Justice
Mr.Elastik Lyrics
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I’m shitting on them now cause
I was piss poor
Swear you down to kill with that steel
But that steel don’t make you real
If you can’t even win a fist war
So fuck it, I shoot back at you cowards
Your death the pastor announces
It’s either that or keep silent
Always testing nigga back and
Back on a challenge so what’s your choice?
It’s kill or be killed, what?
This life for me was given
It’s pimping or prisons
Visit's over missions of your digit's
Getting questioned, for nothing
So where you from, you fucker
We busting over discussion
It’s justice to get concussions, huh
You asked for it
Might as well get cashed for it
Price is on your head now
It’s leaking from the dashboard
Cold world, so keep a heater
If you never trust in Jesus
Let me make you a believer! Meet him
Cause you would do the same
Take aim at niggas brains
And wouldn’t care of no one names
I shot ak’s, handguns and shotguns
Justify your pride, I would stand
I would not run, i got mine
Your heart is cold and there’s
No one to run to i grab my gun
Cause that’s how I know to protect you
Street justice, street justice
Street justice, street justice
This is my life
And that’s how I’m gonna protect you
Street justice
This is dedicated, 25 summers I waited
Back when papa was sedated
Uncles all incarcerated
25 cousins to play with
Also 2 grandmas I played with
One had died, one moved to Vegas
Both had died, I started raging
Back when LA get the laces
With the blue sprinkles and
Only broke our concentration
We was broke but mama saved enough
To keep refrigeration stocked
With cut noodles and baken
The black car was the first to watch
Black boy, first to drop
Then my homie, the first to shoot
Then his homie, the first to drop
So look homie, my best pursuit
Is music, this was finalized
When I seen the devil eyes in that Buick
I was hypnotized
War going on outside, nobody safe from
Kicking your door to ask you where
You get your safe from kick you some more
You ask me where I get my hate from
Compton, baby, Afghanistan, this is phase one
Compton, … new talibans, central raise one
Rosecrans street tell them coppers
Get off me, day’s done
Got darker than Alfred mayweather
Never been so cold, 2 sweater
And a long nose, they stressing
When the world is cold and there’s
No one to run to i grab my gun
Cause that’s how I know to protect you
Street justice, street justice
Street justice, street justice
This is my life
And that’s how I’m gonna protect you
Street justice
We all like Gingis khan
Everyone think they can just become
The punishment of god
But problems never get solved
All the way from Compton’s corner out
To Oakland shake it hard
I get a woody wearing hoody
Before your eyes just…my marks
And bullets hiding lyrics from
Myself and Ken Lamar
In the middle of this war
We made it out to be star
Cop cars never came with good cops
I gotta keep it cop just
For my neighborhood watch street justice
Your heart is cold and there’s
No one to run to i grab my gun
Cause that’s how I know to protect you
Street justice, street justice
Street justice, street justice
This is my life
And that’s how I’m gonna protect you
Street justice
The lyrics to Mr. Elastik's song Justice are powerful and thought-provoking. The opening lines of "No Justice, No Peace" have long been used as a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement, and the repetition of that phrase throughout the song serves as a strong reminder that justice and peace go hand in hand. The lyrics then go on to highlight the long history of systemic racism and oppression that Black people have faced in America – from the four hundred years of abuse, to the building of the White House and other symbols of American power with Black blood and sweat, to the ongoing economic inequality and violence that persists to this day.
But the song is not just a message of anger and frustration. It is a call to action, a reminder that Black people have always been resilient and resourceful in the face of adversity. The line "Made up our minds you ain't killing us no more" is a powerful assertion of agency and self-determination, and the subsequent lines about buying back the store and creating a new Black Wall Street show a fierce commitment to economic independence and community empowerment. There is also a strong emphasis on education and self-improvement, with references to spreading knowledge like the holy gospel and encouraging young people to rise above their circumstances.
Overall, Mr. Elastik's Justice is a powerful and inspiring song that speaks to the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America. It acknowledges the deep wounds and injustices that have been inflicted on Black people throughout history, but also offers a message of hope and resilience, urging listeners to come together, love one another, and work towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
No Justice
There is no fairness or equity in the treatment of Black people.
No Peace
Without justice, there cannot be peace.
No Justice
There is no fairness or equity in the treatment of Black people.
No Peace
Without justice, there cannot be peace.
We Just Wanna Live
Black people want to live without being oppressed and held back.
We Just Wanna Live
Black people want to live without being oppressed and held back.
Been in this abusive relationship for four hundred years
Black people have been oppressed and mistreated for hundreds of years by white people.
