’t get paid through his passion for rapping. He talks about submitting his application to AT&T and how he had to settle for a job that made him feel like half a man.

He then talks about the racial prejudices that plague the African American community, where he had to work twice as hard as a white man to get a job. He also points out how society refused to acknowledge the struggles of Black people and did not offer adequate support. He also reflects on how he used to think he was cool before he stopped filling out W-2 forms, as he now has to cope with the struggles of being broke. He addresses the challenges he faces as a Black man in America, and how racism has hindered his journey to provide for himself and his family.

The lyrics "A bird in the hand is worth more than a Bush" represent the idea that dealing drugs can provide a quick source of income for those who are struggling to survive in poverty. The phrase "bird in the hand" refers to a kilo of drugs (slang for cocaine), which could provide the promise of financial stability. The song is a call to politicians and society at large to better understand and support the struggles of people living in poverty, rather than furthering the cycle of oppression and the drug trade.

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