I’m not sure what this song is about and I couldn’t really find the meaning anywhere. They do mention the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974. Maybe it is just a metaphor to all of the government conspiracy theories out there. Not really sure but I read in songfacts that this song was an instrumental only and the vocals were added two weeks before the album was completed so maybe there isn’t any meaning to the lyrics after all. Check this really awesome song...
Link to the song: Sabotage Beastie Boys
Lyrics: Sabotage Lyrics
Funny Video, heavy cover by Cancer Bats Hardcore Punk Canadian Band:
Band’s Official Website: Beastie Boys
Info about the band: Wikipedia - Beastie Boys