More Justice
Damian Marley Lyrics


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Di youths dem saying justice, ah, weh dem really need overall
Di way dem deal wid mankind all mi gal start ball
Justice ah weh di youths dem need overall
Di way dem deal wid mankind

She nah go cry fi no guy inna nah 3 piece suit
Nor no pretty boy inna nuh crisp Nike boot
She nuh ball fi nah dapper, she nuh cry fi nah doop
She shed those lonely tears for di little ghetto youths weh ballin'

Stary, stary X-News and Gleaner
Foot might be dirty but his heart is much cleaner
Than those politicians fightin' down sensimillia
Get up every day dem want fi run this arena

Extra, extra read all about it
Ghetto youths in need and there is no doubt about it
If baby, want feed and can't do without it
Big 45 goin' to scout it

Youths dem ballin' out
Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out
Di youths dem callin' out
Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out

Di youths dem saying justice, ah, weh dem really need overall
Di way dem deal wid mankind all mi gal start ball
Justice ah weh di youths dem need overall
Di way dem deal wid mankind

Jack and Jill went up the hill to sell some marijuana
Buck up the fed dey broke jack crown and Jill
Came tumbling after, little Bo peep she had lost her sheep
To thief inna di pasture and if one try do dat again

It's goin' to bring disaster king of Kings and di Lord of Lords
Everlasting Ever laster inspire I and I to be a microphone blaster
We nah goin bow down to no slave master
Help di youths first and ask di question dem after

Youths dem ballin' out
Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out
Di youths dem callin' out
Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out

Di youths dem saying justice, ah, weh dem really need overall
Di way dem deal wid mankind all mi gal start ball
Justice ah weh di youths dem need overall
Di way dem deal wid mankind

She nah go cry fi no guy inna nah 3 piece suit
Nor no pretty boy inna nuh crisp Nike boot
She nuh ball fi nah dapper, she nuh cry fi nah doop
She shed those lonely tears for di little ghetto youths weh ballin'

Stary, stary X-News and Gleaner
Foot might be dirty but his heart is much cleaner
Than those politicians fightin' down sensimillia
Get up every day dem want fi run this arena

Extra, extra read all about it
Ghetto youths in need and there is no doubt about it
If baby, want feed and can't do without it
Big 45 goin' to scout it

Youths dem ballin' out
Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out
Di youths dem callin' out
Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out

Youths dem ballin' out
Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out




Di youths dem callin' out
Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out

Overall Meaning

In Damian Marley's song "More Justice," the artist brings attention to the need for justice for the youth in the ghetto. The song opens up with a statement that the youth needs justice, and it references the way mankind has treated young people from the ghetto, leading them to tears. The artist gives examples of how the youth needs justice and how the police have been dealing with them, leading them to call out for help.


Moreover, Marley highlights the key issue that most politicians tend to fight down sensimilla, a plant used to make marijuana, instead of providing solutions to the many struggles that ghetto youths face, such as poverty, hunger, and lack of education. The youths are seen as balling out, leading to the artist's plea for more justice, and he urges the people in power to prioritize the youth's welfare and provide them with the necessary resources to thrive despite their living conditions.


In summary, the song "More Justice" is a powerful statement that the youth in the ghetto needs justice. The artist emphasizes that the youth needs to be prioritized and provided with essential resources to improve their livelihood.


Line by Line Meaning

Di youths dem saying justice, ah, weh dem really need overall
The younger generation is demanding justice, but not just in isolated incidents. They want a complete change in the way society treats them.


Di way dem deal wid mankind all mi gal start ball
The cruelty and unfairness that society inflicts upon individuals is so overwhelming that even a strong woman is reduced to tears.


Justice ah weh di youths dem need overall
What the young are looking for is a fairer society where justice is consistently delivered, not just for the elite.


Di way dem deal wid mankind
The manner in which society treats its citizens, especially its marginalized and downtrodden, is unacceptable.


She nah go cry fi no guy inna nah 3 piece suit
The woman has no interest in conventional and conventional-looking wealth. She would rather cry for social justice than a rich man's company.


Nor no pretty boy inna nuh crisp Nike boot
Similarly, a desirable appearance or trendy clothing won't drive her to tears. Her concerns lie elsewhere.


