Sorry, Cube. It doesn't appear that anyone within the organization is listening.
The lyrics truly tell the story of what Ice Cube expected from his beloved Oakland Raiders; but not everything ends similarly to a family movie. Hearts will be broken and dreams will be dashed.
Thus, let's turn to those lyrics to find out how the Raiders have failed their most famous fan.
"Just win, baby"
Not much analysis is required here. Oakland has won three of its first 12 games. No one has ever confused 33 percent with success, except in baseball
Not even Brian Fantana likes those percentages.
"Touchdown, touchdown"
Before we pile on the bad news, there is a bit of contentment for Cube in his first verse.
He only speaks about two touchdowns. Considering the Raiders score 19.6 points per game, they have this one covered!
"Let's throw a bomb on first down, let's throw a bomb on every down"
The throw-it-down-the-field-and-let-the-speedy-receiver-go-get-it approach has officially been abandoned in the Bay Area. The current version only averages 7.0 yards per attempt, which is good for 19th in the league.
That's what happens when you trade for a post-knee-surgery Carson Palmer. He occasionally flashes the old talent, but he has been reduced to mostly a dink-and-dunk passer.
"Lose your soul"
With a little imagination and a slight tweak, we can make this lyric work because there is heavy speculation that Dennis Allen will be losing his job. If so, perhaps a deal with the devil for his soul will be enough.
At least give me some credit for trying to be...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
