Discover the story of the song > Guns Of Brixton – Jimmy Cliff

The song talks about a man, born in Brixton, who has to survive in a tough environment. He knows that he might be caught by the police anytime, and when that happens, he will either be shot on the street or sent to death row. He feels like he has to protect himself, even if that means using a gun, but he also knows that the guns of Brixton will always win in the end.