Built this country with our own blood sweat and tears
Black people were forced to work hard and suffer to build America.
That white house you living in
The White House was built by Black people.
We built that
Black people helped to build America.
You worked us like dogs
Black people were treated like slaves and forced to work hard.
Raped and killed us
Black people were subjected to violence and sexual assault by white people.
And we still aint got a check
Black people have not received reparations for everything they have suffered.
Question
A call to ask why white people hate Black people so much.
Like why yall hate us in the first place
Black people want to know why white people have always mistreated and oppressed them.
Why yall tried to make us feel like such a disgrace
Black people were made to feel inferior and unworthy by white people.
Gods Chosen but you had us feeling out of place
Black people were made to feel like they did not belong in the world despite being chosen by God.
But I think that we done found our way
Black people have found their own paths and are no longer confused by white oppression.
Made up our minds you aint killing us no more
Black people will no longer allow white people to kill them.
Going to the hood buying back the store
Black people will build and invest in their own communities.
Black wall street coming back
Black people will rebuild their communities, like Black Wall Street.
Aint that what you wanted Malcom X
Malcolm X wanted Black people to be self-sufficient and build their own communities.
Yea
An affirmation of the previous statement.
Spreading knowledge like its the holy gospel
An emphasis on the importance of spreading knowledge among the Black community.
Letting kids know that anything is possible
Encouraging the younger generation to dream big and strive for success.
And we gon lead by example
Black people will lead by example and show younger generations what is possible.
Yea
An affirmation of the previous statement.
This songs just a sample
The song is only a small part of the larger movement towards justice and equality.
Black folks get your plate its time to eat
Black people will take control of their own destinies and provide for themselves.
And we gon' hunt for ourselves no more Govermeat
Black people will no longer rely on the government and will provide for themselves.
Cuz ain't no time to play
There is no time for games or complacency.
Gotta be self sufficient and that's the only way
Black people must be self-sufficient in order to thrive.
Let's change the game
It's time to change the status quo.
No more killing
An end to violence and bloodshed.
Let's take it up a notch
Let's elevate the movement to the next level.
Yea
An affirmation of the previous statement.
And do more healing
It is time to begin the process of healing after years of oppression and violence.
Learn to talk about what you feeling
It is important to communicate and express emotions.
And stop concealing
An end to hiding feelings and emotions.
The hardest pain to ease
The most challenging pain to overcome.
Is the one you dealing
It's difficult to overcome pain that you refuse to acknowledge.
Young Man
A call to younger generations of Black men.
You ain't gotta be what your daddy was
You are not bound by the actions or limitations of your father.
Cause any real man want his son to rise above
A father wants his son to succeed and do better than him.
Now every situation is different
Every individual's circumstances are unique.
You might have it a little harder than most
Some individuals may have more obstacles to overcome than others.
But play the cards you're given man
Make the best of the situation you are in.
Look
A call to pay attention.
So much I wanna say
There is a lot to express.
I know I ain't no rapper
Acknowledging a lack of expertise.
But I rapped today
Expressing oneself through the art of rap.
Rest in peace ancestors
Honoring those who came before and fought for justice.
We gon lead the way
Black people will lead the fight for equality and justice.
And we gone start today
The movement towards justice and equality starts now.
Everybody lift your fists and say
A call to action.
Yea its time to come together yall
It's time for Black people to unite.
Like never before
In a way that is unprecedented.
Its time for us to stop begging them to love us yall
Black people should not have to beg for love and acceptance from others.
We done begged too long
Black people have been begging for acceptance and love for too long.
Lets start loving each other
It's time for Black people to love and support each other.
for real
Genuinely and sincerely.
We gotta fight for ourselves
Black people must fight for their own rights and equality.
Be Smart Yall
Stay informed and knowledgeable.
Come Together Yall
Unite for a common cause.
Be Wise Yall
Make informed and wise decisions.
No More Killing
An end to violence and bloodshed.
No More Stealing
An end to taking what doesn't belong to you.
The Answer is Deep Down Within
The power to effect change lies within oneself.
Listen To Your Soul
Trust and pay attention to one's own inner voice.
Just like you need me
Black people must come together and rely on each other.
The Last shall be first remember that
Those who have been held back shall rise to the top.
And freedom is not given
Freedom must be taken and fought for.
It's taken
Freedom must be taken.
And we must take it together
Black people must fight for freedom and equality together.
And if you sleep
A call to stay alert and aware.
I advise you to wake up
A warning to stay awake and aware of the struggle for justice.
Because this spiritual battle is deep
The struggle for justice and equality is deep and profound.
I love yall
An expression of love and solidarity towards the Black community.
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