Written by John Legend for the ''Django Unchained'' soundtrack.
Who Did That to You?
John Legend Lyrics
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You say vengeance is his, but Imma do it first.
I’m gonna handle my business in the name of the law.
Now if he made you cry, oh, I gotta know,
If he’s not ready to die, he best prepare for it.
My judgement’s divine, I'll tell you who you can call,
You can call.
You better call the police, call the coroner,
Call up your priest, have him warn ya.
Walk in no peace when I find that fool
Who did that to you, yeah,
Who did that to you, my baby,
Who did that to you,
Gotta find that fool who did that to you.
Now I don’t take pleasure in a man’s pain,
But my wrath will come down like the cold rain.
And there won’t be no shelter, no place you can go.
It's time to put your hands up, time for surrender,
I’m a vigilante, my law’s defender,
You’re a wanted man, here everybody knows.
You better call the police, call the coroner,
Call up your priest, have him warn ya.
Won't be no peace when I find that fool
Who did that to you, yeah,
Who did that to you, my baby,
Who did that to you,
Gotta find that fool who did that to you.
Now he’ll keep on running, but I’m closing near,
I'll hunt him down, take ability,
If you see me coming near, who you gonna call?
You better call the police, call the coroner,
Call up your priest, have him warn ya.
Won't be no peace when I find that fool
You better call the doctor, call the lawyer,
I chase ‘em all the way to California,
Get my best trying to find that fool
Who did that to you
In John Legend's song "Who did that to you?", the singer puts on the persona of a vigilante avenging a loved one. The lyrics speak of a man seeking justice for his partner who has been wronged. The singer declares that he is not afraid to do the Lord's work and is willing to take matters into his own hands. He seeks to bring down his wrath on the perpetrator like cold rain, and shows no mercy. The chorus not only calls on the police and coroner but also the priest, further emphasizing the severity of the crime done to his lover.
The singer declares that he does not take pleasure from anyone's pain, but he seeks justice for his loved one. He promises there won't be any shelter for the perpetrator, and they will have to face the consequences for their actions. The lyrics ultimately emphasize the intensity of the situation and the dedication of the singer to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I’m not afraid to do the Lords work,
I’m willing to take matters into my own hands and do what I believe is righteous, even if it means going against what others may say is God’s plan.
You say vengeance is his, but Imma do it first.
Although you may feel it is not our place to seek revenge, I believe in punishing those who have wronged us before leaving it to a higher power.
I’m gonna handle my business in the name of the law.
I will carry out justice in a manner that upholds the law of the land and protects those who have been wronged.
Now if he made you cry, oh, I gotta know,
I need to know who was responsible for causing you pain and harm, and make them pay for their actions.
If he’s not ready to die, he best prepare for it.
Those who have done wrong will face the consequences of their actions, whether they are ready to or not.
My judgement’s divine, I'll tell you who you can call,
As someone who is determined to see justice served, I can direct you to the right resources so that you receive the protection and support you need.
You can call.
Let me know who did this to you, so that I can take action on your behalf.
You better call the police, call the coroner,
It is important to involve the authorities and medical professionals so that the perpetrator can be brought to justice and victim can receive the care they need.
Call up your priest, have him warn ya.
It is important to seek guidance and support from those who can provide spiritual comfort in the face of injustice.
Walk in no peace when I find that fool
Those who have caused harm must constantly live in fear of being caught and punished for their actions.
Who did that to you, yeah,
Let me know who caused you harm and pain, so that I can take action on your behalf.
Who did that to you, my baby,
I care deeply about you and am determined to see the person who caused you harm brought to justice.
Who did that to you,
I will stop at nothing to find out who is responsible for causing you pain and bring them to justice.
Gotta find that fool who did that to you.
I am determined to seek retribution for the wrongs inflicted upon you and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Now I don’t take pleasure in a man’s pain,
It is not my intention to cause harm or suffering, but to seek justice for those who have been hurt by others.
But my wrath will come down like the cold rain.
Those who have done wrong will face the consequences of their actions, in a manner that is as cold and unrelenting as the rain.
And there won’t be no shelter, no place you can go.
Those who have caused harm will have nowhere to hide from the justice that will be served upon them.
It's time to put your hands up, time for surrender,
Perpetrators of harm must own up to their actions and face the consequences of their choices.
I’m a vigilante, my law’s defender,
As someone who is committed to seeking justice and righting wrongs, I will take matters into my own hands when necessary.
You’re a wanted man, here everybody knows.
Those who have caused harm will be held accountable for their actions, and their notoriety will precede them.
You better call the doctor, call the lawyer,
Victims of harm need to seek medical and legal assistance to help them navigate the aftermath of their trauma.
