Justice
Dumpstaphunk Lyrics


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Only the victim remains the victim
While the truth slips through the system
Yet the goodness never sees the light of day
So we fight for what is right
Against injustice day and night
To achieve this goal, that's the only way

Somebody's colorful, someone is faceless
Someone is powerful, somebody's tasteless
This one, that one, the other one
We all are beautiful, let's face it

If you ask me my name
I'll the you same
Justice
We're lookin' for truth
To save all our youth
Justice

To stop the radical way of strife
Which matters to every life
Then we'll see the end of all that is wrong
Change your mindset, change the laws
Change the concept, even the flaws
So together, we can all stand tall

Somebody's colorful, someone is faceless
Someone is powerful, somebody's tasteless
This one, that one, the other one
We all are beautiful, let's face it

If you ask me my name
I'll the you same
Justice
We're lookin' for truth
To save all our youth
Justice
Let's make up our minds
We don't have much time
Justice
There's no one to blame
We are all the same
Justice

This one, that one, the other one
We all are beautiful, let's face it
We can change it

Yeah, from Ferguson to Baton Rouge
There's a target on your back if you're black or a Latin dude
Women can get it too, these animals don't have a clue
They'll pack you in a pine box while they're back in their black and blues
Hiding behind a badge, alibi is ironclad
While children are dying fast, treated like expired trash, yeah
There's no substance, we call it justice
No rhyme or reason or purpose why they hurt these kids
More than excessive force, it'll take your breath, of course
He didn't have a weapon, but he's aggressively stepping towards
Trigger happy savages targeting inner city inhabitants
Our so called authority is embarrassing, man
Go get the kerosene can and burn it down again
Ain't no comparison, this land is drowning in
Racist rhetoric in the fact of true justice
It's really just us, raise up a clutched fist
This isn't justice, this shit's disgusting

If you ask me my name
I'll the you same
Justice
We're lookin' for truth
To save all our youth
Justice
Let's make up our minds
We don't have much time
Justice
There's no one to blame
We are all the same
Justice

Oh, oh
Justice




Oh, oh
Justice

Overall Meaning

The song "Justice" by Dumpstaphunk highlights the challenges faced by marginalized communities in seeking justice within the current systems. The song conveys a message that fighting for what's right against injustice is the only way to change the system. The lyrics express that the victim remains the victim while the truth slips through the system alluding to the impunity enjoyed by perpetrators of injustice while the truth remains suppressed. Dumpstaphunk notes that everyone is beautiful and individuals should be treated as equals. The song's closing verse touches on police brutality and how it affects the lives of black people and Latin communities, noting that women are not exempt from this peril.


Line by Line Meaning

Only the victim remains the victim
Despite the flaws of the system, the victim is the one who suffers in the end.


While the truth slips through the system
The system fails to bring the truth to light.


Yet the goodness never sees the light of day
Positive change is often hindered by the failures of the system.


So we fight for what is right
We stand against injustice to bring about positive change.


Against injustice day and night
We persist in our fight against injustice, regardless of the time or effort required.


To achieve this goal, that's the only way
Fighting for justice is the only way to achieve positive change.


Somebody's colorful, someone is faceless
People come from all walks of life, some more visible than others.


Someone is powerful, somebody's tasteless
There are powerful people who abuse their power, and others who lack taste in their actions.


This one, that one, the other one
Everyone is unique in their own way.


We all are beautiful, let's face it
Despite our differences, everyone has something beautiful to offer.


If you ask me my name I'll the you same Justice We're lookin' for truth To save all our youth Justice
The singer's name is Justice and they are looking for truth in order to protect and save young people.


To stop the radical way of strife
We must work to prevent the extreme and harmful conflicts caused by injustices.


Which matters to every life
Injustice affects the lives of everyone, not just those directly involved.


Then we'll see the end of all that is wrong
If we put an end to injustice, all of the negative impacts associated with it will also come to an end.


Change your mindset, change the laws
To bring about positive change, we need to shift our thinking and make changes to the laws governing society.


