Highschool Death
Justice Lyrics


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Get up at the usual time
Packed bag in the corner of the room
Breakfast - the day's starting well
Rushing in by the ringing of the bell

Now my time has come
And my job has to be done
Don't move, it won't help you anyway
Get ready for my judgement day

Highschool death

Bullets flying through the classroom
Ripping virginal flesh from the bone
Blood spills from the teacher's head
He tortured me and now he's dead

Outside the parents cry
Cops are waiting to come in
Kids are screaming, trying to run away
This is my private judgement day





Highschool death

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Justice's song "Highschool Death" are dark and harrowing, telling the story of a student who has been pushed to their limits and decides to take revenge on their school by shooting up a classroom. The first verse describes a typical day in school, with the singer getting up and going through the motions of attending class. However, the tone quickly darkens as they announce that "my time has come" and "my job has to be done," suggesting a sinister motive.


The chorus, "Highschool death," is repeated throughout the song, serving as a haunting reminder of the irreversible act that the singer is about to commit. The second verse describes the shooting itself, with bullets flying and innocent students and the teacher being killed. However, the singer seems to take some vindictive pleasure in describing the teacher's death, saying that he "tortured me and now he's dead."


The final lines of the song describe the aftermath of the shooting, with parents and authorities outside while the student responsible for the tragedy waits for their "private judgement day." Overall, the lyrics suggest the deep pain and sense of powerlessness that can drive someone to such a violent act, as well as the devastating consequences for all involved.


Line by Line Meaning

Get up at the usual time
Starting the day as usual, adhering to a routine.


Packed bag in the corner of the room
A bag packed and waiting in the corner signifies that the owner is prepared and ready to leave at any moment.


Breakfast - the day's starting well
A good breakfast sets the tone for the ensuing day.


Rushing in by the ringing of the bell
The sound of the bell signifies the start of the school day, and the rush to make it to class on time.


Now my time has come
The artist's time to carry out their plan has arrived.


And my job has to be done
The job at hand is significant and cannot be ignored.


Don't move, it won't help you anyway
Any attempt to escape or resist will be futile.


Get ready for my judgement day
The artist sees the violent act as a type of divine punishment for the perceived wrongdoings of others.


Highschool death
The ultimate act of violence carried out on the school grounds.


Bullets flying through the classroom
The means of violence and their trajectory is specified.


Ripping virginal flesh from the bone
The violent act affects the innocence and purity of the victims.


Blood spills from the teacher's head
The violent act results in death and destruction.


He tortured me and now he's dead
The singer seeks revenge for a perceived injustice committed against them.


Outside the parents cry
The violence affects more than just the immediate victims, but the families and loved ones as well.


Cops are waiting to come in
The aftermath of the violence will be met with legal consequences.


Kids are screaming, trying to run away
The violence creates a chaotic and frenzied environment for those trying to escape.


This is my private judgement day
The violent act is seen as a type of personal justice, dealing out punishment where they feel it is deserved.


Highschool death
The ultimate act of violence carried out on the school grounds.




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