No Justice
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics

See my shit is getting worse before it's getting better
The situation is deteriorating and becoming more difficult before it improves.

It's like the people got a curse, can't nobody stay together
There seems to be an underlying force preventing unity and solidarity among people.

I watch you gun my people down, plus we're killing off each other, no, ooh oh
Both external factors such as police brutality and internal factors such as community violence contribute to the loss of life within Black communities.

Ain't no justice for the brothers, no, no
There is an absence of fairness and honesty in the treatment of Black individuals within society.

See you praying right behind this car
The artist observes the fear and vulnerability of an individual who is being confronted by the police.

Only thing he thinking is this could be the end of me
The immediate concern of the individual is the possibility of being killed by the police.

So officer, what's the problem?
The singer questions the authority and motive behind the police's actions.

It's like every time I turn around you people always messing with me
The artist experiences frequent and unwarranted harassment from law enforcement.

He say you look suspicious
The officer accuses the individual of appearing guilty without concrete evidence.

And you fit the description of a call about a robbery
The police use racial profiling and stereotypes to justify their suspicion of the individual.

Then some more cops came
The police escalate the situation by calling for backup and increasing their presence.

I keep my hands where they can see 'em, I know this could be the end of me
The individual is aware of the potential danger of interacting with the police and takes precautions to de-escalate the situation.

They say that, we are all created equal but ain't nothing about us equal
The singer acknowledges the false narrative of equality within society, particularly in regards to the treatment of Black individuals.

There can never be no justice when killing us is legal
The singer highlights the systemic issue of police brutality and the lack of accountability for officers who commit violence against Black people.

Somebody's gotta take a stand
The singer calls for action and resistance against the unfair treatment of Black individuals.

Sacrifice and be a man
The artist encourages bravery and courage in fighting against oppression.

4AM in the morning, police banging real hard on my mama front door
The artist recounts a traumatic experience of police brutality and invasion of their home.

Screaming open this shit right now
The police use aggressive and threatening language to intimidate the singer's family.

You got twenty more seconds before we tear this door down
The police use excessive force and intimidation tactics to enter the singer's home.

Then they handcuffed my mama
The police physically abuse and restrain the artist's mother.

Then they handcuffed my granny
The police further escalate their violence by targeting the artist's elderly grandmother.

Handcuffed my sister
The violence and harm caused by the police extends to even the artist's family members who are also unjustly arrested.

Them crackers tore the whole house up, never even showed a warrant
The police act with impunity, showing a disregard for the law and the rights of the singer and their family.