Lyrics
The jury won't believe my words
The speaker believes that the jury will not believe their testimony.
They want my alibi
The speaker acknowledges the importance of having an alibi to prove innocence.
It's no use to convince the judge
The speaker expresses the futility of trying to convince the judge, possibly due to corruption or bias.
'Cause money knows no pride
Suggests that money can influence justice and that pride may not play a role in legal decisions.
Just take a good look around and soon you'll understand
Encourages the listener to observe their surroundings to understand the challenging situation.
I do not stand no chance
The speaker feels helpless and believes they have no chance of a fair trial.
The traitors and the renegades
Refers to those who betray and betray for personal gain, highlighting hypocrisy.
They all have their excuse
People who betray have excuses for their actions.
Their peaceful dreams in minds that hate
Describes individuals with peaceful dreams but harboring hatred, juxtaposing their false exterior with accusations against the speaker.
While it's me that they accuse
The speaker is wrongly accused by those with hidden malice.
Just open your eyes my friend and tell me what you find
Encourages the friend to open their eyes and perceive the truth, questioning if blindness to the injustice exists.
Or are you going blind?
Ponders whether the friend is willingly ignoring the reality or unaware of the injustice.
Alibi
Reiterates the importance of having an alibi.
Truth or lie
Presents the dichotomy between truth and lies in the context of the legal system.
Bars as cure give me your
Suggests that imprisonment may serve as a remedy or punishment, seeking an alibi.
Alibi
Reiterates the need for an alibi and its potential impact on the outcome of the case.
Live or die
Presents the stark choice between living with freedom or facing death, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
Prison will make of you a better man
Implies that the experience of imprisonment can transform an individual positively.
They tell me this, they tell me that
Describes the unreliable and distorted information the speaker receives from others.
Deform the truth their way
Highlights the manipulation of truth to suit others' agendas.
One never knows just where it's at
Expresses uncertainty about the true nature of a situation, emphasizing the difficulty of discerning the facts.
Ready to collaborate
Suggests a willingness to cooperate with authorities, possibly under duress or coercion.
Just open your eyes my friend and tell me what you find
Repeats the call for the friend to open their eyes, emphasizing the importance of perception.
Or are you going blind?
Reiterates the question of whether the friend is consciously ignoring the truth or unaware of the injustice.
Alibi
Reaffirms the central theme of needing an alibi to navigate the legal challenges.
Truth or lie
Presents the ongoing struggle between truth and lies within the legal context.
Bars as cure give me your
Repeats the idea that imprisonment may serve as a remedy or punishment, seeking an alibi.
Alibi
Reiterates the serious choice between life and death, with an emphasis on the impact of an alibi.
Live or die
Repeats the idea that imprisonment can lead to personal improvement, connecting it to the concept of becoming a better person.
Prison will make of you a better man
Emphasizes the transformative potential of prison in shaping an individual positively.
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