So let’s shed some light On a problem that you’ll find All across appellate lines That celebrates racial divide
It’s all a sham An attorney’s master plan Like a parlor trick we’ll stand And watch them convict Americans
Now the prosecution’s got a dirty trick up their sleeve They’re just waiting for one more round While corruption by the judge is a permanent fixture How can this all be allowed?
It’s a peremptory challenge, let me strike you from this pool Peremptory challenge, I’ll dismiss you from this room Peremptory challenge, let me strike you from this pool ‘Til it’s an all white jury box tonight
Did we win the fight Back in 1985 When the justices opined That discrimination’s never right
But some will say It’s the price we have to pay To ensure equality In this fucking system’s flawed design
Now the prosecution’s got a dirty trick up their sleeve They’re just waiting for one more round While corruption by the judge is a permanent fixture How can this all be allowed?
It’s a peremptory challenge, let me strike you from this pool Peremptory challenge, I’ll dismiss you from this room Peremptory challenge, let me strike you from this pool ‘Til it’s an all white jury box tonight
A jury box tonight A jury box tonight ‘Til it’s an all white jury box tonight