Story Behind The Song
The story behind this song is one of backwoods or rural people who have been taken advantage of by more educated and unscrupulous city people. In the end, the locals get justice.
Song Description
City people go to rural America with designs on the fertile properties. They take advantage of the good-natured locals and find legal ways to trick them out of their land. The locals prevail, using their own definition of justice. Death comes to the outsiders.
| Song Length |
2:41 |
Genre |
Country - Bluegrass, Rock - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Infuriated |
Subject |
Justice |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Justice
(Intro)
I. You came from th' city. Didn't know our ways.
Took advantage of our land. You should be ashamed.
Got a fancy lawyer. Judgement by decree.
Seems, our land's been stolen. Just wait an' see.
(Turnaround)
II. I am from th' country and I clean up nice.
I don't give a big rat's ass! Don't look at me twice.
Three times means you're starin'. Better say some grace.
Now, my eyes are lockin', upon yo' face.
(Turnaround)
(Chorus)
Justice! Justice! It works this way.
Justice! Justice! You gonna pay.
Justice! Justice! Headstone with yo' name.
Justice! Justice! Yo' claim to fame. (Turnaround) Justice! (Turnaround) Justice!
III. If you got a conscious, you will run away.
You don't wanna make us mad. You hear what I say.
You can use a law book. Justify yo' sin.
But, I'm from th' country. I'm pure within'.
(Turnaround)
(Chorus)
Justice! Justice! It works this way.
Justice! Justice! You gonna pay.
Justice! Justice! Headstone with yo' name.
Justice! Justice! Yo' claim to fame. (Turnaround) Justice! (Turnaround) Justice!
(Tag) (Turnaround) Justice! (Turnaround) Justice! (Turnaround) Justice! (Turnaround)