“Our album is a concept piece that revolves around a carnival sideshow,” Kate DeGraide says, “but the people in it aren’t freaks of nature. They’re normal people like you and me, but what’s being exploited is their defense mechanisms against pain and loneliness.”
“I’m really excited about the way the album has turned out, because I think we’ve gone to a place that’s musically different, yet at the same time we find the music resonating with all types of people,” Neil DeGraide says. “As an artist, there’s not much that makes me happier than that.”
Justice
Dirt Poor Robins Lyrics
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I'd never need a reminder
But everyday was made to wait
For errant names and reprobates
Such was assigned as my fate
Faithfully I would prepare my works to prove God's wrath was undeserved
But the while the one defiled by purity, by sinners reviled
Subject to their guile
Justice is what I seek
I judge the ones in debt to me
They stole my soul, these wanton thieves
Now doll my foes their penalty
The beauty I have was a gift from birth
The cornerstone of all my worth
Be proud of this crown and you'll be found
Arrogant, narcissistic by critics unbound
Tracking your moves like a hound on my trail
I just left his shop but I'm late for my show and I cannot stop
I would not have strayed or run away if I could've found an owner to pay
Still he ran me into this grave
Justice is what I seek
I judge the ones in debt to me
They stole my soul, these wanton thieves
Now doll my foes their penalty
Justice
Give me justice
Justice
Give me justice
The song "Justice" by Dirt Poor Robins is a heavy track that explores themes of revenge, self-righteousness, and the desire for justice. The song is written from the perspective of someone who feels wronged by others and is seeking retribution. The opening lyrics are particularly powerful, as they set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer claims that they were always punctual and never needed reminding, contrasting this with the "errant names and reprobates" that they are forced to deal with.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be grappling with their own sense of righteousness. They feel that they have been wronged and are determined to punish those who have "stolen [their] soul". However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer's sense of justice is warped by their own ego and pride. They describe themselves as possessing a "beauty...a gift from birth" that is the "cornerstone of all [their] worth". They see themselves as an arbiter of justice, tracking their foes "like a hound on [their] trail". In reality, they are consumed by their own self-importance.
Line by Line Meaning
I never was late, you could rest assured
I was always punctual and reliable.
I'd never need a reminder
I never forgot my responsibilities without needing someone to remind me.
But everyday was made to wait
But I had to wait every day.
For errant names and reprobates
For people who were dishonest and immoral.
Such was assigned as my fate
This was my destiny.
Faithfully I would prepare my works to prove God's wrath was undeserved
I would work hard to prove that I didn't deserve to be punished by God.
But the while the one defiled by purity, by sinners reviled
But at the same time, people who were pure and innocent were being mistreated by sinners.
Subject to their guile
They were vulnerable to the deceitful actions of these people.
Justice is what I seek
I am seeking justice.
I judge the ones in debt to me
I am judging those who owe me something.
They stole my soul, these wanton thieves
These reckless thieves took away my happiness and inner peace.
Now doll my foes their penalty
Now they shall pay for their actions.
The beauty I have was a gift from birth
I was born with this inherent beauty.
The cornerstone of all my worth
This beauty is the foundation of my value and importance.
Be proud of this crown and you'll be found
If you are proud of your beauty, you will be noticed and admired for it.
Arrogant, narcissistic by critics unbound
However, others may perceive you as being arrogant and self-centred.
Tracking your moves like a hound on my trail
Watching your every move, like a hound tracking its prey.
I just left his shop but I'm late for my show and I cannot stop
I just finished something, but I cannot delay my next task.
I would not have strayed or run away if I could've found an owner to pay
I would not have left if I had a way to be compensated for my work.
Still he ran me into this grave
Despite this, he caused me to suffer greatly.
Justice is what I seek
I am seeking justice.
Give me justice
Please give me justice.
Justice
Justice.
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Penguinnit
“To prove gods wrath was undeserved” bros voice is actualy majestic. I heard this and had to listen back. One of the most impressive vocals I’ve heard in just the word wrath
@furviousthefurry9054
I honestly would kill just to have sheet music for Justice. Arranging the harmonies on the chorus is so difficult as someone with terrible relative pitch. Absolutely beautiful song!
@Zanyotaku
So, I'm in a literature seminar where the focus is "revenge, vengeance and justice in literature" and I jokingly told my professor he got this song stuck in my head. So he asked me to send it to him.
So now you know what's in my head when we're having our class discussions on hamlet and also my prof will never know peace from me.
@ganon1028
"For all that I've said
And all that I've done
Was worthless at best, and at worst it did harm
When I gave my all, for everyone else
I can see in the end, it was all for myself"
Fuck man these lyrics hit me hard, shit like this is like my worst fear about myself.
@rockhistoria2537
I just noticed that these lyrics correlate a lot to "Irony"!
@danielxu8416
Completely unrelated but you guys have the best lower brass section especially in seaward suffragets and we forgot we were human especially the trombone i imagine bass trombone, like dam the way the trombones split the horn just has such great tone
@dirtpoorrobins
Thats Josh Brown!
@cormorantcolors6791
I play trombone (tenor, but still), and I 100% agree.
@bcreel83
as a pianist i agree
@silofang7668
At this point, every song you guys released is a masterpiece... I am literally familiar with all of your songs since 2013 XD