Justice

from Unstoppable by Valerie Ghent

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Justice
music & lyrics by Valerie Ghent

In the times of Ancient Greece
the Fates and Furies avenged the wrong
while the goddesses Justice, Order and Peace
labored long
these sisters three left by the wayside
our Lady Liberty
is all but forgotton the river smells rotton
and no one holds the key to

Justice
Justice
only the few can buy justice

it's getting harder
to prove that evil succumbs to good
it seems that every day
another famous crime is only celebrated
in politricks, lies and holy statements
watch the headlines whip
us into thinking without ever blinking
that no one holds the key to

Justice
Justice
only the few can buy justice

oh is it just enough
I call your bluff
the hole of greed burns every pocket
no more Plato's ideal
when the seven sins have such appeal
in time in time
hold the scales high
the sword will prove the lie
I dare you to deny

Justice
Justice
only the few can buy justice

as a sign of decency
let's give credit where credit's due:
be ever mindful
of what your local kingmaker says to you
wooed by slow advance a carrot on a string
you might think she's taken in
but don't be mistaken cuz she won't be taken
this lady's not a fool

Justice
Justice
only the few can buy justice

Justice
Justice
if it were you would you buy justice

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from Unstoppable, released February 9, 1997

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Valerie Ghent New York, New York

NYC recording artist Valerie Ghent weaves together blues, soul & jazz into soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy.

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