Justice
Cross Lyrics


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Your criminal eyes, that see straight through
We criminalize - your kind of voodoo
Make me sell my soul for the easy life
Sell my mother, trade in my wife

Rough justice - alright - rough justice on the streets tonight
Rough justice - we're the chosen few
If you want to scream, if you want to fight
Better take it to the man with the big house - in white

It's rough justice
Your bleeding heart got a hold on me
Your criminal heart won't let me be
For finer feelings I didn't feel the need

When I'm dealing you'd better watch my speed
Get rough

Rough justice - alright
Rough justice - on the streets tonight
Rough justice - we're the chosen few
Rough justice - somebody loosened my screws

Vigilante man of the neighborhood
Well I ain't like Doris Day, and I ain't no Robin Hood
It's rough justice
Your criminal eyes - don't cut no ice

We criminalize - don't take no outside advice
It's a real cruel life when you have to lose it




It's a heavy knife, when you have to use it
It's rough justice - it's rough justice

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cross's song "Justice" highlight the themes of criminality, justice, and the rough realities of life on the streets. The opening lines, "Your criminal eyes, that see straight through // We criminalize - your kind of voodoo," suggest that the singer is wary of someone who can see through their facade and recognize their own criminal tendencies. The use of "voodoo" implies that this criminality is almost magical or mystical, and that it has a hold on the singer.


The next lines, "Make me sell my soul for the easy life // Sell my mother, trade in my wife," show the lengths to which the singer is willing to go to achieve their goals. They are willing to sacrifice everything they hold dear, including family and morality, for the sake of an easy life. The repeated refrain of "rough justice" highlights the fact that the realities of life on the streets are not fair or just, and that sometimes one has to take justice into their own hands. The lyrics suggest that the singer is part of a chosen few who have the power and agency to take control of their own destiny, even if it means using rough justice.


The later verses introduce a theme of conflict between the singer and someone with a "bleeding heart" who is trying to hold them back from their criminal tendencies. The line "When I'm dealing you'd better watch my speed" suggests that the singer is involved in some kind of illicit activity, and that this person is trying to slow them down or stop them altogether. Overall, the lyrics of "Justice" are a powerful commentary on the realities of life on the streets, and the sometimes violent and unjust nature of justice itself.


Line by Line Meaning

Your criminal eyes, that see straight through
Your deceptive gaze reveals your true criminal nature


We criminalize - your kind of voodoo
Our society deems your practices and beliefs as criminal


Make me sell my soul for the easy life
I am willing to sacrifice my morals and values for a life of ease and comfort


Sell my mother, trade in my wife
I am willing to betray and abandon my loved ones for personal gain


Rough justice - alright - rough justice on the streets tonight
The harsh and unfair treatment of criminals is deemed acceptable and prevalent tonight


Rough justice - we're the chosen few
We are part of the select group who are responsible for carrying out rough justice


If you want to scream, if you want to fight
If you want to express your anger and frustration


Better take it to the man with the big house - in white
Take it to the wealthy and powerful figure who has the authority


It's rough justice
The justice system is characterized by cruelty and unfairness


Your bleeding heart got a hold on me
Your compassion and empathy is affecting my decision-making


Your criminal heart won't let me be
Your unethical and immoral behavior is influencing me


For finer feelings I didn't feel the need
I didn't see the importance of having more refined and compassionate emotions


When I'm dealing you'd better watch my speed
Be cautious of my swift and potentially harmful actions


Rough justice - alright
The unfair treatment of criminals is deemed acceptable


Rough justice - on the streets tonight
The harsh and unjust nature of the justice system is prevalent tonight


Rough justice - we're the chosen few
We are part of the select group who are responsible for carrying out rough justice


Rough justice - somebody loosened my screws
Some event or circumstance has caused me to act and think irrationally


Vigilante man of the neighborhood
A person who takes the law into their own hands and acts as a vigilante


Well I ain't like Doris Day, and I ain't no Robin Hood
I am not a perfect or moral person, and I am not a hero who steals from the rich to give to the poor


It's rough justice
The justice system is characterized by cruelty and unfairness


Your criminal eyes - don't cut no ice
Your deceitful gaze does not affect me or my actions


We criminalize - don't take no outside advice
Our society has deemed certain practices as criminal and will not accept any differing opinions or advice


It's a real cruel life when you have to lose it
It is a difficult and harsh reality when one must lose their life due to the justice system


It's a heavy knife, when you have to use it
It is a difficult and burdensome action to take someone's life as part of the justice system


It's rough justice - it's rough justice
The justice system is characterized by cruelty and unfairness




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Written by: ROGER MEDDOWS TAYLOR

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@corybraga518

Daft punk is legend, but there is now a void that should be filled. With all the divisions in the world, We need more Justice more than ever!

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bruh just let it go...they havent released a new album in 8 years and NOW ppl cry about it...

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​@TheNikko says the kid

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@TheNikko Sound like you're the one crying lol

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@Alex Music I don't think so really Daft Punk would take a really long time between albums so most people were expecting at least one more before calling it quits.

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@InchonDM

I'm not always in the mood for this color of music, this dark and sharp element, but god damn when I am there is no substitute.

@mathiasd5300

Varg ? ahah

@themustardman219

You somehow listened to 1.5 days straight of waters of nazareth.

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