Change the concept, even the flaws
We may need to change the very concepts and beliefs that support the systems of injustice, even if this means acknowledging and addressing flaws in our current thinking and societal structures.


So together, we can all stand tall
We need to work together to overcome injustice and build a fair and equitable society.


Yeah, from Ferguson to Baton Rouge
The singer is acknowledging the widespread issue of injustice across many different communities.


There's a target on your back if you're black or a Latin dude
People from certain racial and ethnic groups are disproportionately affected by injustice.


Women can get it too, these animals don't have a clue
Injustice affects women as well, and those who perpetrate it are often behaving in a senseless and harmful way.


They'll pack you in a pine box while they're back in their black and blues
Those who inflict injustice often do so without experiencing any negative consequences themselves.


Hiding behind a badge, alibi is ironclad
Those in authority may use their power to commit injustices while hiding behind their status and coming up with excuses.


While children are dying fast, treated like expired trash, yeah
The impacts of injustice can be seen in the premature death of innocent children and the disregard for their lives.


There's no substance, we call it justice
Injustice masquerading as justice does not help anyone and only serves to perpetuate the problem.


No rhyme or reason or purpose why they hurt these kids
The senseless and harmful actions of those who inflict injustice can lead to great harm and suffering for innocent children.


More than excessive force, it'll take your breath, of course
Injustice can manifest in many forms, and can range from excessive force to more subtle forms that still have a debilitating impact.


He didn't have a weapon, but he's aggressively stepping towards
Even when unarmed and unthreatening, people can be hurt or killed due to the actions of those who inflict injustice.


Trigger happy savages targeting inner city inhabitants
Some individuals in power may resort to violence against certain communities due to inherent prejudices and biases.


Our so called authority is embarrassing, man
When those in authority behave unjustly, it is shameful and reflects poorly on the entire system.


Go get the kerosene can and burn it down again
The singer is suggesting that sometimes, the only solution is to completely uproot and burn down the systems of injustice.


Ain't no comparison, this land is drowning in
Injustice is all-encompassing and pervasive, and there is no comparing the various ways it affects people.


Racist rhetoric in the fact of true justice
Racism often plays a role in perpetuating systems of injustice, despite calls for true justice.


It's really just us, raise up a clutched fist
The responsibility and power to fight against injustice rests with us, and we must be resolute and bold in our actions.


This isn't justice, this shit's disgusting
The singer is stating that what is occurring is not justice, but rather something that is shameful and unacceptable.


Oh, oh Justice Oh, oh Justice
The singer is repeating the word 'justice', driving home the importance of fighting for what is right.




Lyrics © Z-TOWN MUSIC
Written by: Alvin Jr. Ford, Austin Anthony Hall, Ian Neville, Ivan Neville, Jacobs Cris Scott, Nick III Daniels

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Justice?

Who can speak truth to power when truth has become too slippery?

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All comments from YouTube:

Keiley Mynk

my favorite (new) band these guys harmonize so beautifully it's absolutely magical

Lea Weber

Dumpstaphunk and Trombone Shorty...two of my all time favorites. Such an inspiration to me as a musician. Thanks y'all for this beautiful song. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Sending LOVE from Seattle, Washington.

Jon Phillips

one of my favorite songs to come out of new orleans in quite some time .... props to Dumpsta and Trombone Shorty for speaking the truth and keepin it real funky at the same time ! #InFUNkWeTRUST #PUtITInThADUmPSTA

Lichewitz

Holy shit, where have you guys been hiding from me? This is exactly what I needed

Sayaka's Soul Gem

The song we need right now. Put this system in the dumpsta!

Brittany B

Such a strong, raw video! Love how it contrasts with the funkiness of the track. Love it, great work.

mattkidroske

This is hella good! I love it

Pedro Ferreira

Som muito bom! Abraço do Brasil

Tracey Briggs

Love you, old neighbor, Ivan. So great to see the band in Victoria!! Please come back. You guys are amazing! In FUNK WE TRUST!!!

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