Violence
DJ-O.E. Lyrics


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When peace is just another word for death
It's our turn to give violence a chance!

Killer cops aren't crooked
Soldiers for bastards, they do as they're told
The courts aren't corrupt
Malicious, violent, they maintain control
Fuck the peace keeping fuck the calm
The investigation is a fucking con
The truth is known beneath the gun
Black lives don't matter in the eyes of the law

Dead kids mean nothing to them
Left to rot in the street
Afforded rights when convenient
To protect the elite

Fuck the peace keeping fuck the calm
The investigation is a fucking con
Beneath the gun, hope is gone
Black lives don't matter in the eyes of the law

Anti-racist doesn't mean non-racist
Justice is a joke, a trap, a fucking farce
Your calls for peace are ignorant and basic




Self-appointed community leaders
Who put you in charge?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DJ-O.E.'s song "Violence" are a commentary on the systemic injustices and violence against black people in America, particularly from authority figures such as police officers and soldiers. The opening lines, "When peace is just another word for death, It's our turn to give violence a chance!" suggest that the peaceful approach to achieving justice has failed and it is time for a more aggressive response.


The lyrics go on to criticize the justice system and those who claim to be fighting for justice but are not doing enough to effect change. The lines, "Fuck the peace keeping fuck the calm, The investigation is a fucking con" highlight the frustration with the lack of accountability and justice for those who have been killed or brutalized by those in power. The lyricist also points out that anti-racism does not necessarily equate to being non-racist and that "justice is a joke, a trap, a fucking farce."


Additionally, the lyrics reference the Black Lives Matter movement with the line "Black lives don't matter in the eyes of the law" and underscore the belief that the justice system is designed to protect those in power and maintain control over marginalized communities.


Overall, the lyrics to "Violence" express a sentiment of anger, frustration, and a sense of hopelessness in the face of systematic oppression and violence. The song calls for a more radical approach to achieve justice and serves as a protest against the current state of affairs in America.


Line by Line Meaning

When peace is just another word for death
Peace is not really peace when it ends in death.


It's our turn to give violence a chance!
We should fight back with violence.


Killer cops aren't crooked
The police who kill are not breaking the law.


Soldiers for bastards, they do as they're told
Soldiers follow orders from bad leaders.


The courts aren't corrupt
The courts are not trustworthy.


Malicious, violent, they maintain control
The system is cruel and violent to stay in power.


Fuck the peace keeping fuck the calm
We reject the idea of peacekeeping and calmness.


The investigation is a fucking con
The investigation is a dishonest scam.


The truth is known beneath the gun
The only way to get the truth is to use violence.


Black lives don't matter in the eyes of the law
The legal system does not value black lives.


Dead kids mean nothing to them
Deaths of children are not taken seriously by authorities.


Left to rot in the street
Bodies of victims are abandoned in public places.


Afforded rights when convenient
Rights are only granted when it's useful for those in power.


To protect the elite
The legal system is designed to protect the wealthy and powerful.


Beneath the gun, hope is gone
The use of violence extinguishes hope.


Anti-racist doesn't mean non-racist
Just saying you're against racism doesn't make you non-racist.


Justice is a joke, a trap, a fucking farce
Justice is not real or fair, it's a cruel trap.


Your calls for peace are ignorant and basic
Asking for peace shows a lack of understanding of the situation.


Self-appointed community leaders
Leaders who assign themselves that role without being elected.


Who put you in charge?
We question leaders who take charge without a democratic process.




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