She nuh ball fi nah dapper, she nuh cry fi nah doop
She doesn't shed her precious tears for the well-dressed man or the stylish performer, as these frivolities hold no value in her eyes.


She shed those lonely tears for di little ghetto youths weh ballin'
Society has reduced these youths to a state of desperation, and witnessing their plight brings her to tears.


Stary, stary X-News and Gleaner
These are the tabloids frequently read by the masses that perpetuate and reinforce harmful societal norms and beliefs.


Foot might be dirty but his heart is much cleaner
The poor's outward appearance belies their true worth as decent human beings with intrinsic value.


Than those politicians fightin' down sensimillia
Politicians have bigger fish to fry than marijuana, and their misguided attacks on it reflect their misplaced priorities.


Get up every day dem want fi run this arena
Politicians are power-hungry and prioritize their own positions and egos over serving the people.


Extra, extra read all about it
The newspapers thrive on fear-mongering and sensationalism to maintain their profit margins.


Ghetto youths in need and there is no doubt about it
The youth living in poverty require urgent attention, and there is no disputing the fact that societal injustice plays a role in their situation.


If baby, want feed and can't do without it
If a child is hungry and desperate for food, then it is society's duty to provide for them through means such as welfare and food banks.


Big 45 goin' to scout it
The artist's intention is to use a large firearm to find resources to support the desperate youth.


Jack and Jill went up the hill to sell some marijuana
The usage of everyday nursery rhymes is indicative of how censorship can occur in everyday activities like selling marijuana.


Buck up the fed dey broke jack crown and Jill
The police have cracked down on ordinary people selling marijuana, which has led to the arrest and punishment of insignificant players in an unjust system.


Came tumbling after, little Bo peep she had lost her sheep
The singer is describing a loss of innocence and a breakdown of societal norms and values.


To thief inna di pasture and if one try do dat again
If anyone tries to steal from the vulnerable people again, there will be disastrous consequences, and the voice of the oppressed will rise up to defend them.


It's goin' to bring disaster king of Kings and di Lord of Lords
If people ignore the plight of the oppressed and continue with cruel behavior, there will be catastrophic consequences brought on by a deity with an unimaginable amount of authority.


Everlasting Ever laster inspire I and I to be a microphone blaster
The power of music and the ability of the artist to speak truth to power is immensely inspirational and motivational to the artist.


We nah goin bow down to no slave master
The singer and the oppressed will no longer be under the control of those who have abused their power to harm their fellow citizens.


Help di youths first and ask di question dem after
The artist emphasizes that the youth and those who suffer are a priority, and society must work towards their needs without questioning their worthiness of support on any grounds.


Youths dem callin' out
The youths are demanding and actively trying to make themselves heard and seen, as they grow exhausted and angry with the overwhelming injustice that surrounds them.


Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin' out
The sound of the youth crying out is growing louder and more frequent.


Di youths dem saying justice, ah, weh dem really need overall
The young are demanding systemic restructuring of society that delivers justice and equity. They are looking for a more equitable and just world.


Youths dem ballin' out
The youth cry out in pain, anguish and rage as they grow increasingly frustrated by the status quo.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY, DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

finalfanta15

I fucking love this song. He has so much talent. Like father like son.

Kodak Pinkie

December 2021 and still bouncing to it❤️

meathead0214

Love this song, I hear it everyday, everywhere I go !! Damian Marley is the MAN!!!! :-)

david ortiz

the year is 2020 and this gem goes hard for eternity!!

S O

Heard this live yesterday, was amazing.

Jefer Cortes

La mejor canción de todos los tiempos desde Colombia

OSCAR HUMBERTO MONESTEL

Me recuerdo de esta canción en especial porque tuve la dicha de estar en un concierto de el aquí en Costa Rica en la provincia de Limón fue la primera canción que tocaron y fue una locura esos humos excelente

CEZAR JANIK

One of the best songs of Damian Marley !!! respect !!!

Alberto Pisanu

Big up Damian Marley and his music ! Jah bless Jr Gong

Brian Gutierrez

Your the man damian taking up your father's legacy is a blessing

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