Discover the story of the song > Cornbread Eddie And Me – Aceyalone

The lyrics tell the story of a man who is witnessing injustice and violence in his community. He references a person named Cornbread who was killed by the police, and Cochise who was killed over a beat. The protagonist feels misunderstood and wants to be seen as a good person. He talks about having a weapon for protection and how he doesn't want to be involved in criminal activities. He believes that people in power take advantage of others and don't understand the struggles that the community faces. The protagonist wants to protect his family and friends and fight against injustice. In the end, he wants to bring his community together and make a positive change.