Justice
Felony Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I'm standing before the high court It seems like a nightmare to me
Being accused of a crime I'm not guilty can't they see

They reproach me with a murder offence My memories aren't so clear
I can't remember last dark night And I don't know how I got here

Innocent in a prison cell - Life is like a living hell
Justice where've you gone - There's nothing you can do
When the hammer of the judge - Finally falls on you

The judge face looks so grim I've got no chance at all
Nobody there to help me now No one hears my desperate call

The jury passed the verdict Twenty years of my life
I can't believe what I hear All that remains for me is to pray





With rage and vengeance inside I go Just one thing on my mind
If I will ever get out of here The betrayer will pay for his lies

Overall Meaning

In Felony's song Justice, the lyrics describe the emotional and mental state of a person who has been falsely accused of a crime and is standing trial. The use of the word nightmare indicates the enormity of suffering and turmoil that the person is going through as they face the justice system. Although they assert that they are not guilty, it appears that the memories of the night in question are hazy and they do not know how they ended up on trial. The person is innocent but is incarcerated, and they feel that life has become a living hell.


The chorus of the song highlights the notion that the justice system is flawed and sometimes innocent people are falsely accused and imprisoned. The lines "Justice where've you gone - There's nothing you can do When the hammer of the judge - Finally falls on you" express a sense of disillusionment and helplessness of the person towards the justice system.


The betrayal suffered by the person is evident in the line "If I will ever get out of here The betrayer will pay for his lies." Overall, the lyrics of the song Justice convey a powerful message, capturing the challenges faced by people who are falsely accused and the flaws in the justice system.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm standing before the high court It seems like a nightmare to me
I am feeling overwhelmed and scared as I am held accountable for a crime I did not commit and stand before powerful authorities.


Being accused of a crime I'm not guilty can't they see
I strongly maintain my innocence, yet they refuse to believe me.


They reproach me with a murder offence My memories aren't so clear
They are charging me with a grave crime, but I don't clearly remember the night in question.


I can't remember last dark night And I don't know how I got here
The situation is puzzling to me as I cannot recall the night they are referring to, and how I ended up here.


Innocent in a prison cell - Life is like a living hell
I am innocent, yet I am locked up in a cell, living in misery at the hands of the justice system.


Justice where've you gone - There's nothing you can do
I feel that the justice system has failed me as there seems to be no hope for proving my innocence.


When the hammer of the judge - Finally falls on you
If the judge decides against me, it will be the final, fatal blow to my life and reputation.


The judge face looks so grim I've got no chance at all
The judge's stern expression and demeanor make it seem like I have already been found guilty in their eyes, with no chance for defense.


Nobody there to help me now No one hears my desperate call
I am completely alone and helpless in this situation, with nobody to turn to for support.


The jury passed the verdict Twenty years of my life
The verdict has been passed, and I am stunned to learn that I will be imprisoned for two decades of my life, despite my claims of innocence.


I can't believe what I hear All that remains for me is to pray
I am in disbelief at the verdict, and feel that my only option now is to appeal to a higher power for help.


With rage and vengeance inside I go Just one thing on my mind
Anger and a desire for revenge burn within me as I am sentenced to an unjust punishment, and I become fixated on seeking retribution.


If I will ever get out of here The betrayer will pay for his lies
If I am ever cleared of these false charges and released, I vow to hold the false accuser responsible for their deceit and the harm it has caused me.




Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@rsenglishclass

Jayo is great. Deserved more recognition especially in the west coast.

@benjaminhorn2044

Jayo was highly slept on. E-40 too. I miss this version of Ice Cube.

@kuzanemarnes3235

This is and always will be the shit much love WEST

@bg11211

I agree but to not just cube but I've heard alot and I mean alot of e40s stuff and this to me is gotta be up there to be his best he and cube hit the rhythm and stay on beat with every lyric and its the cube we love for real e40s lyrics if you listen to them damn

@rockyhogan9382

This entire album is a Banger...

@slickdawg4634

2019was up. Felony most underrated rapper of the west

@owenwu-pac5418

Yeah and MC Ren, Kurupt and DJ Quik

@bg11211

I've even seen e40 in concert and he really sounds like that the only question I never knew was how e40 sounds like he's 3 people rapping at the same time im not kidding he does that in concert as well

@FreddieFred83

We against ALL oppressors!!

@orlandogalvan7487

DAM THATS MY SHIT!!!!

More Comments

More Versions