Discover the story of the song > Estranged Fruit – Fishbone

The song is about the oppression and racism that people are facing in the United States. The protagonist mentions how fear has replaced kindness and how people are being lynched for their beliefs and rights. They talk about how racism and hatred are being normalized by the media and politics and how it's leading to a race war. The refrain "Estranged fruit" is warning against police brutality and asking them not to shoot.