I chase ‘em all the way to California,
Perpetrators of harm will be relentlessly pursued, no matter where they try to flee.
Get my best trying to find that fool
I will exhaust every resource and use all of my skill and determination to bring the person who caused harm to justice.
Who did that to you
My goal is to seek retribution for the harm you have suffered and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN LEGEND, PAUL RICHARD EPWORTH, JAMES TIMOTHY SHAW
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@ZentageHD
"Sure thats him?"
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"It means you're sure"
"Yes"
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BANG
@OTRHVN44
[Verse 1]
Now I'm not afraid to do the Lord's work
You said vengeance is His, but I'ma do it first
I'm gon' handle my business in the name of the law (ohh)
Now if he made you cry, oh, I gotta know
If he's not ready to die, he best prepare for it
My judgement's divine, I'll tell you who you can call
You can call
[Chorus 1]
You better call the police, call the coroner
Call up your priest, have him warn ya
Won't be no peace when I find that fool
Who did that to you, yeah
Who did that to you, my baby
Who did that to you
Gotta find that fool who did that to you
[Verse 2]
Now I don't take pleasure in a man's pain
But my wrath will come down like the cold rain
And there won't be no shelter, no place you can go
It's time to put your hands up, time for surrender
I'm a vigilante, my love's defender
You're a wanted man, here everybody knows
[Chorus 1]
You better call the police, call the coroner
Call up your priest, have him warn ya
Won't be no peace when I find that fool
Who did that to you, yeah
Who did that to you, my baby
Who did that to you
Gotta find that fool who did that to you
[Bridge]
Now he'll keep on running, but I'm closing in
I hunt him down until the bitter end
If you see me coming man, who're you gonna call?
[Chorus 2]
You better call the police, call the coroner
Call up your priest, have him warn ya
Won't be no peace when I find that fool
You better call the doctor, call the lawyer
I chased him all the way to California
Did my best trying to find that fool
Who did that to you
@nwchamp321
@@raulgomez5619
Sir you make a good point.
And at any other time, I would completely agree with you.
But this was a fictional account where the racist/oppressors literally got their
Buts kicked! That's what I found absolutely hilarious!
This scene in the movie was not glorifying the kkk, but showed what most decent people,
wished had happened to the kkk during and after slavery.
Hopefully one day they will see the error of their ways
God bless and stay safe and healthy.
Peace.
@georgiunkovski6618
Now, I'm not afraid to do the Lord's work,
You say vengeance is His, but I'm a do it first,
I'm gonna handle my business in the name of the law, aah, ohh,
Now if he made you cry, oh, I gotta know,
If he's not ready to die, he best prepare for it,
My judgement's divine, I'll tell you who you can call,
You can call...
You better call the police, call the coroner,
Call up your priest, have them warn ya,
Won't be no peace when I find that fool,
Who did that to you, yeah,
Who did that to you, my baby,
Who did that to you, uh,
Gotta find that fool, oh,
Who did that to you?
Now I don't take pleasure in a man's pain,
But my wrath will come down like the cold rain,
And there won't be no shelter, no place you can go,
Hey, Heeeey,
It's time to put your hands up, time for surrender,
I'm a vigilante, my love's defender,
You're a wanted man, and everybody knows,
You better call the police, call the coroner,
Call up your priest, have them warn ya,
Won't be no peace when I find that fool,
Who did that to you, hey,
Who did that to you, my baby,
Who did that to you, ahhhh,
Gotta find that fool, hey-ah,
Who did that to you?
Now he'll keep on running, but I'm closing in,
I'll hunt him down until the bitter end,
If you see me coming then who you gonna call?
Yeee-aaahhh,
You better call the police, call the coroner,
Call up your priest, have them warn ya,
Won't be no peace when I find that fool, hey, hey, heey-ah,
You better call the doctor, call the lawyer,
I chase 'em all the way to California,
Give 'em hell ya trying to find that fool,
Who did that to you?
@dCa991
"I count six shots nigga"
"I count two guns nigga"
@osiris8637
"He got one thing right, I am that one nigga in ten thousand."
@clashwithrapid4182
"Billy crash, now where were we? last time I saw you had yo hands on my"
@cinemeister3073
"I like the way you die boy ."
@lt.touchdown530
"I never knew burgundy was my colour"
@lt.touchdown530
"I said, tell Miss Laura goodbye"
@jacobh8641
Love that moment when the slave in the cage approvingly smiles seeing Django ride off for vengeance... always actually gets me emotional
@brianlawson9874
Me too
@idhivakar2012
That scene gets me too
@peacer1984
there are about 5 of those moments for me... always... everytime i watch it