Lyrics
Crooked lines separate what is right
Crooked lines symbolize unjust divisions or boundaries that separate what is considered right.
Consequence but not for you cause you're white
Suggests that consequences don't apply equally, implying a lack of accountability, particularly for those who are privileged, indicated by the reference to being "white."
So when you fear your life is on the line
Expresses a feeling of imminent danger or threat to one's life, prompting a defensive response.
You put bullets in their backs cause pigs never do time
Reflects a perception of injustice, alleging that those in authority (pigs) avoid punishment even when they harm others.
They don't bleed the same blood that we bleed
Highlights a perceived disparity in empathy, emphasizing that those in power don't share the same vulnerabilities or experiences as the general population.
We're at that point
Indicates a critical turning point or moment of action.
Tear them down from their steads
Suggests a call to dismantle or overthrow those in authority from their positions.
You are the judge
Addresses an individual directly, possibly someone in a position of judgment or authority.
you are the jury
Continues to address the same individual, emphasizing their role as both judge and jury, perhaps criticizing a lack of impartiality.
You do not blink as we’re strapped to the gurney
Portrays a lack of emotional response or empathy as others face dire consequences.
You fail to see what you're made to be
Suggests a failure to recognize one's true nature or purpose.
You don't understand the system doesn't represent me
Expresses dissatisfaction with a system that does not adequately represent or serve the speaker.
Another day
Introduces a new day, possibly implying a recurring cycle of injustice or hardship.
Another life
Highlights the value and preciousness of human life, possibly contrasting with the indifference expressed earlier.
You never cared
Accuses someone of lacking care or effort, possibly referring to those in power.
You never tried
Reiterates a perceived lack of effort or empathy from a particular individual or group.
Your time is up
Declares the end of a period, possibly indicating a shift in power or the culmination of a struggle.
The people see
Asserts that the general population can see through the actions of those in power, possibly accusing them of cowardice.
You're all cowards
Directly accuses those in authority of being cowardly.
Fucking bleed
Uses strong language to convey a desire for those in power to suffer or face consequences.
Fade the blue line
Suggests a call to diminish the influence of law enforcement, particularly the "blue line" that represents police solidarity.
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