Justice
Nakkia Gold Lyrics
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Get up, stand up don't give up the fight
Get up, stand up preacher man don’t tell me
Every time we try to get back up
Somebody come try to tear us down
But, this time when I get back up
We gon fight back and stand our ground
I know my rights you cannot touch
There’s no peace where there’s no justice
Cuts too deep can’t stitch them up
Gotta let go hangin on to pain
Struggle made us strong
So we breakin through the chains
Knew it wouldn’t be long
Till we see a change gotta be loud
So they hear us when we sang
Get up, stand up stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up stand up for your rights
Straight Up
You got the right to grab a light
Roll up and spеak your mind
Gotta take care of your fam i’m teachin minе
Pullin up, seat recline
Some days I got a lot of things on my mind
But we stay in the fight
Struggle every day to do what’s right
It took patience for these situations
I made it out of know I got a lot to go
But still I see the progress
Plus, I know we survivors
Make the best out of a bad thing you can bet
When they go right, we go left
Kush smoke in my chest ten toes in each step
Taylor Gang when I rap
Boy don’t play with us made it to the top
And that’s exactly where the f we gonna stay
Stay the f out our way
And if you’re down you better
Get up, stand up stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up stand up for your rights
They never listen to us when we speak
But they gon hear us when we raise hell
They taking brothers from our families
They either dead or they end up in jail
Give us no chance this life is tough
We standin strong ain’t gone give up
We gone fight back this ain’t no bluff
We’ll march all night from dawn till dusk
Gotta let go hangin on to pain
Struggle made us strong
So we breakin through the chain
Knew it wouldn’t be long
Till we see a change
Gotta be loud
So they hear us when we sang (yeah)
Get up, stand up stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up stand up for your rights
Always said do what you want
There’s some shit you should want to do
Stand up for your rights
Be Yourself Free Yourself
Get up, stand up stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up don't give up the fight
Get up, stand up preacher man don’t tell me
The song "Justice" by Nakkia Gold is a call-to-action anthem that encourages standing up for one's rights and fighting against injustice. The lyrics speak of the struggles faced by the black community and the systemic racism that is still prevalent in society. The chorus "Get up, stand up stand up for your rights, Get up, stand up don't give up the fight" echoes Bob Marley's lyrics and encourages people to rise up and fight for what is just and right.
The verse "Every time we try to get back up, Somebody come try to tear us down" highlights the struggle of the black community and how every time they try to make progress, they are met with resistance. However, Nakkia Gold urges people to not give up and to stand their ground. The verses "Cuts too deep can’t stitch them up, Gotta let go hangin on to pain, Struggle made us strong, So we breakin through the chains" emphasize the deep wounds inflicted by systemic racism and the need to let go of pain and move forward. The song ends with the powerful message "Be Yourself Free Yourself", asserting that true justice can only be achieved by being oneself and fighting for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up, stand up stand up for your rights
Encouraging individuals to stand up for their rights and not give up in the fight for justice.
Get up, stand up don't give up the fight
Urging people not to give up in the fight for justice and equality.
Get up, stand up preacher man don’t tell me
Rejecting the idea of blindly following religious authority and encouraging individuals to think for themselves and stand up for their own beliefs.
Every time we try to get back up
Somebody come try to tear us down
Recognizing the obstacles and opposition faced by marginalized groups in their struggle for equality and justice.
But, this time when I get back up
We gon fight back and stand our ground
Determined to stand up to those who try to tear them down and fight for their rights and beliefs.
We took too much we seen enough
I know my rights you cannot touch
Acknowledging the injustices suffered by marginalized groups and asserting their right to equality and justice.
There’s no peace where there’s no justice
Stressing the importance of justice as a prerequisite for peace and harmony in society.
Cuts too deep can’t stitch them up
Gotta let go hangin on to pain
Acknowledging the deep wounds caused by injustice and the need to let go of the pain and move forward.
Struggle made us strong
So we breakin through the chains
Highlighting the strength and resilience of marginalized groups in the face of adversity and their determination to break through the chains of oppression.
Knew it wouldn’t be long
Till we see a change gotta be loud
So they hear us when we sang
Believing that change is inevitable and that they must continue to speak out and be loud until their voices are heard and their demands are met.
Straight Up
You got the right to grab a light
Roll up and speak your mind
Encouraging people to speak their minds freely and exercise their right to self-expression and personal freedom.
Some days I got a lot of things on my mind
But we stay in the fight
Struggle every day to do what’s right
Acknowledging the challenges and difficulties of fighting for justice and equality, but affirming the commitment to continue the fight.
It took patience for these situations
I made it out of know I got a lot to go
But still I see the progress
Recognizing the need for patience and perseverance in the fight for justice, but acknowledging the progress made so far.
Plus, I know we survivors
Make the best out of a bad thing you can bet
When they go right, we go left
Affirming the resilience and strength of marginalized groups and their ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity.
Kush smoke in my chest ten toes in each step
Taylor Gang when I rap
Boy don’t play with us made it to the top
And that’s exactly where the f we gonna stay
Stay the f out our way
And if you’re down you better
Expressing pride in one's identity and struggle, and warning those who might stand in their way to stay away, while also extending a call to action to those who support their cause.
They never listen to us when we speak
But they gon hear us when we raise hell
They taking brothers from our families
They either dead or they end up in jail
Critiquing the lack of attention given to marginalized groups when they raise their voices, and condemning the unjust actions of those who take away the lives and freedom of their loved ones.
Give us no chance this life is tough
We standin strong ain’t gone give up
We gone fight back this ain’t no bluff
We’ll march all night from dawn till dusk
Asserting the strength and determination of marginalized groups in the face of injustice and their commitment to fight back and march forward, despite the challenges and obstacles.
Always said do what you want
There’s some shit you should want to do
Stand up for your rights
Be Yourself Free Yourself
Encouraging individuals to follow their own desires and passions, while emphasizing the importance of fighting for one's rights and being true to oneself.
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Rest in peace Bob Marley!! 🦁
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@BRAND-0
Love that this is back online! 🔥
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Love this✊🏿
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@Leondra72
Amazing song ! Thank you ❤
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@cesarmolina2328
Don’t tarnish Bobs good name with BLM nonsense